Saint Edward's Catholic Church, Texarkana: Religious Education

Children's PRE (Parish Religious Education) Program

Religious Instruction is provided for children ages 3 years through 12th grade beginning in the Fall and concluding in Spring. Sessions begin at 9:15 a.m. and conclude at 10:40.

You may register your child by filling out the following form and returning it to Kelli Nugent. kellinugentdyf@yahoo.com Word Format - 2009-2010 Children's Program Registration.doc

Translation Spanish PRE registration.pdf

Adult Faith Formation

Various opportunities for adult formation are offered throughout the year. You can find out about specific opportunities by reading the parish bulletin or checking our website often.

If you are interested in any of the following, just click on it and an email will go to the proper person:

*Scripture Study -*	Come and join others in the Little Rock Scripture Study Groups
*Early Church Fathers Study by Pope Benedict*	Learn about our Church History through the study of the Early Fathers of the Church.
RCIA - Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults	RCIA is for those seeking full initiation into the Catholic Church. Classes begin in the Fall
*RCIA Year II - Mystagogy Classes*	For those who completed RCIA. Explore the mysteries of our Faith including the Sacraments, Prayer, Family Life, Community Life and many other topics
*Book Clubs*	Join Father Vince and others in this Book Club. Books to be determined by the Book Club members.
*The Word Among Us*	Reflect on the meaning of the daily readings as it applies to our own lives.
*Baptism Classes for Parents and Godparents*	Prior to Baptism of children, parents must attend The Rite of Baptism for Children class. After attending the Baptism class, parents will schedule an appointment with a priest or deacon to schedule the Baptism.
Why Catholic	Life in Christ Session to begin in October
*Bethany connection - Young Adults Group*	Join a group of young adults ages 21 to 35 in social activities, faith formation and discipleship in the broader community
*Inviting Catholics Home*	This is for Catholics who have been away from the Church and wish to return. We welcome all.
*CRHP (Christ Renews His Parish)*	A renewal effort/retreat meant to revitalize the Faith of those who are members within the parish.

Sacrament of Confirmation

Youth wishing to receive the sacrament of Confirmation must attend the Children's PRE Program regularly for two years prior to special preparation sessions. An Enrollment and Orientation Meeting is held in the Spring or early Summer after the youth have completed the 9th grade.

First Reconciliation & First Communion

Children wishing to receive the sacrament of First Reconciliation and First Communion must attend the Children's PRE Program regularly for two years prior to special preparation sessions. Children will prepare (typically during the 2nd grade) during their regularly scheduled PRE Classes.