Mission
Welcome to the St. Lawrence Religious Education Program! We are excited about teaching the faith of Jesus Christ. The catechetical ministry of the Catholic Church has been nurtured and renewed in recent years with the publication of three important Church documents, namely the Catechism of the Catholic Church, the General Directory for Catechesis, and the National Directory for Catechesis. All of these documents remind us that families are the first teachers of their children in the faith and that we as catechists joyfully assist parents in leading their children to become disciples of Jesus Christ in the twenty-first century. It is our privilege to assist you, your child’s primary catechist, with their faith formation opertunities here at St. Lawrence. Our foundation are the four pillars of our faith. These are the Creed, Liturgy and the Sacraments, Morality, and Prayer are the foundation we use in forming us and our youth to grow and know Jesus Christ and his bride, the Catholic Church.
New Parishioners & Parents of Kindergarteners
We are accepting registrations for new students. Kindergarten to 5th grade classes are held on Wednesday from 6:30 - 7:45 p.m. and 6th to 8th grades classes are held Sunday evening from 6:15 – 7:45 p.m. in the school. If your child is receiving a Sacrament for the first time this year, you will need a Baptismal certificate if your child was not baptized at St. Lawrence. For tuition costs see registration form (it is linked below).
Sacraments
St. Lawrence usually prepares those in the second grade for Sacrament of Reconcilation, Sacrament of the Eucharist and High School freshman prepare for the Sacrament of Confirmation. Our parish policy is that a young person must be participating in religious education or approved home school program or a Catholic school one full year prior to the year in which they receive that Sacrament.
Volunteers
Volunteers to assist with the program as catechists, aides, or other support personnel are always needed. If interested please call or email the Religious Education Office.
Registration Information
Registration forms can be download or pick up at the Parish Office.
Religious Ed Registration Form 2018-19
Calendars
Important Dates for Sacraments 2018-19
Baptismal Information Sheet
First Reconciliation Communion Baptismal Information Sheet
Prayer Booklet for Religious Education Students
DOL Prayer Booklet for Religious Education Classes
Middle School Youth Retreat
The Lafayette Deanery Middle School Youth Retreat will be put on by NET ministers on April 6-7 2019 at Cathedral of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception. For imformation see flyer below and or conatct Ryan Hillman.
Middle School Retreat Registration 2019 Form
Middle School Information/Flyer
Vacation Bible Week
St. Lawrence with The Cathedral of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception will host Vacation Bible Camp June 17-21 2019, 9:00 am -Noon at St. Lawrence Campus. Children ages four – 4th grade may attend. Many volunteers (middle school, high school, or adult) are needed. Registration forms and Volunteer forms will be available at a later date.
Contact Information
For more information or questions, please contact the Religious Education Office at (765) 423-2396 or email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
