Religious Education

Our religious education programs offer faith formation for all age and aims to help the faithful to grow and mature in their human and Christian faith, giving them the tools to lead their life with the Gospel. Appropriate goals and values embracing all the dimensions of the Catholic life must create a vibrant learning environment. Our programs goals are:

• Enable an invitation and conversion to Jesus in holiness
• Active membership in the Christian community
• Prepare our faithful to act as disciples in mission to the community and beyond
• Practice their faith in all they do
• Develop an awareness of the presence of God in themselves, in others, and in all things
• Participate in the liturgy through ministry and praise
• Live as good stewards and follow the works of mercy

Programs we offer include:

• Adult Faith Formation (small groups and events)
• Children's Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) for children 4-7
• Faith Formation Program (FFP) for grades K-5
• At-Home Family Programs for grades K-8
• EDGE/EDGE Family Nights for grades 6-8
• Lifeteen for grades 9-12
• OCIA (offered for Portage North through St Joseph Parish in Mantua)

Please select the programs in the drop-downs above to learn more about each and how we can help you grow deeper in your Catholic faith.