Early Childhood and PSR Faith Coordinator – Staff Position Open:
The parish is looking for a full-time pastoral minister to fill an early childhood and PSR faith coordinator position. Position responsibilities include administration and leadership in catechetical programming for pre-school and school-aged children and team work with three other parish faith coordinators (adult, youth and young adult and parochial school) in parish-wide (all-ages), sacramental, and family-formation efforts.  COVID ministry-flexibility is necessary.  An appropriate background and pastoral experience is valuable; and relevant computer skill, an ability to work with volunteers, and a faith-filled presence are strategic for success. Submit a resume by October 6 to bguindon@saintlukeparish.org. 
 
Our catechists attempt to teach through both word and action, however, there is no substitute for parent involvement in their children’s religious formation as family involvement in the faith formation process is critical. Christian discipleship is a lifelong process and all spiritual life flows from Christ, therefore the ultimate goal of faith formation is an encounter with Jesus Christ.

2020-2021 COVID-19 Guidelines-Parent Student
2020-2021 Formation Handbook

2020-2021 Enrollment Information & Costs

Enrollment Form for the Returning Family 

Enrollment Form for the New Student

New to Parish Family Registration Form

Volunteer Form

Family Time and Talent Survey

2020-21 EC/PSR Calendar

Catechists strive to pass on the Catholic faith to their students through use of:
· Sacred Scripture,   · Sacred Tradition,    Church teaching,   ·Prayer,    Faith and moral instruction,   
· Sacraments,    Study of the lives of the saints,   Community involvement,   Service opportunities

EARLY CHILDHOOD

The Early Childhood (EC) program sets the stage for children to embrace their Catholic faith through Scripture, song, games, crafts and both stories of the lives of the saints and everyday life.

Who: Three year old to Kindergarten

(by August 1 of the current year)

When: Sunday mornings, September - April, 9:45-11:00am

Where: Drop off is in the school gym. The children move on to respective classrooms in the school and remain there with their catechists until 10:00am Mass is over for pick-up.

PARISH SCHOOL OF RELIGION (PSR)

In our PSR program, the Sunday Gospel along with the pillars of the Catechism of the Catholic Church - Creed, Sacraments, Morality, and Prayer -are introduced and reinforced to build age-appropriate faith. The dimensions of community, service and worship are incorporated throughout the year through special events and celebrations.

Who: Grades 1-12

When: Wednesday evenings 6:00 - 7:15pm

Where: Drop off at the St Luke School Parish Center 
 

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

There are numerous opportunities to volunteer in these programs. The gifts and talents each of us possesses are the means through which our program is able to fulfill its mission.

Volunteer Positions:

• Catechist/co-catechist

• Teacher's Aide

• Substitute Catechist

• Substitute Teacher's Aide

• Office Aide

• Special Activities

Catechists must be 18 years old and in college, or older. Students in middle school and high school may volunteer to be a teacher's aide for Early Childhood and VBS.  Contact Caroline Barhorst, x306, cbarhorst@@saintlukeparish.org.

VOLUNTEER FORM
 

SUMMER VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

Vacation Bible School provides a 5-day program for children preschool age through fifth grade. St.

Luke is unique in that it has created its own Catholic immersion program the
last three years. The theme lessons offer an adventure of crafts, games, music,
play, scripture and prayer. Children entering the program must be 3-years of
age on or before the September 30 of the previous year. Many volunteers are
needed and both adults and youth 6th grade and up are encouraged to
participate. . For more information, go to: VBS PAGE.