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29 Midland Drive, Kitchener, Ontario, N2A 2A9 519-893-6960
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Religious Education For more information, you can contact the parish office at 519-893-6960 or parish@golden.net to obtain the Ministry Leader’s name and phone number.
All ministries follow the Diocese of Hamilton’s volunteer screening initiatives.
Children’s Liturgy Programs Members of this ministry provide age-appropriate liturgy for children 4 to 7 years old at the Saturday 5:00 p.m. and Sunday 10:30 a.m. Masses. The children’s program is based on the weekly Gospel message. Sessions include readings of the week, a reflection, songs, and prayers. Special events are sometimes held. Members are practicing Catholics who enjoy working with children. All are screened according to procedures outlined by the Diocese of Hamilton.
Notre Dame Catechetical Correspondence Courses Notre Dame Catechetical Correspondence Courses Contact: Sr. Betty Lackenbauer, ssnd 69 Wellington Street N., Cambridge, Ontario N1R 3Y6 Phone: 519-623-6341 or 519-623-1380 Fax: 519-623-4960 E-mail: bettyssnd@gto.net This form of religions education is coordinated by the School Sisters of Notre Dame in Cambridge and is available to students attending public schools. The program consists of packages of learning materials, divided into units and chapters. Students submit completed materials for feedback. Some fees apply. For more information, please contact Sr. Betty Lackenbauer, SSND Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) – Sponsor In the RCIA process, candidates and sponsors journey together in preparation for the sacraments of initiation. Sponsors provide spiritual support and information, participate in weekly meetings with candidates and the RCIA team, discussions, presentations, faith, and prayer. Sponsors are practicing Catholics with some knowledge of the faith, a willingness to share their faith experience, and a commitment to the candidate and the task. Individual and small group training is provided. The pastoral team and ministry leaders offer supervision, formal, and informal evaluation.
Sunday Home Program Grade-school children educated outside the Catholic school system gather weekly, from October to early May, to learn about our Catholic faith. Volunteers (e.g., parents of participants, other adults, and high school students) teach small groups of students for an hour a week, plus preparation time, on rotation. New teachers are paired with experienced individuals. An excellent planning manual is available, and teachers receive support from the ministry leader and peers. Diocesan resource materials are also provided. All are screened according to procedures outlined by the Diocese of Hamilton.
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