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Parish Religious Education Program - PREP
Whoever welcomes one of these little children in my name welcomes me…’ Mark 9:37
The Parish Religious Education Program serves students from 4 years old through Grade 12 and beyond.
PREP registration forms are mailed out to registered parishioners with PREP aged children at the end of May. Students are placed .in classes on a first come, first served basis. Registrations cannot be taken over the phone.
You must be a registered parishioner to enroll your children in PREP.
Students must be 4 years old by September 1st to register in the 4-yr-old program.
Classes begin in late September and continue through early May. A specific class schedule will be printed in the Parent Manual and distributed to registered families at the beginning of the PREP year. Monthly schedules will also be posted on the website beginning in September.
Adults who are interested in serving as PREP catechists and aides should contact the PREP/Youth Ministry Administrative Assistant for information. All adults and youth who volunteer in ministries with children need to be STAND trained. Please see the bulletin for upcoming training sessions.
Looking for information about Baptism for infants?
Wondering how you can join the Catholic Church as an adult? (RCIA)
Questions about Catholic Baptism for a child over 7 years old? (RCIC)
Click HERE to go to the Christian Formation Ministry page for these topics and more.
Sacramental Preparation
In accordance with Archdiocesan regulations, students must be in a Religious Education Program the year prior and the year they are preparing to celebrate a sacrament.
Readiness, not just a particular age or grade level, is the fundamental criterion determining when an individual should participate in the celebration of a sacrament. It is encouraged, however, that children should receive both their First Reconciliation (Penance) and First Eucharist (Communion) by the time they complete the 4th grade. Parents prepare their children for these sacraments at home, with guidance and materials from the DRE.
Confirmation classes for high school youth meet twice weekly from October through April. Confirmation candidates also participate in service projects, special liturgies and retreats as part of their preparation. Most students prepare for Confirmation as tenth graders.
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PREP SCHEDULE 2008-2009
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PREP schedule and news
4 year olds, 5 year olds and Grade 1 - Sunday - 9:25-10:40am
Grades 1-5 Monday 4:30 - 5:40pm, 5:50 - 7:00pm
Grades 1-5 Tuesday 4:45 - 6:00pm
Grades 1-5 Wednesday 4:45 - 6:00pm
NOTE: Parents of students 4 years old to grade 5 must come into the building to pick up their children after class. Class lists are posted on the door. We also ask all parents to have their children on time for class. Thank you for your cooperation.
If you have questions about 4 yr olds through Grade 5,
contact Sr. Mary Teresa at 410-974-4366 or mday@standrewbythebay.org
If you have questions about Grades 6-12,
contact Ronnie Weidenhammer at 410-974-4366 or vweidenhammer@standrewbythebay.org
Prep/Youth Ministry Information
Cyndi Duke
PREP and YM Administrative Assistant
PrepAdminAsst@standrewbythebay.org
410-974-4366
SNOW POLICY: We follow the Anne Arundel County Snow Schedule. If schools are closed or dismiss early,
PREP classes are cancelled. If weather conditions develop after school hours or on Sundays, please tune in to WNAV (1430AM) WBAL (1100AM) or WJZ-TV Channel 13. If PREP afternoon classes are cancelled due to weather, PREP evening classes are also cancelled.
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