The Director of Religious Education oversees the religious education program as well as the affiliated sacrament preparation programs of First Reconciliation and First Eucharist. These programs are served by capable, dedicated volunteer catechists (witnesses). The parish encourages ongoing education and certification of catechists and staff through parish workshops, diocesan programs and theology seminars.

Every catechist  who ministers directly with children must:

1, participate in  an interview with the Director of Religiouos Education.

2. attend the  Diocesan Workshop on Protecting God’s Children.

3.the catechist volunteer  is subject to a background check which follows the Diocesan policiy.

All of the above are in accordance with the Diocesan and parish policy for  protecting  children in the parish program of religious education.  The director is assisted in the religious education office by an administrative assistant and parent volunteers.