Welcome to PreK - 5th Grade Faith Formation
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Children are eligible for First Communion (also known as First Sacramets) if:
Your child is already baptized
Your child is going into the 2nd grade or older
Your child has completed at least one full year of Religious Education with 80% attendance rate the year prior to entering the First Sacrament program
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If your child is under the age of 7, you can have your child baptized as an Infant/Youth. Click Here to Learn More!
If your child is over the age of 7, you can have your child go through Order of Christian Initiation of Children (OCIC). Click Here to Learn More!
Our programs for Elementary School students include:
Sunday Morning Faith Formation: This is the core of our Elementary School formation programs. We meet most Sundays throughout the school year between the 8:30am and 11:00am Masses (classes meet from 9:45am-10:45am). Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade meet in the Parish Center, while 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade meet in the (new) Good Shepherd Building. Our Elementary Faith Formation uses Word of Life from Augustine Institute, as well as the parish edition of REVEALED from Ruah Woods Institute.
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd: This year we’re proud to bring Catechesis of the Good Shepherd to Columbia River Catholic! Holy Redeemer will host atriums on Wednesday evenings for 3-12 year olds, and on Friday mornings for 3-5 year olds.
Vacation Bible School: Vacation Bible School (or VBS) is a yearly, summer, week long program for PreK-5th grade youth. Children have a blast praying, singing, dancing, playing games, and doing crafts and all while learning about the Catholic faith. Each day is centered around a Bible verse and a Saint. We choose examples from movies kids love to bring the faith closer to home.
Character Development Programs: Check out American Heritage Girls and Trail Life USA below to learn more about these awesome programs aimed at forming virtuous girls and boys while experiencing outdoor adventures!
Other Opportunities for PreK-5th Grade
