Mother of Divine Providence Religious Education Programs
PREP (1st-5th Grade)
Please see below for our Pre-K and Kindergarten options.
Mother of Divine Providence Religious Education Programs
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PREP (1st-5th Grade)
PREP (Grades 1-5)
The P.R.E.P. Program provides faith formation and instruction for children who attend public school as well as sacramental preparation for all the children of the parish.
Our Traditional PREP Program runs from September to May. Classes are held every other week on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 7:30 PM. PREP Students will meet in small classes with other students in similar grades. During the remaining weeks when PREP does not meet in person, students complete homework in their workbooks which is then brought to class and reviewed the next week.
*Students who have not completed first grade must complete 1st grade before they will be able to register for 2nd grade. 2 years of preparation are required to receive a sacrament.
Family of Faith Program
Family Faith Option (Grades 1, 3, 4, and 5)
*2nd grade students who attend this program must also attend the Wednesday sessions for proper sacramental formation.
— Runs from September to May. This program is best described as “Parent-Led, Catechist-Assisted.” Families meet on the 3rd Sunday of each month from 9:00 AM–10:15 AM, before the 10:30 AM Mass. This program is designed for the entire family and requires active participation from both parents and children throughout the year.
During each monthly session, children meet with their catechists while parents remain for instruction and guidance on how to present that month’s lessons at home. Parents receive the materials, support, and encouragement needed to lead their child’s faith formation during the month. Families then complete the remaining lessons and activities together at home.
This is not a homeschool or independent-study program. We do not offer this type of program at MDP. Families are not simply given books to complete on their own. Monthly parish sessions are an essential part of the program and provide the instruction, formation, accountability, and support needed for successful faith formation. Parents and children are expected to make their best effort to attend each monthly session.
Because much of the learning and discussion takes place in the home, families who choose this option must also be committed to consistently completing all assigned lessons and activities at home each month. Regular attendance and faithful completion of the at-home lessons are necessary for the child’s continued faith formation and preparation.
The Main Reason for offering a monthly model that relies heavily on parental involvement is that research tells us this is a great model for growing in faith. Studies have shown that parental involvement in the faith-life of their child is BY FAR the most important element in ensuring that a child develops into a practicing Christian. Faith Formation cannot be confined to a classroom or the church building.
I’m sure you have questions or will have questions. Please reach out to us for help and support, and to ask any questions about our programs!
For more information, please contact our office.
Confirmation Preparation Program
IGNITE Program (6th and 7th Grade)
For students who have completed 5 levels of PREP classes, we have a separate program focused on confirmation preparation. This is our IGNITE program and students are eligible to begin in 6th Grade. This is, at a minimum, a 2-stage confirmation preparation program. During Stage 2, IGNITE Students will dive more deeply into confirmation preparation in anticipation of Confirmation which they will receive the following year. As such, this is a 2 year program beginning in 6th grade. Upon successful completion of both years, students will be able to receive the sacrament of Confirmation beginning in 8th Grade.
The IGNITE Program meets every other week. Meetings are held on Sunday evenings from 6:30PM-7:45PM.
IGNITE ONE Students should select and register for Level 6.
IGNITE TWO Students should select and register for Level 7.
Catechesis of the Good Shephard Program
Pre-K and Kindergarten
Pre-K and Kindergarten
Families with students 3-6 years old are invited to register their younger children in our Catechesis of the Good Shephard Program. This program is designed for this age group and meets at the same time as our Family Faith Program – the whole family can attend together!
What do I do now?
Please note that previous sacramental information and baptismal certificate is required at the time of registration.
We look forward to another great year of Religious Ed!
Mass Times
Monday – Saturday 8:00 AM
Saturday Evening 4:00 PM
Sunday Morning 8:00 AM & 10:30 AM
Daily Mass & Sunday 10:30 AM Mass are currently being streamed to Facebook.com/mdpparish
Sacraments
Confessions: Saturday 3:00 – 3:45 PM or by appointment
Adoration: Tuesday 8:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Parish Office Hours
Monday – Thursday 8:30 AM – 8:30 PM
Friday 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM
If you are dropping something off after our hours, please leave it in our mail slot.
Church Hours for Private Prayer
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Saturday 7:00 AM – after daily Mass; 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Sunday 7:00 AM – 11:30 AM
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