The Church of Notre Dame offers Religious Education programs in both English and French for students in Grades One through Eight. While we prepare students for the sacraments, we also provide continuous instruction between First Communion and Confirmation. All students are placed in age-appropriate classes; if necessary, students may receive additional instruction as they prepare for a sacrament.
Religious Education (English):
English classes meet on Sunday mornings from 9:30 to 11:15 throughout the school year in the Merton Center (Rectory). Our aim is to model God’s love to our children while creating a strong foundation of knowledge of the Bible and the teachings of the Catholic Church
The highlights of our year are the celebration of the sacraments of First Reconciliation, First Communion and Confirmation. We also honor the Virgin Mary every May with a crowning ceremony.
First Communion:
This two year program begins at age 6. Older students will be placed in age-appropriate classes, with some additional support.
Dress code for the ceremony: white dress for girls (no veils) and white ties and shirts for boys (white suits not compulsory).
Confirmation:
Confirmation is a three year commitment, with the ceremony taking place in 8th grade.
Each confirmand is required to do community service. They also must choose a saint’s name and a sponsor, who will help guide them through confirmation and in their life as an adult Catholic.
Parents Involvement:
Parents are an integral part of our community. They are invited to assist with many aspects of the program, including snack, some presentations, organization or helping with the altar servers. Parents also attend three Family Workshops per year. Attendance at weekly mass for both parents and students is expected.
For more information, contact Beth Passaro:(notredamereligioused@gmail.com)
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The Aumônerie Catholique de Manhattan welcomes every year around 150 French speaking children from age 6 to 17. Children follow a religious education program in French, and are asked, with their families, to play an active part in the monthly French-speaking Family mass at the Church of Notre Dame. The program prepares the children for the sacraments and offers classes by age group.
All students and family celebrate together the French-speaking Family Mass and the Sacraments at the Church of Notre Dame, with seasonal celebrations (Advent & Lent) held at St Monica’s Church (E 79th St).
Should you be interested in becoming a Religious Education teacher or participating in a class, you can send an email to aumonerienyc@gmail.com.