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):
We are offering at-home family formation. Families (parents and students) will meet in the Lower Church every 1st Sunday at 12:30. Materials will be distributed at that time. The remaining weeks in the month, parents will use those materials towork at home with their children.
The purpose of this change is to enhance the entire family's faith life. Please be in touch if you have questions or concerns.
We will continue to offer the weekly Zoom enrichment lessons from 9:30 - 10:45 as we have since 2020. This is not to replace the at-home materials, but to enrich those doing at-home work. Each week there is a thorough discussion of the Gospel and situations that our students encounter as they are growing up.
The pastor has asked that everyone be prepared to provide evidence of weekly mass attendance.
The second option is at-home learning with materials provided by us. For additional information please refer to the English Religious Education Link: English Religious Education
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The highlights of our year are the celebration of the sacraments of First Reconciliation, First Communion and Confirmation.
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 two year commitment. Confirmation indicates full membership in the Church.
It is STRONLGY encouraged that students attend the enrichment zoom classes each week to ensure they are successfuly prepared.
Each confirmand is required to:
-- perform community service. We can help provide suggestions on this.
-- choose a saint’s name to be a special guide and protector
-- choose 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. We expect that parents will attend the first Sunday of the month session in the lower Church beginning at 12:30. 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.