Religious Education
News and Notes for Children's Religious Education in the COVID Era can be found here!
Children’s Faith Formation
About: This ministry helps the children of the parish experience the presence of God in their lives and to learn who Jesus Christ is by the guidance of the Holy Spirit. We aim to follow the ways of Jesus Christ through Catholic teachings, creatively engaging the children in the learning process, and giving them the hope of salvation.
Time: September through May on Sundays, 9:00am – 10:15am.
Coordinator: Joan Ritter 717.642.8834.
Forms: Photo Release Form, Registration Forms
Sacred Heart Tutorials
About: Sacred Heart Tutorials is a 501(c)3 group serving the needs of homeschooling families in Pennsylvania and Maryland since 2006. It is a cooperative group of families who share the workload of education for children from grades K-12. Additionally, dances, fun events, and field trips are sponsered for teens in the surrounding areas. For more information please see the website noted below. The 'Contact Us' page can be used on the website.
Time: Twice a week (Mondays and Wednesdays) at St. Mary’s parish from September through May
Coordinator: Ellen LeGare, http://www.sacredhearttutorial.com/
Note: While this is not a St. Mary's only ministry, many of our parish families participate.
Vacation Bible School
Time: One week each summer.
Coordinator: Joan Ritter 717.642.8834.
Note: For children in grades K-6.
Adult Faith Formation
About: Bible Studies, certain doctrines or important topics of the Catholic faith are explored during certain designated times throughout the Church Year. Missions are also held during the Season of Advent or Lent that assist parish adults with their spiritual journey and there by become closer to Jesus Christ. These studies or missions are set up by the pastor.
Time: Various times throughout the year.
Note: Please call the parish office for current course offering, 717.642.8815.
New Evangelization
About: Jesus said ‘Go therefore and make disciples of all nations…’ (Mt 28:19-20) The Church has been sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ since the time of the chosen Apostles. Our parish evangelization team, comprising members of ministries, e.g. Adult and Children Faith Formation, RCIA, Music Ministry, etc. is striving to do the same. We share the Good News of Jesus Christ in many ways. Our mandate is Jesus Christ himself.
Contact: Please call the Parish Office
Landings
About: This is a program for those who are discerning a return to the practice of their Catholic faith. A small team of lay persons meet in a home setting for eight consecutive weeks. There is shared a revitalization of the Catholic faith practices, personal faith witness, and a feeling of “a safe place” and “a welcome home” from the parish community. The program followed is designed by the Paulist Fathers and endorsed by the Diocese.
Contact: Please call the Parish Office
Time: Eight series of Monday evenings, to be arranged by agreement.
