The team also plans and sponsors the annual Palm Sunday parish retreat. Volunteer opportunities include teaching classes, sponsoring candidates, helping with the retreat and serving on the team. The time commitment ranges from just a few hours to a year-long commitment. The Religious Education Program offers instruction in Christian values and traditions, guidance in development of a Catholic faith-life, and preparation for First Eucharist, First Reconciliation, and Confirmation for young people in Grades K through early high school. We meet from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. during the school year.
Classes have an average of eight to fifteen students.
Teachers are not required to have any special religious education background, as the class materials are thorough and easy to follow. The Spiritual Book Club meets one evening per month. Members of the group decide together on a book to read. Individuals read a specified number of chapters before each meeting and then come together for discussion of the reading. Discussion leadership is shared by the group members.