Youth Religious Education

Welcome!  I am delighted to greet you as the Parish Administrator of St. Brigid’s Parish in the

center of Amherst.


At St. Brigid's, we offer support to parents and guardians in their role as the primary educators and in spiritual formation of their children, to catechists and volunteers, and to the children of our community.


Classes are taught in both English and Spanish ensuring all will understand.

To learn more

please contact us!


-Fr. Valentine

THE SACRAMENT OF INITIATION

Our youth is the Future of Our Community

  Our Youth - Our Future

A quality youth Catholic Religious Education program creates a space where young people can encounter Christ, grow in their understanding of the faith, develop a strong sense of community, and learn to live out their Catholic identity in their daily lives.


How Does Our Religious Education Program accomplish this?


  • Provides a Welcoming and Inclusive Environment by creating a safe environment where young people feel valued, accepted, and comfortable asking questions and exploring their faith.
  • Fosters Relationships: We encourage meaningful relationships between our youth as well as between youth and adults, building a strong sense of community within our parish.
  • Gospel Witness: Teachers and catechists are living examples of the faith, committed to their Catholic identity and sharing that through their words and actions.
  • Knowledge and Skills: Our Catechists have a strong understanding of Catholic teachings, Scripture, and Tradition, combined with effective teaching techniques and the ability to build honest and caring relationships with our youth.
  • Openness and Curiosity: We foster an environment of open dialogue and curiosity, where questions and doubts are welcomed and explored using reliable sources like Scripture and the Catechism.
  • Parental Involvement: We support and equip our parents to be the primary educators of the faith for their children, by offering resources, education, and opportunities for family faith development.
  • Regular Parent Meetings: Parent meetings and events are scheduled for each grade, especially theological preparation before First Confession, First Communion and Confirmation. Parent meet & greets are a wonderful way to meet other parents and ask questions.



PROGRAM OUTLINE

Our comprehensive and engaging program

includes five major areas:


  • Special Liturgies
  • Home Sessions
  • Parent Sessions
  • Student Sessions
  • Community Gatherings


Classes are taught in both Spanish and English.

The cost this year for Religious Education is:

$60 for the first child, $50 for the second and $40 for the third.


Please fill out the form below to register your child

for Religious Education classes at St. Brigid’s.




TEACHERS & TEACHER'S AIDES

RECRUITMENT

 

If you are interested in helping with our program, let's talk!


  • Volunteer Teachers Grades K – 12:  Provide the ministry of education on scripture, traditions and our faith to our students.


  • Teacher Aid Positions: Assist the teachers during class each week.

 

If you want to make a difference in a child's faith journey,

please contact us for an application.

Cori Checks are required.

 

For further information or an application, please contact: Parish Office: 413.256.6181



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