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.


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Now Open - Register for Religious Education 


K-1 (ages 3-6)

We are implementing the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd program for children between the ages of 3-6. Our catechist, Steph Mattrey, is trained in the Montessori based catechetical program that aims to teach children the tenets of the Catholic faith through naturalistic child lead learning. Classes will be at the same time on Sunday mornings from 9:00 to 10:00 am in the brand new Level 1 Atrium, which is housed in the Saint Brigid Parish Center. The Atrium is a large, beautiful, sunny haven of natural wonder which will spark a child’s joy and love for the Catholic faith. If you would like to learn more about CGS please visit this website. Please find the schedule for class below.

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First Communion & 2-8 

3-8 grades and First Communion (Grade 2) meets Sundays from 9:00-10:00 am in the many rooms of our parish center at St Brigid's during the academic year- September through May. Please find the schedule for class below.​

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Confirmation

Confirmation class is open to high schoolers and meets Sundays from 5:00-6:45 pm at the Newman Center- September through May. The curriculum for Confirmation class follows an interactive adaptation of Chosen: Your Journey toward Confirmation. I encourage you to watch the following video as an introduction into what the program will touch on.


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:

Sacramental $75 * Non-Sacramental $65


Please click on the "Register Here" button or scan the QR Code above to register your child

for Religious Education classes at St. Brigid’s.



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.




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:

AmherstCatholicFaithFormation@gmail.com

or call the Faith Formation Office: 413.256.6181 x103



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