School of Religion

About Blessed Sacrament School of Religion:

The School of Religion exists to provide sacramental preparation (First Reconciliation, Eucharist, and Confirmation - and in some cases, Baptism for students who were not baptized as infants) as well as continuous, on-going Religious Formation for students in Kindergarten through 8th grades. The Blessed Sacrament Parish Religious Education program strives to communicate the Person and message of Jesus Christ in the context of the beliefs and practices of the Roman Catholic Church. The goal of the School of Religion is to "put students not only in touch, but also in communion and intimacy, with Jesus Christ." (General Directory for Catechesis, #80) In order for this to be effective, the parents are always considered the first and primary catechists (or teachers) of their children. The Religious Education program can only be a complement and support to their efforts at home. In no way is the School of Religion meant to take the place of our weekly obligation to attend Sunday Mass, whereby we receive the living and true God, Jesus Christ, in the most holy sacrament of the Eucharist.

"Let the children come to me, and do not hinder them; for to such belongs the kingdom of God."  -Luke 18:15-17

We warmly welcome children of all ages and abilities for sacramental preparation!  Please do not feel put off if your child is older and has not received the sacraments of Baptism, First Reconciliation, First Eucharist, and/or Confirmation.  Moreover, we offer inclusion (as well as individual, one on one, catechesis upon request) for students with special needs.  Every child is welcome here at Blessed Sacrament. 

 

 

Class Schedule:

All classes take place in Blessed Sacrament school with the exception of the Pre-Kindergarten (Catechesis of the Good Shepherd) program, which takes place in the Parish Center Ground Level. Classes are:

Sundays: 8:45am - 10:00am Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade.

Tuesdays: 4:10 - 5:25pm  Kindergarten through 8th grade.

 

 School of Religion Online Registration!

Please use the link below to register online the 2011-12 School of Religion Year  

You have the choice of paying online with a credit card or mailing in you payment this year. If you are paying by check please make the check payable to "Blessed Sacrament" and mail to the church at:  Blessed Sacrament Religious Formation Office, 3630 Quesada Street, NW, Washington, DC  20015   Attn:  Rosalie Days

School of Religion 2011-12 Online Registration and Payment 

School of Religion 2011-12 Calendar

*To register for our 3 - 4 year old "Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Program" (Montessori based), please use the registration form above and select "Pre-K" for the grade level when choosing your child's class.

Becoming a School of Religion teacher/aide

To learn more about becoming a teacher or aide for the School of Religion, click here.

Hearts Aflame Course: Catechetical Methodology: for school and religious education catechists. This course is designed to assist all catechists in implementing the ADW Religious Education Curriculum, but all interested adults are welcome to register and attend.

The course will be offered in 4 sessions: January 18, 19, 26,27 3:30-7:30 pm in the Parish Center Library.

To register, contact Rosalie Days : ; 202-449-3989

School of Religion Textbooks: 

You can find out more about the book your child will be using in the School of Religion this year.  Check out these websites for scope and sequences, parent pages, activities you can do at home, and online prayer experiences.  
 
Kindergarten:  Call to Faith, Harcourt
http://your.harcourtreligion.com/ctf/nsmedia/menu.html

Grade One:  Faith and Life, Ignatius Press
http://www.ignatius.com/textbooks/faithandlife/scope.htm
 
Grade Two:  Faith and Life, Ignatius Press
http://www.ignatius.com/textbooks/faithandlife/scope.htm
 
Grade Three:  Finding God, Loyola Press
http://www.loyolapress.com/finding-god-faith-formation-program.htm
 
Grade Four:  Finding God, Loyola Press
http://www.loyolapress.com/finding-god-faith-formation-program.htm
 
Grade Five:  Finding God, Loyola Press
http://www.loyolapress.com/finding-god-faith-formation-program.htm
 
Additional Booklet for Grade 5:  We Learn About Mass, Liturgy Training Publications
 
Grade Six:  Finding God, Loyola Press
http://www.loyolapress.com/finding-god-faith-formation-program.htm
 
Grade Seven:  Faith and Life, Ignatius Press
http://www.ignatius.com/textbooks/faithandlife/scope.htm
 
Grade Eight:  Faith and Life, Ignatius Press
http://www.ignatius.com/textbooks/faithandlife/scope.htm

 

Office of Religious Formation Staff

Therese Recinella, Director of Religious Education: 202-449-3989 or


Rosalie Days, Administrative Assistant SOR: 202-449-3973 or