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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.
ONLINE RESOURCES: Our Sunday Visitor
The link below provides access to webinars and other online activities for ALL grade levels. This is a way for students to continue their Religious Education during this time.
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The Prayer of St. Francis de Sales
Be at peace.
Do not look forward in fear to the changes of life;
rather look to them with full hope as they arise.
God, whose very own you are,
will deliver you from out of them.
He has kept you hitherto,
and He will lead you safely through all things;
and when you cannot stand it,
God will bury you in his arms.
Do not fear what may happen tomorrow;
the same everlasting Father who cares for you today
will take care of you then and everyday.
He will either shield you from suffering,
or will give you unfailing strength to bear it.
Be at peace,
and put aside all anxious thoughts and imaginations.
Amen
**CONFIRMATION UPDATE**
**Confirmation for this year's 8th Graders has been POSTPONED**
The exact details will be announced as soon as they are finalized. We will follow all guidelines that exist at that time. Updates will be posted as available!
The Diocese has given permission to the pastors to celebrate the Sacrament if a bishop is unavailable. We are hoping to have a bishop assigned.
Updates will be posted as available!
Class ScheduleAll classes take place in Blessed Sacrament school. Classes are:
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Sundays: 9:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Pre-K - 8th grade.
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Tuesdays: 4:30 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. K - 8th grade.
Volunteer to be a SOR Catechist, Co-Catechist, Teacher Aide or Homeroom Parent:
TO LEARN MORE about becoming a teacher or aide for the School of Religion, please click here.
TO SIGN UP as a catechist or aide, scroll down to fill out the form below, please click here.
Office of Religious Formation Staff
Jane Baily, Director of Religious Education
jbaily@blessedsacramentdc.org
202.449.3989
Rosalie Days, Coordinator for Baptism & First Communion Prep
rdays@blessedsacramentdc.org
202.449.4618
James Strahota, Faith Formation & Finance Assistant
jstrahota@blessedsacramentdc.org
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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.
- "Pre-Kindergarten": "Little Disciples" a new classroom based cirriculum based upon the ALLELU Pre-school Program from Our Sunday Visitor
- Kindergarten: "Call to Faith" from Our Sunday Visitor
- 1-8 Grade: "Alive in Christ" Faith Formation program from Our Sunday Visitor
- 8th Grade Confirmation Program: In addition to the "Alive in Christ" text mentioned above the candidates also use "Confirmed in the Spirit" from Loyola Press
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Additional Resources
Top 10 Ways to Parent Your Child in the Faith
Catholic Online Resources for Parents
Parent Guides for Forming Disciples for the New Evangelization
Grade Level Glossaries:
Kindergarten Glossary
1st Grade Glossary
2nd Grade Glossary
3rd Grade Glossary
4th Grade Glossary
5th Grade Glossary
6th Grade Glossary
7th Grade Glossary
8th Grade Glossary