Faith First Together:  The program includes catechesis for all families.  We are using the Faith First textbooks by RCL, which is based on the four pillars of faith:  Creed, Liturgy & Sacraments, Morality, and Prayer.  Each class will study the four pillars at approximately the same time during the year.  In addition, lessons on the liturgical seasons (Advent, Christmas, Lent & Easter) are incorporated.    

PreK-6^th GRADE STUDENTS

Classes are held in the Aledo High School cafeteria and surrounding hallways.  Volunteer teachers and teacher assistants are provided with materials and curriculum to meet the goals of the program.  Each class has a teaching team of three.  Additional volunteers help prepare special events and crafts for the students.  Teachers receive ongoing formation in quarterly teacher meetings.  All parents of CRE students are asked to volunteer two Sundays each year to help set up and take down the classroom tables and chairs.  Our annual summer Vacation Bible School program is an awesome week of fun, faith journey for our children.  Volunteers and their leads come together to provide music, crafts, bible study and games.  Planning and preparation start well in the spring. 

ADULT/PARENT WORKSHOPS

One of the wonderful things about the Faith First curriculum is that it brings the parents back into the education process with their child.  We conduct monthly workshops that provide formation for the parents and adults in our parish on the four pillars of faith.  Volunteers assist with the teaching of these classes.