St Patrick's Whole Parish Catechesis

Saint Patrick's Roman Catholic Church
Whole Parish Catechesis

327 Greenwich Street
Belvidere, New Jersey 07823

Marietta Spagnola, Parish Catechetical Leader

Phone: 908.475.4919 Fax: 908.475.4919

Michele Beha, Associate Parish Catechetical Leader

WPC Handbook

Forms for Registration

1.Registration Form

2. Health Form

3. Emergency Form

Question of the Week

Confession

Praying Parents Let Go & Let God

Short Tips for Parents

What is Whole Parish Catechesis?

Links

Children's Mass
The First
Sunday of
every month at
11:00

Contemporary Music Mass:
The last Sun. of every month at 11:00

Thank you all for a great year with The Word of the Lord! More to Come in 2010-2011

TO REGISTER FOR WPC CALL 908-475-4919 OR EMAIL MSPAGNOLA@PARISHMAIL.COM or MBEHA@PARISHMAIL.COM

We invite your family to join our Whole Parish Catechesis program. It is a vision of faith formation as an ongoing and lifelong process that utilizes intergenerational learning and interaction. Whole parish catechesis is not just for children! It is for everyone. We invite you to know and love the Church, to walk with Christ in your daily life, and to gather faithfully together on Sunday for Mass. Visit St. Patrick's Parish Web Site Here

Whole Parish Catechesis Assembly Schedule

Sunday Morning - 9:15 - 10:30 - PreK/K - Grade 1 - Grade 2
Tuesday Evening - 6:00 - 8:00 - Grades 3, 4, 5, 6, (7 / 8 alternately)
WPC Calendar for 2009 - 2010

Whole Parish Catechesis Instructional Theme 2009-2010

THE WORD OF THE LORD!

In 2009-2010 we will delve into the World's Greatest Book - The Bible! The Bible was not written for scholars; it was written for you and me. The Bible is God speaking to us in the course of human events. Certain aspects of the Bible may seem intimidating, but when you stop to think about the fact that God has something to say to us, it makes the idea of learning about the Bible enticing.

The Bible has been a powerful influence in the lives of countless numbers of people. Not only is it the story of people who lived thousands of years ago, but it is also the story of your life. Every Bible story is a metaphor for the many experiences of God we all have had and will have in our lives. So as we take a look at burning bushes and parting seas, at the calming of storms, the healing of blind, deaf, and paralyzed people, and the raisings from the dead, we know that somehow these experiences are part of our story.

You Asked For It!

There are two sorts of questions that will be asked and answered here. First are questions parishioners have submitted to the WPC office. These will be answered by Father Rick. Second, we may present questions about our Catholic Faith taken from the book, "In His Light" by Rev. William A. Anderson, D. Min., PH. D. The answers are supported by Scripture, theological studies, Church documents and teachings, and saintly men and women of the past and present. (to continue click here)

Whole Parish Catechesis Mission Statement

Saint Patrick’s Religious Education Program is committed to teach the Gospel Message and the true doctrine, practices and beliefs of the Roman Catholic Church in a manner that reflects the teachings of Jesus. It is our goal to guide our learners to better know, love and serve God. We will impart the Gospel Message in the format of Whole Parish Catechesis (WPC).

WPC is a vision of faith formation that is rooted in the documents of Vatican II, the General Directory for Catechesis, and other catechetical documents. It promotes faith formation as an ongoing and lifelong process that is greatly supported by intergenerational learning and interaction.

We support the efforts of our families and offer the opportunity for broadening each person’s knowledge of Christ. We are dedicated to doing so in a safe and caring learning environment. Jesus has asked us to love God and love our neighbors as ourselves. By an example of courtesy, love and respect we help our learners to live God’s law of love.

Through opportunities of prayer, journaling, faith sharing, building Households of Faith, reflecting on why and how we gather, and promoting active service and outreach, all members of the community of faith are supported in their own faith formation.

The Whole Parish Catechesis vision recognizes and celebrates everyone at all ages as having an equal role and responsibility within the Christian community. Children are as important in the catechetical process as ever. At the same time, we will expand our efforts to support quality catechesis for all generations as well.

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