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.