St. Edward's Parish Religious Education Program (PREP) is a Catholic Sunday School program for youth in grades PreK-8th attending public or parochial school.Regular classes meet on Sunday mornings from 9:15-10:15am.Students are introduced to and educated on Catholic doctrine, prayers, saints, bible stories and rituals while sharing in community service projects. The PREP program follows the same curriculum provided by St. Edward's Catholic School and is led by Ms. Angela Peach, DRE.
Ms. Peach is a certified catechist throught the Aquinas Catechetical Program and holds a Masters degree in Liturgical Studies from St, Meinrad Seminary
Our Staff – Administration, Teachers, Aides and Assistants
The St. Edward PREP staff is a group of dedicated volunteers who genuinely love working with children and sharing God's word on Sunday mornings.Each classroom has an average of 2 teachers with an average 1:10 teacher-student ratio.For anyone who is interested in teaching or being an assistant in our program, please do not hesitate to contact the Religious Education office.
Our Parents
"Parents are the first and foremost teachers of their children. They teach informally but powerfully by example and instruction. They communicate values and attitudes by showing love for Christ and His church and for each other, by reverently receiving the Eucharist and living in its spirit, and by fostering justice and love in all their relationships. It is the parents' nurturing of faith in their children that show them the richness and beauty of lived faith". (Sharing the Light of Faith #212)
Sacramental Preparation
2nd grade religion classes prepare children for their First Eucharist and Reconciliation. Children are required to attend these classes in order to be readily prepared for receiving the Sacraments. This has always been a special time for children and their families, bringing much excitement as they learn their prayers and become spiritually aware. A separate program is available for children in grade 3 or higher who have not yet celebrated these sacraments
Religious Education also includes the preparation and coordination for the Sacrament of Confirmation which is conferred in the eighth grade. Confirmation students currently participate in RCIA for children untill the spring semester. At that time those specifically receiving this sacrament will be gathered into a class led by the Associate Pastor. A retreat is provided before the reception of the sacrament. The Sacrament of Confirmation is the "seal" of the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Penance and Holy Communion). Confirmation is the full reception of the Gifts of the Holy Spirit and the introduction into the adult life of the Church through participation, contribution and ministry. Any exceptions must be approved by the pastor. The Confirmation Ceremony will take place according to the schedule of the Bishop.
For further information regarding PREP, feel free to call the Church Office at 615-833-5520 or email Fr. Jerry Strange, jstrange@stedward.org or Ms. Angela Peach, apeach@stedward.org.
Ms. Peach is a certified catechist throught the Aquinas Catechetical Program and holds a Masters degree in Liturgical Studies from St, Meinrad Seminary
Our Staff – Administration, Teachers, Aides and Assistants
The St. Edward PREP staff is a group of dedicated volunteers who genuinely love working with children and sharing God's word on Sunday mornings.Each classroom has an average of 2 teachers with an average 1:10 teacher-student ratio.For anyone who is interested in teaching or being an assistant in our program, please do not hesitate to contact the Religious Education office.
Our Parents
"Parents are the first and foremost teachers of their children. They teach informally but powerfully by example and instruction. They communicate values and attitudes by showing love for Christ and His church and for each other, by reverently receiving the Eucharist and living in its spirit, and by fostering justice and love in all their relationships. It is the parents' nurturing of faith in their children that show them the richness and beauty of lived faith". (Sharing the Light of Faith #212)
Sacramental Preparation
2nd grade religion classes prepare children for their First Eucharist and Reconciliation. Children are required to attend these classes in order to be readily prepared for receiving the Sacraments. This has always been a special time for children and their families, bringing much excitement as they learn their prayers and become spiritually aware. A separate program is available for children in grade 3 or higher who have not yet celebrated these sacraments
Religious Education also includes the preparation and coordination for the Sacrament of Confirmation which is conferred in the eighth grade. Confirmation students currently participate in RCIA for children untill the spring semester. At that time those specifically receiving this sacrament will be gathered into a class led by the Associate Pastor. A retreat is provided before the reception of the sacrament. The Sacrament of Confirmation is the "seal" of the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Penance and Holy Communion). Confirmation is the full reception of the Gifts of the Holy Spirit and the introduction into the adult life of the Church through participation, contribution and ministry. Any exceptions must be approved by the pastor. The Confirmation Ceremony will take place according to the schedule of the Bishop.
For further information regarding PREP, feel free to call the Church Office at 615-833-5520 or email Fr. Jerry Strange, jstrange@stedward.org or Ms. Angela Peach, apeach@stedward.org.
