Educational Programs

Saint Jude Catholic School

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RCIA Program ... (Adults)

RCIA stands for Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults. The RCIA Program at St. Jude Parish is designed to assist those who either wish to become a Roman Catholic or are already Catholic and seeking to complete their initiation into the Church through the Sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation. Although those who attend RCIA may come from a variety of religious and non-religious backgrounds, they are all responding to a common call to grow in their relationship with Christ through a deeper and ongoing conversion of heart.

At St. Jude Parish, the program runs from early October to late April, and culminates in the initiation of the RCIA Candidates into the Catholic Church at Easter Vigil. During the Easter Vigil Mass, those who have completed their preparation in the RCIA Program will receive the Sacraments of Initiation they need to complete their journey into the Catholic Church. The RCIA classes, which meet weekly at St. Jude Parish, serve both as a learning experience for teaching the Catholic faith and as a time for faith-sharing and reflection upon God's Call.

If you are interested in finding out more about the RCIA process at St. Jude Parish, please contact Mike and Marlys Stover at (561) 368-0274. (Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation).

CCD

The Religious Education Program at St. Jude Parish prepares our children, teens, and adults to both learn about the Catholic faith and to receive the Sacraments of Baptism, Reconciliation, Eucharist, and Confirmation. All students are instructed in the Gospel values of Jesus Christ with emphasis on understanding what it truly means to live and worship as a Roman Catholic. It is the goal of the Religious Education process to awaken the faith of each student by facilitating a genuine discovery and understanding of the active presence of God in the life of the Church and the World.

Weekly Schedule/Registration:

Sunday classes for the 2008/09-class year will begin on September 14th and Wednesday classes wil begin on September 17th will run through mid-May. The program is open to all “registered” parishioners of St. Jude Catholic Church and serves Kindergarten through 9th grade students.

If your child attended classes during the 2007/08-class year, you will be mailed a registration package the first week of July. If you have another child in your household that was not enrolled last year and you wish to enroll them this year along with your other child(ren), simply make a copy of the forms sent to your other child. You must send in a copy of the new student’s Baptismal certificate along with a complete registration form or we will be unable to accept the registration. All tuition is due at registration. Checks should be made payable to St. Jude Church. Registration will end on September 1st.

If your child did not attend classes during the 2007/08-class year, open registration for new students of "registered parishioners" will be held on Sunday, August 3rd from 8:00 AM to Noon. Tables will be set up in front of the Memorial Garden and Religious Education office. You will be required to have your St. Jude parish envelope number with you and a copy of your child’s Baptismal certificate. All tuition is due at registration. We do not accept credit cards and do not have the ability to make any change. Checks should be made payable to St. Jude Church. Registration will end on September 1st.

Please Call Sheryl Brace at (561)392-8172  x21 for more information.

Current Religious Education Fee Schedule - subject to change:

First Communion & Confirmation Sacrament Fees:

For each child enrolled in a 2nd grade First Communion, Special Sacraments, or 9th grade Confirmation Class, there is an additional $50.00 Sacrament fee that must be included with tuition at the time of registration.

Registration Late Fee:

Registration ends on September 1st. There will be a $25.00 late fee added to all registrations received after September 1st - NO EXCEPTIONS!

Full Time Catechists:

Payment will be 50% of the total tuition fee. (There will be no discount on late fees)

Class Schedule:

Sacramental Preparation In accordance with the norms of the Diocese of Palm Beach, preparation for First Communion and First Reconciliation is done in the First and Second Grades of Religious Education. Preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation is done in the Eight and Ninth Grades. However, special Sacraments sessions are available for those students who are beyond these grades and are still in need of sacraments. For more information and registration instructions, please contact Mrs. Sheryl Brace, Program Administrator, at (561)392-8172  x21.

Catechism of the Catholic Church

Join us as we explore the teachings of the Catholic faith. Classes meet each Thursday from 7:00 PM to 8:15 PM in the conference room.

Please check the weekly bulletin for class information and schedules. Call Mr. Kevin Cleary, at (561) 392-8172 ext. 23 if you have any questions.

Adult Scripture Study

Adult Scripture classes are held Sunday mornings 10:15- 11:30 AM in classroom 6B in the school and Wednesday evenings 7:00-8:15 PM in classroom 7A. Attend any, or all, of the classes at your convenience. For questions, call Ron Jasco at 561-499-3244. Please check the church bulletin for class dates.

Life Teen Ministry

This ministry includes Mass which provides a real connection for the teens in our community. This allows them to take ownership of their faith so that going to Mass is not just their "parent's thing to do" anymore. The Life Teen Mass is geared toward reaching out to teens where they are and helping them to develop a relationship with Jesus that is both personal and real.

The LIFE TEEN Mass is followed by LIFE NIGHT in the Atrium of St. Jude School. During the LIFE NIGHT, teens gather to learn about the church and to explore their faith in challenging new ways.

The LIFE TEEN MASS AND LIFE NIGHT are designed to reach out, to deal with and to meet the real needs of today's teens. Please come Join Us for This New and Exciting Ministry each Sunday beginning at 5:00pm. For more information call Mike or Linda Bowman at (561)852-5472 or visit our website at:  www.stjudelifeteen.net