Religious Education

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The Saint Sharbel Religious & Heritage Education Program is an effort to continue the formation of our children in the faith and to pass on the Maronite heritage preserved by our ancestors.  The Program accepts registered parish members as well as non-parish members. Religious Education is strongly encouraged and is taught in English. 

Due to COVID-19, MCF (MARONITE CHRISTIAN FAITH) CLASSES Will be Provided for 1st graders and children receiving their Holy Communion only.

FIRST GRADE AND HOLY COMMUNION CLASSES 

Classes start November 7th thru April 24th on Saturdays 3:15 pm - 4:45 pm 

Followed by Divine Liturgy at 5 pm

PREPARATION OF CHILDREN FOR FIRST HOLY COMMUNION 

Parents preparing their children for first communion should adhere to the following rules:    

1. All candidates for first communion must be children of registered members of the St. Sharbel Church.  

2. All candidates must have completed formation years at St. Sharbel Religious education program (Level 1 and Level 2) and are able to read and write.   

3. Parents must attend the required meetings pertaining to first communion preparation.  

4. Fill out the online registration form.  Please fill out at least one month before classes start.

Your cooperation in preparing the children to receive the Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ is imperative.