YOUTH RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM

St. Ignatius Loyola Parish School of Religion (CCD) runs from mid-September through April and offers
something for every age level -- Nursery to Grade 12:












Sacramental Preparation: First Penance and Eucharist are offered to the Students in Grade 2.  For students
above Grade 2, please call the Religious Education Office.  

Confirmation is offered to students in Grade 8 or older.  Preparation for Confirmation takes place during the
school year prior to the year of the Reception of Confirmation.

Parents of students enrolled in Sacramental Preparation are expected to attend seminars as announced.

For further information on any of the above programs, please call the Religious Education Office at  
610-678-0676.




Adult Programs

RCIA - Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

RCIA is a process whereby adults (age 18 years and older) are brought into full communion with the Roman
Catholic Church.  The introduction into this process is called the Pre-Catechumenate.  At St. Ignatius, the
Pre-Catechumenate is a series of sessions to get acquainted with the process, the people and the traditions.  
These sessions are held periodically throughout the year.  The Pre-Catechumenate is followed by an intensive
period of prayer, preparation and spiritual renewal which is the heart and soul of RCIA.  This intensive period
of RCIA begins in mid-September and continues until Pentecost with the Sacramental celebration of full
membership at the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday evening.

The RCIA process includes, but is not limited to, ministries such as Catechists, Sponsors, Host/Hostesses,
Public Relations and Evangelizers.



UPDATE YOUR FAITH

Update Your Faith is a relaxed, informal setting for adults to meet, discuss, question and respond to the life
and needs of the modern Church and her members. Update Your Faith is a forum open to anyone desiring to
learn more about the rituals, tradition and foundations of the Faith; anyone desiring to learn about the impact of
Vatican II on the life of the Church and her members; anyone who has lost touch with the heartbeat of
Catholicism; anyone who has suffered hurt and is in need of healing.



For further information on the above ministries, please contact the Religious Education Office - 610-678-0676.
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St. Ignatius Loyola Parish
Pre-K, Kdg.                                   10:30 - 11:30 AM Sunday

Grades 1, 2 & 3                            10:30 - 11:45 AM Sunday

Grades 4, 5 & 6                              9:00 - 10:15 AM Sunday

Grades 1-6                                     6:30 - 8:00 PM Wednesday

Grades 7-12                                   6:30 - 8:00 PM Sunday  (Semi-weekly)
St. Ignatius Religious Education Office

phone: 610-678-0676
email: RelEd@stignatiusreading.org
Religious Education Registration:  We have a variety of programs and classes for
students in PreK through Grade 8 and for all sacramental preparation.  Registration for all
programs and sacraments is required.  If you have any questions or need further
information, please call the Religious Education Office at 610-678-0676.

CCD Registration Hours in the Parish Hall:
Wednesday, September 8 - 6:30PM - 8:00PM
Sunday, September 12 - 10:00AM - 12 Noon

We are in need of teachers for CCD this coming year.  There are openings for teaching
Pre-Kindergarten (age 4) to Grade 8.  Various classes are held Wednesday evening,
Sunday morning and Sunday evening.  We provide all necessary materials, support, and
guidance.  If you are interested in teaching or just exploring the idea, please call the office
at 610-678-0676.