Religious Education Program (CCD)

Children and teens

Catechism is the process through which children, youth and adults of our community discover and share the mystery of their Christian faith. We may share our faith in a classroom setting and during special gatherings or celebrations that bring us closer to Jesus. Catechism goes beyond preparing children for their Baptism, First Communion and/or Confirmation. It is an intricate process that begins at home with the introduction to the Sacraments and continues with the completion of the Sacraments of Initiation and with faith-formation classes every year after that. That is why we invite you to register your children after they have completed their Sacraments of Initiation to continue growing in their Catholic faith.

St. Benedict Religious Education program offers Lifelong Ongoing Faith Formation for ages 7yrs-old to 17th-year-old (Childrens and Teenager). The Archdiocese of Miami Sacramental Guidelines state that: young people, who have been baptized as infants, should be catechized for the reception of any sacrament for a period of at least two consecutive years.

    • Lifelong Faith Formation for ages (1st grade to 11th Grade)
    • Sacramental preparation for the Sacraments of:
      • Baptism (children ages 7 years old to 17)
      • First Reconciliation and First Eucharist (ages 7th years old and older)
      • Confirmation (ages 13 years old)


    The Religious Education Sacramental Programs start August through May.

Documents Needed at Registration

Baptism:

  • Birth Certificate – Copy
  • Complete CCD Online Registration Form

First Eucharist:

  • Birth Certificate – Copy
  • Baptismal Certificate – Copy
  • Complete CCD Online Registration Form
  • First Eucharist Registration Form

Confirmation:

  • Birth Certificate – Copy
  • Baptismal Certificate – Copy
  • First Eucharist Certificate – Copy
  • Complete CCD Online Registration Form
  • Confirmation Sponsor Form
  • Sponsor Confirmation Certificate

Classes Schedules

Sundays: 8:45 am – 9:45 am (FOLLOWED BY 10 AM MASS)

2ND YEAR SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION
  • BAPTISM: 2ND YEAR – CHILDREN, 2ND -11TH GRADE
  • FIRST COMUNION: 2ND YEAR – CHILDREN, 2ND – 11TH GRADE
  • CONFIRMATION: 2ND YEAR- TEENS, 8TH -11TH GRADE
  • ONGOING FORMATION: CHILDREN 3RD -5TH GRADE

Tuesdays:  5:00 PM to 6:15 PM

1ST YEAR SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION

  • BAPTISM: 1ST YEAR – CHILDREN 1ST -5TH GRADE
  • FIRST COMMUNION: 1ST YEAR – CHILDREN 1ST – 5 TH GRADE
  • ONGOING FORMATION: CHILDREN 3RD -5TH GRADE

Wednesdays: 6:30 pm – 7:45 pm

1ST YEAR SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION

  • BAPTISM: 1ST YEAR – TEENS 6TH -11TH GRADE
  • FIRST COMUNION: 1ST YEAR –CHILDREN 5TH-11TH GRADE
  • CONFIRMATION: 1ST YEAR – TEENS 7TH -11TH GRADE
  • ONGOING FORMATION: TEENS 6TH -11TH GRADE

For CCD Registration Annual Contribution, please contact the Religious Education Office @ 305-557-2511 or 305-558-2150

For more information please contact the Religious Education Office at
305-557-2511

Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA)

St. Benedict offers a period in which you can come together to learn more about our faith through the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults.

The Rite of Christian Initiation for adults (RCIA) is a religious education process for individuals 17 years of age and older that have not yet received any of the initiation sacraments: Baptism, Confirmation, and/or First Eucharist. This process is also for adults from other faiths that are looking to become members of the Catholic Church Community those who have been baptized Catholic but have not received formal Catholic formation are also welcomed to be part of this process.

The RCIA is for:

  • Unbaptized adults and young persons who have reached the age of reason and wish to become Catholics.
  • Adults baptized in another Christian tradition who are seeking full communion with the Roman Catholic Church and seek the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist.
  • Baptized Adults who were baptized as infants in the Catholic Church and now seek the Sacraments of Eucharist and Confirmation.
  • The RCIA is a journey that takes us through what we believe as Catholics, how we celebrate those beliefs, and how we live our life to bring us closer to God.

The Catholic faith is shared in a weekly meeting through dialogue among participants, lay people, and clergy:

Tuesdays:
8:00pm – 9:30pm

For more information please contact: Parish Office at 305-558-2150

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