Religious Education Program
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 Registration Form
First Eucharist:
- Birth Certificate – Copy
- Baptismal Certificate – Copy
- Complete CCD Registration Form
- First Eucharist Registration Form
Confirmation:
- Birth Certificate – Copy
- Baptismal Certificate – Copy
- First Eucharist Certificate – Copy
- Complete CCD Registration Form
- Confirmation Sponsor Form
- Sponsor Confirmation Certificate
Classes Schedules
Sundays: 8:30 am – 9:45 am in the Parish Center
- Children’s (1st grade (7yrsold) – 10th grade) – Baptism
- Children’s (2nd grade to 11th grade) 2nd yr of First Communion
- Children’s (3rd grade – 5th grade) – Ongoing Faith Formation
- Teens (8th grade – 11th grade) 2nd Yr Confirmation
Mondays: 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM in the Parish Center
- Children’s & Teens (6th grade to 11th grade) Ongoing Faith Formation
- Teens (7th grade – 11th grade) 1st Confirmation
Wednesdays: 5 pm – 6:30 pm in the Parish Center
- Children’s (1st grade to 5th grades) – 1st First Communion
- Children’s (3rd grade – 5th grade) – Ongoing Faith Formation
Annual CCD Contributions
$240 (per 1 child) annual contribution (can be given in 1 or 5 parts)
Sacramental Year (First Communion & Confirmation) additional:
$60 (per family) Annual Contribution
For more information please contact the Religious Education Office at 305-557-2511
Rite of Christian Initiation for Aadults (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.
- 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.
Parish Hall Tuesdays: 8:00pm – 9:30pm