"Let the children come to me, and do not prevent them;
for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these."
The Catechism of the Catholic Church calls the home "the first school of Christian life" (ccc1657) -- meaning that by God's design, families are the first and primary place children learn about God. As children watch their parents living out the Christian life, they grow in Faith.
What is St. Susanna’s Early Childhood program?
- The Early Childhood Program is a religious education program designed for children ages 3, 4, 5 & Kindergarten. The program provides developmentally appropriate catechesis for our youngest members. The program focuses on God’s love for us.
- Children may begin the program when they are 3 (by September 30th) and are potty trained. Students may continue in the program through their kindergarten year.
- Early Childhood is held at St. Susanna school located one block north of the church on Sundays at 9:00am. Classes are one hour in length and begin the weekend after the St. Susanna Family Festival and continue through Easter.
Parents are the First Catechist!
As a parent you have the wonderful responsibility of teaching your children about God’s love in a very special way! Through your caring actions, encouraging words, and
spiritual leadership, your child learns the good news of Jesus EVERY day!
The Early Childhood Program partners with you ...
... to provide a beginning foundation for our youngest members. We do this through a
multi-sensory approach using stories, music, art and hands-on activities!
The Body of Christ is all of us ...
...bound together through the Eucharist. Our children begin to know the community better through the Early Childhood Program.
Volunteers!
Our program cannot run without volunteers! This year's complement of catechists, assistants and teen aides are all in place. We are grateful for their dedication and willingness to serve. Please consider volunteering as a catechist, substitute, craft assistant or classroom assistant in 2018-2019!
Teens are welcome to help in the classroom, too! Rebecca Sackrider, ext. 3126, sackriderr@stsusanna.org to add your name to the volunteer list .
Rebecca Sackridersackriderrstsusanna.orgSchool DRE, Early Childhood, VBS
Virginia Rodriguez-Narvaezrodriguezvstsusanna.orgAdult Faith Administrative Assistant