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Education
St. Martha SchoolWe educate children from kindergarten through the eighth grade in the 4Rs (reading, ‘riting, ‘rithmatic, and religion). Our hope is to send children onto high school and into the world, having had a well rounded educational experience rooted in the teachings of Jesus Christ, as passed on in the traditions of the Catholic Church. While primarily for children of parishioners, the school does have students who are non-parishioners and/or non-Catholics. We are willing to share our faith story with all people. Home and School AssociationThe home and school association is the support network between the teachers, the school administration and the parents of the school children. The association is a major source for communication between the families of students and the school, as well as a fund raiser for the school. Teachers Aides / VolunteersOur teachers are a dedicated, professional, faith-filled group of individuals who have chosen a career that is a vocation and a ministry – teaching our children. Since the classroom can be a busy place, aides are always welcome to assist in various ways. CARES (Children Are Receiving Extended Services)CARES is an afterschool program for students in kindergarten through the 6th grade. The program begins at 2:45 p.m. and ends at 6 p.m. Lunch Moderators“Would you like fries with that?” is the fast food restaurant’s way of being personal. A group of mothers AND fathers provide a more personal touch in our lunchroom by watching over the children during the lunch hour. Security Desk PersonnelVolunteers are needed to staff the desk on the school corridor in order to keep our greatest asset – the children – safe, and to provide a safe environment for learning. Go Back to TopSacramental PreparationsRCIA (The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) / RCIA for ChildrenThe RCIA and RCIA for Children are sacramental processes designed to welcome new members into the Catholic Church. Candidates in the programs can either be unbaptized individuals or individuals baptized in another tradition who seek to convert to Catholicism. All are seeking to join us on our journey of faith, a life of following Jesus Christ. Contact the rectory for further details on the process or to be part of the ministry. Baptism / Pre JordanParents requesting baptism for their child are required to attend a baptismal preparation class (Pre Jordan) at the parish. Parents need only attend the class once and must be registered, participating members of St. Martha Parish. Classes are held every other month. Contact the rectory for details on the program or if you would like to be part of this ministry. Baptism can be celebrated any Sunday outside of the season of Lent. It is highly recommended that Baptism be celebrated during a weekend liturgy of the parish. First ReconciliationPreparation and celebration of First Reconciliation take place in the second grade. Children are prepared for First Reconciliation in St. Martha School and in the Religious Ed (CCD) program of the parish. Parent involvement is essential to proper preparation. First EucharistPreparation and celebration of the Sacrament of First Eucharist takes place in the third grade. Children are prepared for First Eucharist in St. Martha School and in the Religious Ed (CCD) program of the parish. Parent involvement is essential to proper preparation. ConfirmationConfirmation is celebrated in the sixth grade. Children are prepared for the sacrament in St. Martha School and in the Religious Ed (CCD) program of the parish. Parent and sponsor involvement is essential to proper preparation. PreCana/Marriage PreparationCouples who plan to marry must contact the rectory at least nine months before the wedding. Weddings are NOT celebrated during the season of Lent. The PreCana Program is offered three times a year as a day long in-parish workshop that couples of the parish along with the priests of the parish present. Topics covered include communication, money, family planning, rituals, sexuality, the spirituality of marriage, and the celebration of the sacrament. Call the rectory for details on the program or to join the presentation team. Go Back to TopReligious EducationFor children who attend public school, St. Martha Parish provides religious education class (CCD) after the 8:15 a.m. Sunday mass from September through May. Classes meet until 10:15 a.m.. The purpose of this program is for the parish to enter into a formal relationship to assist parents in raising children in the Catholic faith. Registration takes place in August. Go Back to TopSunday PreschoolThis program is for children between age three and five. The pre-schoolers meet on Sunday during the 10:30 a.m. mass in the kindergarten room from September through May. Registration usually takes place in August. Go Back to TopAdult EducationThis committee is being formed in order to oversee the development and implementation of an adult education program in the parish. Too often we fall into the mind-set that we stop learning when we graduate from high school or college. This is not the case, especially when we consider our faith formation, a life long process of growing with the presence of the Lord. Go Back to Top |