CHILDREN'S FAITH FORMATION (K-5)
Dr. Enedina Vazquez- Children's Ministry Coordinator
575-522-6202
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Children's faith education starts at the very beginning, in your homes with parents sharing our faith heritage. At St. Albert Newman parish we work to continue that education in a dynamic way. 

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We offer Religious Education for children from 3 years old through the 5th grade:

• Liturgy of the Word for Children - is on Sunday during the 8:30 am and 11:00 am Mass to help children  better understand the Sunday readings and how they can put God's Word into action in their lives.
• Sacramental Preparation for Children - is the process of welcoming all young people to prepare for and celebrate the Sacraments of First Reconciliation, First Eucharist and Confirmation.
• Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults for Children (RCIA for Children) - is for children seven years of age or older who have not been baptized; have been baptized in another Christian tradition; or have not had sacramental preparation at the traditional grade levels. 
• Vacation Bible School - is a week-long summer camp for children ages 4 years to grade 5.  Music, crafts, Scripture, prayer, and play are all important components of Sacred Heart's Vacation Bible School.

It is our hope that these programs assist you, as your child's first catechist. 
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Elementary Faith Formation Options
We offer weekly faith formation where children K-5 are grouped by grade to be guided by catechists as they learn about their Catholic faith while building their faith community.

• Sundays- 1:00 pm- 2:00 pm
  Mondays - 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
  Mondays- 6:00 pm- 7:00 pm
  
  

Contact: Dr. Enedina Vasquez
Email: enedina@stalbertnewmancenter.org

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Interested in becoming a Catechist? Basic requirements are:

• -A love for Christ and youth.​
• -A desire to minister to youth on a weekly basis for at least one year.​
• -A willingness to serve as a Christian role model.​
• -A weekly commitment to Sunday liturgy.​​​
• -Attend and complete Protecting God's Children. Click on the highlighted
•  link to register.  select the  Las Cruces Diocese from the drop down menu
•  to find local workshops.
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• ​For more information, contact Enedina at 575-522-6202 

EDUCATION

Children's Liturgy of the Word
Sacramental Prep for Children
RCIA for Children
Vacation Bible School