Sunday morning classes are done for spring/summer 2018. Registration has begun the 2018-2019 school year!

Faith Formation classes for 1st - 8th grade children take place prior to the 11am Mass on Sunday mornings September through April. Parents have the opportunity to nurture their own faith while their children attend class, and are encouraged to attend the 11am Mass with their children following class sessions. Class for Pre-K & Kindergartners take place during the 11am Mass.

Many people are needed to provide this important ministry to children and families.  Click here for information on specific volunteer opportunities.

Sunday morning schedule:
9:15-9:30       Family Gathering Time
                        Prayer & Announcements
9:30-10:45     Individual class time
                        for Grades 1-8
Music for grades 1-4 offered during small group time, while grades 5-8 work on a themed skit.
9:30-10:30     Session for Parents
11:00              Sunday Eucharist in church
                        Class time for Pre-K & K
                        Children's Liturgy of the Word

All classes are held in English.

Children interested in receiving preparation for a sacrament (First Reconciliation, First Eucharist, Confirmation) who do not attend a Catholic school must attend a regular program of on-going catechesis. When registering, please register both for Sunday Faith Formation classes and the sacrament for which he/she will be prepared.
 

Sunday Faith Formation programs for 2017/2018 have been completed.  Special thanks to our catechists, helpers and parents/guardians for your support and guidance.  Enjoy your summer break!  

Our Faith Formation department will be closed for the month of June, while the staff takes a well-earned break and re- organizes their space to gear up for next year. They will be back to office hours in July. In the meantime, you may by register your family for 2018/2019!

Due to the renovation of the social hall/gym this summer, there will be NO Vacation Bible School (VBS) program at St. Richard this summer.  We will come back strong the summer of 2019! In the interim, we invite you to check out VBS programs at neighboring parishes:

• Nativity of Mary & St. Bonaventure Catholic Vacation Bible School - June 18-21, 2018 (at St. Bonaventure)!
• St. John Neumann, Eagan (at Faithful Shepherd Catholic School) - June 18 - 22, 2018
• Our Lady of Grace, Edina - July 23 - 27, 2018
• Pax Christi, Eden Prairie Vacation Bible Camp - July 23-27, 2018

Parents: Watch your email at the end of each week for resources that you can do as a family to prepare for Sunday Mass. Contact Susie Osacho at sosacho@strichards.com if you are not receiving emails.

Saint of the Week - Can you guess who I am?
Divine Mercy Sunday, April 8, 2018
Week of March 25, 2018
Week of March 18, 2018
Week of February 4, 2018
Week of January 28, 2018
Week of January 21, 2018
Week of January 7, 2018

 

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