Kindergarten through 5th Grade
Classes start Sept. 13!
St. Mark utilizes a family catechesis model, where parents and children will attend together at the parish. We understand that family life is busy with many activities that compete for time and attention. The Family Catechesis model gives you easy and practical tools to integrate our beautiful Catholic faith into the rhythm of daily life and in your domestic church at home. Family catechesis will be “a school for the Lord’s service,” not just learning about the faith, but also how to live it out.
Family Catechesis meets on Sundays from 12:00–1:15 pm, about three times per month, and parents attend ONE parent meeting per month. Children will work alongside their volunteer teachers in the Word of Life curriculum by the Augustine Institute. Each class also includes fun crafts and activities to further their learning of the day’s topic. They will also have a new Saint and Prayer focus for each Unit of their books. Our Catechesis program also includes a monthly 1st Friday Family Adoration at 4pm and a monthly Family Fun Day with topics such as the Rosary, Saints, Advent, and Lent. Questions? Contact Laura Garratt at laurag@stmarkhr.org or 720-348-9700, ext. 217.
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Li’l Saints of St Mark Pre-School Program
Classes start Sept. 13!
Our Lil’ Saints Program is open for children ages 3–5 (who are potty trained and have not started Kindergarten). The program is in-person one to three Sundays a month, from 12:00–1:15 pm. The pre-school friendly session is multi-sensory, introducing such topics as Bible stories, gestures in the Mass, vessels on the altar, and quiet prayer.
Fee includes a Mass bag with Catholic plush toys and books to keep your little one engaged at Mass.
Questions? Call Laura Garratt at laurag@stmarkhr.org at 720.348.9700, ext. 217.
Sacrament Preparation
Children in the 2nd grade prepare to celebrate their First Confession and First Holy Communion. Before beginning this preparation, a child must complete a year of formal religious education in a Catholic school, or a parish program completed at the parish/home. For more information regarding sacraments, click here.
We will hold a mandatory parent meeting is Sept. 27.
If you have a child who is in 3rd grade or older and has not celebrated First Confession & First Holy Communion, please contact Laura Garratt at laurag@stmarkhr.org or 720-348-9700, ext 217.
