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Baptismal Preparation
- Parents seeking to have their child baptized are asked
to contact the Pastoral Ministry Office to set up and
interview. At this interview, one receives pertinent
materials and information and can raise any questions as
needed. For the first and second child, parents are
asked to attend a class before the baptism. Team couples
and members of the the Cathedral staff discuss the role
parents play in the faith life of their children and how
this faith might be nurtured and provide a theological
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Fathers' Club
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The Fathers’ Club of St. Agnes
Cathedral School was established in 1992 to provide
fathers, grandfathers, and other interested members of
the community the opportunity to support the education
of their children. The Fathers’ Club is a dynamic
organization that raises funds for the maintenance and
improvement of
the school facilities. Monthly meetings familiarize the
members with the programs and needs of the school and
afford the members the opportunity to socialize. The
President of the Fathers’ Club is an ex-officio member
of the St. Agnes Cathedral School Board.
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 Home-School Association -
The St. Agnes Cathedral School Home-School Association
helps parents and teachers acquire an appreciation for
the ideals of Catholic education and promotes a clearer
understanding of their mutual educational
responsibilities. Membership consists of parents or
guardians of students attending St. Agnes
Cathedral School, its Co-Principals and faculty, clergy
and other interested adults of the parish. The
Home-School Association plans activities and programs
that are directly related to the educational development
of the students. The members are also a source of
service to the school community. The Co-Chairs of the
Home-School Association are ex-officio members of the
St. Agnes Cathedral School Board.
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MOMS - The Ministry of Mothers Sharing, is a
Parish based program. It is a series of eight sessions
designed to give mothers deeper insights into their
vocation as a mother. MOMS offers a way for women to
take time to explore who they are as mothers in
relationship to God and to their families. When mothers
grow to recognize their faith in a new light, it
reflects in their family as well. MOMS is designed to
encourage prayer, friendship
and support among women of all ages. It brings God
into daily living.
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Mothers' Club - The Mothers’ Club of
St. Agnes Cathedral School, founded in 1938, has
functioned continually for 70 years. The primary
objective of the Mothers’ Club is to provide quality
education for the students by raising funds for
enrichment programs. The Club’s activities are both
social and educational in nature. The Mothers’ Club
cooperates with other organizations connected with the
Cathedral Parish to assist in furthering their goals and
ideals.
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Pre-Cana - The St. Agnes Pre-Cana program
works with those engaged couples who are entering into
the Sacrament of marriage.
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 Religious Education
- The parish religious education
program exists to assist parents in their responsibility
in forming their children in the Catholic Christian
faith into which they have been baptized. The parish, in
cooperation with parents seeks to inform the children
through instruction, prayer, service, and values.
In order to serve the needs of our children we offer (1)
a family centered program, (2) a
home based and (3) a parish based program. Appropriate
student, catechist and parent materials are
provided. Volunteer catechists are interviewed, screened
and trained to teach moderately sized classes. Materials
and ongoing support and training are provided through
the director.
All of these programs provide opportunities for children
with special needs to participate. In addition,
religious education offers sacramental preparation for
children. The parents are an important partner in this
preparation; opportunities for adult faith formation are
provided throughout the child’s faith journey. In
cooperation with our school principles, the religious
education director prepares the liturgies for the
parish’s first reconciliation, communion and
confirmation celebrations.
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R.C.I.A.
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The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is a rite of
the Roman Catholic Church through which unbaptized
adults or children (over seven years old) are initiated
into the Catholic Church. Non-Catholic Christians, who
desire to become Catholic, are also welcomed into Full
Communion of the Catholic Church through the R.C.I.A.
R.C.I.A. is an ongoing process. Those who desire to
become Catholic may begin the process anytime during the
year. The process of becoming Catholic takes place in
stages according to the individual needs of the
participant.
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St.
Agnes Cathedral School
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St. Agnes Cathedral School was founded in 1917.
Throughout its history the primary goal of the school
has been to educate children in the tenets of the Roman
Catholic Church. The school strives to support the
mission of the Church: to proclaim the message of Jesus,
to experience worship, to build a faith community and to
respond in service to others.
St. Agnes Cathedral School provides an educational
program that enables each student to reach his or her
potential. It is committed to academic excellence and to
meeting the divergent learning styles and needs of its
K-8 students. Programs range from classes for
academically advanced to special education. Parent
participation in the life of the school is welcomed and
valued.
St. Agnes Cathedral School was recognized as a National
School of Excellence by the United States Department of
Education and has been accredited by the Middle States
Association of Colleges and Schools since 1993.
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St. Agnes Cathedral School Board
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The school board is an elected body consisting of adult
members of St. Agnes Cathedral Parish and parents and
guardians of children attending St. Agnes Cathedral
School. It was established to develop and formulate
educational policies for St. Agnes Cathedral School and
recommend them to the rector and school administration.
The board consists of twelve members. Each member is
elected for a term of three years and is eligible for
one subsequent term. The rector, co-principals, and
presidents of the parent organizations are ex-officio
members.
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Adult Faith Formation - Provides opportunities
for members of the parish to deepen their understanding
of their faith.
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