The parish community of St. Patrick Church of Merna is dedicated to developing and maintaining a religious education program that aids parents in the development of the Catholic faith of their children...a living, growing faith which will permeate daily life and lead to lives based on the scriptural teachings of Jesus Christ.
The goals of this portion of our religious education program are promoted through a continuous curriculum for preschool through high school. Our catechists and assistants are parents and other dedicated parishioners who volunteer their time and services.
KidSpot...children age 3-K
Grades 1-5...children in elementary school
Youth Ministry
Junior High...students in grades 6-8
Senior High...students attending high school
Confirmation...students entering grade 9 or any high school student that has not yet been confirmed.
We recognize parents as children's first and foremost teachers of the faith and therefore expect involvement of parents at all levels of their children's religious education.
Sr. Rita Ann is the parish Director of Religious Education. Sister, along with the help of coordinators administer these programs.