Saint Peter Parish
Religious Education Program
134 Convent Avenue
Rutland, VT 05701
(802) 775-1994
StPeter.VermontCatholic.org

 
 
                                                                                                                                                                          August 19, 2019
 
Dear Parents and Guardians,
 
My name is Michael Audette, and I am the Director of Religious Education at Saint Peter Parish in Rutland. I would like to take this opportunity to invite you to enroll your children or grandchildren in our parish Religious Education program for the coming academic year.
 
As the summer vacation slowly winds down, we begin to prepare for the new school year and our children’s continued education. As Roman Catholics, this also means the religious education of our children. Saint Peter Parish has a very active Religious Education Program, staffed by caring, energetic, and qualified catechists, many of whom are current or retired teachers. Although you, as the parents and guardians are the primary educators of your children in the faith, it is also important to formally educate your children/grandchildren in religion as they grow so that they can have a solid grounding in the basic teachings and beliefs of the Catholic faith.
 
As members of the Religious Education Program at St Peter’s we study and live our Catholic faith through worship together at Saturday/Sunday Mass, group and individual service to those in need in our community, community building activities and celebrations, and much more.
 
I am more than happy to email digital copies of the informational packet about our parish program, as well as an enrollment form and parish registration form upon request.
 
This year we have asked that parents/guardians/grandparents, etc., enrolling children in our Religious Education Program register as members of Saint Peter Parish. One of the reasons we ask for this is to help keep in contact with you as we plan activities, social outreach, and to provide accurate documentation for sacramental preparation. Even if you were baptized, received your First Holy Communion, were Confirmed or married in any given church, it does not automatically register you as a parishioner. To be a registered parishioner in any parish you must fill out a registration form and turn it in at the parish office or place it in the collection basket at Mass. Another good reason to be registered is that if you wish to serve as a godparent at a Baptism, or a sponsor at Confirmation, you need to be registered in a parish. So, if you think, or are not sure whether you are registered, please call the Friary at 775-1994 to inquire about this. There are registration forms in the church as well, and if you have moved, giving us your new address and up to date phone numbers and email addresses helps us to keep our parish files up to date.
 
We want to make sure that every child who attends St. Peter Parish, who has received sacraments or who would like to prepare for sacramental reception, has the opportunity to attend religious education classes (CCD) and become full and active members of our vibrant faith community. We also want everyone to know that all families are welcome to enroll their children in our program to deepen their knowledge and participation in the Catholic faith and to be part of our faith formation family. Please visit our Facebook page “Saint Peter Parish Religious Education” to see photos of our activities and to follow the latest updates.
 
Thank you for your consideration and please feel free to contact me at anytime with any questions. A complete schedule of classes, important dates, and activities will be sent out to all registered families in the coming weeks.
 
Have a wonderful rest of the summer!
 
 
Respectfully,
 
Michael Audette
 
Director of Religious Education
Saint Peter Parish
maudette@msjvermont.org