To support parental involvement in catechesis, the Office of Evangelization and Family Life Ministries offers two resources for parents of children going through religious education.
A lectio divina series on the sacraments of Baptism, Reconciliation, Confirmation, and the Eucharist.
Second, a reflection on how parents support their children by developing their own relationship with God.
Saints Denver is a website designed to provide resources in support of the restored order of the sacraments of initiation for the Archdiocese of Denver. This site provides general information on restored order, a two year curriculum covering Reconciliation, Confirmation, and the Eucharist, and resources for parents to understand and pray about the sacraments through the Bible.
“Saints Among Us” introduces the restored order of the Sacraments of Christian Initiation to the Archdiocese of Denver. Please use these pages to gain a fuller understanding of this important pastoral initiative!
Saints Among Us, a two-year curriculum, prepares students for the reception of the sacraments of First Reconciliation, Confirmation and First Communion. This curriculum is designed not only to impart the necessary content of the faith to students, but also seeks to form their hearts as they prepare for these sacraments.
These resources are intended to help parishioners, especially parents of children in sacramental preparation, to learn to pray with the Scriptures and discover the Church’s rich sacramental heritage through the Catechism. Each booklet opens with a basic introduction to lectio divina prayer and includes three sessions that meditate upon a passage from scripture and two passages from the catechism. Each session concludes with large group sharing. Available in English and Spanish!
The Office of Special Religious Education and Pastoral Care for Persons with Developmental Disabilities provides parish-based religious education programs, tutoring in parishes not hosting specific programs, home visits, and the provision of resources to families, as needed. Liturgy and Sacraments are celebrated in all programs. “Awareness Masses” are also held in some parishes during the regular Sunday liturgy to celebrate and honor the special education families
The Special Religious Education Office also provides a ministry of religious nurture to the residents of the Wheat Ridge Regional Center. Because these residents have severe/profound disabilities they benefit best from a program of religious nurture and supportive Christian presence. End of life care and funerals are provided along with ongoing support to Ridge staff persons. Time spent with these residents includes prayer, singing and gentle presence.
Catholic Christian group home for 8 adult women with intellectual and developmental disabilities has an opening for one resident. If interested, please contact Risha Dimas at 303-935-4740.
For more information about Special Religious Education or one of the parish programs listed, contact Sister Mary Catherine Widger, SL at 303-934-1999.
If you have a family member with a developmental disability and you would like to find out if they can receive the sacraments please contact the Office of Special Religious Education at 303-934-1999.
