St. Anthony Faith Formation
St. Anthony Catholic Church
Bryan, Texas

Purpose and Goals

Religious Education Spiritual Purpose
In partnership with parents to teach children and youth to know, love, and follow Jesus in our Catholic Faith.With the help of God, the parents and our parish, we hope to bring children into the fullness of Christian life through Catechesis, Prayer, and Liturgy.

Statement of Goals

Parent – Catechist Partnership
Parents are the primary educators of their children. Religious educators help in the process of education by presenting the fundamental of the Catholic Faith.
Exposure to Catholicism’s Major Teaching, Beliefs, and Practices
A catechetical textbook series that approaches religious education systematically is used.
Help in Sacramental Preparation
Sacramental preparation programs are essential to the parish religious education program, the children and youth, and their parents.
Age Appropriate Catechesis and Methodology
The program’s goal is to build on a foundation so children and youth will understand and live their faith.
A Curriculum Rich in Content and Experience
Both content and experience are a part of the curriculum.Information is only a part of the process.The information should lead to transformation.Children and youth must see and experience their religion being lived out.
A Deeper relationship with Jesus Christ through the Eucharistic Celebration
Through catechesis, prayer experiences, and parent involvement, children and youth will desire a deeper relationship with Jesus through participation in the Eucharistic Celebration-Mass.