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A Worshipping community Since 1859. St. Columban Parish is a Catholic community that follows the Word and Work of Jesus Christ through discipleship, stewardship, and fellowship. It is an understatement to say that our parish has grown significantly since the 1850s, when we were a mission church of St. Andrew in Milford. We have changed, as has the Church universal. Many though we are, we are one body in Christ. We reflect the plurality of our larger church community. Some of us have been here a long time; others have been here a short time. Like the Church throughout the world, we are many but one; like the image of St. Columban in our worship space, we are unfinished. “There is always more to be done – by a prophet, or a painter, or by a parish."

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Monday:
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Saturday:
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 ERE (Elementary Religious Education)

WELCOME TO
ELEMENTARY RELIGIOUS EDUCATION 

Whether you have attended St. Columban’s Elementary Religious Education (ERE) in the past or not, we welcome you to another year of exploring our Catholic faith. ERE meets on Wednesday evenings from 7:00 PM – 8:15 PM.  Volunteer Catechists teach grades 1–8 in the school building next to the church.  The program begins on September 14th, 2011, and it runs through May 2th. The cost is $70 per student, or a maximum of $180 per family and all students who do not receive Catholic education at their school are invited to join us. Questions or concerns can be directed to Terri Kerley, Coordinator of Religious Education, at 683-0105 ext 2118. 

How Do I Sign Up? 

Simply fill out the registration form online in the ERE section. In order to pay, all you need to do is go to the “Donate” button on the left side of the home page. It will direct you as to what to do and you can use your credit card or your checking account. It will then send you a confirmation of the payment. The price is $70 a student or a maximum of $180 per family.  If you prefer to pay in cash or check, clearly mark it ERE and drop it off or mail it to the Parish Office. If you haven't previously provided a copy of your child's baptism certificate or if your child was not baptized at St. Columban, we will need to make a copy of your child's baptism certificate.  

What Will My Child Need?

The fees cover all the supplies and their book, Call to Faith.  We suggest they bring a folder to keep any papers they might have. 

Have You Ever Considered Being a Catechist? 

St. Columban has terrific catechists who love working with children and bringing God’s message of love to them.  Some teach their own child’s class while others don’t even have children in the program. They’re people who care about making a difference to the children in our parish.  However, our program is growing and we need more Catechists to meet the need.  Have you ever considered this ministry?  Do you want to share your gifts with us? We provide all the teacher guides, help and resources to run your class and make it special. Parents, college students, retired are all welcomed as well as teaching pairs that would share a class.  If you are interested, mark the registration sheet or contact Terri Kerley at 683–0105 ext. 2118.

 

  
 Register Online

To Register: There are three easy steps!!

  • 1.  Click here to complete the registration form for ERE and PRE. After completing the online registration form, click the submit button on the top right side of form, and you will receive a confirmation that is has been sent. 
  • 2.  To make your payment, please click the "Donate" button on the home page. It will instruct you on how to make a payment using your credit card or checking account. If you need to pay using cash or check, please drop it off or mail (don't mail cash) it to the Parish Office. Make sure it is clearly marked ERE.
  • 3. Also, please print off and fill out the Archdiocese of Cincinnati Permission, Release and Medical Power of Attorney and bring it to the first ERE class or drop it off at the Parish Office before classes begin. There will be copies available the first night of classes if you would like to fill it out that evening. One form is good for the whole family.
  • ERE Calendar: You may view the ERE 2011-2012 Calendar online or print it.
  
  

Did You Know? 

…Each teacher will send home a syllabus or calendar of chapters and topics they will cover each week? This way you will know what you missed if your child cannot attend for a week or they are sick.

…All parishioners, including ERE students are invited to play on any St. Columban sports team.  Registration information will be sent to all students via e-mail, or feel free to check out the St. Columban Booster website.

… E-mail has become a wonderful tool for ERE.  It enables me to keep you updated with what they are doing in the classes and remind you of meetings, upcoming parish events, sport registrations, and any changes or updates to the calendar. Please make sure you provide an email address and check each week for daily updates.

…See the new bulletin board where you enter the building. It is to highlight our program, and the wonderful things that ERE students do.  Please let me know if you have information I can add to this Bulletin board.

…Sacramental information for Reconciliation, First Communion or First Eucharist and Confirmation will be sent home in October.

 

  
 
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