Holy Spirit Catholic Parishes has six separate religious education programs across our seven parish family.

• Holy Trinity / St. Michael in Hartington
• St. Jane Frances, Randolph
• St. Mary, Osmond
• St. Paul, Plainview
• St. Joseph, Ponca
• St. Peter, Newcastle

Unified Curriculum

For the 2024-2025 school year we intend to begin using a unified curriculum with slight variations to suit the specific needs of each program. 

• Grades 1, 3-5:  "Discover" (St. Mary's Press)
• Grade 2:  "Go, Seek, Find" (St. Mary's Press)
• Grade 6:  A combination of "Discover" and "Rooted"
• Grades 7-8:  "Rooted" (Ruah Woods)
• Grades 9-12:  Curriculum changes from year to year

Contact your DRE to learn more about the curriculum your child will be learning.



We also have a unified Handbook for our Religious Ed programs.

Calendars

The Google Calendar below has events for all six religious ed programs. If you click the calendar icon in the top right corner (right next to the "Month" icon), you can choose which calendar to show.

God Nights

To facilitate the unity and sharing of graces among our six religious education programs, we have two "God Nights" per semester where families in our different programs get together for Mass, a meal, and a family activity.  Families from St. Joseph and St. Peter join together at one of their two locations.  Families from St. Jane Frances, St. Mary, and St. Paul join together at one of their three locations.  God nights are from 6:30 pm - 8 pm.  Parishioners are also invited to participate, not only in the Mass, but also in the meal and activity.

Mass and Confessions

Our religious education students will participate in Mass 4 times a year as part of the God Nights.  Reconciliation services are held twice a year, leading up to Christmas and Easter.

Holy Trinity / St. Michael in Hartington

Grades Kindergarten-1:  curriculum is the "Catechesis of the Good Shepherd"

   Most classes will be held at the atrium located in the south room (door to the right) of Holy Trinity Preschool.  Classes will begin at 5:45pm.  They will begin at an hour in length, but time will increase as the year progresses.  This class is taught by Cassie Gubbels, Rhonda Becker, and/por Monica Kathol with the help of Kelsey Backer.  Contact Cassie about any absences/questions at 402-369-4810.

   The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is a Montessori-based religious formation program that helps children deepen their personal relationship with God through hands-on meditation on Scripture and liturgy.

   Developed in Rome in 1954 by Sofia Cavalletti and Gianna Gobbi, the approach views children as already possessing a rich, active relationship with God.  Rather than a traditional classroom with desk instruction, it operates as a retreat-like experience. 

    Sessions take place in a specially prepared environment called the "atrium", modeled after ancient church entryways.  The room contains handmade, tangible objects representing the life of Christ, the altar, baptismal fonts, and biblical parables.  After a brief presentation by a trained catechist, children freely choose materials to contemplate and work with at their own pace.  Instead of direct lecturing, catechists use open-ended prompts like "I wonder" to encourage quiet prayer and reflection.

Grade 2: curriculum is "Blesssed" by Dynamic Catholic

   Classes are held in the second grade classroom at Holy Trinity Elementary School.  Classes begin at 6:00pm and end between 7 and 7:15pm.  This class is taught by Monica Kathol.  Contact Monica with any absences/questions at 402-841-5594.

Grades 3-6:  Curriculum is "Discover! Finding Faith in Life" by St. Mary's Press

   Classes are held in the 5th grade and reading classroom at Holy Trinity Elementary School.  Classes begin at 6:00pm and end between 7:00 and 7:15pm.  These classes are taught by Darla Heimes, Katrina Kathol, and Katie Winkelbauer.  Contact Katrina with any absences/questions at 402-350-2575.

All Holy Trinity families are invited and encouraged to attend RESTORE nights on the first Wednesday of each month in church from 6:00-7:00 p.m. during the school year. RESTORE is an hour of Adoration before the blessed Sacrament, music, testimonies, and silent prayer. 

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Grades 7-8: Confirmation Preparation

   Students in Grades 7-8, who do not go to Cedar Catholic, will prepare for Confirmation at Holy Trinity Rectory Conference Room every Wednesday evening during the school year from 6:00 - 7:30 pm with instruction by Kyle Uhing.

Grades 9-12: 

   All high school students are welcome and encouraged to grow in faith together and attend JESUS NIGHT on various nights throughout the school year and RESTORE 6-7pm at Holy Trinity Church held the 1st Wednesday of the month.  See flyer >>>

St. Jane Frances, Randolph

St. Mary, Osmond

St. Paul, Plainview

Grades K-6

Meets Wednesdays 6:30-7:30 pm

Grades 7-12

Meets Wednesdays at 6:30-8:00 pm

St. Joseph, Ponca

Grades PreK-K

Meets Sundays 8:00-8:30am during Mass.

Grades 1-8

Meets Wednesdays 7:00-8:00 pm.

Grades 9-12

Youth Group meets Wednesdays 7:00-8:00 pm

St. Peter, Newcastle

Grades PreK-8

Meets Wednesdays 6:30-7:30 pm