Education Ministries and Programs
PREP (formerly CCD)
Contact: Laura Bratcher-Page
615-889-4065 x203
bratcherpagel@holyrosary.edu
Classes for K-12 meet weekly on Sundays at 9:45am, beginning the first Sunday after Labor Day through mid-May. Designed for children not attending Catholic schools. Teachers and assistants needed.
Charismatic Renewal
Contact: Bob and Nancy Schwartz
615-889-8728
bobschwartz@comcast.net
Baptism in the Holy Spirit makes Jesus Christ known and loved as Lord and Savior, establishes or re-establishes an immediacy or relationship with all those persons of the Trinity, and through inner transformation affects the whole of a Christian’s life.
Children’s Liturgy of the Word
Contact: Laura Bratcher-Page
615-889-4065 x203
bratcherpagel@holyrosary.edu
At all Sunday Masses, beginning the first Sunday after Labor Day until mid-May, ages 7 and under are invited to the church vestibule for children’s gospels and readings. Teachers and assistants needed.
Continuing Learning
Contact: Jim Guschke
gusreyer@bellsouth.net
The Continuing Learning Group meets Sunday mornings in the Dining Hall from 9:45-10:45, between the two Masses. A variety of subjects are investigated, and all are welcome.
Faith Education Series
Contact: Jan Stermin
616-581-6159
janstermin@gmail.com
Five or six week in-depth evening study sessions explore facets of our Catholic Religion. Spring and Fall classes incorporate themes on bible study, church history and theology. Fee dependent on materials. Registration required.
Faith Share Play Date
Contact: Alice Murphy
murphya118@gmail.com
Tuesdays 10:00-11:30am in the training chapel looking for a small group with childcare? This is the group for you. Homeschool children watch your little ones in the training chapel while the adults talk about the previous weeks Gospel followed by discussion questions found on FORMED.
Formed
Contact: Laura Bratcher-Page
615-889-4065 x203
bratcherpagel@holyrosary.edu
Enjoy a free subscription to formed.org – an incredible online gateway to the best Catholic content, all in one place!
With FORMED you can:
- Prepare for Sunday Mass by watching an insightful five-minute video by renowned Catholic teachers
- Enjoy a movie with your family that is both nourishing and entertaining
- Enrich your marriage with the award-winning video series Beloved: Finding Happiness in Marriage
- Help your children grow in character and embrace the beauty and wonder of the Faith
FORMED provides amazing content 24/7 for you to grow in your faith. It’s FREE and EASY to Register!
- Visit formed.org with a web browser
- Click on Register (lower right of page)
- Enter Parish Access Code: Y3XRG4
- Enter your email and create a password (you need this to login later)
- Go to STUDY and watch FORGIVEN Episode 1 to experience FORMED
Holy Rosary Academy
Contact: Academy Office
(615) 883-1108
www.holyrosary.edu
Holy Rosary Academy is the Catholic School choice of our parish. Generations of parish families have attended elementary school here since our founding in 1954. We have been awarded two National Blue Ribbon designations yet continue to develop students’ unique gifts. Our schooldays are modeled around the goodness, beauty and truth of The Catholic Faith and proper discernment of God’s will as integral parts of our mission.
Finding your way starts here, with Christ!
RCIA (Right of Christian Initiation of Adults)
Contact: Laura Bratcher-Page
615-889-4065 x203
bratcherpagel@holyrosary.edu
Assist in educating those who are interested in finding out more about our Catholic faith, including those who desire to enter the Church at Easter Vigil. Classes meet weekly on Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30pm, beginning in the Fall through Easter.
Faith Study Small Groups
Contact: Laura Bratcher-Page
615-889-4065 x203
bratcherpagel@holyrosary.edu
These small, informal groups meet in homes for six weeks twice a year, during Advent and Lent, to learn more about our faith. Many groups continue to meet monthly throughout the year.
Vacation Bible School
Contact: Jan Stermin
616-581-6159
janstermin@gmail.com
Spend some time with children ages 4-10 for one week in the early Summer, typically June. 1-1/2 hour evening sessions are fun, informative and inspirational. Teachers and volunteers welcomed and encouraged.