Ascension Church
808 S. East Avenue
Oak Park, IL 60304

708/848-2703

 

		space	Classes Resume: Tuesday, April 1, Wednesday, April 2, Sunday, April 6. Confirmation Meeting: Thursday, April 3, 7:30 PM in the Pine Room Bread Baking Day: Saturday, April 26, 8:30 AM in the Pine Room. First Communions: May 3, 11 AM & 5 PM; May 10, 11 AM & 5 PM Closing Liturgy & Graduation: May 6, 7 PM in the Church Information Sent Home: Emergency Closing Information First Eucharist Preparation begins in 2nd grade. Click here for more information: First Eucharist Overview, 2007-2008 Sacramental Calendar. First Eucharist Register/Mass Choice Form   Reconciliation Preparation begins in 4th grade. Click here for more information: Reconciliation Overview, 2007-2008 Sacramental Calendar.   Confirmation Preparation begins in 7th or 8th grade. Click here for more information: Calendar, Confirmand Letter, Parent Letter, Register Info Form,   The purpose of the Religious Education Board shall be to develop and define policies, which govern the operation of the Ascension Religious Education programs, and to pursue the implementation of said policies. It shall provide counsel and advice in the operation of the programs and with the Director of Religious Education, develop and administer the budgets of the following departments reporting to the DRE: Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, Religious Education for grammar school students not enrolled in Ascension School, and Sacramental programs for the Ascension School and Religious Education Department. Click here for a list of the 2007-2008 Board Members.
Catechesis is the responsibility of the whole community since faith is nurtured through the experience of Christian life. Catechesis attempts to integrate four areas of Christian formation: to proclaim the Gospel message; to build up the community; to lead prayer and worship and to promote peace and justice. The Religious Education Program of Ascension Parish assists parents in this work by offering two types of Religious Education opportunities for children, pre-school through 8th grade. Religious Education classes are offered for grades 1 - 8. Children meet weekly in a classroom setting. Using a textbook based religion series, a volunteer catechist meets with the children to continue the lifelong process begun by the family. (See below for a description of the Good Shepherd program).
Rise up for Angola We had our first doll making session on Tuesday, February19, at 3:30 PM in the Dining Room. If you would like to make a doll, you can come to our next session on Monday, March 3, at 3:30 PM in the Parish Center Dining Room. If you are unable to attend, you can visit this website, www.kaisertown.com/risedolls where instructions and pictures are available for this project. Dolls must be returned to the Religious Education Office by March 20, 2008.
Ascension also offers the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Program for children ages 4-12. The children meet in multi-age levels: 4-6 year olds, 7-9 year olds, and 9-12 year olds. This Montessori based approach to religious education takes place in a setting call an Atrium. This space includes materials that the children use for learning and reflection. It also provides a space for prayer. Level I Level II Level III