Adult Bible Study
Ministry Lead: John Burns . 615-794-7411
This group is open to all adults of the parish. Meeting on a weekly basis year round on Wednesday evenings, the group discusses certain topics of the Bible agreed on by the group and facilitated by the leader. Every summer a Catholic film festival is presented. Babysitting is provided.
Baptismal Preparation Class
Ministry Lead: Tracy & Lee Clark . 615-595-8073 or Bob & Pam Harden . 615-591-9176
This class is offered twice a year and is required before a baptism can be held at St. Philip. The team prepares for the presentations, answers questions, and provides a small reception after the class.
CCD Education
Ministry Lead: Kim Leisinger . 615-794-8588 ext 29
Religious education for our children pre-school through high school.
The pre-school CCD program is for ages 3, 4, and 5 (pre-school, pre-kindergarten and kindergarten). Classes are held during the 8:30am and 11:00am Masses. We use the child’s age as of September 30th (the same as the local school system) as the basis for placement in a particular class.
CCD classes for grades 1 through 8 are held on Sunday mornings from 9:45am to 10:45am (between Masses) and grades 9 through 12 (High Schooler’s for Him) are held Sunday afternoons 12:00 noon until 2:00pm from September through May (lunch is included). Parishioners serve as catechists (teachers). Babysitting is available during CCD for teachers. There are three training workshops throughout the year for the teachers.
Class | Meeting Time |
Pre-school | (3 yrs old) 8:30 and 11am Sunday Masses |
Pre-Kindergarten | (4 yrs old) 8:30 and 11am Sunday Masses |
Kindergarten | (5 yrs old) 8:30 and 11am Sunday Masses |
Grades 1 - 8 | 9:45 - 10:45am Sunday between Masses |
Grades 9 - 12 | 12 - 2pm Sunday afternoon (lunch provided) |
First Holy Communion / Penance
During the 2nd grade CCD year, children receive instruction. The sacrament is received in May.
Confirmation
During the 8th grade CCD year, students receive instruction and attend a retreat. The sacrament is received in May or June as scheduled by the Bishop.
Special Sacramental Preparation
We realize that families come to us from many different areas of the country and that at their previous parishes, they may have had different grade levels for reception of the sacraments. Parents with older students who have not received any or all of the above sacraments should contact Kim Leisinger in the Religious Education Office.
CCD Support Committee
Ministry Lead: Jayne Milton . 615-790-8721
Student aides assist teachers throughout the year (must be at least in the 6th grade). General helpers provide assistance on Sunday mornings or during the week in the CCD office. The support committee provides food preparation during various functions throughout the year.
CONNECT Bible Study
Ministry Lead: Brendan Reynolds . 615-794-8588 ext 26
This group is open to all high school age teens of the parish. Meeting on a weekly basis from September through May on Wednesday evenings, the group discusses certain topics of the Bible agreed on by the group and facilitated by the leader.
Ministry Lead: John Burns . 615-794-7411
Open to all adults of the parish and all are welcome anytime as a regular or occasional participant. Growth in faith does not stop when we leave the classroom. Both contemporary issues and traditional topics are discussed by community members and outside speakers. Discussion groups are used to share thoughts and ideas. The result is a fuller living of our Catholic lives. The group meets from 9:30am to 10:45am (between Masses) on Sunday mornings from September through May. Childcare is provided.
High Schooler’s for Him
Ministry Lead: Kim Leisinger . 615-794-8588 ext 29
St. Philip’s High Schooler’s for Him is an opportunity for 9th through 12th graders to grow in their Catholic faith. This is the religious education program for all 9th through 12th graders. High Schooler’s for Him meets on Sunday at 12:00 noon after 11:00am Mass. Lunch is provided.
Catholic Vacation Bible School
Ministry Lead: Tracy Clark . 615-595-8073
VBS is held during one week in June. Religious concepts and scripture passages are taught through various activities including drama, art, crafts, music, games and science. Children attending the CCD program up to the 5th grade are invited to attend. VBS needs volunteers as teachers and in various activity areas. In addition, 6th grade students and older are invited to participate as volunteers.