Parish Religious Education
St. Ambrose Parish recognizes and respects the role of parents in the religious formation of their children. St. Ambrose supports families in the faith formation of their children by offering the following programs:


Sunday Preschool
Preschool classes for children who are 3 years old, 4 years old, or 5 years old by September 15th are held in the rectory during the 9:30 a.m. mass from the middle of September through spring.


Religious Education for children in Grades 1 – 8
Classes for all elementary students who do not attend Holy Family School are held on Wednesday evenings from 6:00 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. from the middle of September through spring. Second Grade children are prepared to receive their First Communion. Eighth Grade students are prepared for the Sacrament of Confirmation.


High School Faith Formation
Youth ministry is a very important part of faith formation at St. Ambrose, and we have a very active high school youth group. The youth ministers provide a setting for high school students to continue developing their faith with their peers. They are encouraged to be actively involved in the activities of the parish and the larger community. The major components of the youth group are: community building activities, service and justice work, and faith and worship experiences. Also, St. Ambrose has a youth choir that is open to anyone in high school. The youth choir practices twice a month and provides music ministry at various parish activities and liturgies throughout the year.

 

·        NO Religious Faith Formation on Wednesday, November 21

·        NO Pre-School on Sunday, November 25

 

 
 





 

 

607 High Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
PH: (515) 288-7411
Fax: (515) 288-3969
stambrose@saintambrosecathedral.org