St. Denis-St. Columba School

St. Denis-St. Columba School provides a Catholic, Christian education for children in grades 1-8. The 16 classroom facility is the largest parochial school in Dutchess County. It is staffed by the Dominican Sisters of Blauvelt and by dedicated lay persons. The schools' educational philosophy recognizes that parents are the primary educators of their child. A school is not just a place for academic pursuits, but is also a place where one is presented with a set of values that are to be actively lived. Rooted in the mandate to teach as Jesus taught, this call of Jesus challenges both teachers and students to seek a better world by building a community of service dedicated to the ideals expressed in the message of Jesus.
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School of Religious Education

Under the supervision of a full-time Director of Religious Education, classes are held for 1st through 8th grade. Children are prepared for the Sacraments of First Penance and First Holy Communion in Grade 2 and Confirmation in Grade 8. The religious education program also includes a one week Summer Vacation Bible School program.  The Church of St. Denis Religious Education Page

The Ark and Dove Preschool & Kindergarten

This program serves our young children between the ages of two and five. The program introduces children to Religious Education within an Early Childhood Curriculum. The Curriculum focuses on the "whole child"...in body, mind, and spirit. To inquire, call 227-5232.  Ark and Dove Preschool and Kindergarten Homepage

RCIA

The process of becoming a Catholic is called the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (usually called RCIA). This is usually a year long process that will begin the third week in September and ends by Pentecost. It means a minimum of faithfull commitment to worship with us at the weekly Sunday Eucharist, as well as instruction each Wednesday evening lasting 90 minutes. If you know someone, or you yourself might be interested just make a call to one of the Clergy at 845-227-8382. The first step would mean that you are inquiring about becoming a catholic. There is no cost or obligation on your part right away, only an openess to hearing God speak to your heart. Our obligation to YOU is to LISTEN to what God is saying to you and to tell you of the great riches that God has revealed to the Church for almost 2,000 years.

Parish Registration

We welcome all new members to our parish family. Please register at the parish office during the week. We want to know and serve you and hope you become an active part of our parish community. For further information call us at 845.227.8382.

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