PASTORAL LIFE: WHAT IS IT ABOUT?
Pastoral life at St Louis School Group is open to all and adapts to each individual.
The goal is to allow students to discover, deepen, and live their faith while respecting everyone’s convictions and offering the message of the Gospel. Each student is respected, recognized, and treated with care as a unique person. Everyone is welcomed, listened to, and supported, including their differences and specificities.
Hours of Human and Christian Culture in the Timetable:
• 6th grade: 1 hour per week, based on the “Kim and Noé” workbook.
• 5th and 4th grades: 1 hour every two weeks, based on the workbook “Mes questions, parlons-en!” (“Let’s Talk About My Questions”).
• 3rd grade: 1 hour every two weeks, based on current events themes.
• 10th grade (Seconde): 1 hour per week, based on discussions and exchanges on themes chosen by the students themselves.
Preparation Sessions for the Sacraments of Christian Initiation:
These sessions take place once a month within the schools.
• Preparation for the Baptism Sacrament: 2-year program starting in 6th grade.
• Preparation for the Eucharist Sacrament: 1-year program starting in 6th grade.
• Preparation for the Confirmation Sacrament: 1-year program starting in 4th grade.
• Preparation for the Profession of Faith: 1-year program in 5th grade.
Celebrations with Father Pascal Tindano, School Chaplain:
These celebrations are times of spiritual renewal and prayer offered to all students.
Solidarity Actions:
• Toy collection during Advent for the benefit of the Saint Vincent de Paul Association.
• Writing and sending greeting cards to residents of retirement homes.
• Bread/Apple Action on Good Friday.
Prayer Times: Held in the school chapel or oratory, guided by the Pastoral Coordinator.
A Listening Space: Students can always find a caring and attentive ear with the Pastoral Animation team.
Projects in Collaboration with the Educational Team:
• Creating nativity scenes displayed at Saint Vincent Church during Advent.
• Visits to local churches focusing on architecture and religious heritage.
Learning to Build Community and Foster Unity:
• Students are invited to participate in Masses dedicated to them within the parish (Family Masses in different communities, Youth Mass once a month at the Sacré Cœur Church in Carcassonne).
• Opportunities to participate in Diaspora camps organized by the Diocesan Youth Pastoral.
• Participation in parish or diocesan retreats during Sacrament preparation.

