St. Mary’s
Parish
Religious
Education Program
2008-2009
CALENDAR
Grades 1-10
Program
Sunday at 8:45 am, 11:15 am, and 6:00 pm
Sessions and Monday at 7:00 pm
Sept.
7, 8 Classes begin for Grades
1-8 (Sunday) and Grades 6,7,8 (Monday)
Sept.14,
15 Class
Sept.
21, 22 Class, Catechetical
Sunday-
Commissioning of Catechists
at 10:00 am Mass
Sept.
28, 29 Class
Oct.
5, 6 Class
Oct.
12, 13 No
Rel. Ed. Sessions –
Oct.
19, 20 Class
Oct.
26, 27 Class
Nov.
2, 3 Class
Nov.
9, 10 Class
Nov.
16, 17 NO Class –CHRISTMAS FAIR
WEEKEND
Nov.
21 POT LUCK SUPPER hosted by
Religious Education Board, 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Nov.
23, 24 Class
Nov.
30, Dec. 1 NO Rel. Ed. Sessions
THANKSGIVING WEEKEND
Dec.
7, 8 Class
Dec.
14, 15 Class
Dec.
21, 22 Class
Jan.
4, 5 Class EPIPHANY
PAGEANT at 10 am Liturgy on Sunday
Jan.
11, 12 Class
Jan.
18, 19 Class
Jan.
25, 26 Class
Feb.
1, 2 Class
Feb.
8, 9 Class
Feb.
15, 16 NO
Rel. Ed. Classes – SCHOOL VACATION
Feb.
22, 23 NO
Rel. Ed. Classes – SCHOOL VACATION
Mar.
1, 2 Class
Mar.
8, 9 Class
Mar.
15, 16 Class
Mar.
22, 23 Class
Mar.
29, 30 Class
April
5, 6 Class
– PALM SUNDAY – Last Class
April
12 NO
Class – EASTER SUNDAY
Inclement
Weather:
watch WCVB Channel 5 on TV for class cancellation.
GRADE
9 Topics:
GRADE 10 Topics:
·
The Church: Its Wisdom, Works and
Worship – 5 sessions
· Called to Live the Gospel – 5 sessions
Classes will meet Sunday evenings from 6:00 to 8:00 pm:
Sept. 28,
Oct. 5, 19, 26, Nov. 2 (and Nov. 9 for Gr. 9)
Jan. 4, 11,
18, 25, Feb. 1 (for Gr. 10, class from 3:30 – 5:30 due to Super Bowl)
Feb. 8 as a snowdate
In
addition to the two topics each year, students are required to do 4 Learning
Service Units and attend the Large Group Activity. (Please refer to your high
school folder.)
Each
topic consists of 5 or 6 two-hour sessions. The schedule will be determined by
the availability of catechists. Please watch the bulletin for upcoming Learning
Service Unit opportunities and Large Group Activity alternatives.
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CLW is held each week from
September through June at the 10:00 am. Mass. During the Liturgy of the Word,
children of Grades 4 and under are invited to a separate space for their own
adapted readings and homily led by adult facilitators. Children return to the
assembly at the Presentation of the Gifts.
Preschoolers may attend when accompanied by a parent. Parents should
remind their children to behave in a way that is conducive to worship. Children
in Grades 5 – 8 serve as junior lectors.
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PRE-SCHOOL/KINDERGARTEN
DAYS
Our younger children and an adult companion are invited to explore seasonal faith themes through stories, crafts, and songs. These are occasions for parents of young children to assist them in fostering a sense of church and community in their child. Pre-registration is required before each Pre/K Day so that adequate materials may be prepared. Dates are:
Oct. 22, (Wed.)10-11:30 Jan. 21, (Wed.)10-11:30
Dec . 4, (Thurs.)12:30-2:00 March 5, (Thurs.)12:30-2:00
May 5, (Tues.)9-11:30
Note that the morning and afternoon times alternate to facilitate attendance of children who are enrolled in ½ day programs. Siblings are welcome, even if they are too young to participate. No babysitters needed!
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2009 REGISTRATION DATES
(FOR STUDENTS
ENTERING GRADES 1-10 IN SEPTEMBER 2009)
&
Monday, March 9 from 6:30-7:00 pm
The Board serves in an advisory capacity to the Director of Religious Education and in an advocacy capacity for the parish program. The major tasks of the Board are:
· to assist pastoral leadership in setting goals and objectives;
· to aid in the planning and evaluation of programs;
· to nurture, and support catechists;
· to foster and encourage ongoing faith formation for parishioners of all ages;
· to aid in the spiritual and educational growth of the parish.
The Board usually meets on the fourth Tuesday of the month in the Conference Room from 7:00 – 9:00 PM during the school year. Meeting dates for this year are:
September 23 January
27 April 28
October 28 Feb
17 May 26
November 18 March
24 June 23
December Social TBA June
Social TBA
Parishioners are encouraged
and welcome to attend any of our meetings.
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FIRST PENANCE & FIRST
EUCHARIST
Special
Meetings for FIRST PENANCE FALL 2008
Mon.
Nov. 3 7:00 pm in hall Parents’ Meeting
Sun.
Nov. 9 1:30 to 4:00 pm in hall,
Retreat time for Parents and Candidates
Sat.
Dec. 6 1:00 pm, First Penance
Celebration followed by Ice Cream Party
Special
Meetings for FIRST EUCHARIST SPRING 2009
Mon.
Jan. 26 7:00 pm in hall, Info
Meeting for Parents in hall
Sun.
Mar. 15 11:15 am Speaker for
Parents in the Church
Mon.
Mar. 30 7:00 pm Parents’ Meeting in
hall and distribution of banner materials
Sat.
Apr. 4 9:00
to 12:30, Retreat time for Parents and Candidates
Mon.
Apr. 13 Rehearsal for Readers 5:30 (May 2) 6:00 pm (
May 3)
Tues.
Apr. 14 Rehearsal for Readers 5:30 (May 9) 6:00 pm (for May 10)
Mon.
Apr. 27 Rehearsals: 5:30 (May 2)
6:15 (May 3)
Tues.
Apr. 28 Rehearsals: 5:30 (May 9)
6:15 (May 10)
Sat.
May 2 4:00 pm First Eucharist
Mass
Sun.
May 3 10:00 am First Eucharist
Mass
Sat.
May 9 4:00 pm First Eucharist
Mass
Sun.
May 10 10:00 am First
Eucharist Mass
Sun.
May 31 10:00 am Mass Sending Forth Rite – all First Communicants
and
families followed by reception in
hall (children wear First Eucharist clothing)
Tues.
May 5 7:00 pm in hall,
Information Meeting for Grade 10 students and
Parents. Forms should be returned by May 27.
Other Scheduled Events
Mark your calendars now;
more info will be coming.
Fri.
Jan. 23/24:4:00 pm to 4:00 pm, 24 Hour Famine for Grades 9 & 10
Tues.,
Feb. 24: 6:00 to 8:00 pm, Mardi Gras Celebration
(Pancake Supper)
Fri.,
May 1: 7:00 to 9:00 pm, Mother/Son Dance, Grades 1-8