Category Archives: Religious Education Program

March 9: This Week in Religious Education

Religious-Education-Contemporary_SMALLThis Week: Sunday, March 9
Grades 1 – 6
Class 10:00 – 10:45 a.m.

Next Week: Sunday, March 16
Grades 1 – 6
Class 10:00 – 10:45 a.m.

Wednesday, March 19
Grades 1 – 6
Class 3:30– 4:45 p.m.
Grade 4 Parent Visit

March 2: This Week in Religious Education

Religious-Education-Contemporary_SMALLThis Week: Sunday, March 2
Grades 1– 6 Class 10:00 – 10:45 a.m.
Grades 7, 8 Class 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Friends for Good 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Grade 9 Friends for Good 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Class 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Grade 10 Class 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Wednesday, March 5 Ash Wednesday
Grades 1– 6 Class 3:30– 4:45 p.m.

Next Week: Sunday, March 9
Grades 1– 6 Class 10:00 – 10:45 a.m.

February 23: Coming Up in Religious Education

Religious-Education-Contemporary_SMALLThis Week: Sunday, February 23 – No Classes
Next Week: Sunday, March 2
Grades 1 – 6 Class 10:00 – 10:45 a.m.
Grades 7, 8 Class 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Friends for Good 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Grade 9 Friends for Good 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Class 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Grade 10 Class 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Wednesday, March 5 Ash Wednesday
Grades 1 – 6 Class 3:30– 4:45 p.m

Attention Young Actors – Help “Perform” the Passion Play on Palm Sunday!

Passion PlaySeeking Actors/Actresses in Grade 3 and older to help “perform” the Passion Play at the 9:00 AM Family Mass on Palm Sunday, April 13.  There will be one rehearsal on Saturday April 12, from 9:00am – 12:00pm. Attendance at this rehearsal is required and mandatory.  Confirmation candidates will earn 5 hours of Community Service credit.

Please contact Maria Wardwell (781-237-2148 or maria.wardwell@stjohnwellesley.org) or Chrissy Harding (781-416-7362 or cctharding@aol.com) for information and registration.


February 9: This Week in Religious Education

Religious-Education-Contemporary_SMALLThis Week: Sunday, February 9
Grade 4 Mass 9:00 a.m.
Grades 1 – 6 Class 10:00 – 10:45 a.m.
Grade 4 Parent Visit
Grades 7, 8 Class 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Grades 9, 10 High School Retreat 1:00 p.m., Social Hall
Grade 9 Class 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Grade 10 Friends for Good 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Class 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Next Week: No Classes

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES CANCELLED TODAY – Wednesday, February 5

Winter-StormDue to the storm, all Religious Education activities scheduled for today have been cancelled.
The Grade 2 Parent Meeting will be rescheduled.

Attention Young Singers!

Music_Youth Choir LogoChildren in grades 1-8 are invited to participate in the St. John’s Easter Youth Choir.  The children will sing at the 9:00 AM Family Mass on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2014.

Sign up and first rehearsal is on Sunday, March 16 from 10:50-11:50 in the Chapel. Registration closes Sunday, March 23.  High School Assistants are welcome. There are 5 rehearsals: March 16, March 23, March 30, April 4, and April 13.  All rehearsals are from 10:50-11:50am in the Chapel.

For more information and to register call Maria Wardwell 781-237-2148 or Maria.wardwell@stjohnwellesley.org.

February 2: This Week in Religious Education

Religious-Education-Contemporary_SMALLThis Week: Sunday, February 2
Grades 1 – 6 Class 10:00 – 10:45am
Grade 2 Parent Meeting/Visit
Wednesday, February 5
Grades 1 – 6 Class 3:30– 4:45pm
Grade 2 Parent Meeting/Visit
Next Week: Sunday, February 9
Grade 4 Mass 9:00am
Grades 1– 6 Class 10:00 – 10:45am
Grade 4 Parent Visit
Grades 7, 8 Class 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Grades 9, 10 High School Retreat 1:00pm, Church Social Hall
Grade 9 Class 7:00 – 8:00pm
Grade 10 Friends for Good 6:00 – 7:00pm
Class 7:00 – 8:00pm

January 26: This Week in Religious Education

Religious-Education-Contemporary_SMALLThis Week: Sunday, January 26
Grades 1 – 6 Class 10:00 – 10:45 a.m.
Grades 7 & 8 Discussion with Kerry Cronin,
Professor of Philosophy at Boston College, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. in Philbin Hall (see below)
Grades 9 & 10 5:00pm Teen Mass at St. Paul’s – reception for students follows in the Parish Hall.

Next Week: Sunday, February 2
Grades 1 – 6 Class 10:00 – 10:45 a.m.
Grade 2 Parent Meeting/Visit

Wednesday, February 5
Grades 1 – 6 Class 3:30– 4:45 PM
Grade 2 Parent Meeting/Visit

Grade 7 & 8 Discussion: Kerry Cronin, Professor of Philosophy at Boston College, will be speaking to Grade 7 & 8 students today, January 26 from 6:00 – 7:30 PM in lieu of their regular Religious Ed. classes. The discussion will focus on topics, issues, and challenges that our young people may be facing. Parents are welcome to attend this session.

January 19: This Week in Religious Education

Religious-Education-Contemporary_SMALLThis Week: Sunday, January 19 
No classes. Enjoy the long weekend!

Next Week: Sunday, January 26
Grades 1 – 6 Class 10:00 – 10:45 a.m.
Grades 7 & 8 Discussion with Kerry Cronin,
Professor of Philosophy at Boston College, 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. in Philbin Hall (see below)
Grades 9 & 10 Teen Mass @ St. Paul’s 5:00pm
Reception for students follows in the Parish Hall.

Upcoming Event: Kerry Cronin, Professor of Philosophy at Boston College, will be speaking to Grade 7 & 8 students on January 26 from 6:00 – 7:30 PM in lieu of their regular religious ed. classes. The discussion will focus on topics, issues, and challenges that our young people may be facing. Parents are welcome to attend this session.