Category Archives: Religious Education Program

March 17: Coming Up in Religious Education

Posted on March 13, 2013 | Comments Off on March 17: Coming Up in Religious Education

Religious-Education-ContemporaryThis Week: Sunday, March 17
Grades 1 – 6 Class 10:00 – 10:45 AM
Wednesday, March 20
Grades 1 – 6 Class 3:30 – 4:45 PM
Next Week: Sunday, March 24
Grades 1 – 6 Class 10:00 – 10:45 AM
Grade 7 & 8 Class 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Grade 10 Friends for Good 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Grade 9 & 10 Class 7:00 – 8:00

Every 9th and 10th grade student attending the full Friends for
Good session will be credited with one-half hour of community
service which may be applied to the twenty-five hours required
for Confirmation. Students will sign-in upon arrival.

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March 10: Coming Up in Religious Education

Posted on March 8, 2013 | Comments Off on March 10: Coming Up in Religious Education

Religious-Education-ContemporaryThis Week: Sunday, March 10
Grade 2 Mass 9:00 AM
Grades 1 – 6 Class 10:00 – 10:45 AM
Next Week: Sunday, March 17
Grades 1 – 6 Class 10:00 – 10:45 AM

Wednesday, March 20
Grades 1 – 6 Class 3:30 – 4:45 PM

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Easter Candy Collection – This Weekend March 23-24

Posted on March 4, 2013 | Comments Off on Easter Candy Collection – This Weekend March 23-24

Easter basketThe Parish will be collecting your donations of Easter candy at all Masses on the weekend of March 23 and 24. The candy will be used to fill Easter baskets for the families residing in the shelters operated by St. Mary’s Center for Women and Children in Dorchester. Easter baskets for 131 children and moms will be assembled by Religious Education students in grades 7 – 10 and delivered to St. Mary’s during Holy Week. Thank you for your generosity!

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March 3: Religious Education News

Posted on March 2, 2013 | Comments Off on March 3: Religious Education News

Religious-Education-ContemporaryThis Week: Sunday, March 3
Grades 1 – 6 Class 10:00 – 10:45 AM
Grade 2 Parent Meeting/Visit
Grade 7 & 8 Class 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Grade 9 Friends for Good 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Grade 9 & 10 Class 7:00 – 8:00
Wednesday, March 6
Grades 1 – 6 Class 3:30 – 4:45 PM
Next Week: Sunday, March 10
Grade 2 Mass 9:00 AM
Grades 1 – 6 Class 10:00 – 10:45 AM

Every 9th and 10th grade student attending the full Friends for Good session will be credited with one-half hour of community service which may be applied to the twenty-five hours required for Confirmation. Students will sign-in upon arrival.

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February 24: News from Religious Education

Posted on February 25, 2013 | Comments Off on February 24: News from Religious Education

Religious-Education-ContemporaryThis Week: No Classes 
Next Week: Sunday, March 3
Grades 1 – 6 Class 10:00 – 10:45 AM
Grade 2 Parent Meeting/Visit
Grade 7 & 8 Class 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Grade 9 Friends for Good 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Grade 9 & 10 Class 7:00 – 8:00
Wednesday, March 6
Grades 1 – 6 Class 3:30 – 4:45 PM

Friends for Good is a dynamic component of the Religious Education Program designed to enable older students (Grades 7-10) to put their faith into action while deepening their individual commitment as life-long disciples of Christ. The wide variety of activities and events are intended to encourage personal reflection, create a sense of community, and promote social outreach. Through camaraderie, fellowship, and good will, participants foster the mission of the Catholic faith for the benefit of themselves and their neighbors. For more information please visit the Friends for Good page on our website.  Every 9th and 10th grade student attending the full Friends for Good session will be credited with one-half hour of community service which may be applied to the twenty-five hours required for Confirmation. Students will sign-in upon arrival.

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February 17: News from Religious Education

Posted on February 14, 2013 | Comments Off on February 17: News from Religious Education

Religious-Education-ContemporaryThis Week:  No Classes.
Enjoy the vacation week!
Next Week: No Classes.
 
Friends for Good is a dynamic component of the Religious Education Program designed to enable older students (Grades 7-10) to put their faith into action while deepening their individual commitment as life-long disciples of Christ. The wide variety of activities and events are intended to encourage personal reflection, create a sense of community, and promote social outreach. Through camaraderie, fellowship, and good will, participants foster the mission of the Catholic faith for the benefit of themselves and their neighbors. For more information please visit the Friends for Good page on our website.

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All Religious Education Programs and Youth Choir Rehearsal CANCELLED for Sunday, February 10

Posted on February 9, 2013 | Comments Off on All Religious Education Programs and Youth Choir Rehearsal CANCELLED for Sunday, February 10

CancelledMorning and evening St. John’s Religious Ed classes are canceled for Sunday, February 10th.   The Confirmation Retreat scheduled for Sunday, February 10th is postponed and will be rescheduled at a later date. The Grade 2 Parent Meeting for Sunday, February 10th is rescheduled for Sunday, March 3rd at 10:15 am in Philbin Hall.  A Grade 2 Parent Meeting is also scheduled for Wednesday, February 13th at 3:45 pm in Philbin Hall.  Grade 2 parents are invited to attend the meeting of their choice.

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February 10: This Week in Religious Education

Posted on February 8, 2013 | Comments Off on February 10: This Week in Religious Education

Religious-Education-ContemporaryThis Week: Sunday, February 10
Morning and evening St. John’s Religious Ed classes are canceled for Sunday, February 10th.   The Confirmation Retreat scheduled for Sunday, February 10th is postponed and will be rescheduled at a later date. The Grade 2 Parent Meeting for Sunday, February 10th is rescheduled for Sunday, March 3rd at 10:15 am in Philbin Hall.  A Grade 2 Parent Meeting is also scheduled for Wednesday, February 13th at 3:45 pm in Philbin Hall.  Grade 2 parents are invited to attend the meeting of their choice.
Wednesday, February 13 – Ash Wednesday
Grades 1 – 6 Class 3:30 – 4:45 PM
Grade 2 Parent Meeting/Visit
Next Week: No Classes. Enjoy the vacation week.

*Every 9th and 10th grade student attending the full Friends for Good session will be credited with one-half hour of community service which may be applied to the twenty-five hours required for Confirmation. Students will sign-in upon arrival.

Friends for Good is a dynamic component of the Religious Education Program designed to enable older students (Grades 7-10) to put their faith into action while deepening their individual commitment as life-long disciples of Christ. The wide variety of activities and events are intended to encourage personal reflection, create a sense of community, and promote social outreach. Through camaraderie, fellowship, and good will, participants foster the mission of the Catholic faith for the benefit of themselves and their neighbors. For more information please visit the Friends for Good page on our website.

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February 3: Coming Up in Religious Education

Posted on January 31, 2013 | Comments Off on February 3: Coming Up in Religious Education

Religious-Education-ContemporaryThis Week: Sunday, February 3
Grade 1 Mass 9:00 AM
Grades 1 – 6 Class 10:00 – 10:45 AM
Next Week: Sunday, February 10
Grades 1 – 6 Class 10:00 – 10:45 AM
Grade 2 Parent Meeting/Visit
High School Retreat 1:00 PM, Church Social Hall
Grade 7 & 8 Class 6:00 – 8:00 PM
Grade 10 Friends for Good* 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Grade 9 & 10 Class 7:00 – 8:00
Wednesday, February 13 – Ash Wednesday
Grades 1 – 6 Class 3:30 – 4:45 PM
Grade 2 Parent Meeting/Visit
* Every student attending the full Friends for Good session will be credited with one-half hour of community service which may be applied to the twenty five hours required for Confirmation. Students will sign-in upon arrival.

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Friends for Good – Learn More About This Dynamic Component of Our Religious Education Program

Posted on January 30, 2013 | Comments Off on Friends for Good – Learn More About This Dynamic Component of Our Religious Education Program

Friends for Good_1Friends for Good is a dynamic component of the Religious Education Program designed to enable older students (Grades 7-10) to put their faith into action while deepening their individual commitment as life-long disciples of Christ. The wide variety of activities and events are intended to encourage personal reflection, create a sense of community, and promote social outreach. Through camaraderie, fellowship, and good will, participants foster the mission of the Catholic faith for the benefit of themselves and their neighbors.  Learn more – visit the Friends for Good page!

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