Category Archives: Religious Education Program

New from Religious Ed: 6th Grade “Summer Blast”

Posted on May 3, 2016 | Comments Off on New from Religious Ed: 6th Grade “Summer Blast”

Summer_Blast_2016The Religious Education programs of the St. John – St. Paul collaborative are excited to announce a pilot program for our incoming sixth graders called Summer Blast.  The program is being offered as an alternative to help our families manage their busy schedules.  Successful completion of Summer Blast will fulfill religious education requirements for the 2016-2017 school year.

Three half-day classes will be held at St. Paul School from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 on June 22, 23 and 24.  The curriculum will involve a variety of faith-based lessons taught in a fun, interactive environment and will include:

  • Video Lessons on Morals and Values with interactive discussion
  • Lessons surrounding the Jewish Ancestors in Faith – Moses & the Exodus
  • Prayer
  • Arts & Crafts
  • Snack

If you would like your child to participate in this program and you have already sent in your registration for the Religious Ed 2016-2017 year, please just email me and I will adjust it accordingly.  If you have not sent in your registration please do so by May 31st using the “Sunday Registration” section and indicate “Summer Blast Session” clearly on the form.

Those not able to attend the session can still participate in our regular 2016-2017 parish program on Sunday mornings or Wednesday afternoons.  Please complete the Religious Education registration form and indicate your Sunday or Wednesday program preference.

We are looking forward to implementing this summer program and hope that it will assist many families in balancing busy school year schedules.  If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Linda Messore,  Religious Ed Coordinator, Grades 1-6                  
St. John the Evangelist Parish
Linda.Messore@stjohnwellesley.org

Kathy Curley, Director of Religious Ed, Grades 1-10
St. Paul Parish
stpaulreligioused@comcast.net

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May 1: Religious Education Update

Posted on April 29, 2016 | Comments Off on May 1: Religious Education Update

Religious-Education-Contemporary_SMALLThis Week: Sunday, May 1
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.

Monday, May 2 – Friday, May 6 (as assigned)
First Communion Practice 3:30 p.m.*
Saturday, May 7
First Holy Communion 9:00 & 11:30 a.m.
Next Week: Monday, May 9
Confirmation Practice 7:00 p.m., Philbin Hall
Tuesday, May 10
Sacrament of Confirmation 7:00 p.m., Church

*Each student was assigned to specific practice dates. It is important your child attends at the correct time. Please contact Linda Messore if you are unsure which practices to attend.

Registration
Religious Education registration information for the 2016/2017 school year was recently e-mailed to all families. The registration form and directions are available for download on the Parish website found at www.stjohnwellesley.org. Please note the following changes in the registration procedure: payment can now be made via Parish Pay, the Cluster registration is a separate form, and all
Wednesday families will be required to volunteer in some capacity. Consult the Parish website for additional information about these changes.

NEW SESSION: The Religious Education programs of the St. John-St. Paul collaborative are excited to announce a pilot program for our incoming sixth graders called “Summer Blast”.  Successful completion of “Summer Blast” will fulfill religious education requirements for the 2016 – 2017 school year. Three half day classes will be held at St. Paul School from 8:30a.m. – 12:30p.m. on June 22, 23 and 24. Those unable to attend can still participate in our Sunday morning session from Sept. – Dec. Information will be sent home this week. For information please email Linda Messore.

A full calendar of all events is available at the Religious Education section of the Parish website.  If you have any questions, please contact Jane Leonard or Linda Messore.

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April 10: Religious Education Update

Posted on April 11, 2016 | Comments Off on April 10: Religious Education Update

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

Next Week: No classes. Enjoy spring break! Classes resume May 1st .

A full calendar of all events is available at the Religious Education section of the Parish website.  If you have any questions, please contact Jane Leonard or Linda Messore.

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It’s Time to Register for the 2016-2017 Religious Education Program!

Posted on April 6, 2016 | Comments Off on It’s Time to Register for the 2016-2017 Religious Education Program!

Religious-Education-REGISTERIt is time to register for our 2016-2017 Religious Education program.  Please note that we have a few important updates to our registration process: you can now pay your Religious Education fee online via ParishPay, Cluster Registration is on a separate form, Wednesday Grade 1-6 registration will require a parent volunteer component.

Due to the difficulty in staffing and the overwhelming popularity of the Wednesday session, ALL families registering for Wednesday classes must agree to volunteer in some capacity.  There is a list of volunteer opportunities in the Wednesday registration section of the form.  You will not be registered into the program until a volunteer option is chosen.

Complete information and instructions for registering your family can be found on the  2016-2017 Registration Process page.

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April 3: Religious Education Update

Posted on April 3, 2016 | Comments Off on April 3: Religious Education Update

Religious-Education-Contemporary_SMALLThis Week: Sunday, April 3
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.
Grades 9, 10 Friends for Good 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Class 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Wednesday, April 6
Grades 1 – 6 Class 3:30 – 4:45 p.m.

Saturday, April 9
Grades 9, 10 Optional Movie Matinee 2:00–5:00 p.m.

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

A full calendar of all events is available at the Religious Education section of the Parish website.  If you have any questions, please contact Jane Leonard or Linda Messore.

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March 20: Religious Education Update

Posted on March 20, 2016 | Comments Off on March 20: Religious Education Update

Religious-Education-Contemporary_SMALLThis Week: Sunday, March 20
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.
Grades 9, 10 Friends for Good 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Class 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, March 23
Grades 1 – 6 Class 3:30 – 4:45 p.m.

Next Week: Happy Easter!

A full calendar of all events is available at the Religious Education section of the Parish website.  If you have any questions, please contact Jane Leonard or Linda Messore.

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Help “Perform” the Passion Play on Palm Sunday – Rehearsal Saturday, March 19

Posted on March 14, 2016 | Comments Off on Help “Perform” the Passion Play on Palm Sunday – Rehearsal Saturday, March 19

Passion PlaySeeking Actors/Actresses in Grade 3 and older to help “perform” the Passion Play at the 9:00am Family Mass on Palm Sunday, March 20. Attendance at one rehearsal on Saturday, March 19 from 9:00am- 12:00pm is required/mandatory. Confirmation candidates earn 5 hours of community service credit. Please contact Maria Wardwell (781-237-2148 or maria.wardwell@stjohnwellesley.org) for information and registration.

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March 13: Religious Education Update

Posted on March 13, 2016 | Comments Off on March 13: Religious Education Update

Religious-Education-Contemporary_SMALLThis Week: Sunday, March 13
Grade 2 Mass 9:00 a.m.
Grades 1 – 6 Class 10:00 – 10:45 a.m.
Next Week: Sunday, March 20
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.
Grades 9, 10 Friends for Good 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Class 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday, March 23
Grades 1 – 6 Class 3:30 – 4:45 p.m.

A full calendar of all events is available at the Religious Education section of the Parish website.  If you have any questions, please contact Jane Leonard or Linda Messore.

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March 19-20: Easter Candy Collection for St. Mary’s Center

Posted on March 10, 2016 | Comments Off on March 19-20: Easter Candy Collection for St. Mary’s Center

Easter basketThe Parish will be collecting your donations of Easter candy at all Masses next weekend, March 19-20.  The candy will be used to fill Easter baskets for families residing in the shelters operated by St. Mary’s Center for Women and Children in Dorchester. Easter baskets for 150 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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February 28: Religious Education Update

Posted on February 25, 2016 | Comments Off on February 28: Religious Education Update

Religious-Education-Contemporary_SMALLThis Week: Sunday, February 28
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.
Grades 9, 10 Friends for Good 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Class 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Next Week: Sunday, March 6
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.
Grades 9, 10 Friends for Good 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Class 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Wednesday, March 9
Grades 1 – 6 Class 3:30 – 4:45 p.m.

A full calendar of all events is available at the Religious Education section of the Parish website.  If you have any questions, please contact Jane Leonard or Linda Messore.

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