Religious Education Information
Children (Grades Pre-K thru 8) Click for 2011-2012 Registration Packet
SACRAMENTAL PREP is a two year program. FIRST GRADE should be filled with children anticipating First Communion as a Second Grader. Because there are three sacraments (First Communion, Confirmation, and First Reconciliation) in Second Grade, parents are encouraged to enroll their children in the Pre-K program, where they will begin to learn basic prayers and gestures.
Grades 3 through 8 continue developing faith, prayer, and deepening an understanding of the sacraments and Scripture.
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Youth Ministry (Grades 9-12) Click for 2011-2012 Registration Packet
Youth Group meets twice a month, on Sunday evenings from 6—8 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Center. (Watch the bulletin or check back on this website for additional news.)
Youth (Grades 9 – 12) come join us! Youth Group, which meets twice a month from 6-8pm on Sunday evenings at St. John the Baptist Center, has 15 high school students attending. Two adult volunteers work with the teens and Sr. Chris has been actively involved with them.. Call Jeff Dupuis at 233-7378, or Sr. Janet at 755-7336 for more info.
Attention Parents of High School Students:
School is finally back in session after a great summer of warm days and vacations. Now comes high school sports and very busy days for our students. We find that our education is very important to our children’s future. But isn’t our faith and education to God’s word just as important to our children’s future also?
Our youth ministry gatherings teach us that we are children of God and our future of living the faith and practicing it doesn’t happen just on Sundays, but everyday of our lives. Students are welcome to join us every other Sunday night from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. to learn more about our faith and to put it into practice. For more information call the Parish Office at 753-5103 or Jeff Dupuis at 233-7378
There will be several opportunities for service, enrichment, entertainment, socializing, faith exploration, prayer, and connecting with other area youth groups. Young adults or college students interested in helping form a team are welcomed. Parent drivers needed for some events. Call Sr. Janet at 989-755-7336.
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Adult Faith Formation-Inquiry and RCIA, and Enrichment
RCIA – Adults Interested in becoming Catholic should contact the parish office for an initial appointment. Classes can be arranged to fit your schedule. Call Sr. Janet at 755-7336.
Adult Inquiry and RCIA Classes are offered for those interested in becoming Catholic or learning more about the faith. If you, your spouse, relative, friend, or neighbor are interested, call Sr. Janet at 755-7336 for a preliminary interview. If you are already Catholic and wish to accompany another, call Sr. Janet as well.
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Liturgy of the Word during Sunday Masses
October – April at St. Matthew Sunday 11:00am Mass, beginning October 2, 2011 Mass
Donations for Religious Education Classes Welcomed
1) Basic Supplies: Kleenex, paper towels, napkins, liquid antibacterial hand soap, paper cups, small plates, plastic spoons.
2) Snacks: (No nuts/peanut butter) cookies, cupcakes, rice krispy bars, breakfast bars, cheese 'n' crackers, sliced apples/oranges, fruit cups, juice bags, lemonade, kool-aid. (Check expiration dates.)
3) Audio-Visual: Donations to purchase Cds, Dvds, on religious topics that are age appropriate. We also welcome a TV and a VCR or DVD player. We also need a few good cd/cassette players for music. Make checks out to your respective parish and note on memo line: Cluster Religious Ed
A-V Donation.
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Cluster Parishes--Mass Schedules
4:00pm Sat St. Josaphat
8:00am Sun St. Josaphat
9:30am Sun St. John the Baptist
11:00am Sun St. Matthew
Cluster Religious Education End of Year Report for 2010-2011
End of Year Report
We had 48 children enrolled in the Pre/k through grade 8 classes held at St. Josaphat Center. Attendance was generally very good for most students. Pre/k, lst, and 2nd averaged about 10 students while 3rd & 4th grade had 3—4 students per class. Grade 5 and middle school 6-7-8 combined had more. As listed in our thank you last week, we had 8 catechists and 3 volunteers as well as our pastor/and pastoral administrators involved in the program. Parents and grandparents were very generous providing for our special meals and events. Sr. Janet has been actively involved in directing this program. Fortunately, most of the catechists will be returning next year, but we will need a few more catechists and we always need assistants to help in the primary grades pre/k—2.
Items of Interest
Click on links below for more information,
or to view or print forms.
Current Program Administrators/Staff/Catechists
- Pre-School-K-- Margaret Gonzales
- Grade One-- Tori Little
- Grade Two-- Gail Mehalski
- Grade Three-- Carole Dodge
- Grade Four-- Juanita Hadley
- Grade Five--Mrs. Nancy Dalton & Mrs. Anita Dupuis
- Middle School--Mrs. Josie Espinoza
- Wed. Doorman--Jim Fayfer
- Wed. Receptionist--Ms. Janet Lamia
- Music Director--Sr. Christine Gretka, CSJ
- Director--Sr. Janet Pewoski, CSJ, recently completed and received a certificate to teach the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Program for Ages 3 - 6, and she has received a renewal of her Level IV Certification as a Direetor of Religious Education through the Archdiocese of Detroit recognized by the USCCB.
- Aides-- Cory Little and Mary Klenk,
Carl Schmidt and Amy Siemienkiewicz- Youth Group--Amy Dupuis & Jeff Dupuis
- RCIA and Adult Enrichment--Sister Janet. Classes start in October. Call 755-7336 for info.
- Sunday Liturgy of the Word for Children--Krysta Sovie, Tara Sovie, Marcy Jodway
(St. Matthew during the 11 A.M. Mass, October thru April) (Starts Oct. 2, 2011)
Child Lures Prevention
In compliance with the requirements of the Diocese of Saginaw, Sr. Janet has begun the implementation of the Child Lures Program designed by Kenneth Wooden to help parents and children recognize the dangers or tricks (lures) predators use to engage and gain access to children. Because of the limited time of a Religious Education Program, students will attend two presentations, one each semester. Grades 6-8 are given a broad overview in the first class and then focus on individual lures in the second class. The very young will be gently introduced to trusting their own inner alarm system and the importance of avoiding any danger when someone seems to be invading their private space to get near them or their private parts. They will be taught to tell parents, teachers, or the police and to always tell the truth. For more information, go to the Diocese website at www.dioceseofsaginaw.org. Click on the "To Protect and Heal" box, then scroll down to the "Safe Environment Programs," and click on the "Child Lures Prevention" link, or go directly to the Child Lures Prevention Program by clicking here.
Reminders
Wednesday classes meet from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at St. Josaphat Education Center on Harrison off of Shattuck.
FIRST COMMUNION CLASS IS A TWO YEAR PROGRAM
A child must attend first and second grade because there is so much to learn to prepare for three sacraments: Confirmation, Reconciliation and Eucharist. We encourage children to begin in preschool.
Parents have an obligation to take children to Mass every weekend. A child learns that God is important when parents demonstrate this by showing their love and faithfulness every weekend. Growing in faith begins now and continues for the rest of our lives.
Youth need good moral training and support, and should be attending grades 1 -12.
Confession 11:00am Saturdays St. Josaphat
Training Events 2011
One Day Basic Catechist Workshops
- One Day Basic Catechist Workshops will be offered on Sept. 9 or Sept. 10. Pre-register by Sept. 2. Workshops run from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Cost $15 and includes lunch. Ask your pastor/pastoral administrator about attending. Click on the link below to view and print registration flyer:
Three-Hour Virtus Training
- A three hour Virtus Training is required of all catechists, employees, and volunteers. Sessions are offered free at the Center for Ministry. Check the Diocesan website at www.saginaw.org for dates and times. There is no cost to you.
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Youth Group Meets
Sundays, 6-8pm
Last Class for Year is
Sun., May 13th, 6pm
St. John Center
Final Religious Ed Class
May 9th
May Crowning & Ice Cream Sundaes
