Religious Ed Family Potluck & Stations of the Cross Skit 2011
03-16-11 Religious Education families gathered recently for a delicious potluck banquet dinner, prayer, and socializing. The table settings were lovely, the food was plentiful, and the desserts were delightful. Afterwards, the crowd traveled from room to room as a host of students from all grades participated in a Stations of the Cross skit. Children were costumed in homemade robes, scarves and veils, some donned with swords and shields. As we moved from room to room, student announcers read aloud for each station, to which Sr. Janet then led the crowd in prayerful song. It was a wonderful presentation by the children and staff, and gave all who participated a true sense of the Lenten Season. Thanks to all who helped to make this evening such a gratifying event. (Back To List of Albums)
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St. Matthew's First Communion 2010
05-09-10 Our 2nd Grade Religious Ed students from St. Matthew recently received the Sacraments of First Holy Communion and Confirmation. They learned so much about their Faith this year, and we are so very proud of them! A reception was held after mass in celebration. Congratulations to all of you! (Back To List of Albums)
Religious Ed All Hallow's Eve Celebration 2009
10-28-09 - The religious education classes held a Saints and S'mores Party for Halloween and All Saints Day. Sister Janet gave a brief history of Halloween and it's meaning to the children; and afterwards, there were hot dogs from the grill, and lots of goodies to eat. The children roasted marshmallows on the fire, made s'mores, and socialized. It was a delightful celebration of Halloween and All Saints, and a great time was had by all. The staff and children also suprised Sister Janet by singing "Happy Birthday" to her, and presenting her with a gift and flowers. It was very nice; and Sister Janet was pleased and touched by their thoughtfulness. (Back To List of Albums)
6th--8th Grade Tender Care Singing Trip 2009
Oct. 21 - The Middle School took 42 Halloween Cards handmade by grades pre-k through 8 and another 50 made by the High School Youth Group to Tender Care on N. Center. The Middle School Youth sang some oldies to the residents during their evening meal. Back at catechism, classes helped make and stuff Halloween treat bags for donation to the East Side Soup Kitchen. Thanks to our catechist and parent drivers: Mrs. Schawnbeck and Mrs. Bourdow; and thanks to all who helped prepare the Halloween treats for donation. (Back To List of Albums)
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Cluster Parishes--Mass Schedules
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8:00am Sun St. Josaphat
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Religious Ed News 02-19-12
- No class Ash Wednesday so that families will attend at their respective parishes.
- Feb. 19
Rite of Sending for St. Matthew
- Feb. 25Rite of Election for St. Matthew at St. Mary Cathedral
- Feb. 26Rite of Enrollment at all Parishes
- Feb. 29Classes resume at the usual time from 5:30—7:00 p.m. at St. Josaphat Education Center.
- Mar. 7All Family Potluck--Sign up sheets for All Family Potluck are up on the bulletin board at the St. Josaphat Religious Ed Center. We need cash donations to make the sloppy joes and side dishes, chips, buns, dessert, and beverages.
- Mar. 14Next Parent Sacrament Meeting
Youth Group
- There is a Lock In scheduled for March 9—10 at St. Josaphat Education Center. Permission forms are required and there is a $10 fee. For more info, contact Jeff Dupuis at 233-7378.
- Registration information is now available for the Junior High/Middle School Retreat, March 16—17, 2012 at Sacred Heart Parish in Gladwin. It’s going to be a fabulous experience! Please encourage our junior high/middle school youth to participate! Please visit http://www.saginaw.org/youth-ministry/youth-ministry.html for more information and registration forms. If you have any questions, please contact either Mark Graveline or Pat Preston at (mgraveline@dioceseofsaginaw.org) or (ppreston@dioceseofsaginaw.org). Thank you.
Religious Ed News 02-12-12
- Parents of Second Graders and all who are preparing to receive Confirmation and First Communion met with Sr. Janet to receive materials to work with children at home and obtain necessary information for Confirmation.
- Parent and Potluck Night is March 7th. Sign up on the bulletin board to make a donation to help defray the cost of our sloppy joes or bring a dish to pass.
- Youth Group meets tonight at St. John the Baptist Center at 6 p.m. There is a Lock In scheduled for March 9—10 at St. Josaphat Education Center. Permission forms are required and there is a $10 fee. For more info, contact Jeff Dupuis at 233-7378.
- Adults interested in becoming Catholic or in having their marriages recognized as a sacrament within the Catholic Church should contact Sister at 755-7336.
4th & 5th Grades Bake Cookies For Soup Kitchen 2009
09-30-09 The 4th & 5th Grade Religious Ed classes had great fun baking cookies this past week for the East Side Soup Kitchen. With the help of their teachers, they made delicious chocolate chip cookies from scratch, using the giant mixer in St. Josaphat's kitchen. Armed with scoops, they placed the dough on giant cookie sheets, flattened the dough-balls, and baked them in the ovens. When they were done, the children tasted their efforts, and afterward, bagged them up to be distributed at the soup kitchen. It was a lesson in love and compassion for those less fortunate than ourselves, and one of using our gifts of time, talent, and treasure, or stewardship, to bring joy to others. (Back To List of Albums)
General Reminder:
Classes meet from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. at St. Josaphat Education Center
on Harrison off Shattuck.
Children intending to receive the sacraments need to be in our religious education program for at least two years to be prepared. If your child intends to receive tbe sacraments in Grade 2, he/she must be attending in Grade 1. It is simply too much to learn in one year. We also have a wonderful pre-k program that is good preparation for Grade 1.
May 5, 2010
Our video night at religious ed was on Fatima - 30 min cartoon/animated version for the pre/k thru grade 3 and real actors for grades 4-8 with actual pictures of Sr. Lucia who received the apparitions of Mary at Fatima. The children watched with pop and popcorn and took home rosaries and prayer cards on Fatima. The little ones were in room 1 and the older kids were in the cafeteria. It was a scream watching the little ones watch the video. They made great observations and had good questions. I think the older ones were duly impressed by their experience of the story of Fatima as well. It gave them something to think about -- that Mary came to visit children just like them at a time when we were fearful of Russia and prayed for peace and the conversion of Russia. I tried to make the connection that we were as fearful of Russia as we are today of Iran, Iraq and Pakistan. I hope your kids got something out of it. I was pleased with the little ones response to their video. The little ones also had a May Crowning service in the room while grade 2 finished preparation for Confirmation and First Communion. The older kids had a longer more detailed version of the story of Fatima.
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Cluster Religious Ed Grades 4th--8th Graders Field Trip to Shattuck Manor 2011
01-26-11 Last Week our children in Grades 4 – 8 were great ambassadors to the senior citizens at Shattuck Manor. Some told jokes. Some presented a reading. Everyone sang on key! With the help of children in pre/k through grade 8, we were able to take homemade cards for the 120 residents. The residents were very gracious and glad to have us come. (Back To List of Albums)
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Youth Group Meets
Sundays, 6-8pm
Twice a month
St. John Center
Parent Potluck Mar. 7th
Please sign up for a donation or dish to pass.
Youth Group Lock-In
Mar. 9th-10th, $10
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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.
No Religious Ed Classes on
Ash Wednesday
