Religious Education
Let the children come to me and do not stop them, because the Kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these. – Matthew 19:14
Registration for the 2009–2010 Religious Education classes was held in August and September of 2009. If you need to register a child, please contact the RE Office at 258-1944.
Registration Requirements:
- Your family MUST be members of St. Thomas More Parish.
- Completed Registration Forms for each student. Blank forms will be available at the RE Registration event. They can also be downloaded here in PDF and MS Word format.
- A Copy of the Baptismal Certificate is needed for any students receiving First Communion or the Sacrament of Confirmation in the upcoming year.
- Emergency phone numbers & medical information, including insurance.
- A fee of $50 per child or $115 for 3 or more children.
RE Classes began the week of September 27th.
Sunday School: 3 and 4 year olds, plus
Kindergarteners
Sunday School is a fun, Christ-centered, hour-long program for three year olds, four year olds, and kindergartners that takes place during the 9:00 and 10:45 Masses. Any child who will be three or four years old or in Kindergarten before September 1st, may participate in these programs.
Sunday School is a fun, Christ-centered, hour-long program for three year olds, four year olds, and kindergartners that takes place during the 9:00 and 10:45 Masses. Any child who will be three or four years old or in Kindergarten before September 1st, may participate in these programs.
Elementary: Grades 1–5
Classes for Grades One through Five meet once a week on either Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday afternoons from 4:00–5:15 p.m.; or on Monday evenings from 6:45–8:00 p.m. This program is based on the New Catechism of the Catholic Church. The Catechism’s emphasis on creed, sacraments and moral life of the Christian as well as prayer, rooted in and supported by the Scriptures, is the emphasis and structure of this program.
Classes for Grades One through Five meet once a week on either Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday afternoons from 4:00–5:15 p.m.; or on Monday evenings from 6:45–8:00 p.m. This program is based on the New Catechism of the Catholic Church. The Catechism’s emphasis on creed, sacraments and moral life of the Christian as well as prayer, rooted in and supported by the Scriptures, is the emphasis and structure of this program.
Middle School: Grades 6–8
STM provides an opportunity for Middle School students to grow in faith by developing a meaningful relationship with Jesus, a better understanding of our Catholic tradition and help to plant roots for the adult years. This program includes instruction, fellowship, prayer, service, and fun. Sessions are held on Sunday evenings, 5:00–6:15 p.m. or 6:45–8:00 p.m.
STM provides an opportunity for Middle School students to grow in faith by developing a meaningful relationship with Jesus, a better understanding of our Catholic tradition and help to plant roots for the adult years. This program includes instruction, fellowship, prayer, service, and fun. Sessions are held on Sunday evenings, 5:00–6:15 p.m. or 6:45–8:00 p.m.
A PDF version of the fall semester "Faith 'N' Stuff Newsletter" for January to April 2010 is available for download here. Permission forms for upcoming Middle School events are available online below. They are also available in the RE Office.
- Free Throw Contest on Sunday, January 17th (sponsored by the Knights of Columbus). The permission form is available here.
- Superbowl Sunday Bowling Tournament on Sunday, February 7th. The permission form is available here.
- Traveling Overnighter on Friday, February 19th. The permission form is available here.
LIFE Teen–High School
The goal of the LIFE Teen Program is to create an environment that leads high school teens into a relationship with God through spiritual, educational, emotional and social experience. The LIFE Teen Mass is centered on the Eucharist, with spirit-filled music; it is by teens for teens. LIFE Teen begins with 5:00 p.m. Mass and is followed by LIFE night until 8:00 p.m.
The goal of the LIFE Teen Program is to create an environment that leads high school teens into a relationship with God through spiritual, educational, emotional and social experience. The LIFE Teen Mass is centered on the Eucharist, with spirit-filled music; it is by teens for teens. LIFE Teen begins with 5:00 p.m. Mass and is followed by LIFE night until 8:00 p.m.
Religious Education Staff
We, the Religious Education Staff, are committed to the service of the Lord, and that means being of service to you. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about our program.
We, the Religious Education Staff, are committed to the service of the Lord, and that means being of service to you. Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions about our program.
| Contact: | Cynthia Klaer-Jordan, Director of Religious Education Programs
& Confirmation Coordinator
cynthia@stmaustin.org 258-1944 x222 |
Johanna Isburgh, Assistant Director of Religious Education Programs johanna@stmaustin.org 258-1944 x220 |
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Claudette Hawkins, Elementary Coordinator claudette@stmaustin.org 258-1944 x221 |
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Andrea Cochran, Middle School Coordinator andrea@stmaustin.org 258-1944 x228 |
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Logan Mayes, Life Teen (High School) Coordinator logan@stmaustin.org 258-1944 x226 |
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Danielle White, Sunday School Coordinator danielle@stmaustin.org 258-1944 x227 |
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Sandy Theis, Religious Education Programs Receptionist sandy@stmaustin.org 258-1944 x236 |