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
2011–2012 RE Registration will be Saturday, August 27th – Sunday, August 28th, 2011.
Registration Information:
- Your family is encouraged to be registered members of St. Thomas More Parish.
- You may bring completed Registration Forms. Blank forms will be available at the RE Registration event or they can be downloaded here in PDF and MS Word format for you to fill out ahead of time if you wish.
- A Copy of the Baptismal Certificate is needed for any students receiving First Communion or the Sacrament of Confirmation in the upcoming year.
- Please bring Emergency Contact names and phone numbers.
- The fee is $55 per child or $125 for 3 or more children. You may pay at registration or you can be billed for later payment.
RE Classes begin the week of September 25th.
Life Teen Kick-off will be in the PAC after the 5:00 p.m. Mass on September 25th.
Sunday School: 3 and 4 year olds, plus
Kindergartners
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 1 through 5 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 1 through 5 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.
We have a program for Elementary children with Special Education Needs on Monday evening, 6:45–8:00 p.m. Our goal is to make them feel welcome and learn more about their faith. Please inquire at registration or call the RE office at 258-1944 for more information.
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.
Home Study
Are you having RE scheduling problems? We offer a Home Study program for grades 1 and 3–8 (Sacrament years are not an option for Home Study). This would be a great way to spend quality time with your child while teaching them Religious Education. The parent meeting for Home Study is October 4th or October 6th.
Are you having RE scheduling problems? We offer a Home Study program for grades 1 and 3–8 (Sacrament years are not an option for Home Study). This would be a great way to spend quality time with your child while teaching them Religious Education. The parent meeting for Home Study is October 4th or October 6th.
High School (Life Teen)
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
258-1944 x222 |
Johanna Isburgh, Assistant Director of Religious Education Programs 258-1944 x220 |
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Mary Kubala, Elementary Coordinator 258-1944 x221 |
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Andrea Cochran, Middle School Coordinator 258-1944 x228 |
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Logan Mayes, Life Teen (High School) Coordinator 258-1944 x226 |
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Danielle White, Sunday School Coordinator 258-1944 x227 |
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Tami Mennitt, Religious Education Programs Receptionist 258-1944 x236 |