For Sunday A & B Family Session Confirmation candidates:
Just
a reminder, for the 8th grade only, this coming's Sunday B on October
28 and Sunday A & B on November 18 are repeats of the same lesson.
If
you are attending the November retreat, please attend the Sunday B
session in the school library this coming Sunday, October 28. If you
already attended the October retreat, you may choose to attend either
this coming Sunday's session or the session on November 18.
For a look at the Sunday 8th grade topic schedule, please click here or go to www.stfrancisa2.com (click on religious education, then classes, then middle school).
Thursday, October 25, 2012
Mass with Bible Presentation: Sunday, October 28 at 5 p.m.
Instructions for the upcoming Mass with Presentation of Bibles: Sunday, October 28 at 5 p.m. in church
Sixth graders:
1. Please pick up your name tag and name certificate from the table in the gathering space of church.
2. Please sit with your family in the reserved center pews.
3. After the homily, Father will call you forward. As illustrated below, please stand facing the altar/cross at the foot of the sanctuary steps. You will receive the bible and then Father will pray the blessing over you. After the group blessing, you return to your pew.
4. Your name certificate has an adhesive backing and is meant to be placed inside your bible on the name page. (After receiving your bible, open your bible, remove the protective paper from your name certificate, and carefully aligning the certificate, press it in place in the inside cover of your bible).
For more information, please see the middle school class page.
Sixth graders:
1. Please pick up your name tag and name certificate from the table in the gathering space of church.
2. Please sit with your family in the reserved center pews.
3. After the homily, Father will call you forward. As illustrated below, please stand facing the altar/cross at the foot of the sanctuary steps. You will receive the bible and then Father will pray the blessing over you. After the group blessing, you return to your pew.
4. Your name certificate has an adhesive backing and is meant to be placed inside your bible on the name page. (After receiving your bible, open your bible, remove the protective paper from your name certificate, and carefully aligning the certificate, press it in place in the inside cover of your bible).
For more information, please see the middle school class page.
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
First Reconciliation Parent & Child Meeting: Sunday, October 14 at 3 p.m. or Monday, October 15 at 6:30 p.m.
Dear parents of children preparing for First Reconciliation,
“...for with the Lord is unfailing love…”—Psalm 130:7
Preparation for the Sacrament of First Reconciliation (also called Confession or Penance) is normally celebrated in the second grade prior to First Communion. Preparation for the Sacrament consists of participation at the scheduled parent and child preparation meetings and educational material to be reviewed during classroom times. For children older than second grade, please request the preparation textbook at the meeting. Preparation meetings are designed for both parent and child. The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be celebrated on Saturdays, December 1 and December 8.
The first parent and child meeting is scheduled for: (Please plan on attending one of these meetings with your child) this coming Sunday, Oct. 14 at 3 p.m. or Monday, Oct. 15 at 6:30 p.m. in the Parish Activities Center (PAC).
Please contact me at 734-821-2132 or ward@stfrancisa2.org if you are unable to attend the preparation meeting. (Sibling are welcome at the meetings). For your planning, the second and concluding parent and child meeting is scheduled for Sunday, November 4 at 3 p.m. or Monday, November 5 at 6:30 p.m. in the PAC. Click here for a look at the calendar of First Reconciliation or First Eucharist dates. I look forward to working with you and your children as they prepare to receive this Sacrament rich in God’s mercy.
In Christ,
Ellen Ward
Director of Religious Education
St. Francis of Assisi Parish
“...for with the Lord is unfailing love…”—Psalm 130:7
Preparation for the Sacrament of First Reconciliation (also called Confession or Penance) is normally celebrated in the second grade prior to First Communion. Preparation for the Sacrament consists of participation at the scheduled parent and child preparation meetings and educational material to be reviewed during classroom times. For children older than second grade, please request the preparation textbook at the meeting. Preparation meetings are designed for both parent and child. The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be celebrated on Saturdays, December 1 and December 8.
The first parent and child meeting is scheduled for: (Please plan on attending one of these meetings with your child) this coming Sunday, Oct. 14 at 3 p.m. or Monday, Oct. 15 at 6:30 p.m. in the Parish Activities Center (PAC).
Please contact me at 734-821-2132 or ward@stfrancisa2.org if you are unable to attend the preparation meeting. (Sibling are welcome at the meetings). For your planning, the second and concluding parent and child meeting is scheduled for Sunday, November 4 at 3 p.m. or Monday, November 5 at 6:30 p.m. in the PAC. Click here for a look at the calendar of First Reconciliation or First Eucharist dates. I look forward to working with you and your children as they prepare to receive this Sacrament rich in God’s mercy.
In Christ,
Ellen Ward
Director of Religious Education
St. Francis of Assisi Parish
Friday, September 28, 2012
Welcome to the Start of RE Classes!
Welcome to new and returning families in Religious Education (RE) classes!
The class topic schedules for each session/grade are now online for Sunday Preschool and Elementary (grades K-5) Classes, and Middle School (grades 6-8) Classes.
Please also note that the RE calendar including class dates, meetings, and events is also on-line.
To download specific dates into your electronic calendar: 1) click on the link, "To See the Full RE Calendar," then 2 ) click the drop-box of interest groups, located on the top-right of the calendar and choose the interest group of your choice, then 3) click the ical button (and adjust the choices if needed in the pop-up), and 4) voila, just the dates of your chosen interest group will download.
Do you have suggestions on information you would like to see on the Religious Education website?
Let me know at ward@stfrancisa2.org
A blessed and happy year!
The class topic schedules for each session/grade are now online for Sunday Preschool and Elementary (grades K-5) Classes, and Middle School (grades 6-8) Classes.
Please also note that the RE calendar including class dates, meetings, and events is also on-line.
To download specific dates into your electronic calendar: 1) click on the link, "To See the Full RE Calendar," then 2 ) click the drop-box of interest groups, located on the top-right of the calendar and choose the interest group of your choice, then 3) click the ical button (and adjust the choices if needed in the pop-up), and 4) voila, just the dates of your chosen interest group will download.
Do you have suggestions on information you would like to see on the Religious Education website?
Let me know at ward@stfrancisa2.org
A blessed and happy year!
Thursday, September 20, 2012
Religious Education Classes Start Sept. 23
Dear RE parents,
Welcome to a new year of formation in the Catholic Faith! Religious Education classes begin this coming week.
For families registered, please refer to the email sent earlier for your child's classroom assignment.
Start of Religious Education Information follows:
For the Sunday 10:30 a.m. Preschool program beginning this Sunday, Sept. 23:
Preschool classes begin at 10:30 a.m. Sept. 23 in the lower elementary wing of the school. Please drop off and pick up your preschool child from the classroom. Please sign up with the teacher to periodically bring the snack during the year. At the end of class, please remain upstairs until the ending time of 11:45 a.m. so that your young child and their classmates do not become distracted by seeing you outside the door.
For the 10:20 A.M. Sunday Family A session beginning Sunday, Sept. 23 in the PAC:
Please meet with your children in the Parish Activities Center (PAC) on Sunday, Sept. 23 following the 8:45 a.m. Mass. Please help yourself to donuts and coffee. The Family program begins in the PAC at 10:20 a.m. The middle school youth (grades 6, 7, 8) will join in the PAC on Sept. 23 for the opening and then proceed to the music room (6 & 7 grades) or school library (8th grade). After the family session is concluded, the grade appropriate classroom sessions begin. While your child is in the classroom, you are invited to the adult session in the music room, located at the end of the 2nd/3rd grade wing. The session ends at 12:10 p.m.
For the 4:30 P.M. MONDAY classes beginning Sept. 24: A GATHERING in the PAC
For the 6:30 P.M. WEDNESDAY classes beginning Sept. 2: A GATHERING in the PAC
For the first Religious Education class, parents please meet with your child(ren) in the Parish Activities Center (PAC) for Monday and Wednesday classes. We’ll begin the year in prayer and friendship, hand out your child’s class schedule, introduce events in the program, and provide you an opportunity to meet your child’s catechist. After the gathering, children will begin their lessons in their classroom until the end of the session time. Monday classes begin at 4:30 p.m. and end at 5:45 p.m. Wednesday classes begin at 6:30 p.m. and end at 7:45 p.m.
For the 10:20 A.M. Sunday Family B session beginning Sunday, Sept. 30 in the PAC:
Please meet with your children in the Parish Activities Center (PAC) on Sunday, Sept. 30 following the 8:45 a.m. Mass. Please help yourself to donuts and coffee. The Family program begins in the PAC at 10:20 a.m. The middle school youth (grades 6, 7, 8) will join in the PAC on Sept. 30 for the opening and then proceed to the music room (6 & 7 grades) or school library (8th grade). After the family session is concluded, the grade appropriate classroom sessions begin. While your child is in the classroom, you are invited to the adult session in the music room, located at the end of the 2nd/3rd grade wing. The session ends at 12:10 p.m.
We look forward to working with you and your children during the coming year. Please feel free to reply to Courtney Aymen, Secretary at stfreled@stfrancisa2.org or 821-2130 or myself at ward@stfrancisa2.org or 821-2132 for questions or more information. See you soon!
God bless you!
Ellen Ward, DRE
St. Francis of Assisi Parish
2150 Frieze Ave
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Welcome to a new year of formation in the Catholic Faith! Religious Education classes begin this coming week.
For families registered, please refer to the email sent earlier for your child's classroom assignment.
Start of Religious Education Information follows:
For the Sunday 10:30 a.m. Preschool program beginning this Sunday, Sept. 23:
Preschool classes begin at 10:30 a.m. Sept. 23 in the lower elementary wing of the school. Please drop off and pick up your preschool child from the classroom. Please sign up with the teacher to periodically bring the snack during the year. At the end of class, please remain upstairs until the ending time of 11:45 a.m. so that your young child and their classmates do not become distracted by seeing you outside the door.
For the 10:20 A.M. Sunday Family A session beginning Sunday, Sept. 23 in the PAC:
Please meet with your children in the Parish Activities Center (PAC) on Sunday, Sept. 23 following the 8:45 a.m. Mass. Please help yourself to donuts and coffee. The Family program begins in the PAC at 10:20 a.m. The middle school youth (grades 6, 7, 8) will join in the PAC on Sept. 23 for the opening and then proceed to the music room (6 & 7 grades) or school library (8th grade). After the family session is concluded, the grade appropriate classroom sessions begin. While your child is in the classroom, you are invited to the adult session in the music room, located at the end of the 2nd/3rd grade wing. The session ends at 12:10 p.m.
For the 4:30 P.M. MONDAY classes beginning Sept. 24: A GATHERING in the PAC
For the 6:30 P.M. WEDNESDAY classes beginning Sept. 2: A GATHERING in the PAC
For the first Religious Education class, parents please meet with your child(ren) in the Parish Activities Center (PAC) for Monday and Wednesday classes. We’ll begin the year in prayer and friendship, hand out your child’s class schedule, introduce events in the program, and provide you an opportunity to meet your child’s catechist. After the gathering, children will begin their lessons in their classroom until the end of the session time. Monday classes begin at 4:30 p.m. and end at 5:45 p.m. Wednesday classes begin at 6:30 p.m. and end at 7:45 p.m.
For the 10:20 A.M. Sunday Family B session beginning Sunday, Sept. 30 in the PAC:
Please meet with your children in the Parish Activities Center (PAC) on Sunday, Sept. 30 following the 8:45 a.m. Mass. Please help yourself to donuts and coffee. The Family program begins in the PAC at 10:20 a.m. The middle school youth (grades 6, 7, 8) will join in the PAC on Sept. 30 for the opening and then proceed to the music room (6 & 7 grades) or school library (8th grade). After the family session is concluded, the grade appropriate classroom sessions begin. While your child is in the classroom, you are invited to the adult session in the music room, located at the end of the 2nd/3rd grade wing. The session ends at 12:10 p.m.
We look forward to working with you and your children during the coming year. Please feel free to reply to Courtney Aymen, Secretary at stfreled@stfrancisa2.org or 821-2130 or myself at ward@stfrancisa2.org or 821-2132 for questions or more information. See you soon!
God bless you!
Ellen Ward, DRE
St. Francis of Assisi Parish
2150 Frieze Ave
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
RE Teachers Needed Update
Volunteer teachers and aides for Religious Education are still needed in the following classes:
Sunday Family A: RE teacher needed for Grade 2 (begins Sept. 23)
Wednesday 6:30 p.m. aides/substitutes for grades 3, 5, 6, 7 (begins Sept. 26)
Sunday Family B: RE teacher needed for Grade K and Aides/substitutes needed for grades 1, 3, 6, 7 (begins Sept. 30)
If you can help, please contact the Religious Education Office at 734-821-2132 or email Ellen Ward at stfreled@stfrancisa2.org
Sunday Family A: RE teacher needed for Grade 2 (begins Sept. 23)
Wednesday 6:30 p.m. aides/substitutes for grades 3, 5, 6, 7 (begins Sept. 26)
Sunday Family B: RE teacher needed for Grade K and Aides/substitutes needed for grades 1, 3, 6, 7 (begins Sept. 30)
If you can help, please contact the Religious Education Office at 734-821-2132 or email Ellen Ward at stfreled@stfrancisa2.org
Saturday, September 8, 2012
RE Teachers Needed
We are still in need of volunteers to teach Religious Education classes in the following sessions:
Sunday Family A (begins Sept. 23): grade K, 1, & 2 and teacher/aide for grade 6 & 7.
Sunday Family B (begins Sept. 30): grade K & 3
Wednesday 6:30 p.m. (begins Sept. 26): grade 1
Co-teachers and aides needed in various sessions & grades
If you can help, email Ellen Ward at ward@stfrancisa2.org or call 734-821-2132.
Sunday Family A (begins Sept. 23): grade K, 1, & 2 and teacher/aide for grade 6 & 7.
Sunday Family B (begins Sept. 30): grade K & 3
Wednesday 6:30 p.m. (begins Sept. 26): grade 1
Co-teachers and aides needed in various sessions & grades
If you can help, email Ellen Ward at ward@stfrancisa2.org or call 734-821-2132.
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