Dates for Religious Education
Grades First Communion 1-Grade 8
Any added dates or changes parents will be notified

 

Week of September 25th classes start-all classes to start with a short parent meeting to go over (updated) Guidelines and expectations

Sundays
FC 1 and FC 2 and Grades 3 and 4 from 8:45-9:45a
Wednesday
Grades 5-8 from 6:30 to 7:30 PM-note 7 and 8 have an alternative schedule

Class Calendar: 2011-2012

September 18th Catechetical Sunday Celebrated at 10a Mass

Sun. Sept. 25th First class for FC1-4th grade parent meeting FC1 and FC2
Wed. Sept. 28th First class for Grades 5 and 6 with a parent meeting

Sun. Oct. 2nd Class Parent meeting Grade 3 and 4
Wed. Oct. 5th Class 5 and 6 and parent/child class for 7th

Sunday October 9th No class Columbus Day Weekend
Wed. Oct. 12th Class 5 and 6 and parent/child class meeting for 8th

Sunday October 16th Class
Wed. Oct. 19th Class 5, 6, 7th and 8th

Sun. Oct. 23rd Class-  Parent Meeting for FC2 first ½ then Prayer Partners meet with FC2 families-Also Belonging Mass 10A
Wed. Oct. 26th Class 5, 6 and 7th

Sunday October 30th Class and 10a All Saints Day Mass for FC1 -4th grade
Wed. Nov. 2nd Class 5, 6, and 8th

Sun. Nov. 6 Class-weekend Masses 3rd and 4th grade will talk about their Hero Stocking Project
Parent Meeting FC2 4p
Wed. Nov. 9 Class 5, 6, 7th and 8th

Sun. Nov. 13 Class 3rd and 4th grade Liturgy Veteran’s Day Hearts
Wed. Nov. 16 Class 5, 6, and 7th

Weekend of 11/20 and 21st 3rd and 4th graders will have parishioners sign Holiday Cards for the Veteran’s Hospital and put together their Hero Stockings

Sun. Nov.20th Class Blessing of the FC1 and FC2 Advent Wreaths at 10a Mass
Wed. Nov. 24th No Classes Thanksgiving Holiday

Sun. Nov. 27th No Class First Sunday of Advent-Family Advent Workshop 8:30 to 9:45
Wed. Nov. 30th Class only for 5th grade Public school parent conferences 6-8th

Sun. Dec. 4th Class
Wed. Dec. 7th Class 5, 6, and 8th

Sun. Dec. 11 Class
Wed. Dec. 14 Class 5, 6, 7, and 8th

Sun. Dec.18 Class 10a Mass for FC1 Eucharist is about Celebrating- children will decorate a votive candle holder with their parents to symbolize Christ is our Light
Wed. Dec. 21st Class 5, 6, and 7th

Sunday Dec 25th, Wednesday 28th,Jan 1st  no classes

Wed. Jan 4th Class 5, 6, and 8th

Sun. Jan. 8th Class
Wed. Jan. 11th class 5, 6, 7, and 8

Sunday January 15th no class Martin Luther King weekend
Wed. Jan. 18 Class 5, 6, and 7th

Sun. Jan. 22 Class Parent Meeting FC2 4p
Wed. Jan. 25 Class 5, 6, and 8

Sun. Jan. 29 Class
Wed. Feb. 1 Class 5, 6, 7, and 8th

Sun. Feb. 5th Class FC2 Parent Reconciliation Activity and make Peace Squares in class
Wed. Feb. 8 Class 5, 6, and 7th

Sunday February 12th Class and Making Peace Mass for FC2, FC1 make “Bury the Alleluia Banner” squares in class
Wed. Feb. 15 class 5, 6, and 8th

Sunday February 19th and Wednesday the 22nd no classes Winter Vacation

Sun. Feb. 26 Class FC1 parent/child family Lent Activities
 3rd and 4th grade level liturgy classes 10a Mass

Wed. Feb. 29 Class 5, 6, 7, and 8

Saturday March 3rd 11A Reconciliation for FC 2 children and their parents

Sun. Mar. 4 Class
Wed. Mar. 7 Class 5, 6, and 7th

Sun. Mar. 11 Class
Wed. Mar. 14 Class 5, 6, and 8th

Sun March 18th Class only FC1 -FC2 First Communion Workshop 1:30
Wed. March 21 Class 5,6, 7, and 8

Sun. Mar. 25 Class Butterfly project FC2 parents/kids and grade level liturgy for  6th grade to present them their Bibles at 10a
Wed. Mar. 28th Class 5 and 6 only (no 7th and 8th grade because of Retreat Sat)

Saturday Mar 31st Retreat 7 and 8th graders 2p

Sun. April 1st Class Palm Sunday All classes FC1-4th to make tambourines and process into Mass
Wed. April 4 Class 5, 6, and 7

Sun. April 8 Easter no Class
Wed. April 11th last class 5, 6, 7, and 8

Sunday April 15th Wed April 18th No classes’ vacation

Sunday April 22nd class Sunday 10A Mass New Life Mass FC2

Sunday April 29th last class FC1-4th all classes attend Mass then have Ice Cream Social in Parish Hall

Saturday May 5th First Communion Two sessions 10:30a and 1:30p

Sunday May 6th 10a Mass Parish Celebration for our First Communion Families and Crowning of the Blessed Mother

Harbor Cruise for Middle Schoolers through the Office for New Evangelization for Youth and Young Adults (ONE) Date TBD late June

Youth Ministry Schedule

Youth Ministry (9th and 10th grade) meets on Thursday nights from 6pm to 7pm

Youth Ministry Schedule: 2010 - 2011

September 30	First Week of Youth Ministry
October 7	Topic: Faith Guest Speaker
October 14	Topic: Anger and Respect part 1 Guest Speaker
October 17	(SPECIAL EVENT) Sunday 9:30am – 11am Prayer partners for Communion 2 students. More information to follow.
October 21	Mass walk through: Lead by Father Cloherty Church Game Show
October 24	(Parent Meeting) Parent and Youth Ministry Social. The social will be after the 10am Mass on Sunday in the church basement. Donuts and coffee will be served.
October 28	NO SESSION
November 4	Topic: Anger and Respect part 2 Small group discussion about service project ideas.
November 11	First Group Community Service Project. Details will follow.
November 18	Topic: Third World Meal

Our Lady of Lourdes Parish

Guidelines for Religious Education
Parish telephone: 508-586-4715
Marcia Walkama: FC 1-Grade 8 Coordinator: mhwalkama@aol.com

MASS:
Faith is first experienced in the family, supported by the parish community, and modeled through service to others. Thus, it is expected that families will participate in Mass each week, and give of their time, talent and treasure to the parish. Our Lady of Lourdes encourages younger children to participate in the Children's Liturgy of the Word, allowing them to come to a deeper understanding of the Sunday scriptures at a level of understanding geared to them. Additionally, a service component will be a part of each grade level of our religious education program.

COMMUNICATION:
Communication with families is of utmost importance and is done by means of the weekly church bulletin, the parish web site and by email to parents from the coordinator. If you do not use email on a regular basis we ask that you be sure to check for announcements a day or two before and again after each class. This will help keep you informed of any changes in schedule, activities, or meetings with parents. Parents will receive a calendar of classes and important dates at the beginning of the school year.

CHANGE OF FAMILY INFORMATION:
Families who change address, telephone number, or email address during the year must notify the Religious Education Coordinator in writing.

ABSENCES:
It is expected that students attend every class and strive for no more than 3 absences per year. Parents should notify the coordinator of any circumstances resulting in extended absences and be prepared to teach the child at home if necessary.

ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE:
A parent/guardian should accompany children in First Communion 1, 2 grades 3 and 4 to their classroom. These same children must be picked up at their classroom by a parent. Parents of children whose classes meet in the rectory should wait on the rectory porch for their child. Parents of students in grades 5 - 8 are encouraged to follow this same procedure. For the safety of all students no one will be dismissed from class to the parking lot without an adult present. If a parent is delayed in pick up an aide will wait with children in the side entrance to the church or on the rectory porch. The safety of your child is our paramount concern and a teacher or aide must see who is taking each child. Please make every effort to be prompt.

CONDUCT:
Students are expected to be respectful and courteous toward all. Disruptive behavior is not expected nor permitted. Parents will be notified of any problems. Cell phones must be turned off when in the classroom or church.

PARENT MEETINGS:
Parent sessions will be held on all grade levels and announced well in advance in order for parents to clear schedules to attend. Please record these dates when announced so that you will be present.

STORM CANCELLATIONS:
During the stormy winter months the policy regarding cancellation of classes will be: if the Brockton Public Schools are closed classes will not meet. Every attempt will be made to place "no class" announcements on television channels 4, 5 and 7. Parents are always to use their own discretion regarding travel to the parish for class if the weather is stormy.