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Children's Religious Education -- RE (preschool to 5th grade)
Sue Davey
The children's programs are administered by Sue Davey. The children's programs include, but are not limited to the following:
For families who still wish to register for the remainder of the 2012 year, there is limited availability of class sessions for most grade levels. Call 630-369-0833 to check on availability. You may click here (pdf) to view and print the 2011 -2012 registration form. If you have any questions, please contact the Religious Education office. Office Information
The Religious Education Program runs Weekly from September through May.
Pre-School & Kindergarten classes for children ages 3, 4 and 5 are held Sunday during the 9 a.m. Mass. Upcoming Events
Basic Prayers
Basic Prayers (html) contains the text of common prayers taught in R.E. Classes. Calendar for 2011-12 year
Pre-School through High School Calendar for February - June 2012 (pdf) First Reconciliation Information
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is taught formally in Third Grade. Children are given the opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the first time in a group celebration typically scheduled in late November⁄early December. Parent assistance is vital in preparing their children for this sacrament. First Holy Communion Information
First Communions will take place on these dates: Saturday, April 28, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. Mass Sunday, April 29, 2012 at 12:15 p.m. Mass Saturday, May 5, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. Mass Sunday, May 6, 2012 at 12:15 p.m. Mass Practices will take place on the dates listed below. The child and at least one parent should attend. For children with parts, the specific parts practice will immediately follow the main practice session for each Mass. April 24, 2012, 5:30 p.m. - 1st Communion General Practice for April 28, 5:00 p.m. Mass Children's Masses
Children are encouraged to attend the Children's Masses that are held occasionally at the 5 p.m. Saturday Mass. Different grades are scheduled to host each Mass. The schedule for this year's Children Masses is as follows: October 22, 2011 - 4th and 5th Graders November 19, 2011 - 2nd and 3rd Graders Christmas Eve 2011 - 6:00 PM Mass - Kindergarten-5th Grade February 4, 2012 - 1st and 3rd Graders Liturgy of the Word: Kindergarten - 3rd grade
Children in grades K-3rd grade are invited to leave the church before the first reading and hear the Scripture from the Children’s Lectionary and learn what the readings mean in their lives. The children return to the church after the homily for the completion of Mass. Liturgy of the word is offered at the Sat. 5:00 p.m. Mass, and the Sun. 9:00 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Masses. Children's Prayer Services
Children and their families are encouraged to attend the grade specific prayer services held on the following Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. in the church: December 10 - 1st Grade January 21 - 4th grade February 11 - Pre-school and Kindergarten March 10 - 5th grade R. E. Handbook
The Religious Education Handbook explains the St. Margaret Mary Religious Education Program for children through the 5th grade in detail. Click here for the Religious Education Handbook (pdf). R. E. Catechist Resources
The Religious Education office has many resources including over 800 books and several dozen videos and DVDs that can be checked out or used for teaching R.E. classes. All Saints Catholic Academy
All Saints Catholic Academy is a regional Catholic school that is supported, in part, by Saint Margaret Mary Parish. |