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Preschool
& Kindergarten classes are offered at the 8:30, 10:00 & 5:15
Sunday Masses, and are open to all 3 year olds thru entering
Kindergarteners. The programs are designed to support parents in
educating their children about the Catholic faith and to create a
strong foundation for future religious education. They help
children develop a positive attitude about themselves by discovering
the many gifts and abilities that God has provided them. They
also help children develop their relationship with Jesus, become aware
of liturgical seasons, and cultivate Christian attitudes such as
listening, helping, caring, loving, sharing, thanking and
celebrating.
Children
participating in the classes should be brought to their assigned class
approximately 10 minutes prior to Mass. An arrival activity keeps
them busy while the teacher welcomes newly arriving classmates.
They then gather in a circle to hear the story/lesson for the
day. The lesson may be followed by crafts and music.
Over the last few years the children have had an opportunity to
participate in the following events:
·
Visit
from Santa
·
Lenten
Baby Bottle Service Project
·
Singing
to the Parish at Mass
Volunteers
who make a weekly or biweekly commitment lead the classes. Lead
Catechist’s, Co-Catechist’s and Aides are always needed.
Classes
run September thru April. Registration is required. Snacks are no
longer provide/offered.
Registration Forms
In
order to maintain an appropriate adult/child ratio in every class, a
parent, (who has not signed up to teach or aide), from each family will
be required to volunteer in the classroom three sessions as an aide.
You will be assigned three dates following registration.
Please
consider donating your time, even if you do not have a child in the
program! No experience is necessary, training and materials
are provided.
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