Religious Education Classes for K - 8 begin on Sunday, September 19th, at Henry James Memorial School on Firetown Road in Simsbury, from 9:30 AM to 10:30AM. Those students registered in the morning Confirmation Classes will also attend class from 9:30AM - 10:30AM.
There will be a Parents’ Meeting held in the cafeteria while the children are in class. You will receive the calendar for the year, the Children’s Mass schedule, the Parent & Student Handbook for those who are new to our program, and the opportunity to learn about your child’s formation.
We have many programs scheduled for the children this year as we build upon the successes we already experienced. Because of the increased number of Sundays we gather in the HJMS cafeteria, this space is no longer available for parents to wait for their children during classes. Increasingly, the space intended for use for the Religious Education program, parent meetings, Christmas Pageant and Stations rehearsals has become too crowded and noisy for us to use effectively. I would ask that parents wait either outdoors in the good weather, or in their cars if they don’t want to leave the premises. Unfortunately, there is no alternate space indoors for parents to gather. Of course any parent who would like to help as Hall Monitor would be welcome!
Additional forms for Re-registration are available on our website as well as the Rel. Ed. Calendar for 2010-2011. New Student Registration Forms (blue) can only be found in the church atrium, my office or the parish office, and must be done in person. The class lists for Kindergarten through Confirmation II Classes will be posted on our website in early September, www.stcatherine.info/ If you are not able to access the web, please do not hesitate to call me, or email me. The class lists will also be posted at Henry James on the first day as usual. Be sure to note your child’s teacher and classroom number. If there is a N/R next to your child’s name, we have not received the Re-registration Form. Please register your child immediately if that is the case.
As parents you have the most important role developing and nurturing a deep faith in God and His Son, Jesus. It is the commitment and promise made at your child’s baptism that you take up each week by attending Mass and bringing them to Religion classes. That commitment makes their time each week in class even more meaningful. Your dedication and support to the catechists is very much appreciated.
I look forward to seeing you and your child(ren) on September 19th. If you can’t make the meeting or have a question, please call me anytime.
In the Lord‘s Peace,
Kathi Bonner,
Director of Religious Education
