Religious Education
at St. Mary's Religious Education Center
2 Father Tierney Circle
Washingtonville, New York 10992
845-496-4101

WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS  
 
Our mission is to assist parents as the primary religious educators of their children.  Those who serve the ministry of Religious Education are partners with the parents and guardians who are directly involved in the religious development of their children. Together, we prepare the children of the parish for reception of the sacraments of Reconciliation, Holy Eucharist and Confirmation. The parish Religious Education program also helps prepare children for the weekly gathering of the parish at Mass and teaches them the importance of following the example of Jesusin their daily lives. Students are given instruction in what a Catholic believes and how a Catholic lives in response to that message. Classes are held from September to May. Registration takes place at the end of the program year. All first time registrants must present a baptismal certificate.  A letter of transfer from the previous religious education program is also required for levels 2 and up. 

 

REGISTRATION INFORMATION 2008-2009 

                  Registration Dates:  Saturday, May 17  8:30 am to 10:30 am

                                                     Monday,   May 19  6:30 pm – 7:30 pm

                                                     Wednesday, May 21  9:30 am to 11:30 am            

 

REGISTRATION CLOSES JULY 4.

 

REGISTRATION FEE:          One Child…. $65  Family….$75  

Register by May 21:              One Child…. $50   Family….$60            

First Communion Fee…$15 (All 2nd Level students)   Payable at the time of registration.

            CLASS SCHEDULE     Sunday        10:30-11:30     Levels 1,2,3,4,5,6

                                    Monday          4:00-5:00         Levels 1,2,3,4,5,6

                                    Tuesday         4:00-5:00         Levels 1,2,3,4,5,6

                                    Wednesday    4:00-5:00         Levels 1,2,3,4,5,6

                                    Wednesday    7:30-8:30         Level 8

                                    Thursday        4:00-5:00         Level 1,2,3,4,5,6

                                    Thursday        7:30-8:30         Level 7

 

v      In person registration: Levels 1 through 6. (In absence of parent, another adult may register.)

v      By mail registration: Levels 7 and 8 or Levels 1-6 if you have no preference for the day, mail form with check for $50 one child/ $60 family by May 21  to 2 Fr. Tierney Circle Washingtonville NY 10992.                                 Postmarked after May 21   $65 one child/ $75 family.

v      Additional forms available at Church, at the Center, or downloaded from our website

 GOLD form for returning students

GREEN  form for Level 1 and new students only.

v      CYO Basketball schedule is posted at the Center. Please verify scouts and dance class schedules to avoid conflicts in the Fall as changes then may be impossible. NOTE:  CHILD MUST ATTEND ENTIRE CLASS LESSON-NO EARLY DISMISSAL FOR SPORTS, APPOINTMENTS ETC.  KEEP CHILD AT HOME IF NECESSARY.

v      There are no provisions made for “at home” study.

v      New students need a copy of their baptismal certificate at registration (unless baptized at St. Mary’s). Certificates may be faxed to 845-496-3159. Child will be placed on a class list when certificate is presented. A letter of transfer/report card is required for new students’ level 2 and up.

 

v      If you are able to volunteer as a catechist or an assistant the day your child is coming please check area on front of form. 1400+ students – 900 families – 250 – volunteers. Please consider helping. No experience necessary. Training provided.  Rewards….priceless.

 

CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION FORM
.CLICK HERE FOR RE-REGISTRATION FORM
Can you Volunteer?
SAFE ENVIRONMENT LESSONS FOR ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE GRADE AND JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

SUPPORT RESOURCES
Virginia Brown on the Catechetical Office Website has an article on helping children through trauma:       Virginia Brown Link 

National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry has materials on their site at  NFCYM Link

St. Mary's Press has designed a site:   St. Mary's Press Link

Catholic Education Ministries Center of Central Maryland has materials: Catholic Education Ministries Center Link
 
 

Tell us what you think of our web page.  Suggestions?  Comments?  Thoughts to share? 
Write a note to St. Mary's Webmaster:  saintmarysonline@yahoo.com

GOD'S VOICE MAIL!
Most of us have now learned to live with voice mail as a necessary part of our daily lives.  But have you ever wondered what it would be like if God decided to install voice mail?  Imagine praying and hearing the following: 

Thank you for calling Heaven... 
For English, press 1 
For Spanish, Press 2 
For all other languages, press "0". 

Please select one of the following options: 
Press 1 for requests 
Press 2 for Thanksgiving 
Press 3 for complaints 
Press 4 for all other inquiries 

I am sorry; all of our angels and saints are busy helping othersinners right now.  However, your prayer is important to us and we willanswer it in the order it was received.  Please stay on the line. 

If you would like to speak to... 
The Father, press 1, 
The Son, press 2, 
The Holy Spirit, press 3. 
If you would like to hear King David sing a Psalm while you are holding, press 4. 
To find a loved one that has been assigned to Heaven, press 5,  then enter his social security number followed by the pound "#" sign. 
If you receive a negative response, please hang up and try area code 666. 
For reservations at Heaven, please enter J-O-H-N, followed by the numbers 3-1-6. 
For answers to nagging questions about dinosaurs, the age of the earth, life on other planets and where Noah's Ark is, please wait until you arrive. 
Our computers show that you have already prayed today.  Please hang up and try again tomorrow. 
The office is now closed for the weekend to observe a religious holiday. 
Please pray again on Monday, after 9:30 a.m.  If you are calling after hours and need emergency assistance,please contact your local preacher. 
Have a Blessed Day!! 
 

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