Religious Education News

- Be sure to volunteer NOW as a Teacher, Class Aide, Adult Babysitter, or Hall/Door Monitor. Use the yellow Volunteer Form that you received with your registration packet to sign-up.

- Please return your registration forms as soon as possible! The “Early-Bird” discount applies when ALL tuition and fees are paid by JULY 1.

- Go to www.blestarewe.com for:

Preschool and Elementary Programs

Programs at this age level integrate the head, the heart and the hands - leading our children to know, love and serve the Lord. Parish volunteers share their faith and teach their classes using specific age-related materials. The Director of Religious Education, Coordinators, fellow catechists, teaching materials and training sessions provide a network of support that aid volunteers in their work.

Classes are available for 3 year-olds through Grade 5 on a weekly basis throughout the school year. Registration is required.

Classes are held on:

Wednesdays 4:15 p.m.-5:30 p.m. and 6:45 p.m.-8:00 p.m
Sundays 9:00 a.m.-10:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m

Special Needs
Children who have any kind of delayed development or other special needs will be placed in a grade level class unless the parent prefers another arrangement. A Special Education class is offered for those families who prefer a separate class.

Christian Initiation of Children Who Have Reached Catechetical Age
According to the child's individual situation, appropriate classes (private or small group) will be recommended and arranged.

Religious Education Ministry Positions

Catechist/Teachers
An adult who guides groups of students through textbook lessons, art activities, songs, and prayers using a designated teacher's manual, as well as other books and teaching materials. Commitment: 25 weekly classes, orientation, and grade-level meetings, certification classes and retreats.

Classroom Aide
An adult who assists the teacher and help the students in weekly classes, guiding them in lessons, art activities, songs, and prayers. Leads the class if the teacher is absent. Commitment: 25 weekly classes, orientation, and grade-level meetings, certification classes, and retreats.

Student Helper
A student in grades 6-12 who helps coordinate with special projects.

Hall Monitor
Directs students/parents to classrooms and monitors halls during class.

Office Assistants
Answers phones, records attendance, and assists with office tasks.

Babysitters
Adult and student volunteers work in the Nursery, caring for the children of catechists who are teaching or aiding in the classrooms.

Click here if you are interested in serving in any of the above positions. For more information, e-mail the Religious Education office.