SAINT MARY RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM CALENDAR 2016-17 PRESCHOOL-JUNIOR HIGH PROGRAMS PRESCHOOL/KINDERGARTEN, GRADES 1-8 SPECIAL EVENTS: September 14, 2016

First RCIC class

September 18, 2016

Catechetical Sunday (RCIA begins)

September 22, 2016 (Thursday)

Required 2nd grade parent meeting on the Sacrament of Penance, 7:00pm in Church. Contact the RE office if unable to attend.

TBA

All Saints’ Day. “Little Saints” PS/K

TBA

Rite of Welcome celebrated with all Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation candidates at all the Masses. (Includes RCIC and RCIA)

Dec. 1, 2016 (Thursday)

2nd grade Communal Penance Services at 7:00pm, church.

Dec. 11, 2016

Preschool/K (Angels/Shepherds) will participate in Advent Liturgy. 11:30 Mass. Watch for details!

1/10/2017 (Tuesday)

Required 2nd grade parent meeting on the Sacrament of Eucharist, 7:00pm, Church. Contact the RE office if unable to attend. Parent participation is required for spring reception of sacrament.

March 11/12

Rites of Sending and Enrollment celebrated with all Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation candidates at all Masses.

March 11, 2017 (Saturday) Jesus Day! Required "mini-retreat" for second graders and their parents and RCIC candidates, 1:45pm –5:30pm (includes Mass). TBA

Almsgiving Day- Grandparents, friends, neighbors welcome. Begins in Church, followed by service activities. Look for more information during Lent 2017

May 6,7

First Eucharist celebrations this weekend in church. Your family will be assigned to ONE of these services. Rehearsals are held on BOTH Wednesday(5/3) and Thursday(5/4) of the week before your child’s Mass - VERY IMPORTANT TO ATTEND BOTH PRACTICES. Instead of the scheduled 1st Communion celebration, First Eucharist may be celebrated at any Sat/Sun Mass (during Eastertime is encouraged). Scheduled at the convenience of your family.

TBA

Grade 8 Confirmation