St. Mary's

Religious Education Office

  Registration Docs. PSR Youth Ministry Adult Faith REO Calendar Links & Locations

 
 

HOME
Contact Us

 

 

 

Sacraments:

Reconciliation
Eucharist
Confirmation

   This website is setup as a text-based site to ease access for all users of the Internet.  The site contains a Navigation Bar (above right) that allows the ability to directly access each of the available ministries within the Religious Ed Office. 

  At the "PSR" & "Youth Ministry" pages there are additional Navigation Bars that allows the user to find information about the Programs within those ministries.  Both pages also have a link to event photos.

To view a calendar of events & activities within the REO, select the "REO Calendar" link.

The "Links & Locations" option will take the user to other related sites that support our programs.

  The "Contact REO" option (above) allows anyone to send an e-mail to our office.

  Welcome to St. Mary's Berea Religious Education Office Website.

 

  The 2010-2011 REO Calendar is now available!  Follow the "REO Calendar" navigation button (on the gold bar above) for the new year schedule of events!

 

Catechists Needed

 

  We are looking for Catechists in the following grades:

  Sunday Morning

 - The Littles - this is our Pre-K & Kindergarten class

 - 1st Grade

 Monday Evening

 - 6th Grade - We are looking for 2 Catechists for this grade.

 - 7th Grade

 

 - Teen Faith -  This is our 8th & 9th grade program.  These sessions can be Sunday a/or Monday evening based on Catechist availability.

Please "Contact Us" if you're interested!

 

2010-11 REO Registration

 

    On June 1, 2010 we will open registration for our 2010-11 Religious Education year.  Any child involved in our programs (PSR & Teen Faith) last year will receive a Registration Form via postal mail.  Please review the information, update where appropriate, and return the form with payment for the new education year.  If you are a new member to our program, follow the "Registration Docs." navigation button (above) for copies of the blank registration forms.  

 

Forms can be sent via postal mail, dropped off at the Rectory or the School or placed in the Sunday Collection Baskets.  Be sure to mark Religious Education Office on the envelope to assure we will receive your forms.

   

  Calendar information will be available toward the end of June, 2010.

 

New Direction

  Are you looking to:

  • Deepen your understanding of Catholic teachings?
  • Obtain your catechetical certification as a parish catechist or elementary school teacher?
  • Meet others who share your personal or professional interests in the Catholic Church?

Then you are looking for a New Direction. The Office of Catechetical Services offers this 2-day conference for parish and school catechetical leaders, school teachers, catechists and parishioners within the Diocese of Cleveland.  Follow the link below for more information . . .

http://www.oce-ocs.org/ocs/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=101&Itemid=118
 

Children's Liturgy of the Word

 

   I have attached the updated schedule for the Children's Liturgy of the Word that includes May 30th (Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity) through August 29, 2010  (22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time). 
 
Just a couple of notes . . .
 
- I've added the page number of the Worksheet to the Liturgical Week (center column) to aid in finding the specific Worksheet.  If you use the scroll bar on the far right of the window, the page number will be shown as you scroll down.  I hope this helps!

- It's very important that if you are not going to attend on your scheduled week you need to contact someone to take your place!  At worst case, contact the REO and will see if we can find a replacement!

  

PDF\CHILDREN'S_LITURGY_SCHEDULE 2009_2010E.pdf

 

  For the weekly Scripture background information sheets select the following link . . .

PDF\2009_10Children's Liturgy Worksheets.pdf

 

What's Goin' On

 

  To check out what's happening in the REO follow the navigation button(s) on the top Gold Bar.

 

G.I.F.T.S.S.

 

     The PSR "GIFTSS" (Giving Individualized Faith Training to Special Students) program provides a unique opportunity to share our faith with special needs children.  The program has been in existence for 2 years, helping children and young adults to understand their faith a little better.

 

  Our program is led by 2 qualifed Intervention Specialists who are capable of working with all types of special needs.

 

  If you have a special needs child, or young adult, please consider giving our program a try.  To see more information about the GIFTSS program, follow the PSR navigation link on the gold bar (above) and then select GIFTSS on the Blue navigation bar (left).

 

  To contact the GIFTSS Team, send your email to    giftssfromgod@yahoo.com

 

 

**************************************************************************

 Our site is dedicated to providing information about those activities that are part of the REO, including:

 

 Parish School of Religion (PSR).  PSR consists of the Faith Formation programs for children in grades PRE-K - 7.  It includes the Sacramental preparation associated with First Reconciliation & First Holy Communion, both occurring in the 2nd grade. If you wish to access the sacramental information directly, there is a navigation bar on the left of this page.  The PSR program gathers at two different days/times, 10:30am-11:45am on Sunday mornings (grades PRE-K - 3rd) and 6:45pm-8:15pm on Monday evenings (grades 4 - 7).  Our sessions generally start in September and end at the the beginning of May, with a break at both Christmas and Easter time. 

 

 Parish Youth Ministry.  The Youth Ministry deals with maturing & strengthening the Faith of our Parish Teens.  This is done through a number of activities . . .

     - Teen Faith Program is for our 8th & 9th grade youth.  The Program is a series of topics that address the issues that affect this group of young people on a daily basis (Social Justice, Media influence on our Faith, Sexuality, Learning the Mass, etc.).  Each session is 5-6 weeks long.  Sessions are on Sunday & Monday nights during the school year.

     - Youth Group meets on a monthly basis.  The objective is to gather for faith-based fun and fellowship.  This group spends the year planning for and attending their annual WorkCamp retreat.  All teens 8th grade and up and their friends of all faiths are welcome and encouraged to attend. 

     - Sacramental preparation for Confirmation.  Starting in September of each year, this process is for those 10th graders of our Parish who are ready to complete their initiation into the Catholic Church.  If you wish to access the sacramental information directly, there is a navigation bar on the left of this page.

 

 - Adult Faith Formation.  This program consists of a number of groups for adults who are interested in growing in their knowledge and practice of the faith.  These ministries include . . .

       - The Men’s Spirituality Group of the parish gather to reflect on the Sunday Gospel, to pray, share and discuss topics related to our Catholic faith.

       - Bible Study offers study and reflection on the Bible.  Topics are chosen with input from the participants.

       - Centering Prayer introduces parishioners to a quiet form of prayer and support.

       - 12 Step Spirituality Group integrates principles of the twelve steps of addiction or compulsion into a Christian way of life.

       - Spiritual Direction is available for individuals who are seeking a deeper relationship with God.

       - Side Altar Talks are led by the priests of the parish who teach about specific topics during Advent.

 

 

 

 

 

Question of the Week

 http://www.wholecommunitycatechesis.com/pages/questions.html

 

  This new feature is a question which is related to the Readings of the season.  It is designed to help us as we live out the good news we hear at mass.  Some will use it for reflection & prayer.  Others use it as a starter question for their journal.  Finally, some use it for family or group discussion.  However you decide to use it, I hope it helps you on our journey of faith!----

 

  The most current question is at the top.  It goes back in time as you scroll down.  As you will see, there is one question for adults and one for children.