2008 - 09 Religious Education
Religious Education News
The week of November 2 - 9 children, Preschool to Grade 8, will be participating in the Safe Environment program required by the Diocese. Information about these classes can be found on the web site at: Madison Diocese/Safe Enviornment/Children's Program. www.madisondiocese.org.
This year we are offering online registration materials for all grade levels in the Religious Education Program.
Complete and return the General Registration and Grade Level Forms and fees to: St. Bernard's Religious Education Office, Box 620187, Middleton, Wisconsin 53562.
All classes are held in the Religious Education Center with the exception of Confirmation, which will be individually assigned.
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Download: Schedule for your family to keep for reference:
Download: Grade Level Forms for which you wish to have children participate:
Grade Level Forms:
| If you have questions or concerns about the religious education program or registration please contact: 608 831-6531 |
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| (Grades 9-10-11) Tom Spinelli: (Preschool-Grade 8) Kathy Nelson: |
toms@stbmidd.org kathy@stbmidd.org |
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Program Descriptions:
| (P/K/Grades 1-5) | ||
| (Grades 6-7-8) | ||
| (Grades 9-10 ) | ||
| (Grades 11) |
Focus: To develop a positive self-concept through an awareness that God made each child someone very special. Preschoolers must be age 4 on or before August 31.
Preschool: |
Sunday at 9:00 am | |
Kindergarten Time Choice: |
Sunday at 9:00 am OR 10:00 am |
ELEMENTARY
(Grades 1-5)
Focus: To impart the knowledge, behavior, and attitudes proper to each level so that children are open to an evermore mature catechesis throughout their lives.
Grade 1 Time Choice: |
Sunday at 9:00 am OR 10:00 am OR Monday at 4:30 pm |
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Grades 2-5 Time Choice: |
Sunday at 10:00 am OR Monday at 4:30 pm |
(Grades 6-7-8)
Focus: To build Christian community and strengthen relationships with God and each other. In addition, opportunities for service involvement in our parish community as well as social activities will be offered. Grades 6 and 7 meet on the 1st and 3rd weeks of the month, and the 8th Grade meets on the 2nd and 4th weeks. See the Schedule for dates.
Grade 6-7-8 Time Choice: |
Sunday: 6:30-8:00 pm OR | |
| Wednesday: 7:00-8:30 pm |
(Grades 9 & 10 )
Focus: An Independent Study; Mini-course Classes based on Sunday Mass readings, learning more about Christ and moral decision making; and Service Projects.
Each year students are required to complete one Independent Study (booklets and resource materials are provided for each grade level). The High School Program Guide offers a listing, description and dates of the various Mini-courses and Service Projects offered. Four-week Mini-courses are offered in five different sessions; students are expected to sign up for classes in two sessions each year. Students are expected to select and complete two Service Projects–they can be parish-sponsored events listed in the High School Program Guide or other volunteer community service.
Grade 9-10 Time Choice: |
Sunday: 6:30-8:00 pm OR | |
| Wednesday: 7:00-8:30 pm |
(Confirmation)
Focus: Preparing for Confirmation through study of our Catholic faith based on Sunday Mass readings and participation at a Confirmation Retreat. Parents and sponsors support the candidates in meetings and other activities. For a student to be eligible for the 2008-09 confirmation program, he/she must have completed at least two Independent Studies, four Mini-courses, and four Service Projects while in the High School Program. Classes are held in the Catechists’ homes.
Grade 11 Time Choice: |
Sunday evening OR | |
| Wednesday evening |
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