As many are aware, navigating the waters of the Beacons of Light process is bringing All Saints/St. Vincent Ferrer to various crossroads, one of them being the combining of the Sunday school programs between the two parishes. While the details of our program are still taking shape, we will strive to provide quality religious education for all of our Sunday School students and families.

Creating a sense of synergy through inclusivity and integration into parish life will be a focus of our program as we move into the coming years. Programming opportunities for both families and students to interact with each other and to experience various Catholic Traditions on a consistent basis throughout the year are key aspects to the faith formation we hope to provide. Please take the time to read below about the schedule and what things to know as you are signing up for 2023-2024

Schedule:
Classes will be held in All Saints main school building from 10:05-10:55. Each grade level has an assigned teacher/catechist. Because we have a large number of students for many grade levels, students will be assigned to attend on an "A"/"B" schedule. They will attend either on an "A" week or a "B" week (families with multiple children will attend on the same schedule). The third week "C" will be a "Community/Family" week where all students and families attend together in one of our larger spaces. Some of these will be held at St. Vincent Ferrer and some will be hosted at All Saints. They will largely be themed around liturgical happenings throughout the year i.e. Advent/Christmas, Lent/Easter. Additional details for the schedule will be issued later this summer. Our first session will be a Community/Family kick off session in All Saints GYM on Sunday August 27 after the 9 am mass.

Content:
We will continue to use My Catholic Faith Delivered (MCFD) as our primary religious education content. Students will be provided access to their grade level content and will be able to go through the material on a weekly basis including the weeks that they do not attend. In class sessions supplement online programming that is completed at home.

Volunteering:
We would not be able to do what we do without the help of generous volunteers. We welcome any parents who would like to be an active part of their child's religious education. Help is often needed in our classrooms, welcoming students as they come in each week, and helping with community/family events. If you are interested in volunteering, please indicate your interest while registering your children on the online form provided below.

Sacraments:
Sacraments are a two-year process. Students must attend religious education the year prior to the sacramental year in order to be properly prepared for receiving a sacrament. This applies to First Reconciliation, First Communion, and Confirmation. It is in the best interest of the child's religious formation that they have a solid religious foundation prior to receiving a sacrament. Additional details concerning the sacraments will be discussed and provided at the sacramental parent meetings in the fall.

Fee:
The yearly fee for each student is $130. This covers the cost of curriculum, materials, and catechist stipends. All Saints/St. Vincent Ferrer is committed to its families and wants to ensure religious education is available for our families. Financial assistance is available should the fee incur financial hardship.

Registration:
Classes fill quickly! They often reach capacity even with having "A" and "B" schedules to accommodate a larger number of students. Please click the link provided below to register your student/s for the 2023-2024 school year. We are excited to get to know you and your family! Please note that all new students, students who were not previously enrolled in All Saints or St. Vincent Ferrer religious education, or who where baptized at All Saints/St. Vincent Ferrer must submit a copy of baptismal records to Josette Hudek jhudek@svfchurch.org

We hope that the experience this year provides solid content, builds community, and engages students and families. Should you have any questions/concerns, we are happy to speak with you and assist you in your needs.

 

Emalee Ridgway

Coordinator of Youth Evangelization

eridgway@allsaints.cc

513-792-4603