Parish Religious Education (PRE) 2008-2009
The catechetical program at St. Michael Church seeks to provide the youth and children with the knowledge, experiences
and skills necessary to become faithful and fruitful disciples of Jesus. In keeping with their ages, they will
assume responsibility as vital members of the parish and be able to participate in the Church's mission to proclaim,
celebrate, and serve the coming of God's reign.
P.R.E. 2009-2010 CALENDAR
- Arrival Time: 6:30-6:45
- Class begins promptly at 6:45 (7th -12th grade)
- K-6th grade
- Large group assemblies at 6:45
- Individual Classrooms 7:00-8:00
- Class dismissal - 8 P.M.
(Confirmation Calendar is separate and at the bottom)
| September 9 | Class | Opening Session (Parents/Students if both parents cannot attend, at least one parent must be present) |
| September 16 | Class | |
| September 23 | Class | |
| September 30 | Class | |
| October 7 | Class | |
| October 14 | Class | Virtus (Protecting God's Children) |
| October 21 | Class | Virtus (Protecting God's Children) |
| October 28 | Class | |
| November 4 | Class | |
| November 11 | Class | Grades 6, 7 & 8 Mass with Father |
| November 18 | Class | |
| November25 | No Classes | Thanksgiving Break |
| December 2 | Class | Grades 4 & 5 Mass with Father |
| December 9 | Class | |
| December 16 | Class | Ch. 16 - We Celebrate Christmas/Christmas Parties |
| December 23 | No Classes | Christmas Break |
| December 30 | No Classes | Christmas Break |
| January 6 | Class | |
| January 13 | Class | |
| January 20 | Class | |
| January 27 | Class | |
| February 3 | Class | |
| February 10 | Class | |
| February 17 | Class | Ash Wednesday- Mass, Students/Parents |
| February 24 | Class | |
| March 3 | Class | |
| March 10 | Class | |
| March 17 | Class | K, 1 & 3 Mass with Father |
| March 24 | No Classes | Spring Break |
| March 31 | No Classes on WED | Holy Week ( Students are expected to attend Holy Thursday Services) |
| April 7 | Class | |
| April 14 | Class | |
| April 21 | Class | 2nd grade - Mass with Father |
| April 28 | Class | 2nd Grade Practice in Church Practice in Church for 1st Communion |
| May 5 | Class-K-6th | Mass with Father Jack -9h, 10th, 11th, and 12th |
| May 12 | 6th Final Class | Year end activity- 7th 12th grade |
| May 19 | | Year end activity K-6th grade |
| May 26 | | Teacher Appreciation Dinner |
Confirmation
- 1st Class - Sunday, Oct. 3 (6:30 -8:00) for Parents/Candidates
- Remaining classes will meet on Sunday Evenings 6-8
- Candidates will receive schedule for the year at the 1st meeting.
- Confirmation Retreat- TBA
- Confirmation - Fri., April 23 at I.C.-7p.m.
- St. Michael - Sat. April 24 at 10 a.m.
- Sat. April 24 at Christ the King at 6 p.m.
First Communion
- First Reconciliation- February 24 and March 3
- Retreat for First Communion Class-Sat. May 1 (TBA)
- First Communion - Sunday, May 2, 10 A.M. Mass
Reconciliation Service (Grades 3-12)
Once each semester- dates to be announced
Mass with Father Jack
Mass for the individual grades will be held in the Church. Parents are encouraged to attend.
First Communion 3rd -12th Graders
Attendance on Wednesday nights for regular class is required-and additional classes on Wednesday evenings from 6 to 6:40 p.m. to begin Sept. 30, 2009
Senior Recognition---- May 16 at 10 A.M. Mass
