Registration is now open for the 2023-2024 school year
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Please call Sheilah at 508-224-3636 with any questions

Religious Education Options 2023/2024

We are excited about the new Religious Education school year at St. Bonaventure Parish!  We have kept what works in a program that has been updated and yet, manages to be what we have always known and promoted; a community that teaches and lives the Word of Christ. We are offering two school year programs that will look rather familiar; classes in the parish center, as well as a homeschool option. Due to demand, we have also increased our classes for Pre K students that, due to the generosity of our parishioners, continues to be free. Any of these models will meet your needs regardless of where your family is at with today’s demands. There are no wrong or right decisions, just those that work for your family and we are here to support your decision. All options are explained below. 

Option 1 - Classes in the Parish Center  ​

​1. In class ~ 2x's/month for 1.5 hours 
    a. Classes will be held on Sun, Tues. & Wed. Start date          is Sunday 9/10/23 and continues until Wednesday                3/27/24 (please see calendar for specific dates for your        time slot)

    b. Curriculum will include the following…
i. PreK = Catholic ABC’s curriculum (Sun = biweekly,                           Tues & Wed = meets weekly)
ii. Gr 1–Gr 8 www.CatholicBrain.com (Adventure                      Catechism & Pillars of Faith series)
iii. Confirmation & Gr. 6,7,8 = Bishop Barron Word on              Fire
iv. Confirmation = Dynamic Catholic, Decision Point
v. ALL GRADES - online seasonal programs through                www.HolyHeroes.com  Sign up now and the programs        will be sent to your email at the appropriate season.              (Advent Adventure, Lenten Adventure & Spiritual                  Adoption)

2. Weekly Mass attendance 
     a. Mass Quiz for sacramental years, homeschool and                 summer programs
 
3. Liturgically themed Religious Education                                   Catholic Community Craft (see note below)

Option 2 - Home School program

1. Currently, only grades 1-8 with the exception of sacramental studies (First Communion and Confirmation, regardless of grade) are completed at home.  Please contact Sheilah at  stboncre@verizon.net or 508-224-3636 or further information
   
    a. Grade 1 – Gr. 8   www.CatholicBrain.com 
    b. ALL GRADES - online seasonal programs through            www.HolyHeroes.com  (Advent Adventure, Lenten           Adventure, & Spiritual Adoption)

2.  Weekly Mass attendance 

3. Liturgically themed Religious Education Catholic               Community  Craft are held each month in the Church Hall after the 8:00 & 10:00 AM Masses. All are invited to participate with us even if you are not in the religious education program! These projects are for all ages and abilities. Signups are for approximate numbers and ensures there are enough materials for everyone who wishes to participate. QR codes will be in the bulletin 3 weeks prior to the event. I addition, SignUpGenius links will be sent to families via REMIND and will be published on Facebook and Twitter. Please sign up for only 1 time slot per month.

Please note:

  1. As always, all classes are subject to teacher and student availability. If you are interested in teaching, please contact Sheilah at stboncre@verizon.net.  You will be given all materials and support for success.​
  2. If you have not yet registered online, each family must set up an  account with My Own Church.  This can be accessed on the Religious Education “Registration Information” drop down tab and will be a more permanent solution to future online religious education registrations. ​
  3. ALL families in the Religious Education program will be entered into the REMIND texting system to be kept apprised of all updates and announcements pertinent to the program they have registered for.
  4. Catholic Community Craft ​each month held in the parish hall, held after the 8:00 & 10:00 AM Masses. SignUpGenius links will be sent to families via REMIND texting the month prior to the craft. Please sign up for only 1 time slot per month.