Religious Education Options 2022/2023

We are excited about the new Religious Education school year at St. Bonaventure Parish!  We have been able to maintain a semblance of normalcy with 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. Any of these models will meet your needs regardless of where your family is at within the confines of 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. 

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 9/11/22 and continues until Wednesday            4/5/23 (please see calendar for specific dates)

    b. Curriculum will include the following…
i. PreK–Gr 8 www.CatholicBrain.com
ii. Confirmation & Gr. 6,7,8 = Bishop Barron Word on          Fire
iii. Confirmation = Dynamic Catholic, Decision Point
iv. 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)
v. In the event of program closure due to pandemic               events,  all curriculum that is started in the classroom       can be phased to homeschool learning without                   disruption to learning or schedule of syllabus.
 
2. Weekly Mass attendance 
     a. Mass Quiz for sacramental grades
 
3. Liturgically themed Religious Education                               Catholic Community Craft (see note below)

Option 2 - Home School program


1. Currently, only grades K-8 with the exception of sacramental studies (First Communion and Confirmation) are completed at home.  Please contact Sheilah at 508-224-3636 or stboncre@verizon.net for further information
   
    a. Grade K – 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 held each month in the parish hall         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. 

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.