IF WE DON'T TEACH OUR CHILDREN TO FOLLOW CHRIST, THE WORLD WILL TEACH THEM NOT TO.
Religious Education Program for Children
at Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Church
in Berkeley Springs, WV
in Berkeley Springs, WV
ATTENTION PARENTS AND GUARDIANS:
Please click here to see the updated Calendar and Lesson Plan (revised November 15, 2022).
Please click here to see the updated Calendar and Lesson Plan (revised November 15, 2022).
December 3, 2022
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Please forgive these late reminders: tomorrow's Religious Education instruction will be in the church as the parish Christmas Dinner is tomorrow at 1:00pm in the hall (I hope you will all be there!). Snacks will be in the narthex (gathering space), not in the hall. All catechists, parents, grandparents, guardians, and siblings are asked to participate together tomorrow as we briefly review Lessons 4, 5, and 6 from the Baltimore Catechism (a handout will be provided). After the review, a brief Advent presentation on the Incarnation will be given (Lesson 7 from the Catechism). Then, after the presentation, we will all pray together for a short while before Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament, and then dismiss promptly at 11:30am.
Children and teens who would like to participate in this year's Children's Christmas Choir are invited to remain after instruction for the first of three practice sessions with Dr. Maritza until approximately 12:15pm. Seven students have already agreed to sing this year, and more are certainly welcome! Three hymns/songs have been chosen for the children to sing at the Christmas Eve Mass on Saturday, 12/24. Children will need to arrive to the church by 7:15pm that evening. Dr. Maritza will provide materials so the kids can also practice at home.
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May God bless you as we anticipate together the second coming of Our Lord Jesus Christ.
In His service,
Judi McBee, OCDS
Director for Religious Education
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church
67 Liberty Street, Berkeley Springs, WV 25411
304-258-1311 parish
443-784-2212 mobile
Train the young in the way they should go; even when old, they will not swerve from it. - Proverbs 22:6
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Please forgive these late reminders: tomorrow's Religious Education instruction will be in the church as the parish Christmas Dinner is tomorrow at 1:00pm in the hall (I hope you will all be there!). Snacks will be in the narthex (gathering space), not in the hall. All catechists, parents, grandparents, guardians, and siblings are asked to participate together tomorrow as we briefly review Lessons 4, 5, and 6 from the Baltimore Catechism (a handout will be provided). After the review, a brief Advent presentation on the Incarnation will be given (Lesson 7 from the Catechism). Then, after the presentation, we will all pray together for a short while before Our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament, and then dismiss promptly at 11:30am.
Children and teens who would like to participate in this year's Children's Christmas Choir are invited to remain after instruction for the first of three practice sessions with Dr. Maritza until approximately 12:15pm. Seven students have already agreed to sing this year, and more are certainly welcome! Three hymns/songs have been chosen for the children to sing at the Christmas Eve Mass on Saturday, 12/24. Children will need to arrive to the church by 7:15pm that evening. Dr. Maritza will provide materials so the kids can also practice at home.
I hope by now you're all enjoying your free subscription to FORMED! Click here if you still need to sign up for this awesome faith-filled and entertaining Catholic multi-media platform; let me know if you need assistance or have any questions.
May God bless you as we anticipate together the second coming of Our Lord Jesus Christ.
In His service,
Judi McBee, OCDS
Director for Religious Education
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church
67 Liberty Street, Berkeley Springs, WV 25411
304-258-1311 parish
443-784-2212 mobile
Train the young in the way they should go; even when old, they will not swerve from it. - Proverbs 22:6
New Addition to our 2022-2023 Program Curriculum:
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PARENTS AND GUARDIANS: Go to the Resources page (linked here and above) to view online versions of The New Saint Joseph Baltimore Catechism, Nos. 1 and 2. You will also find all weekly lesson assignments on the Resources page so you can work with your children at home during the week. |
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