The Religious Education Program is considering summer activities for Grammar School, Middle school, and High School students on the grounds of the parish. The purpose is to offer Parents a resource to engage their children and teens in their Faith. This past year has been difficult in many ways and has made it harder for Parents to try to keep their children connected to and learning about their Faith.
For Grammar and Middle School, we plan to focus on Bible passages that will come alive in fun, interesting and active ways including art, crafts, and music. Playground activities will be included each day. For High School teens there will be interactive presentations and discussions offered in the evening. Talented volunteers will facilitate the Grammar and Middle School activities; experienced volunteers and others TBA will be involved with the High School program. State and diocese protocols will be maintained for health and safety. We plan to be outside as much as possible. The Religious Education Coordinator and other adults will be present at all sessions.
Before we continue to develop a plan, we need your response to a short survey. We do not know if there is enough interest or when it is the best time to offer these possibilities. We understand it is difficult to predict what will be going on this summer; however, you probably have started making plans. Please answer the short survey attached with choices that currently seem plausible. You can email back or drop off the survey at the rectory porch - Religious Education Program mail basket is available 24/7.
We request that you complete the survey by May 28th. Thank you in advance for your input. We plan to decide on a summer program by mid-June. If you have any questions or suggestions, please do not hessite to contact Sheila King at sking@saintjudewaltham.org.

Click on link above  to print survey 

The Mission of Saint JuReligious Educationde Parish Religious Education Program
is to assist parents, the primary teachers of the Faith,
in their effort to raise faithful, knowledgeable and strong followers of Christ.

 Saint Jude’s Religious Education Program engages our children and youth to develop a personal relationship with God and an understanding of their Catholic Faith.

 The 2020-2021 Religious Education Program started on Sunday, October 18, 2020 and finishes on May 3, 2021. The Program is much different than pre-corona virus! We enthusiastically anticipate it will engage students and support the efforts of parents raising faith-filled children and teens. All classes are remote, meeting twice a month with assignments in between. However, the second Grade is meeting in-person under the guidelines directed by the State and Archdiocese.

We introduced new curriculums for the 1st through 8 th Grades that includes eLearning with teacher lead Zoom meetings. This change brings a fresh and dynamic approach to learning about our faith.

“Discover: Finding Faith in Life” for children in Grades 1 through 5 is a lively approach in discovering about faith and the love of Christ. The Catholic Children’s Bible is at the center of this program’s experience.

“Go Seek Find” will help 2nd Graders discover the incredible treasures in the sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist. And gain an “ever-expanding awareness of Christ’s presence in their lives -- the source of faith, hope, and love.”

 “Catholicism 101” for the  6th, 7th and 8th Grades is an eLearning program with follow-up teacher lead Zoom discussions. It is designed to engage and effectively assist students in learning about the essentials of the Catholic faith.

 “CHOSEN: Your Journey Toward Confirmation” was successfully introduced in the 2019. This program speaks to the “hearts and minds of teens” through compressive materials, videos, and group discussion during Zoom meetings with teachers.

 All classes are on Sundays, please see specific schedules below and under the sacramental class sections.
 The Religious Education Program depends on the generous time and effort of parent volunteers and others. There is a part time Director that works closely with the Parish Administrator and parent catechists

REMOTE LEARNING SCHEDULE
SEE BELOW FOR DATES AND TIMES FOR EACH GRADE

There is an expectation that students will participate in all zoom class meetings from October 18 through May 2 and that students will complete assignments between these meetings. If a student is not able to attend a class, please notify her or his teacher.

If a student is registered and needs the link to these class meetings or access to online assignments, please contact the program director sking@saintJudewaltham.org

Dates:
October 18, November 1, November 15, December 6, December 20, January 10, January 24, February 7, February 28, March 14, March 28, April 11, May 2

Grade and Time
Grades 1, 3, and 4              9:30 a.m.  - 10:10 a.m.  
Grade 2                                See below
Grade 5                                8:30 a.m. - 9:10 a.m.           
Grade 6                                9:30 a.m.  - 10:10  a.m.     
Grades 7 and 8                   12:30 p.m.  - 1:10  p.m.
Grade 9                                7:00 p.m.  - 7:40 p.m.   
Grade 10, Section 1            3:00 p.m.  - 3:40 p.m.       
Grade 10, Section 2            7:00 p.m.  - 7:40 p.m.       

Second Grade Schedule 2020-2021
Preparing for Reconciliation October 4 th through January 16 th

In person classes 9:20 to 10:20 am

If there is a change in the schedule, parents will be notified. Weather permitting
all classes will be in person on the Church lawn (Farnum Road side). When the
weather is too cold or rainy classes will be inside the church (reception area in the
back of the church) Please enter the church from front doors. Strict requirements
- face masks, social distancing and temperature check.
Sundays - October 4, 18, 25
November 1, 8, 15, 22
December 6, 13, 20
January 10
Saturday - January 16 th at 10am Sacrament of Reconciliation

If your child is unable to attend a class, please notify the teacher.

The registration form may be dropped off at the rectory office, or emailed to sking@saintjudewaltham.org