Religious Education

Handbook
Cover
Mission
Introductory Letter
Religious Guidelines
Parental Responsibilities
Student Responsibilities; Discipline; Homework
Progress Reports; Registration Info;Little Church; Baptismal Certificates
Families Registered in Another Parish; Attendance Policy
Archdiocesan Requirements Concerning Reception of Sacraments
Older Children; Children with Special Needs
Communication; First Aid; Awards
Dismissal Traffic Pattern; Emergency Closing
Calendar

Confirmation 2008

New Student Registration
If you have a child who will be entering first grade (or any grade) in a school other than our parish school, or if you are new to the parish and wish to register your child for our Religious Education Program, please contact Mr. Jeffrey Daley at 215.541.3120.

Registration fees
$125 for one child
$200 for two children
$275 for a family of three or more
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Registration fees for Little Church School
$50 for one child
$80 for two or more
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Ministry Positions available:  Our Parish Religious Education is still in need of catechetical staff members.  Are you hearing someone calling you to be the voice, the hands, and the heart of Jesus…to deepen the faith, foster hope, and enkindle love…to help children know who Christ is, why he came into the world, and what the GOOD NEWS means!  Could Jesus be calling you to give some of your time one night a week?  Volunteer to teach His Message to our children here at St. Philip’s.  Please call:  215-541-3120.
Qualities needed:  Love of God and children, a commitment to the children and parents on Wednesday nights and a willingness to update your own faith.
Catechist – sharing our Faith with 15-20 children of the parish.  2nd thru 5th grades.
Assistant Catechist – support-work in the classroom.  2nd thru 5th grades.  Little Church two (2) needed for Sunday mornings between 9:30 – 10:30 am.
Traffic Control – Control food and vehicle safety in front of and around the school, 7:10 & 8:45 pm.  Four (4) or more greatly needed.  (10-15 minutes of your time on Wednesdays).

Parish Religious Education News

PREP SCHEDULE:

PREP SCHEDULE - October - December 2009:

October 2009:

October 14^th – classes

October 14^th – First Penance Parent Meeting –

6:10 pm – MANDATORY Meeting – Neri Center

October 21^st – classes

October 28^th – classes

November 2009:

November 4^th – classes

November 11^th – classes

November 18^th – classes

November 25^th – NO CLASSES

December 2009:

December 2^nd – classes

December 9^th – classes

December 16^th – PREP Advent Prayer Service – Social in Gym at 7:00 pm

December 23^rd – NO CLASSES

December 30^th – NO CLASSES

January 2010:

January 6^th – classes resume – Happy New Year

January 13^th – classes

January 20^th – classes

January 20^th – First Communion Parent Meeting – 6:10 pm – MANDATORY MEETING

January 25^th – First Penance Prayer Service –

7:00 pm in Church

January 27^th – First Penance Prayer Service –

(SNOW DATE)

February 2010:

February 3^rd – Classes

February 3^rd – First Communion Parent Meeting – 6:10 pm – Mandatory Meeting (SNOW DATE)

February 10^th – classes

February 17^th – NO CLASSES

February 24^th – classes

March 2010:

March 3^rd – classes

March 10^th – classes

March 17^th – classes

March 23^rd – First Communion Retreat – Social Hall/Church

March 24^th – classes

March 31^st – classes

April 2010:

April 4^th – Easter Sunday

April 7^th – classes

April 14^th – classes

April 21^st – classes

April 22^nd – First Communion Practice–Church – 6pm

April 24^th – First Holy Communion – in Church at 10:00 am

April 28^th – last class

May 2010:

May 11^th – Marian May Procession – in Church at 6:30 pm