Hello friends!
I hope you are well! This email is for families registered for conventional Faith Formation. Catechesis of the Good Shepherd families can dismiss this email.
We have a good problem: our 1st Communion class is too big! This is exciting--it's always fun to bring our children closer to our Lord.
In order to solve this problem, we are going to divide the class into 1st and 2nd grade. The 1st graders will use the same book, but will move classrooms into the chapel. 2nd grade will turn in the 1st grade book and switch to the 2nd grade book, but will stay in the same room. Mrs. Waetjen will teach 2nd grade. Mrs. Streit will teach 1st grade.
WE ARE NOT SWITCHING YET! In order for us to do this, we need an assistant adult in each class. The assistant must successfully pass a background check, complete the online Safe Environment training, do a swift orientation with Mary, and show up each week (barring emergencies). Generally, assistants are asked to take attendance, gently enforce wearing masks, and be a smiling and welcoming presence. Please consider volunteering as your child's classroom assistant!
Once we have the assistants in place, I will inform you that we are ready to switch. We hope to make this change by Sunday, October 10.
As always, be assured of my prayers.
-Mary