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Volume 3, Number 14 April 22, 2022
May the peace of Christ be with you during this Easter season. Wishing you a joyful time as we commemorate the resurrection of our Lord and Savior.
Gathering Input from Catechetical Leaders
Please join us at one of these sessions:
- 10 am to Noon Wed – April 27 – St. Cecilia Parish, 188 Mechanic St., Leominster 01453
- 7 pm – 8:30 pm Thurs – April 28 – St. Mary Parish, 17 Waterville St., North Grafton 01536
- 10 am to Noon Thurs – May 5 – St. Mary of the Hills Parish, 630 Cross St., Boylston 01505
PREA (Parish Religious Educators Association)
Every spring, PREA hosts a luncheon with Bishop McManus. It is a wonderful gathering where we all have a chance to visit with one another and Bishop. After a two-year hiatus, and experiences that have taken us down many new paths, it will be good to see one another. This year, we will gather on May 10, 10:30 am to 1 pm at St. Bernadette Parish in Northborough.
For more information, contact
Amy Comcowich 508-229-2429; acomcowich@stmatthewsb.org
or
Susan Gallivan 978-422-8921; s.gallivan@strichardsterling.org
NOT FOR CATECHISTS ONLY!
Earlier this week, two young adults who celebrated the Sacrament of Confirmation in February inquired about the Echoes courses. They wanted to learn more about their faith and wondered if they could register for these courses! This was a wonderful surprise! Try advertising these courses as adult education. Send inquirers to our website for a fuller description.
Echoes of Faith Emmaus Basic Catechist Online Course offered in May:
Liturgy & Sacraments
May 8 - June 4, 2022
Instructor: Mary Pat Heelan
Instructor: Mary Pat Heelan
Report Reminders
Due May 13 -- Safe Environment – Circle of Grace
Due May 31 – Inventory Reports
Due June 15 – Annual Religious Education Report
We will be sending this report form out in the next couple of weeks.
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Level I Part 1 Catechist Training – August, 2022
The Office of Religious Education will be offering a CGS Level I Part 1 Catechist Training from August 1-6, 2022 at St. Bernadette Parish, Northborough, MA. This course will prepare catechists to work with children ages 3-5. Registration and tuition is due by July 1, 2022 and seats are limited. For more information, please contact Mary Pat Heelan at mheelan@worcesterdiocese.org
