2021-2022 Registration is now CLOSED!

Instructions for Registration

Religious Education Calendar

Dear Parents;
Registration for the 2021-2022 school year is now closed. As per Fr. Anthony, the following components have been added to our program. Please read the following letter to the end.

Dear Parent/Guardians of Students in St. Helena’s Religious Education Program;

Welcome back to school year 2021-2022!
Our Religious Education Program has remained pretty much the same as last year, but we have a few “nuances.”

1. Miss Soltys has officially retired.
2. The new Parish Catechetical Leader is me, Mary Kay Cullinan
3. Our Religious Education Program has four parts:
   1. Online
   2. Mass
   3. Service
   4. Once-a-month “Skill Sessions”
4. Online
   1. Please go to https://www.sthelenaedison.org/religious-ed. This page is the registration page. Click on the words “Classes/Grades” above the word “Registration.” A drop-down list of grades comes up.
   2. Click on the grade level of your child.
   3. Each page has the following:
      1. Prayers to know – these are not live links, but may be found in your student text book.
      2. Parent Lesson Plans – just click and print! You now have a script in front of you to help teach your child at home!
      3. Additional Requirements – Information for Service and once-a-month Skill Sessions.
      4. The Chapters – Each of the chapters that are listed on the website NEED TO BE DONE!

5. Mass – Mass attendance is non-negotiable. Students need to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation. If you are not able to attend Mass “in the pew,” we are still livestreaming Mass. See the Church website for further details. With technology, there are no more excuses.
6. Service – Students in grades 3 – 8 are asked to create holiday cards for those who are homebound as a way to be of service to others. Cards should be designed for Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Valentine’s Day and Easter. These cards should be thoughtfully made. Students do not need to address the cards to anyone. When signing the card, please just use your first name. Check the calendar for due dates. Cards may be placed in the “Drop box” for Religious Education which is on the front porch of the Rectory.
7. Once a month Skill Sessions - Students are asked to attend “Classes” once-a-month on a Sunday afternoon from 3-4:30 PM in the school. Students need to bring their books to classes.

The schedule is as follows:
Grades 1, 2, 8:
                October 3, 2021
                December 5, 2021
                February 6, 2022
                April 3, 2022

Grades 3, 4, 5, 6,7:
                October 3, 2021
                November 7, 2021
                December 5, 2021
                January 9, 2022
                February 6, 2022
                March 6, 2022
                April 3, 2022

Thank you so much for your continued involvement in our Religious Education Program.
Blessings!
Mary Kay Cullinan