NEW PROGRAM TO REPLACE SRE
FOR KINDERGARTEN - 8^TH GRADE STUDENTS

Although we will not have our traditional Summer Religious Education Program (SRE) in the classroom this year because of the pandemic, we are excited to offer a new program for children in kindergarten through eighth grade based.  The programs are very similar in content, however the one for grades K-6 is called “Christ In Us” and the one for grades 7-8 is called “Christ Our Life.”
The program includes a traditional book or an e-book and many other innovative ideas to help us pass on our faith. Each grade level has the same four units of instruction: Creed (What do we believe), Sacraments (How do we celebrate what we believe), Morality (How do we live what we believe), and Prayer (How do we become what we believe).  The units are presented at a deeper level with each successive year.
We will gather at church in very small groups of families at the beginning of each unit to introduce both parents and students to the material; the sessions will be about one-hour long.  We will practice social distancing and face masks must be worn.  Throughout the program, we will also offer optional online meetings for both parents and students.
Following the registration deadline, we will determine the best time to meet based on everyone’s schedule, and options for daytime and evening gatherings on different days of the week will be offered.  After the initial meeting, your child can cover the material at his/her own pace with the goal of completing the unit by the time we meet for the next session.  For purposes of this program, your r ole as parent is not to teach the material but rather to support your child and encourage him/her to be engaged in the program.
More details are available on the registration form (there is one form for grades K-6 & one for grades 7-8), which is on our website, in the newsletter and in the gathering space.  Space is limited so please register as soon as possible so we can order the program materials and start planning our meetings.  The cost is $50 per child which must be paid at the time of registration and discounts are available for multiple children.  You can pay by check or credit card; if paying by credit card there is an additional $3 processing fee.
Please know that the parish staff is here to support you.  Any questions should be directed to Jim Crosby at jimc@sjfchurch.org or 513-561-9431 x113.