Religious Education and Sunday School Registration
2020-2021
We are proud to offer excellent programs which partner with families to form children in the faith.
Because of the continuing concerns with Covid-19 and our commitment to provide the best options for families, we are offering our Religious Education program in the fall online. The home school option is folded into the fall program.
Classes will meet via Zoom, with an engagement activity to follow. Classes will be held on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday (schedule is to be determined) so that it is staggered for families with multiple children. More details can be found here.
If you have more questions, please contact Cathy Crino. I'm glad to address your concerns.
Register here.
For more information about the program, go here. Please register as soon as you can, so that we can plan for your children's needs in the coming year.
If you have questions, contact Cathy Crino (St. Emily) or Renata Sosin (St. Thomas Becket.)
2020-2021
We are proud to offer excellent programs which partner with families to form children in the faith.
Because of the continuing concerns with Covid-19 and our commitment to provide the best options for families, we are offering our Religious Education program in the fall online. The home school option is folded into the fall program.
Classes will meet via Zoom, with an engagement activity to follow. Classes will be held on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday (schedule is to be determined) so that it is staggered for families with multiple children. More details can be found here.
If you have more questions, please contact Cathy Crino. I'm glad to address your concerns.
Register here.
For more information about the program, go here. Please register as soon as you can, so that we can plan for your children's needs in the coming year.
If you have questions, contact Cathy Crino (St. Emily) or Renata Sosin (St. Thomas Becket.)
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Watch this video message from Cardinal Cupich to families in Religious Education programs.
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Covid-19 : Resources for families
As we deal with this crisis, both globally and in our homes, it is important to realize that we are not alone, even in the midst of social distancing.
The parish is beginning to re-open and Sunday masses will again be available for in-person attendance. There is a limit on capacity. The process to reserve a space at St. Thomas Becket is here.
To put you and your family on the list for attendance at St. Emily, go here.
The suspension of the obligation to attend mass, especially for those most vulnerable to infection, remains in effect. To watch the livestream of our parish masses, go here for St. Emily and here for St. Thomas Becket.
Please let us know what we can do to provide resources and support to families and children. Contact Cathy Crino with suggestions or requests.
Ideas and resources for families can be found in this newsletter.
Here is an online book that helps explain coronavirus and Covid-19 to younger children.
Facing this together, let's keep each other in prayer.
As we deal with this crisis, both globally and in our homes, it is important to realize that we are not alone, even in the midst of social distancing.
The parish is beginning to re-open and Sunday masses will again be available for in-person attendance. There is a limit on capacity. The process to reserve a space at St. Thomas Becket is here.
To put you and your family on the list for attendance at St. Emily, go here.
The suspension of the obligation to attend mass, especially for those most vulnerable to infection, remains in effect. To watch the livestream of our parish masses, go here for St. Emily and here for St. Thomas Becket.
Please let us know what we can do to provide resources and support to families and children. Contact Cathy Crino with suggestions or requests.
Ideas and resources for families can be found in this newsletter.
Here is an online book that helps explain coronavirus and Covid-19 to younger children.
Facing this together, let's keep each other in prayer.
Project Exodus
Welcoming New Americans
Over the last four years, the Religious Education families have welcomed seven households of refugees and have helped them to begin their new lives as Americans. The families have been from diverse places - Iraq, Myanmar, Congo - and each family endured war and dislocation, as well as time in refugee camps.
On March 12, we were able to welcome an eighth family to begin their new lives in America. The family group is two brothers and one sister, Yvonne Uwineza, Girimbabazi Gasirimu, and Gadi Murenzi Gasasira. Yvonne has a three year old daughter, Pretty Agahozo. They are Congolese, refugees from the long civil war there. They fled when they were children and lived for twenty years in a refugee camp in Rwanda. Twenty-four hours after leaving the camp, they journeyed from Rwanda to Doha, Qatar and then on to Chicago.
The donations and 'moving in' efforts of our Religious Education families furnished their new home and gave them a sound beginning on the road to becoming Americans.
Welcoming New Americans
Over the last four years, the Religious Education families have welcomed seven households of refugees and have helped them to begin their new lives as Americans. The families have been from diverse places - Iraq, Myanmar, Congo - and each family endured war and dislocation, as well as time in refugee camps.
On March 12, we were able to welcome an eighth family to begin their new lives in America. The family group is two brothers and one sister, Yvonne Uwineza, Girimbabazi Gasirimu, and Gadi Murenzi Gasasira. Yvonne has a three year old daughter, Pretty Agahozo. They are Congolese, refugees from the long civil war there. They fled when they were children and lived for twenty years in a refugee camp in Rwanda. Twenty-four hours after leaving the camp, they journeyed from Rwanda to Doha, Qatar and then on to Chicago.
The donations and 'moving in' efforts of our Religious Education families furnished their new home and gave them a sound beginning on the road to becoming Americans.
Fun and Engaging Things Happen
Each year, we have interesting classroom units, as well as special events. For example, we have had a visit from a Holocaust survivor, a celebration of the Feast of St. Francis, an All Saints mass together, and a visit from the good bishop, St. Nicholas. We welcomed the Kitenge family and set up their new home in America and we raised money for Fields of Life in East Africa. Then, we ended up the year with a May Crowning and closing treat.
Each year, we have interesting classroom units, as well as special events. For example, we have had a visit from a Holocaust survivor, a celebration of the Feast of St. Francis, an All Saints mass together, and a visit from the good bishop, St. Nicholas. We welcomed the Kitenge family and set up their new home in America and we raised money for Fields of Life in East Africa. Then, we ended up the year with a May Crowning and closing treat.
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St. Emily Religious Education Office
1400 E. Central Road
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Office Hours
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM Wednesday from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM Cathy Crino is available Monday through Friday. You can reach her by telephone or email. Due to meetings and other obligations, the office might not be staffed if you drop by. Please call ahead to confirm. |
St. Thomas Becket Religious Education Office
1321 N. Burning Bush Ln
Mt. Prospect, IL 60056
847-296-9051
www.stthomasbecketmp.org
Staff
Renata Sosin, Coordinator of Religious Education
rsosin@stbmp.org
MISSION STATEMENT
The Religious Education program works in partnership with parents to provide excellent Catholic education and faith formation for children, strengthening their love for and knowledge of the Lord Jesus, fostering a sense of community and ensuring opportunities for spiritual growth, as well as the importance of living the works of mercy.
The Religious Education program works in partnership with parents to provide excellent Catholic education and faith formation for children, strengthening their love for and knowledge of the Lord Jesus, fostering a sense of community and ensuring opportunities for spiritual growth, as well as the importance of living the works of mercy.
