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Religious Education Notes:

August 24, 2020
Dear Parents,
We are pleased to share with you the plan for St. Benedict’s religious education program which will begin September 2020. Although it will look different from previous years, we believe that the approach outlined in the attached document will provide high quality religious education for your child while keeping students, parents, and catechists safe.
The Church has long believed that the Mass is the source and summit of our Catholic Christian life. The Eucharistic liturgy is the preeminent form of faith formation; the liturgy forms us in faith. Any catechesis that is not connected to the liturgy is lacking. Thus, we want to affirm that going to Mass is far more important than going to a religious education class. When you feel comfortable, we hope you and your children will actively participate in Mass. Until then, we hope you find our live-streamed 10:00 Mass to be a helpful alternative.
In addition, the Church has long held the position that parents are the primary educators of their children. Parents are the first to pass on the faith to their children. It is with a firm commitment to this belief in the primacy of the parental role, that we have confidence our online religious education program for fall 2020.
The online curriculum, Pflaum Gospel Weeklies is approved for use by the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. A hard copy of the student pamphlets, along with a catechism handbook will be sent home, and will also be available online. Parent teaching guides are also available online.
Furthermore, at home online catechesis will be supplemented by a monthly in-person class and a monthly virtual class via Zoom. The entirety of the program is outlined in the accompanying document. Our first religious education virtual gathering will be Sunday, September 20, 2020 featuring Fr. Martin with an opening prayer for students, parents and catechists via Zoom. Details on how to connect to this online gathering will be sent to you via email.
Last, please go to https://stbenedictth.org/religious-education-registration to register your children for our program. You will also be asked questions regarding your in-person meeting preferences for the coming year. A fee of $35.00 per student is requested to cover the cost of materials, mailings, and the online access to student pamphlets and parent guides. Once you have registered, materials may be picked up at Mass or at the parish office; or they can be mailed to your home. The registration fee can be waived by contacting Rita at the parish office or via email rita@stbenedictth.org.
Thank you for the opportunity to collaborate with you in the ministry of religious education. And, thank you for your ongoing commitment to our St. Benedict’s family of faith! We look forward with hope to the days when we will all be together again in our beautiful church. Please, contact Rita should you have any questions or comments.
Yours in Christ,
Fr. Martin Day, OFM Conv.          Rita Burns Senseman
Fr. Martin Day, OFM Conv.                           Rita Burns Senseman
Pastor                                                              Pastoral Associate & Director of Religious Education
St. Benedict’s Plan for Resumption of Sunday Morning Religious Education with Calendar
- Religious Education Resumption and Calendar
St. Benedict Religious Education Registration 2020-21
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- Registered in this parish? REQUIRED Yes No Please fill out this field.
- Media Release REQUIRED
  Would you please give your permission for your child's picture and name to appear in St. Benedict's media releases such as St. Benedict's website, Facebook page, parish bulletin, parish videos and other parish media releases?
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- Religious Education will be online. Supplemental in-person classes will be offered one time per month. Will you bring your child to this in-person class? REQUIRED Yes No Please fill out this field.
- Some classes may meet in-person more often. Will you bring your child if her/his class meets in-person more offten? REQUIRED Yes No Please fill out this field.
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  Mother's Name & Mother's Maiden Name & Religion REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
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  Child 1
  
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  Child email address (must be unique to each child to enter their respective virtual classroom) REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
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  Gender REQUIRED Male Female Please fill out this field.
  
  Grade REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
  
  Sacraments Completed REQUIRED Baptism Eucharist Reconciliation Confirmation None Please fill out this field.
  
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  Child 2
  
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  Gender REQUIRED Male Female Please fill out this field.
  
  Grade REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
  
  Sacraments Completed REQUIRED Baptism Eucharist Reconciliation Confirmation None Please fill out this field.
  
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  Child 3
  
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  Birthdate (mm/dd/yy) REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Gender REQUIRED Male Female Please fill out this field.
  
  Grade REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
  
  Sacraments Completed REQUIRED Baptism Eucharist Reconciliation Confirmation None Please fill out this field.
  
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  Child 4
  
  First Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Last Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Child email address (must be unique to each child to enter their respective virtual classroom) REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Birthdate (mm/dd/yy) REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Gender REQUIRED Male Female Please fill out this field.
  
  Grade REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
  
  Sacraments Completed REQUIRED Baptism Eucharist Reconciliation Confirmation None Please fill out this field.
  
  Class Preference
- Additional Details
  
  Special Needs/Medication
  Please list child's name & needs. Send procedure plan to parish office if needed. Please include anything we may need to know about your child (ren) such as allergies, special learning needs, health conditions or family situations we should be aware of (for each child). This information will only be shared with the child's catechist.
  
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  Child resides with: Mother & Father Mother Father Other
  
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  NOTE: SECOND GRADE ONLY: A baptismal certificate is required for second grade students who are preparing for First Communion. If baptized at St. Benedict, please indicate the year of baptism. If baptized at another church, please indicate on the registration form. You will need to provide a copy of the baptismal certificate as soon as possible after the beginning of the school year. Information needed: Date of baptism, Name of Church, City/Town/State, Father's Name, Mother's Maiden Name. If all information is not entered on the actual certificate, please provide the additional information. Please inform Rita if your child has not been baptized.
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