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Registration for the 2017-2018 school year is now open. Please complete the form that was distributed in the church bulletin and return it to the parish office. If you do not have a form you may use the form at the bottom of this page or call (269-983-1575) or email (religiousedoffice@att.net) the office for a form.

For more information regarding Religious Education for Children, contact Tim Smith at religiousedoffice@att.net or 269-983-1575, ext. 16.

August 2017
 
Dear Parents,
Next month, our parishes resume Religious Education for your children. I hope that these summer months have been refreshing and relaxing. Now, a new school year is upon us. We, for our part, are anticipating a great year in Catholic education through our religious education program.

It has been a time of transition for our parishes. Last year, we welcomed Mr. Tim Smith, as our religious education director and Ms. Roxanne Rogers as administrative assistant to the religious education office. This year, we welcome Fr. Ben Huynh to SS. John & Bernard Parish and Fr. Arul Lazar, MSFS, to St. Joseph Parish. I have asked Fr. Ben and Fr. Arul to visit our classrooms during the coming year. Mr. Chad Roden will be our new Director of Youth Ministry. His emphasis will be on the middle and high school students, but I hope that you will get to know him, too.

In our efforts to share our Catholic Faith with our students, our emphasis is to foster a relationship with our Lord Jesus. Without that relationship, our efforts would be futile. As we gather registrations and provide calendars, remember the importance of Sunday Mass and family prayers at home. It is the Mass and daily prayer that fosters and grows our connections with Jesus. What a blessing our parishes are, encouraging our discipleship.

Your parish priests are available and our religious education staff is ready to serve. Together, we will have a great year. Let’s keep in contact by phone, email, or in person. Blessings upon you and your family. Enjoy these remaining days of summer!
 
Sincerely,
Very Rev. Robert F. Creagan
Pastor of St. Joseph & SS. John & Bernard Parishes
 

Sundays  *Catechesis of the Good Shepherd - Level I & II
 3-year-old preschoolers through 3^rd grade
 St. John’s “Old” School - 580 Columbus, Benton Harbor
 10:15 AM – 11:45 AM
September: 17, 24                    January: 7, 14, 21, 28
October: 1, 8, 15, 22, 29          February: 4, 11, 18, 25
November: 5, 12, 19                March: 4, 11, 18, 25
December: 3, 10, 17                April: 15, 22, 29
*The Good Shepherd classes have a limited enrollment number.
Level 1 (3Years-K) 10 students
Level 2 (1^st-3^rd) 12 Students

Sundays - Middle School Religious Education  *7^th and 8^th Grades
St. Joseph Parish Rose Center - 301 Wayne Street, St. Joseph
(Across the street from LMC High School)
 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM  (Teachings & Discussions)
September: *20, 24                 January: 14, 28
October: 8, 22                          February: 11, 25
November: 5, 19                      March: 11, 25 (Palm Sunday)
December: 3, 17                      April: 8, 22
*Meeting for all on Wednesday, September 20^th at 6:30 pm
 *Additional Mandatory Meetings for Sacramental Prep I & II Students and Parents both in Religious Ed & LMC
Meetings are TBD.

Mondays - Classrooms & *Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Level I - K – 6th Grades
Lake Michigan Catholic Elementary School - 3165 Washington Ave, St. Joseph
6:00 PM – 7:15 PM  (Good Shepherd starts at 5:45pm)
September: 18, 25                    January: 15, 22, 29
October: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30          February: 5, 12, 19, 26
November: 6, 13, 20, 27          March: 5, 12, 19,
December: 4, 11, 18                 April: 9, 16, 23, 30
*The Good Shepherd classes have a limited enrollment number. Level 1 - 12 students

Please note if the Lake Michigan Catholic or the Public Schools are closed due to weather all classes will be canceled. Also, if the road conditions are not drivable, on non-school days, all classes will be canceled.
 
Good Shepherd Classes are limited to the number of students due to the nature of the program. Registration will be based on the first registration received until the class is full.
 
Your child may receive a textbook & workbook this year. The textbook will be the property of the Religious Education Department. Your child may keep the workbook only. A replacement or damage fee will be assessed if necessary.
 
Religiousedoffice@att.net                 269-983-1575  -  office phone