Saint Michael Catholic Church - Van Buren Arkansas

Parish Religious Education (PRE) 2008-2009

The catechetical program at St. Michael Church seeks to provide the youth and children with the knowledge, experiences and skills necessary to become faithful and fruitful disciples of Jesus. In keeping with their ages, they will assume responsibility as vital members of the parish and be able to participate in the Church's mission to proclaim, celebrate, and serve the coming of God's reign.

PRE Calendar 2008-2009 (Confirmation Calendar is separate and at the bottom)

September 10	Opening Session
September 17	K-6th only	Fun and Food
September 24	Class	K-6th 7th-12th Fun and food
October 1	Class	Mass for the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi (Patron of Families)
October 8	Class	Virtus
October 15	Class	Virtus
October 22	Class	Normal Class
October 29	Class	Ch 8 - We celebrate All Saints - 2nd - 6th grade text
November 5	Class	Normal Class
November 12	Class	1st and 5th grade have Mass with Fr. Jack
November 19	Class	K-6th Chapter 12
November 26	No Class	Thanksgiving
December 3	Class	Normal Class
December 10	Class	Normal Class
December 17	Class	K-6th Chapter 16/Christmas Parties
December 24	No Class	Christmas
December 31	No Class	Christmas
January 7	Class	Normal Class
January 14	Class	Normal Class
January 21	Class	7th and 8th grade have Mass with Fr. Jack
January 28	Class	Normal Class
February 4	Class	Normal Class
February 11	Class	Normal Class
February 18	Class	K-6th Chapter 20
February 21		First Reconciliation
February 25	Class	Mass for Ash Wednesday, parents must attend
March 4	Class	Normal Class
March 11	Class	Normal Class
March 18	Class	Normal Class
March 25	No Class	Spring Break
April 1	Class	K-6th Chapter 24
April 8	No Class	Holy Week, attend Holy Thursday Mass
April 15	Class	Normal Class
April 22	Class	2nd grade has Mass with Fr. Jack
April 29	Class	2nd grade will practice for First Communion
May 2		1st Communion Retreat
May 3		First Communion and May Crowning
May 6	Class	9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grades have Mass with Fr. Jack
May 13	Class	K-6th grade Final Class 7th-12th grade year end activity
May 20	K-6th Only	Year end party
May 27		Teacher Appreciation Dinner, (Time and Place TBA).

First Communion

First Reconciliation - Saturday, February 21, after 4p.m. Mass
Retreat for First Communion Class - Saturday, May 2 (TBA)
First Communion - Sunday, May 3 10a.m. Mass

Mass with Father Jack

Mass for the individual grades will be held in the Church. Parents are encouraged to attend.

First Communion 3rd - 12th Graders (Preparation Class to be announced. Attendance on Wednesday nights for regular class is required and additional classes on Wednesday evenings from 6 to 6:50 p.m. to begin October, 2008

Senior Rcognition - May 10 (Baccalaureate on this day)

Confirmation

Confirmation Retreat, April 3 - April 4 (Required)
Confirmation - Friday, April 24, at IC or Saturday, April 25 at Christ the King

Confirmation Class Schedule

September 21 Class Candidate and Parent Meeting
September 28 Class Must complete registration form, pay confirmation fee, and pledge of commitment
October 5 Class Must complete sponsor information form and provide copy of baptismal certificate
October 12 Class
October 19 Class 100 Questions #1-15
October 26 Class Help with Trunk or Treat from 3 to 6 p.m.
November 2 Class
November 9 Class
November 16 Class 100 Questions #16-30
November 23 Class Candidate/Sponsor or Mentor Class
November 30 No Class Thanksgiving Break
December 7 Class
December 14 Class
December 21 No Class Christmas Break
December 28 No Class Christmas Break
January 4 Class
January 11 Class 100 Questions #31-50
January 18 Class
January 25 Class
February 1 Class Parent/Sponsor/Candidate Meeting
February 8 Class
February 15 No Class Winter Break
February 22 Class Must choose Confirmation Name and pay $25.00 retreat fee
March 1 Class 100 Questions #51-75
March 8 Class Must complete rough draft of letter to the Bishop
March 15 Class
March 22 No Class Spring Break
March 29 Class 100 Questions #76-100
Must complete final draft of letter to the Bishop
April 3 Friday Retreat begins (Required)
April 4 Saturday Retreat ends
April 5 No Class
April 12 No Class Easter
April 19 Class
April 24 Confirmation at I.C.
April 26 No Class
May 3 Class
May 6 Class Mass with Father Vu (Wednesday)
May 13 Class Year end activity (Wednesday)

September 21	Class	Candidate and Parent Meeting
September 28	Class	Must complete registration form, pay confirmation fee, and pledge of commitment
October 5	Class	Must complete sponsor information form and provide copy of baptismal certificate
October 12	Class
October 19	Class	100 Questions #1-15
October 26	Class	Help with Trunk or Treat from 3 to 6 p.m.
November 2	Class
November 9	Class
November 16	Class	100 Questions #16-30
November 23	Class	Candidate/Sponsor or Mentor Class
November 30	No Class	Thanksgiving Break
December 7	Class
December 14	Class
December 21	No Class	Christmas Break
December 28	No Class	Christmas Break
January 4	Class
January 11	Class	100 Questions #31-50
January 18	Class
January 25	Class
February 1	Class	Parent/Sponsor/Candidate Meeting
February 8	Class
February 15	No Class	Winter Break
February 22	Class	Must choose Confirmation Name and pay $25.00 retreat fee
March 1	Class	100 Questions #51-75
March 8	Class	Must complete rough draft of letter to the Bishop
March 15	Class
March 22	No Class	Spring Break
March 29	Class	100 Questions #76-100
		Must complete final draft of letter to the Bishop
April 3	Friday	Retreat begins (Required)
April 4	Saturday	Retreat ends
April 5	No Class
April 12	No Class	Easter
April 19	Class
April 24	Confirmation	at I.C.
April 26	No Class
May 3	Class
May 6	Class	Mass with Father Vu (Wednesday)
May 13	Class	Year end activity (Wednesday)