April 2011

Dear Parents;                                                                                      

As we prepare to end another year of our formal Faith Formation classes, it is time to pre-register for the next year.  We ask every family participating in our programs to register each year in order to update and verify the information on hand in the Faith Formation office. 

Class schedules will be as follows: 

·         Pre-K does not meet during the week, and those children are invited to participate in Children’s Liturgy of the Word at either the 9am or 11am weekend masses. 

·         Grades K-5 will meet on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evenings from 6 pm to 7:05 pm.  Class size will be limited to 16 students. 

·         Grades 6-8 will meet on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings from 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm. 

·         High School/Confirmation will follow a 3 separate 6 week session in Fall, Winter, and Spring session; in addition to other mandatory requirements.  Class selection will be made at an Orientation Meeting in the Fall.   Details on the Orientation Meeting, program requirements and the High School/Confirmation registration forms will be mailed in July.

·         Faith Formation for Special Needs Children:  Do you have a child who is special needs and a regular classroom setting doesn’t work for them.  There is a special needs class that meets on Wednesday evening 6-7:05.  For further information please contact Betty Burlin 410-676-5119 Ext 122

·         PLEASE NOTE: Because of a strain on resources, including materials, Catechists, and Catechist aides; any classes that do not have 6 or more registered students by September 1, 2011 will be cancelled and children will be asked to move to another night.

Tuition rates will remain the same, please refer to the rates listed on the registration form.    It is important to note that religious education fees pay for supplies, books, and activities that are done throughout the school year.  Many of these items must be purchased before classes begin.  Tuition fees also help cover the utility costs of the Education Building.

All registration forms should be mailed or dropped off at the parish office at your earliest convenience.   Please use the 2011-2012 registration form attached or you can download the registration form from www.stfrancisabingdon.org.  Please fill this form out completely before returning it, including sacramental needs and email address. Both Catechists and Coordinators of Faith Formation utilize emails for reminders of upcoming events, weather related closings, and communications regarding your child(ren).   In July, an additional registration form be will mailed for High School/Confirmation; however, the attached form will help with the calculation of tuition due for all students in a family enrolled in 2011-2012 K-8 and High School Faith Formation.