PARISH STAFF

 

Msgr. Charles P. Vance                                       Pastor

Sister Mary Scherr, SSJ                                       Director of Liturgy

Berenice Annechini                                             Principal

Sister Judy Scranton, SSJ                                   Administrative Assistant

Ms. Jeanette Paul                                                 Director of Religious Education

Mrs. Terese Fasy                                                 Volunteer Administrative Staff

Mrs. Janice Swan                                                 Volunteer Music Staff

 

 

 

VOLUNTEER CATECHISTS

Kindergarten         Mrs. Marianne Gannon                       832-0392 Room 1

Grade 1                   Sister Maureen James                         828-2866 Room 2

                                Mrs. Chrissie  Sullivan                        832-9992 Room 4

                                Mrs. Trish DiGiovine                           825-6885 Room 1

Grade 2                   Mrs. Marielle Entwiste.                       238-0337 Room 3

                                Mrs. Michele Clancy                           834-9616 Room 5

                                Mrs. Michaelle Khatchadourian        825-9183 Room 5

Grade 3                   Mrs. Melinda Mc Kinney, RN           828-0998 Room 11

                                Mrs. Mary Murray                               567-0745 Room 12

                                Mrs. Maria Hahn                                  832-7976 Room 13

Grade 4                   Mrs. Kim Paris                                      825-2235 Room 15

                                Mrs. Margie Sciarrone                        313-2323 Room 16

                                Ms. Annamaria DiGiacomo                825-7383 Room 17

Grade 5                   Mrs. Georgeann Foster                       825-5090 Room 7

                                Mrs. Jeannette Scanlon                      275-1092 Room 8

                                Mr. & Mrs. Hanlon                              260-9319 Room 18

Grade 6                   Mrs. Anne Sulock                                828-2505 Room 19

                                Mrs. Linda Falcione                             828-8779 Room 20

 

Religious Education Office              610-834-9868

Saint Philip Neri School Office.       610-828-3082

e-mail - jpaul@saintphilipnerischool.com

          Please do not e-mail on Tuesdays if it is to report an absence for that day.

PREP information www.saintphilipnerichurch.com

Click on PREP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Saint Philip Neri

 

 

Religious Education Program

 

Handbook 2004-2005

 

 

 

 

WHAT TO DO IN THE CASE OF:

ABSENTEES:  Before 3 PM call Ms. Jeanette Paul at 610-

834-9868 or leave a message on the answering machine.  After 3 PM Call 610-828-3082.

·         Good attendance is necessary for a sequential learning experience.  We are concerned about this and ask you to keep absenteeism to a minimum.

·         More than three absences is cause for concern and we will work with you to develop a plan for catching up.

 

MISSED ASSIGNMENTS:  Homework will be given to the family by note or phone by the Catechist or aide.  (Please contact the Catechist if you have any questions.)

·         Each Catechist will communicate his or her own method or how they will deal with this matter in a specific way.

·         For consistent incomplete assignments (three or more) a discussion with the family will be necessary to develop a plan for completing the assignment.

 

LATENESS:  Bring your child directly to the Office.  State the reason for being late.  Your child will be brought to the classroom by one of our administrative assistants.

 

ILLNESS:  Make sure you have given us at least one emergency number to call.  Also make sure you have informed us of any medications your child may be allergic to.  Are there any snacks your child may be allergic to?  Remind your child not to take anything he or she may be allergic to and we will also be mindful of the fact .

 

ACCIDENT OR MISHAP:  No child may touch another child in the event of an injury.  He or she may go to the Yard Monitor or Catechist to inform them of what has happened.  Remind the children about this.  You will be notified if anything serious occurs.

 

EMERGENCY CLOSING:  You will be notified by telephone or by letter.  Listen to KYW (1060 AM) as well.  Our code number is 1137.  School closing are on the internet web site at www.KYW1060.com.  Students, faculty members and parents can also call the KYW Newsradio School Line at 1-900-737-1060 for just $0.95 and find out instantly if school is closed.

 

 

 

Dear Families:

                Welcome back!  The people of Saint Philip Neri Parish guided by the beliefs and teachings of the Catholic Church, and trusting in the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, commit ourselves to the service of the Kingdom of God.  Through Baptism we become children of god; in Confirmation we receive the Holy Spirit who continuously guides us; through the Sacrament of Reconciliation our sins are forgiven; and, in Holy Communion we receive Jesus, the Light of the World, who transforms each of us into a new and holier person.  In union with our Holy Father, the Pope, we wish to build up the Kingdom of God.

 

TO TEACH AS JESUS DID, we wish to draw on a deeper knowledge of his presence in our lives by:

 

RENEWING OUR LIVES through prayer, retreat, reception of the Sacraments of Penance and the Holy Eucharist.  We commit ourselves to be continually educated; opening ourselves to the teachings of the Church, and to passing on what we have learned.

 

LIVING PRAYERFULLY.  We can, through his presence in us, draw the children and the families entrusted to us to our God. 

 

WE DESIRE TO CREATE AND NOURISH CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY by the compassion and respect with which we deal with the parents and their children, and with each other.  In implementing the charter for the Protection of Children and Young People, we will provide education and training for children, youth, parents, educators, and others about ways to make and maintain a “safe environment” for children.  Standards of conduct for people in positions of trust with regard to sexual abuse will be made clear.

 

WE DESIRE TO PROCLAIM THE GOOD NEWS BY SHARING THE INFORMATION  of who God is in our lives and how he affects all of our lives.

 

WE DESIRE TO PROMOTE A RELATIONSHIP between those who are in the REP program and the senior citizens of our parish.

 

WE ENCOURAGE FAMILIES TO PARTICIPATE by becoming altar servers or by bringing the bread and wine up in the Presentation of the Gifts, during the Liturgy.

 

We pray that our parish may become for all a center of spiritual development, a place of prayerful peace and meaningful community worship.

 

 

 

 

CLASS TIMES

Grades 1 to 6                         Tuesdays                                4:00-5:30

Kindergarten                         Sundays                                                10:00-10:50

 

OUR MESSAGE:  It is our sincere hope that the time spent each week in the Religion Room will be a happy learning time for your child.  We hope not only to enlighten your child’s mind, but to win the heart of each one so that he or she may come to know the great love that God has for them, that they may feel the desire to know, love and serve God in his Church.

 

FAMILY GATHERINGS 2004-2005

 

REP REGISTRATION                                        Deadline 6/30/05

Tuition - $100. Per family                                    Late fee-$25.00 after 6/30/03

2005-2006 $125.00 Per Family                            

 

FAMILY NIGHT                                                                                  Tuesday Program                                September 13, 2004 7:15 PM School Hall

 

We hope to make use of this occasion to enrich your faith life and help you in your role as the first educator of your children.  It is also an opportunity to get to know your child’s catechist.  All children and families are expected to attend.

 

PARISH WREATH CELEBRATION

                Sunday, November 28, 2004 1:00-2:30 PM School Hall

 

CLOSING LITURGY AND FAMILY CELEBRATION

                May 3, 2005 4:30 PM in Church followed by supper in the School Hall.

 

MASS ATTENDANCE

 

Liturgy is the summit and source of our faith life of all we do.  Please be faithful in attending Mass and inspire in your family the importance of your role as the celebrating assembly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DISCIPLINE POLICY

Our Discipline Policy is based on respect and reverence for all life.  During the time at REP including riding on the bus:

·         Anyone who is disruptive and has been corrected two times during a class will have his or her name written down on a concern slip (kept on file).  You will be notified when this occurs.

·         After three slips, within a six week period, the Coordinator will meet with you to discuss whether the child should be placed in a one-to-one situation or an alternate method of instruction.

·         There will be suspension from class for continued disrespect or disruption of class.

·         Children must respect the property of others, and follow the instruction of the Catechists and Yard Monitors.

·         The parish grounds and building are the property of everyone and must be used with respect.

·         Supervised play will be provided before class, children are to be inside the area blocked off by the orange cones.

·         When the bell rings, the children are to stand in line and wait for the Catechist  or aide to bring them to the classroom

·         No child may enter the building without an adult.

·         WALKING QUIETLY is required in the hallways.

·         Lavatories may be used properly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BAD WEATHER DAYS

The children will go to the Gym. They are assigned certain spots.  The catechist or aide will bring them to class when it is time to begin.

 

REFRESHMENTS

Water and a snack will be provided for the children for a period of ten minutes during class.

 

DISMISSAL

·         Children of all grades will be dismissed from gym.

·         Parents may come into the Gym when you arrive but wait around the walls of the Gym so the children can get through.

·         We hope to keep the children safe while waiting, and to avoid your frustration of looking for the children.

·         Please be prompt

 

Doors are locked during class.  Please enter by Main Entrance door by Library on Germantown Pike.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FIRST CLASS       Grades 2-6             September 21, 2004

                                Grade 1                   September 28, 2004

                                Kindergarten         October 3, 2004 (Sunday Program)

 

FAMILY MASSES

                Grade 8                   October 3, 2004                     10:00 AM

                Grade 7                   October 17, 2004                   10:00 AM

                Grade 6                   January 9, 2005                     10:00 AM/11:30 AM

                Grade 5                   November 14, 2004           10:00 AM

                Grade 4                   October 31, 2004                   10:00 AM

                Grade 3                   February 6, 2005                   10:00 AM

                Grade 2                   December 12, 2004               10:00 AM/11:30 AM

                Grade 1                   March 6, 2005                       10:00 AM

                Kindergarten         April  17, 2005                       10:00 AM

 

We look forward to our local and global missionary service projects as we collect Peanut Butter and Jelly in October, food for the poor of Montgomery County area at Thanksgiving, Infant Formula in December and our sacrifices for the children of the world, which takes  place especially during Lent.

 

FIRST PENANCE

FIRST PENANCE RETREAT (GRADE 2) Parents and children

                Saturday, November 6, 2004 in School Hall     9:30 - 11:30 AM

FIRST PENANCE/PARENT MEETING           

                Monday, January 12, 2005 in Church               7:30 PM

PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES MASS for SPN Room 3 and REP Room 3

                Sunday, December 12, 2004                                10:00 AM Mass

PRESENTATION OF CANDIDATES MASS for SPN Room 5 and REP Room 5

                Sunday, December 12, 2004                             11:30 AM Mass

FIRST PENANCE

                Monday, February 7, 2005 in Church               7:30 PM

 

FIRST EUCHARIST

FIRST EUCHARIST/PARENT MEETING

                Monday, February 28, 2005 in church              7:30 PM

FIRST COMMUNION RETREAT (GRADE 2) Parents and children

                Saturday, March 5, 2005 in School Hall            9:30 AM-12:30 PM

FIRST EUCHARIST

                Saturday, April 30, 2005                                      10:00 AM Mass

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CONFIRMATION

CONFIRMATION NIGHT FOR PARENTS AND CANDIDATES

                October 25, 2004 7:30-8:30 PM in Church (Materials distributed

                and program explained)

PRESENTATION OF THE CANDIDATES MASS 10:00 AM

                January 9, 2005 SPN Grade 6 Room 19 AND REP Room 19

PRESENTATION OF THE CANDIDATES MASS 11:30 AM

                January 9, 2005 SPN Grade 6 Room 20 AND REP Room 20 CONFIRMATION PARENT NIGHT

                January 24, 2005 in Church  7:30 PM

CONFIRMATION RETREAT – February 5, 2005 and February 12, 2005

SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION – April 21, 2005 at 4:00 PM

REHEARSALS – Candidates, April 13, 2005 from 12:45 PM to 2:45 PM

Sponsors and Candidates, April 18, 2005 at 7:30 PM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES OF CHILDREN

1.       Bring text to school each week.

2.       Review chapter each week.

3.       Tell what they remember from class (to your parents).

4.       Memorize the We Remember and Words to Know  for each chapter.

5.       Practice any prayers the Catechist may assign.

6.       Return homework page signed by family member or guardian.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES OF FAMILIES

1.       Listen to children as they memorize and explain the above-mentioned work.

2.       Complete the review page at the end of each chapter taught.

3.       Sign the Review page each week

4.       Share your thoughts with your child as to the content of the work (i.e., how you experience God helping you in your life).

5.       Attend Mass with your children each week.

6.       Pray together as a family.

7.       Contact the Catechist or Director if you have any concerns or questions.

 

EVALUATION    

Although faith development cannot be measured numerically, effort must be made to note progress, participation, cooperation and conduct that we experience with each child.  Each Catechist will communicate to you his or her method of evaluation.

 

PROGRESS REPORTS

You will also receive a report card as to how your child is doing during the year.  Please call us if you have any concerns or questions.  We appreciate your keeping in touch with us.

                Dates to be issued:

                                January, 2005

                                May, 2005

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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