Sunday School Program

CONTACT: RE Director, Janine Paweski (ext. 235)
RE Secretary, Judy Munro (ext. 234)

St. Michael Parish offers preschool religious education classes every other Sunday during the 10 AM Mass. This program is designed to provide a foundation upon which future religious education can be built. It seeks to provide religious learning at a young child’s level of understanding and participation.

During each class children will pray together, hear a Bible story or other story related to the day’s theme, sing songs, and have snack. On some days the children will make crafts to bring home. Other days they may have class activities or play theme related games to reinforce the lesson of the day. The toddler group is less structured than preschool 1 and 2 and offers more free play activity.

The focus of the program is to learn about God’s love and goodness Learn about their friendship with Jesus. Develop positive self-concepts by discovering more about the gifts and talents God has given them. Practice and discuss Christian actions such as; taking turns, listening, caring, sharing, loving and thanking others. Learn prayers, Bible stories, and songs. Celebrate Church seasons such as Advent, Christmas, Lent and Easter. Learn about the Holy Mass and why we go to church

Classes begin in September and meet every other Sunday with the exception of holiday weekends. They meet during the 10:00 AM Mass in the lower level of the school building.

There are 3 levels of classes:

• Toddler: Ages 2-3 years old with a birthdate before June 1
• Preschool 1: Ages 3-4 years old with a birthdate before December 1
• Preschool 1: Ages 4-5 years old with a birthdate before December 1

Since registrations are accepted in December for January enrollment, children turning two who do not make the June 1 cut-off can enroll at that time. Three-five year olds can also register mid-year. Once your child enters kindergarten he/she is no longer eligible for Sunday School classes. Kindergarten religious education classes are offered on Monday afternoons from 4:30 PM - 5:45 PM.

The lessons for Sunday School are provided in four-page leaflets. These leaflets are very colorful and visually engage each child in the Bible stories and lessons of the day. Each week one or two leaflets will be covered in class and sent home. Children will love sharing these lessons with you and other family members.