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                  2020 - 21 Faith Formation Information & Registration
At St. Theresa Parish, the goal of our Faith Formation program is to partner with parents in helping children come to know and love Jesus and their Catholic faith.  Scroll down for a summary of offerings for each grade.  This page reflects our offerings for the coming Fall/Spring term.  

For additional information on each program, please click one of the links below:

CLICK HERE FOR INFO & SCHEDULES for grades 1 - 8
click here for info & schedules for confirmation
2020 - 2021 Faith Formation Program Schedules
Child’s School Grade in 2020 – 2021              Program(s) offered                                   Meeting Dates/Times
Grades 1 – 10  Special Needs                              Fall/Spring Classes          Sundays, 9 – 10:30 am (older) and 10:30 - 11:30am (younger)
                                                                                            October 2020 – May 2021                              (Uses Adaptive curriculum)
                                                                                            
(or homeschool option)                            (Includes prep for sacraments, if needed)
Note:  If you would like to enroll a new student in this program, please contact the program director by email to discuss options
​(Brenda Terranova, grades1-5@sttheresanreading.org).

Options for Fall/Spring for 2020 - 2021 for Grades 1, 3 - 5:

Option 1:  On-site course taken twice/month with a parent and all students in grades 1, 3 - 5 -- Each family would choose 1 of the 4 sessions
(Classes would observe archdiocese guidelines for safety and social distancing & follow a family curriculum appropriate for all students in this age-range.  More details are on the grades 1 - 8 pages - blue button above.)

Sessions:          Wednesdays, 4 - 5:30 pm            Wednesdays, 6 - 7:30 pm             Thursdays, 4 - 5:30 pm             Thursdays, 7 - 8:30 pm

          10/9/2020 UPDATE --  ON-SITE SESSIONS ARE CLOSED.  OPTION 2 (BELOW) FOR HOMESCHOOL STILL AVAILABLE. 

Option 2:  Homeschool course
(Students would work with parents to complete a self-paced, online course on your own schedule.  This option includes online parent meetings + online student enrichment meetings throughout the year.  Scroll down and click red button to register.)



Child’s School Grade in 2020 – 2021              Program(s) offered                                   Meeting Dates/Times
Grade 1                                                                       Fall/Spring Classes                                       On-site Family Classes (2x/month)  
 (Prep for First Recon. &                                           Late Sept 2020 – April 2021                     (choose one of 4 sessions)                                           First Comm. in Grade 2                                                                                                                                 OR          Homeschool option                    

Grade 3                                                                       Fall/Spring Classes                                         On-site Family Classes (2x/month)
                                                                                             Late Sept 2020 – April 2021                        (choose one of 4 sessions)         
                                                                                                                                                                                     OR        Homeschool option      

Grade 4                                                                       Fall/Spring Classes                                         On-site Family Classes (2x/month)
                                                                                             Late Sept 2020 – April 2021                        (choose one of 4 sessions)                                                                                                                                                                                                                               OR         Homeschool option      ​

Grade 5                                                                       Fall/Spring Classes                                         On-site Family Classes (2x/month)
                                                                                             Late Sept 2020 – April 2021                        (choose one of 4 sessions)                                                                                                                                                                                                                               OR         Homeschool option      ​

Options for Fall/Spring for 2020 - 2021 for Grade 2:

Option 1:  On-site course taken twice/month with safety & social distancing guidelines observed.  Meets Sundays, 9 - 10 am.  Students will meet in the classrooms in small groups with catechists.

Option 2:  On-site course taken twice/month with safety & social distancing guidelines observed.  Students will meet in the classrooms in small groups with catechists.  Meets Wednesdays, 4 - 5:30 pm (at the same time as the family program).  This would allow parent & siblings to attend family program while grade 2 student is in his/her class.  
               
Option 3:  On-line course taken twice/month.  Parent & student will meet with the class in an online meeting.  Meets Sundays, 10:30 - 11:30 am.

Grade 2                                                                       Fall/Spring Classes                                         Sundays, 9 - 10 am    (on-site)       OR
 (Prep for First Recon. &                                           Late Sept 2020 – May 2021                          Sundays, 10:30 - 11:30 am   (online)      OR
     First Communion
)                                                                                                                                   Wed, 4 - 5:30 pm (on-site) 

NOTE:  REGISTRATION IS CLOSED FOR GRADE 2.  IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ENROLL A STUDENT IN GRADE 2, PLEASE EMAIL THE DIRECTOR (GRADES1-5@STTHERESANREADING.ORG).

Options for Fall/Spring for 2020 - 2021 for Grades 6 - 8:

Option 1:  On-site course taken twice/month with safety & social distancing guidelines observed.  Meets Wednesdays, 6 - 7:30 pm.  Students will meet in the classrooms in small groups with catechists.  These classes will meet at the same time  as the family program and would be a convenient option for a family with parent and younger sibling(s) attending the family session at the same time.
                                9/30/20 - ON-SITE CLASS FOR GRADES 6, 7, AND 8 IS FULL.  HOMESCHOOL STILL AVAILABLE.
​

Option 2:  Homeschool course
(Students would work with parents to complete a self-paced, online course on your own schedule.  This option includes online parent meetings + online student enrichment meetings throughout the year.  Scroll down and click red button to register.)

Grade 6                                                                      Fall/Spring Classes                                                  Wednesdays, 6:00 - 7:30 pm    FULL
                                                                                          Late Sept 2020 – April 2021                                                              OR                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Homeschool option      ​

Grade 7                                                                       Fall/Spring Classes                                                  Wednesdays, 6:00 - 7:30 pm    FULL
                                                                                          Late Sept 2020 – April 2021                                                              OR                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Homeschool option      ​​

Grade 8                                                                       Fall/Spring Classes                                                  Wednesdays, 6:00 - 7:30 pm      FULL
                                                                                          Late Sept 2020 – April 2021                                                              OR                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Homeschool option      ​​

Prep for Confirmation -- Contact Laura Bowers (youthmin@sttheresanreading.org) for details

Grade 9                                                                       Fall/Spring Classes                                           Sunday afternoons/evenings
                                                                                             Late Sept 2020 – April 2021                         (Prep for Confirmation, Year 1)

Grade 10                                                                     Fall/Spring Classes                                           Sunday afternoons/evenings
                                                                                             Late Sept 2020 – April 2021                         (Prep for Confirmation, Year 2)

Note:  Homeschooling option available for                             students in grades 1, 3 - 8.  
Click here for info on Homeschool Option

Registration Deadlines:
Fall/Spring Programs:  Our registration deadline of August 15th has passed.  We still have course options available for most grades as indicated on the registration form (linked below).  


Please register all of your children at the same time to get the multi-child pricing.

Program Cost:                                           $185 one child, $285 two children, $335 three+ children    

                                                                     
The online registration form (button below) will automatically direct you to online payment via Paypal.  If you do not pay online, your registration will not be submitted to the parish.  Should the fee present a financial hardship, or you do not want to pay online, please do not complete the online form.  Instead, contact the coordinator(s)  at the emails below to register via a paper form.

Program Director & Coordinator:            

Grades 1 – 8 & Special Needs --      Brenda Terranova,  grades1-5@sttheresanreading.org or grades6-8@sttheresanreading.org
Grades 9 – 10 --                                     Laura Bowers,  youthmin@sttheresanreading.org
Faith Formation Office --                      978-664-2962


Detailed class schedules for each grade for 2020 - 2021 are posted on the websites linked above.

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click here to register for 2020 - 2021