Michael Parish Faith Formation Calendar of Events - 2019-2020 for Grades 1-5 We invite ALL STUDENTS, including those in school/parish and neighborhood classes, to attend any and all
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Calendar of Events - 2019-2020 for Grades 1-5
We invite ALL STUDENTS, including those in school/parish and neighborhood classes, to attend
any and all of these events Check the church bulletin for any schedule revisions!
If you have any questions, please call the office at (978) 682-9484
Please Note: When there is no school in the Town of North Andover, weekday Faith Formation classes are not held at the School/Parish Sunday Classes: When there is no school on Monday, the Sunday class that would be the day before is cancelled
(Revised 8/21/19)
ORIENTATION
FOR NEW
FAMILIES
Gr 1-5 Parents Mon., 9/16/19 at 7pm at St Michael
School gym At least one parent should attend this meeting
Parents learn about the curriculum and discover tips about passing on their faith
Mandatory Teacher
Meeting!
Grade 1-5 Teachers
Wed., 9/18/19 at 7pm at St Michael
School gym
Teacher meeting for all faith formation
teachers in grades 1-5
CLASSES BEGIN
on Catechetical
Sunday, Sept 22!
Mass on September 22 for a special
blessing! Classes begin this week!
Classes for Faith Formation children in Grades 1-5 who will be attending classes at
St Michael School begin this week
No Classes on
Sunday, Sept, 29
all families may attend the Parish Picnic
Join us on the Common for 12 noon Mass followed by the Parish Picnic!
Gr 2 Commitment
Ceremony
Grade 2 &
Families
Sun., 10/20/19 at 9am Mass in the
Church Commitment Ceremony for all the First Communion children in the Parish
The children will pledge their faithfulness to Jesus before receiving the Eucharist in the spring
Grades 4 & 5 will
host the 9am Mass
Grade 4, 5 &
Families
Sunday, 10/27/19 at 9am Mass in Church
Gr 4 & 5 students arrive ½ hour early!
Gr 4 & 5 students will serve in many ways
at this Mass Classes for Sunday students to follow!
Parents!
Mon., 10/21/19; Tues., 10/22/19 at 3:45pm in Church & Sun., 10/27/19, at 10:15am in School Hall Weekday
students: Drop off and pick up will be at the school Parents, please join us!
Church Tour: A staff member will explain the symbols & uses of the items in the
church ALL Parents, neighborhood
classes/students are welcome, too!
No Tuesday Classes
at St Michael
School
school in the Town of North Andover
Faith Formation classes at the school will resume on Tuesday 11/12/19
Parent Information
Night for grades 1-5
Parents of
Gr 1-5 children
Wed., 11/13/19 at 7pm in Maple Avenue
Atrium at St Michael School This
evening is for parents only! Please park
in Maple Avenue parking lot
All parents will have the opportunity to
review the Personal Safety Program to be
held during school classes or on Safety Sunday on 11/24/19 (11/24/19 is for
Neighborhood class students only)
First Reconciliation
Family Preparation
Grade 2 and Parents
Saturday, 11/16/19 at 9am, & 11am in the
Parish Hall
Families will gather for a simple meal and Sacramental Preparation Each family will
be assigned a specific time
Grade 3 will host the
9am Mass
Grade 3 &
Families
Sun., 11/17/19 at 9am Mass in Church
Gr 3 students arrive ½ hour early! Sunday students go to class after Mass!
Gr 3 students will serve in many ways at this Mass Classes for Sunday students to follow!
Safety Sunday for
Grades 1-5
Neighborhood class students Grades 1-5
with Parent
Sun., 11/24/19 at 11:30am in School Hall
Children must be accompanied by a parent
to attend This class is for neighborhood
classes ONLY School classes will be
taught during regular class time
Personal Safety Program that children in
grades 1- 5 attend with a parent This class
is for neighborhood classes/students ONLY
School classes will be taught during regular class time
Thanksgiving
Celebration
Monday classes & All Faith Formation Families
Mon., 11/25/19 at 3:45pm in the Church
Monday students, drop off and pick up
from the pews in the church All Faith
Formation families are invited families!
Let’s pause to give God thanks for all our
blessings! ALL students and families are
welcome! Bring a canned good for the needy!
No Classes at
St Michael School
Thanksgiving holiday Please join us on Monday, 11/25 for our Thanksgiving Celebration(see above)
Faith Formation Classes at St Michael
School will resume on Mon., 12/2/19.
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Gr 2 Reconciliation
Weekend
Grade 2 &
Parents
Sat., 12/14/19 at 11am and Sun., 12/15/19
at 1:30pm (& 3pm if needed)in the Church
Each student will be assigned a date and
time
Parents
Sun., 12/15/19 at 10:15am in the School Hall, Mon., 12/16/19; Tues., 12/17/19 at 3:45pm in the Church Weekday students: drop off and pick up will be from the pews in the church
Classes will act out the Nativity in the
Church and School Hall this week Parents
are invited! ALL neighborhood classes/ students and families are welcome! Pick the best day!
holiday/school vacation
Merry Christmas!
Faith Formation Classes at the school will
resume on Sun., 1/5/20
Grade 2 will host the
9am Mass
Grade 2 &
Families
Sun., 1/12/20 at 9am Mass in Church
Gr 2 students arrive ½ hour early! Sunday students go to class after Mass!
Gr 2 students will serve in many ways at this Mass Classes for Sunday students to follow!
Grade 2 Teachers
Meeting
Teachers for
Gr 2
Wed., 1/22/20 at 7pm at St Michael
School Enter by gym on Main St side of school
A mandatory meeting for Gr 2 faith formation teachers
Grade 4 & 5 will
host the 9am Mass
Grade 4, 5 &
Families
Sun., 2/9/20 at 9am Mass in Church
Gr 4 & 5 students arrive ½ hour early!
Sunday students go to class after Mass!
Gr 4 students will serve in many ways at this Mass Classes for Sunday students to follow!
school vacation
Faith Formation Classes at the school will
resume on Mon., 2/24/19
Families
Lent begins this day!
Families, join us for the Family Prayer
Service at 4pm Also, Masses at 6:45am,
9:15am, 12noon & 7pm
Grade 1 will host the
9am Mass
Grade 1 &
Families
Sun., 3/8/20 at 9am Mass in Church
Gr 1 students arrive ½ hour early! Sunday students go to class after Mass!
Gr 1 students will serve in many ways at this Mass Classes for Sunday students to follow!
First Communion
Family Preparation
Grade 2 &
Families
Sat., 3/14/20 at 9am & 11am in the Parish
Hall
Families will gather for a simple meal and Sacramental Preparation Each family will
be assigned a specific time
Families
Fri., 3/20/20 at 7pm in the Parish Hall &
Church Students should attend with their family
Come to pray the Stations of the Cross to learn about Jesus’ sacrifice for us!
Grade 2 will host the
9am Mass
Grade 2 &
Families
Sun., 3/22/20 at 9am Mass in Church
Gr 2 students arrive ½ hour early! Sunday students go to class after Mass!
Gr 2 students will serve in many ways at this Mass Classes for Sunday students to follow!
Grade 3 will host the
9am Mass
Grade 3 &
Families
Sun., 3/29/20 at 9am Mass in Church
Gr 3 students arrive ½ hour early! Sunday students go to class after Mass!
Gr 3 students will serve in many ways at this Mass Classes for Sunday students to follow!
Parents
Sun., 4/5/20 at 10:15am in the School Hall, Mon., 4/6/20; Tues.,4/7/20 at 3:45pm in the Church Weekday students
should go directly to the Church - dismissal will be from pews in the church
The children will role-play the story of
Christ’s great love for us! Parents are
invited! ALL neighborhood classes/students and families are welcome! Pick the best day!
Mon., 4/13; Tues., 4/14
Classes end this week Have a wonderful summer! See you at Mass!
HOLY WEEK
Palm Sunday –
Easter Sunday
All Parish Families
April 5 – April 12 Check the parish
bulletin and web site for all the schedules!
This is the most important week of our year
as the Church celebrates the Paschal Mystery – Jesus’ dying and rising to New Life Take time out for Jesus this week!
Families
Sat., 5/9/20 at 10:30am; Sat., 5/16/20 at 10:30am & 1:30pm
Wow! Receiving Jesus in the Eucharist!
How awesome! Date and time will be
assigned to each student by February
& Families
Sun 5/17/20 at the 9am Mass in the
Church The children are invited to attend
in their First Communion outfits!
May is the month of Mary! Come to honor our Blessed Mother in a special ceremony at Mass!
Families
Mass Books Refreshments follow!