St Joseph Parish Religious Education Program
340 Manor Ave
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 873-8798
stjoeprep2@yahoo.com (PREP office)
stjosephdre@yahoo.com (Director of Religious Education)
340 Manor Ave
Downingtown, PA 19335
(610) 873-8798
stjoeprep2@yahoo.com (PREP office)
stjosephdre@yahoo.com (Director of Religious Education)
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Thank you for answering Jesus' call to "go and make disciples of all nations, teaching them..."
Matthew 28:19,20
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PREP Mission Statement
We in the St. Joseph Parish Religious Education Program (PREP) are part of a parish family that is deeply committed to the religious education of our children. Our program strives to foster faith formation through teaching the message of Christ, celebration of the Sacraments, family involvement and community service. We encourage our children to bring Jesus into their daily lives and to become stewards of our Catholic faith.
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Adult Faith Formation
opportunities at
St. Joseph Parish:
BIBLE TIMELINE
Cost:
$30 if you have the materials from the
8 week Bible Timeline.
$40 if you have no previous materials.
Child Care is available for morning sessions with advanced request. To register contact Tom
Keenan: 610-269-8294/ tomk@stjoesdtown.org
Dates / Times
All Sessions are held in the Parish Meeting Center. Both Evening and Morning Sessions Available.
Tues. Evenings Wed. Mornings
7:00 –8:30 PM 9:45–11:15 AM
Oct. 4 Oct. 5
Oct. 11 Oct. 12
Oct. 25 Oct. 26
Nov. 22 Nov. 23
Nov. 29 Nov. 30
Dec. 6 Dec. 7
Dec. 13 Dec. 14
Jan. 10 Jan. 11
Jan. 17 Jan. 18
Jan. 24 Jan. 25
Jan. 31 Feb. 1
Feb. 7 Feb. 8
Feb. 14 Feb. 15
Feb. 21 Feb. 22
Feb. 28 Feb. 29
Apr. 10 Apr.11
Apr. 17 Apr. 18
Apr. 24 Apr.25
May 1 May 2
May 8 May 9
May 15 May 16
May 22 May 23
May 29 May 30
St Joseph PREP
Downingtown, PA
What: Confirmation Retreat
When: Saturday, January 28, 2012
Time: 7:45 a.m. ~ 1:00 p.m.
Where: drop-off at the Education Center (school) GYM – only these doors will be open.
Pick-up at the Church** at 1:00 pmPlease dress comfortably, but appropriately for Church attendance.
Please dress comfortably, but appropriately for Church attendance.Parents you are invited to attend Mass at 12 noon with your child. If you are attending, please enter the Church quietly as confessions may still be being heard.
Parents you are invited to attend Mass at 12 noon with your child. If you are attending, please enter the Church quietly as confessions may still be being heard.**When picking your child up, you MUST come into the Church. Parents attending the Mass will be able to leave with their child(ren).
Please note:
In keeping with the reflective spirit of a retreat, cell phones must be turned off (or left home). No ipods, mp3 players, hand held games, etc. Also no wheelies, gum chewing, etc.
PREP - January 29, 30, 31
ONLY Sunday, January 29: NO PREP
Monday, January 30:
4:45 PREP classes meet Kindergarten through level 6
6:45 PREP classes meet level 1 through level 6
Tuesday, January 31:
6:45 PREP classes meet level 1 through level 6
PREP - January 29, 30, 31
Sunday, February 5
Monday, February 6
Tuesday, February 7
Please bring non-perishable food item(s) with you to class.
There will be collection boxes in the lobby.
All items collected will be given to the Lord’s Pantry for distribution.
Thank you!
PREP CLASSES - February 5, 6, 7
Sunday, February 5:
Babysitting availble for parish children in K3/CARES room during the 9 AM and 10:30 AM Masses
8:50 PREP classes meet Preschool through level 6
10:20 PREP classes meet Kindergarten through level 6
12:45 pm Mrs. Newhard's MON 6:45 Level 1 class meets in Education Center (school) lobby. Then walk over to Church as a class. Children will remain in CHURCH for pick-up at 2:00 pm.
Monday, February 6:
4:45 PREP classes meet Kindergarten through level 6
6:45 PREP classes meet level 1 through level 6
ONLY Mrs. Newhard's level 1 class will NOT meet today. attend Baptism yesterday
Tuesday, February 7:
6:45 PREP classes meet level 1 through level 6
PREP CLASSES - February 12, 13, 14
Sunday, February 12:
Babysitting availble for parish children in K3/CARES room during the 9 AM and 10:30 AM Masses
8:50 PREP classes meet Preschool through level 6
10:20 PREP classes meet Kindergarten through level 6
12:45 pm Mrs. Newhard's MON 6:45 Level 1 class meets in Education Center (school) lobby. Then walk over to Church as a class. Children will remain in CHURCH for pick-up at 2:00 pm.
Monday, February 13:
4:45 PREP classes meet Kindergarten through level 6
6:45 PREP classes meet level 1 through level 6
ONLY Mrs. Newhard's level 1 class will NOT meet today. attend Baptism yesterday
Tuesday, February 14:
6:45 PREP classes meet level 1 through level 6
ALL ARE WELCOME!!
Annual Mass and Reception for Persons with Disabilities
Saturday, March 10, 2012
11:00 a.m.
Celebrant: Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap.
The Annual Archdiocesan Eucharist Celebration Honoring the Gifts of Persons with Disabilities, The Deaf Community, Family, Friends and Caregivers is scheduled for Saturday, March 10, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at the Cathedral Basilica of SS. Peter and Paul at 18th and Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia. Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M. Cap., will be the principal celebrant and homilist. There will be a light reception immediately following. All are Welcome. To RSVP or for more information contact the Department for Pastoral Care for Persons with Disabilities and the Deaf Apostolate at 215-587-3530 (voice), 267-507-1215 (VP), email: jlavende@adphila.org or www.archphila.org.
This year there will be no mailing of tickets but we do ask that you RSVP so that we have an idea of numbers for the reception. ALL ARE WELCOME!!
