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Lori Ryanreled7-8stmarysimsbury.orgRel. Ed. Coordinator (Grades 7-8)
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Sunday, March 14, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PMTonight our Middle School Religious Education classes will be meeting via Zoom. We still be studying the Sacraments.Read More
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Sunday, March 28, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PMTonight our Middle School Religious Education classes will be meeting via Zoom. We still be studying the Sacraments.Read More
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Welcome to Middle School Religious Ed.
This year the Religious Education team has decided to offer classes using a hybrid model. The majority of classes will take place virtually via a Zoom platform. We will begin classes on September 13th. Classes will be held virtually from 6:30 - 7:30.
In Person Events
There will be some events which will be held in person at St. Mary's Church. These events will be special classes held on a voluntary basis in the church to ensure social distancing and masks must be worn. They are not mandatory, however when presented we will live stream them on Facebook for your students to see if they feel more comfortable at home.
"The Chosen"
This year students will be studying the lessons presented in the television series "The Chosen". It is a TV show about Jesus. The episodes are completely free to watch on the app and it connects directly to streaming devices with no fee or subscription. We hope our students get a lot out of this series and hopefully it will prompt some interesting discussions.
There are two options available to watch this free series.- You can download The Chosen App from your Apple or Android app store. If you so choose you can cast the episodes from the app to your TV with Chromecast, AppleTV, Fire Stick, Roku, AndroidTV or Samsung Smart TV(Android only).
- You can watch episodes on Youtube.
Before the first class on September 13 your student will need to watch the first episode. It is called “ You Are Redeemed” and it runs 54 minutes. Resources and worksheets will be emailed to each student to use as they watch the episodes.
The first episode may be a little slow but it is important to set up the rest of the series. It gives the story of Mary Magdalene and at the end Jesus exorcises her from demons. It is very well done and it is not scary (I wanted to give you this warning in case you get any questions or would like to preview it.) I also encourage you to watch the series with your student.
Calendar / Class Sylabus
Use the link below to see a full list of class dates and assignments
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Middle School Youth Group
St Mary's youth groups offer an opportunity for our youth to make new friends and share their faith with their peers. All middle school and high school students are welcome to join us throughout the year. We have programs for both middle and high schoolers and they meet on different evenings.
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Service (Middle School)
Throughout their time in our youth program, students will share their time with our parish, the Catholic Church, and the community itself. This service remindes us that we are the hands and feet of Christ in the world. When you serve, you are taking part in a lifelong, Catholic tradition of sharing your time and talents with others. As Jesus said, “For the Son of Man also came not to be served, but to serve” (Mark 10:45).
Accumulation of Hours:- 7th Grade: 5 hours
- 8th Grade: 5 hours
- 9th Grade: 10 hours
- 10th Grade: 10 hours
- Total: 30 hours served over four years
Service Log Sheet
Students are expected to keep a log of their service hours. Click HERE to print out a log form. The log form should be handed in on the last day of class.
Service Hour Opportunities
Below are examples of service hour opportunities:
- Altar Server, Lector, Usher, Gift Bearers
- Attend Mass on Holy Days of Obligation: All Saints (Nov1),Immaculate Conception (Dec 8),Ash Wednesday(Feb 26), Ascension(May 21)
- Attend Stations of the Cross during the season of Lent
- Attend Deacon Art’s Bible Study ( twice/month on Wednesday nights)
- Mass during the Holy Triduum: Holy Thursday(April 9), Good Friday(April 10) and/or Holy Saturday ( April 11)
- Steubenville East Catholic Youth Conference: July ( dates TBA)
- Parish Tag Sale “Granny’s Attic” ( April)
- St. Mary’s Carnival (June)
- Attend 4 extra classes (October, December, February, April)
- Assist with events at St. Mary’s
- Perform with St. Mary’s musical groups