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Religious Education Gr. 8 / Confirmation Class
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Wednesday, August 31, 2022NO CLASS scheduled
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Wednesday, September 07, 2022In person Class#1Meet at Church (6-6:30pm)/ Meet & Greet in classroom. Distribute textbook. Overview. talk about sponsor and stewardship journals and their service work. Chap.1 Getting Started (6:30-7:30pm) / Parents go to classroom at 7:15pm
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Wednesday, September 14, 2022At-Home lesson #1DoCat Study Guide Part 1 - Topic 1: God Is Love
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Sunday, September 18, 2022Family Mass at 5pm
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Sunday, September 18, 2022Edge Night#1 (Gr.6, Gr.7, and Gr.8)6-7:30PM Kick-off
"The Party Crasher." The goal of this Edge Night is for the youth to have fun and build community.
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Wednesday, September 21, 2022In person Class#2Chap 10. Eucharist - the Generosity of God
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Wednesday, September 28, 2022At-Home lesson #2DoCat Study Guide Part 1 - Topic 2: All You Need Is Love
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Sunday, October 02, 2022Light the Night 6:30-8PM at St. Mary (Volunteers come at 6pm)
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Wednesday, October 05, 2022In person Class#3Chap.2 What We Can Know about God (choose Reader, Gift, etc. for 10/9 mass)
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Sunday, October 09, 2022Grade Level Family Mass at 10:30am - Gr. 7 & 8
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Wednesday, October 12, 2022At-Home lesson #3DoCat Study Guide Part 1 - Topic 3: Thy Kingdom Come
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Friday, October 14, 20227:15am-4:30pm Holy Fire at UIC (St. Mary School Students)
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Saturday, October 15, 20227:15am-4:30pm Holy Fire at UIC (RE Students)
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Sunday, October 16, 2022Family Mass at 5pm
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Wednesday, October 19, 2022In person Class#4 (A)Chap 3. Why the World is Broken (Part A) / Faith in Action: Rosary (7-7:30pm)
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Wednesday, October 26, 2022At-Home lesson #4DoCat Study Guide Part 2 - Topic 1: Social Butterfies
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Saturday, October 29, 20224:30pm Grade Level Family Mass - 1st grade. Little Sailts
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Wednesday, November 02, 2022In person Class#5Chap 3. Why the World is Broken (Part B), Chap 4. Jesus - More than a Mere Man (Part A)
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Wednesday, November 09, 2022At-Home lesson #5DoCat Study Guide Part 2 - Topic 2: Faith and Justice
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Sunday, November 13, 2022Family Mass at 5pm
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Sunday, November 13, 2022Edge Night#2 (Gr.6, Gr.7, and Gr.8)6-7:30PM
"Relentless Father": The goal of this Edge Night is to help the youth understand that God is our relentless Father who wants and pursues us, but also that we need Him.
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Wednesday, November 16, 2022In person Class#6 (A)Chap 4. Jesus - More than a Mere Man (Part B), Advent Lesson / Faith in Action
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Wednesday, November 23, 2022NO CLASS scheduled - Thanksgiving Break
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Wednesday, November 30, 2022At-Home lesson #6DoCat Study Guide Part 2 - Topic 3: New Media
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Wednesday, December 07, 2022In person Class#7 (R)Chap.5 Why Did Jesus Have to Die? (Part A) / Reconciliation during class
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Sunday, December 11, 202210:30am Grade Level Family Mass - 1st grade. Angels & Shepherds
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Wednesday, December 14, 2022In person Class#8Chap.5 Why Did Jesus Have to Die? (Part B), Watch Movie (The Touch of the Master's Hand)
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Sunday, December 18, 2022Practice for the Christmas Play at 4pm, Family Mass at 5pm
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Sunday, December 18, 2022Edge Night#3 (Gr.6, Gr.7, and Gr.8)6-7:30PM Reminder: Saint Report due Feb 19
"Zooming Out": This Edge Night redirects the genuine senses of fear and uncertainty surrounding death towards Christ, His saving work, and victory over death.
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Wednesday, December 21, 2022Children's Christmas Play! - line up (6-6:30pm), Christmas Play! (6:30-7pm), Cookies and Hot Chocolate (7-7:30pm)
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Wednesday, December 28, 2022NO CLASS scheduled - Christmas / New Year Break
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Wednesday, January 04, 2023NO CLASS scheduled - Christmas / New Year Break
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Sunday, January 08, 2023Grade Level Family Mass at 10:30am - Gr. 5 & 6
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Wednesday, January 11, 2023In person Class#9Chap.6 The ComeBack of Jesus - or the Story of the Resurrection; Begin the process of choosing a Saint. . Saint Report
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Sunday, January 15, 2023Family Mass at 5pm
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Sunday, January 15, 2023Edge Night#4 (Gr.8 ONLY)6-7:30PM Reminder: Saint Report due Feb 19
"Peace Be With You". The goal of this Edge Night is to help middle school youth understand they are not alone when they experience stress and overwhelming feelings, to equip them with tools to find help if they need it, and remind them of Jesus’ presence and peace.
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Wednesday, January 18, 2023At-Home lesson #7DoCat Study Guide Part 3 - Topic 1: The Dignity of the Human Person
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Wednesday, January 25, 2023In person Class#10 (A)Chap. 7 In Search of the Holy Spirit (Part A) / Faith in Action (7-7:30pm)
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Wednesday, February 01, 2023In person Class#11Chap. 7 In Search of the Holy Spirit (Part B), Chap.8 Prayer - Staying in Touch with the Living God (Part A)
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Wednesday, February 08, 2023At-Home lesson #8DoCat Study Guide Part 3 - Topic 2: Human Rights
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Wednesday, February 15, 2023In person Class#12 (A) Chap.8 Prayer - Staying in Touch with the Living God (Part B), Lenten Lesson / Faith in Action (7-7:30pm); go over instructions to Bishop letter its due March 19th. Should be written after their retreat.
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Sunday, February 19, 2023Family Mass at 5pm
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Sunday, February 19, 2023Edge Night#5 (OPTIONAL Gr.6, Gr.7, and Gr.8)6-7:30PM Saint Report due Feb 19. / Reminder: Service Journal & Bishop letter its due March 19th.
"Pray For Us": The goal of this Edge Night is for middle school youth to be inspired, through their understanding of intercessory prayer, to ask others for prayer as well as dedicate themselves to praying for others.
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Wednesday, February 22, 2023Ash Wednesday Mass (Students attend Mass or service with their family.)
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Saturday, February 25, 2023Confirmation Retreat at Marytown in Mundelein, IL
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Wednesday, March 01, 2023In person Class#13Chap 9. The Church - a Home for you and Me
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Wednesday, March 08, 2023At-Home lesson #9DoCat Study Guide Part 3 - Topic 3: Bioethics
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Sunday, March 12, 2023Grade Level Family Mass at 10:30am - Gr. 3 & 4
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Wednesday, March 15, 2023In person Class#14 (A / R)Chap. 11 Update! Confession! (Part A), Holy Week will begin on 4/2 (Palm Sunday) / Faith in Action (Reconcilation during class time)
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Sunday, March 19, 2023Family Mass at 5pm
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Sunday, March 19, 2023Edge Night#6 (Gr.8 ONLY)6-7:30PM Service Journal & Bishop letter its due March 19th.
"Wild Things": The goal of this Edge Night is to help the youth understand what true freedom is and how to combat the increasing peer pressure they will face as they are growing up.
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Wednesday, March 22, 2023At-Home lesson #10DoCat Study Guide Part 4 - Topic 1: The Common Good
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Wednesday, March 29, 2023NO CLASS scheduled - Spring Break
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Wednesday, April 05, 2023In person Class#15Chap. 11 Update! Confession! (Part B), Chap. 12 What Happens in Confirmation, Holy week & Ascention & Pentacost, Bible Quiz
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Wednesday, April 12, 2023At-Home lesson #11DoCat Study Guide Part 4 - Topic 2: Think Globally, Act Locally
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Saturday, April 15, 20234:30 Mass ; 5:30 to 7:30 pm Final Talk ("Sent") + Confirmation Prep (Students and Sponsors)
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Sunday, April 16, 2023Confirmation at 2pm Bishp Grob
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Wednesday, April 19, 2023In person Class#16(A)Last Class Reflection / Wrap-up. / Faith in Action (Mass)
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Sunday, April 23, 2023Family Mass / Grade Level Family Mass (Gr.2) at 5pm
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Wednesday, April 26, 2023NO CLASS scheduled
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Wednesday, May 03, 2023NO CLASS scheduled
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Wednesday, May 10, 2023NO CLASS scheduled
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Wednesday, May 17, 2023NO CLASS scheduled
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Sunday, May 21, 2023Family Mass at 5pm
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Sunday, May 21, 2023Edge Night#7 (OPTIONAL Gr.6, Gr.7, and Gr.8)6-7:30PM
"Holy Humor": This Edge Issue Night explores how humor can be used to unite or divide. Middle school youth are invited to view humor as a gift from God and to use it to spread joy and charity.
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Wednesday, May 24, 2023NO CLASS scheduled
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Wednesday, May 31, 2023NO CLASS scheduled
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