Religious Education  

Coordinator: Heather Moura

203-924-2679

stmmreled@gmail.com


St. Margaret Mary Religious Education

 

At St. Margaret Mary, we strive to provide opportunities for learning and growing in the Catholic faith as we partner with parents who are the most important witnesses of the faith for their children. Education in faith ALWAYS begins in the home. As such, the focus of our dedicated volunteer Catechists is to work alongside and support families as we bring the Light of Christ to each and every child.


We offer age-appropriate faith formation to help enrich the spiritual lives of the children as they open themselves to a deeper understanding of God's presence in their lives. Classes are scripturally-based with emphasis on preparing for sacraments.


Our classes will include Grades 1-8 on Mondays at the following time in the 2025-26 school year:

Grades 1 thru 7 at 5:00 - 6:00 PM

Grade 8 at 5:00 - 6:15 PM in church hall


Class schedule (2024-2025) available Here.


Sacraments are received in the following grade years:


First Reconciliation: 2nd grade
First Holy Communion: 3rd grade, always the first Saturday in May at 10 AM

Confirmation: 8th grade


"Early Registration" packets are sent in the mail in the spring of each year to families with existing students. If you have not received one, download it from this page. Deadlines must be met to avoid a late fee. Download "Parent Agreement" packet as well and follow the directions. Forms will not be accepted without payment or a completed and signed financial assistance request.


Families new to the Parish or those registering children for the first time, please download the "New Family" packet (as well as the "Parent Agreement"). Baptismal Certificates must be provided for all children new to the program and proof of attendance at religious ed in another parish for children above 1st Grade must be submitted.


Please call the office for forms if you cannot download and print.


See the enrollment packets and Parent Agreement for info on tuition/fees and more details.



2025-26 Enrollment Forms:
Registration Packet for existing students (deadline for submission without late fee is April 28th)

OR

Registration Packet for Families New to Parish



ALL families, please also download the following, read the manual, sign the top sheet and forward to the office with your registration materials.
Parent Agreement with Policies and Procedures Manual






***IMPORTANT  DATES FOR 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR*** 



FIRST CLASSES     Sept 16, 2024

                       
MANDATORY PARENT MEETING (in the Church Hall) - already held

ALL GRADES   


SAINT WORKSHOP (6th Grade) -  Saturday, 1/11/25  9:30 AM - 11:00 AM - already held


FIRST RECONCILIATION SCHEDULE  (2nd Grade) 

MANDATORY WORKSHOP    Saturday, 4/5/25     10 AM - 12 PM   

FIRST RECONCILIATION     Monday, 4/7/25       during class time 

 

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION SCHEDULE (3rd Grade)

MANDATORY WORKSHOP     Saturday, 4/26/25          9:30 AM - 12 PM

FHC REHEARSAL                 Thursday, 5/1/25            6:30 PM                           

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION     Saturday, 5/3/25            10 AM


MAY CROWNING               Sunday, 5/4/25              10 AM Mass


CONFIRMATION     TBA



WE NEED YOUR HELP!


Please consider volunteering to be a Catechist in our Religious Ed program. A Catechist is a person of faith who leads others in understanding the official teachings of the Catholic Church. The Catechist must be a practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church. The main goal of a Catechist is to model God's love for others. Therefore, a Catechist must have a strong love for God and for children. If this ministry calls to you, please consider helping us out as a teacher, an aide or a substitute.


Catechists are required to complete online training from the Institute for Catholic Formation by the Diocese of Bridgeport within the first year of service. Go to Home - Formation Reimagined and click "Becoming A Catechist". Follow the prompts to create an account and begin the process. The session includes a short video followed by questions that take about 15 minutes.


All volunteers must complete “Protecting God’s Children” awareness training through the VIRTUS platform. If you have not yet been certified, go to virtusonline.org and click "First Time Registrant" to begin the registration process and choose your session. You will be selecting "Bridgeport, CT (Diocese)" as your location. Sessions may be in-person or by ZOOM so be aware of that when choosing where to take your training. This MUST be completed before your presence in the classroom will be allowed. Please contact the Religious Ed Office when you have completed this or for more information if necessary. 

 

Tuition is waived for Catechists. Teaching Assistants will be offered a half-price discount.



THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR EXISTING VOLUNTEERS!

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Religious Education News

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Saint Workshop


This weekend our 6th grade students along with students from St. Theresa’s took part in a retreat with Dave “the sticker book man” from St. Rose of Lima in Newtown. They learned more about the Saints to help them prepare for Confirmation.

Gardner Heights Christmas Donations


The mustard seed that WE planted is still growing for our friends with Gardner Heights. Thanks to all the CCD kids, Ladies group, Parish council, Girl Scout Troop 60670 and Mary Kay for all of your donations. The staff cannot wait for the residents to receive their gifts.

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Holy Sacraments

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First Holy Communion May 2024

Confirmation March 2024

Held at St. Joseph, Shelton



Religious Education Events


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May Crowning 2024

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Halloween Bingo 2024

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Christmas Pageant 2024

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