Religious Education

St. Theresa of Lisieux Parish

Religious Education Office

470R Boston Road

Billerica, MA  01821

978-667-3733

 

Welcome!

 

The REO is closed for the summer.

 

We will continue to accept registration

for Generations of Faith as long as we have space

through the mail during the summer months.

 

Registration Forms are available at:

Literature Racks in the Church

St. Theresa Parish Web Page

 

  

We wholeheartedly welcome your family to register in our Religious Education Program. Each of us is called to grow in our relationship with God throughout our entire life.  We offer two options for Religious Education: Generations of Faith or Home Study.

 

Registration for Generations of Faith and Home Study will be accepted through the mail during the summer months.  Forms are available in the church literature rack and on the Parish Web Page.

 

Generations of Faith Sessions meet monthly in the Parish Hall is open to all parishioners.  It is faith formation for all ages, from young children to young adults, to parents and grandparents.  These sessions include a meal, prayer, faith formation lessons, crafts/activities and a home kit.  This is not a drop off program.  Students attend with their parents or guardians.

 

Generations of Faith sessions are being filled on a first come first serve basis.  We will accept registration for this program as long as we have space.  Because of our enrollment, it is important that you be open to other than your first choice.  Please return your completed Registration Form to us as soon as possible.  We encourage all to serve in the Generations of Faith program.  Please complete the Volunteer Opportunities Form to indicate the areas you are interested in. Registered families will receive Session schedules at the beginning of September.

 

Home Study for Grades 1-8

 

Those students who participate in this program will receive a textbook which they complete with the assistance of their parents or guardians at home.  Upon completion, they return the textbook to the Religious Education Office.

 

 

Attention Kindergarten Parents!

 

Now is the time to register your child/children for our Religious Education Program which begins with Grade 1.  Preparation for First Penance and First Holy Communion is a two-year process which begins once a student enters 1st grade  (or later)

 

 

The Christian Initiation of Children

This process is for children (ages 8 and up) who are interested in celebrating the Sacrament of Baptism or older children who have been Baptized and have not celebrated the Sacraments of Eucharist and Confirmation: Call the Religious Education Office at 978-667-3733 for more information.

 

 

 

REO Wish List

We would appreciate donations of new crayons, markers, pens, children’s scissors, pencils, glue sticks, scotch tape, copier paper, pencil boxes, file folders, pocket folders, & construction paper throughout the year.  Thank you!

 

 

 

Religious Education Snow Policy

If it is necessary to cancel GOF Sessions or other programs due to snow, an announcement will be broadcast on TV or call the REO after 3 pm.  If your GOF Session is cancelled, you are welcome to come to another scheduled session for that month.  Please call the Religious Education Office if you need to reschedule your GOF Session. Thanks!

 

 

Please pick up a Parish Bulletin when you attend

Sunday Mass for all current information and events.