OLS RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CALENDAR  2007-2008

Sunday and Wednesday Classes

 

Sunday Classes  10:15 - 11:30 a.m.  -  Grades Pre-K through 5

September
15 Morning of Prayer for Catechists - followed by First Faculty Meeting
16 Catechetical Sunday - 9:15 Mass - Catechists Commissioning
  23 Opening Day - Green Room; Parent Meetings in White Room and Classrooms
30  
October
7 NO CLASSES - Columbus Day Weekend
13 Rite of Enrollment Mass 2nd grade children & parents
14 Opening Day for Pre-K
21  
28  
   
  COMMUNION PREPARATION PROGRAM
Saturdays -  7:00 P.M. Mass
Nov. 3, Dec. 1, Feb. 2, Mar. 1
   
   
   
   
November  
4 Daylight Saving "Fall Back" 
  2nd grade parents: Look for First Communion info
11 Open House - parents may visit classrooms;
    Thanksgiving Food Collection
18  
25 NO CLASSES - Happy Thanksgiving!
December
2 Advent Confessions Grades 3 & 5-1;      Faculty Meeting after class
9 Advent Confessions Grade 4 and Grade 5-2
16 Christmas Breakfast - White Room
  23 NO CLASSES - Merry Christmas!
  30 NO CLASSES - Happy New Year!
January
6 Review for Mid-term Exams
13 Mid-Term Exams
20 Report cards distributed - 2nd semester begins
  26 The Sacrament of First Reconciliation
Sat., Jan. 26 - 11:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. (see assigned ceremony time)
Followed by Communion Sale
 
 
  27  
     
February
3  (Remember Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 6th)
10
17 NO CLASSES - Mid-Winter Recess  
24  
March
2 Lenten Confessions Grade 3 & 5-1; Return Mite Box today
9 Lenten Confessions Grade 4 & 5-2; Daylight Savings Time - spring ahead 
  16 NO CLASSES - Palm Sunday - See Sunday Bulletin for Holy Week schedule
23 NO CLASSES - Have a blessed Easter Sunday
  30 Time to Re-register for 2008/2009 classes. Look for Forms today.
   Register early & Save!
April
6 Faculty Meeting after Class
13  
20 Review for Final Exams
27 Final Exams today
May  
4 LAST Rel. Ed. Class for the year - Report Cards Distributed
11 NO CLASSES - Reminder to 2nd graders: wear communion outfits
 to the May Crowning Mass at 9:15 A.M.

Sacrament of First Holy Communion

Second Grade
#1 Saturday, April 26 12 Noon Mass Rehearsal on Tues., April 22:  3:30 -  5:00 p.m. - Bring Banner
#3 Sunday, April 27 1:00 p.m. Mass  Rehearsal on Thurs. April 24:  4:15 -  5:30  p.m. - Bring Banner
#4 Sunday, May 4 1:00 p.m. Mass Rehearsal on Thurs. May 1  : 4:15 -  5:30  p.m. - Bring Banner
Older Children
#2 Sunday, April 27 9:15 a.m. Mass  Rehearsal on Wed. April 23:    4:15 -  5:00 p.m. - Bring Banner



Wednesday Classes 7:15 - 8:30 p.m.  -  6 - 7 - 8  Grades

September
15 Morning of Prayer for Catechists -  followed by First Faculty Meeting
16 Catechetical Sunday -  9:15 Mass Catechists Commissioning
19 Opening Day
25 MANDATORY 7th & 8th Grade Parent Confirmation Meeting
    7:30 p.m. in the White Room
26
October
3
10  
  17  
24
  31 Vigil of All Saints Day - Report at 7:15 - Students will attend 8:00 Mass
  Dismissal from Church at approximately 9:00 p.m.
November
7  
14 Open House
17 7 p.m. Rite of Enrollment Mass for Confirmation in Church
  All 7th grade students and their parents must attend - arrive by 6:45 p.m.
23 NO CLASSES - Happy Thanksgiving!
28 Advent Confessions, Faculty Meeting after class
December
5  
12 Christmas Celebration
19 NO CLASSES - Merry Christmas!
26 NO CLASSES - Happy New Year!
January
2 Review for Exams - Study this week!
5 Parker Service begins for 7th grade (see Parker Schedule)
9 Midterms & Confirmation Exams
  16 Report Cards distributed / Second Semester begins
  23  
30  
February
6 Ash Wednesday - Lent begins - report at 7:15 - Students will
    attend 8:00 Mass - Dismissal from Church at approximately 9:00 p.m.
13  
20 NO CLASSES - Mid. Winter Recess
27  
March
5 Lenten Confessions - Dismissal from Church doors
  12 Parish Mission - March 10, 11 & 12  (See Flyer)
  19 NO CLASSES - Holy Week See Sunday Bulletin for Holy week schedule
26 NO CLASSES - Easter Week
April
2 Time to Re-register for 2008/2009 classes. Look for Forms today.
    Register early & save!
    Faculty Meeting after class
9  
16 Review for 6 & 7 Grade Final Exams
23 6 & 7 Grade Final Exams tonight
  30 Vigil Mass for Ascension Thursday - Report at 7:15 - Students will attend 8:00 Mass
  Dismissal from Church at approximately 9:00 p.m.
May  
7 Last Rel Ed. Class for the year - Prayer Service & Report Cards distributed
The Sacrament of Confirmation will most likely be celebrated in May of the eighth grade.
A notice will be mailed to all parents as soon as we are notified of the date by the Bishop's Office.