St Bernard's Church Levittown

Sister Margaret Sammon, O.P.
Director of Religious Education

Registration

New students grades 1 though 8, please call the office at 731-8511 to make an appointment to register your child for September classes. All new students must bring a copy of their baptismal certificate. If you child attended another program, please bring a letter of transfer. If you have not sent in the registration cards for students previously in our program, please return them ASAP.

OPENING DATES
Grade 2	Sat.	Sept.20	9:00 am	Cafeteria
Grades 2,4,5	Mon.	Sept. 22	4:00 pm	Cafeteria	Abbey Lane
Grade 6	Mon.	Sept. 22	7:30 pm	Cafeteria
Grades 3,4,5	Tues.	Sept. 23	4:00 pm	Cafeteria	Summit Lane
Grades 3,4,5	Wed.	Sept. 24	4:00 pm	Cafeteria	Northside, Lee Road & Island Trees
Grade 8	Wed.	Sept.24	7:00 pm	Cafeteria
Grades 3,4,5	Thurs.	Sept. 25	4:00 pm	Cafeteria	Gardiners Avenue
Grade 7	Thurs.	Sept. 25	7:30 pm	Cafeteria
Grade 1	Sat.	Sept. 27	9:00 am	Cafeteria

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When Christ had finished his work of earth, it is said, and had returned to heaven, the angel Gabriel met him. "Lord," said Gabriel, "may I ask what plans you have made for carrying on your work on earth?" "I have chosen some men and women," said Christ. "they will pass my message on till it reaches the whole world." "But," said the angel, "supposing those few people fail you--what other plans have you made?" Christ smiled, "I have no other plans," he said. "I am counting on them." Anonymous.

Throughout history God has counted on many messengers to spread the Good News of God's love for us. Here at St. Bernard's Parish we are blessed by the many catechists who volunteer their time each week to share their faith with our children. Through baptism every Christian shares in the mission of Jesus to be spokespersons for God. Catechists are called to help others develop a special relationship
with Jesus and through Jesus with God. .

Please consider this a personal invitation to help in this work.
We are in need of teaches on all grade levels,
substitute teaches and hall monitors. ******************************************************************

Schedule of Classes,
Parent Meetings and Staff Photos

Our class schedules are as follows:
1 st and 2nd grade programs meet on Saturday mornings, 9 am to10:15 am;
and Special Education classes meet on Saturdays, 10:30 am to 11:30 am;
3rd, 4th and 5th grades meet Monday through Thursday afternoons 4 pm to 5:15 pm;
Grade 6, Monday evenings, 7:30 pm to 8:45 pm
Grade 8, Wednesday evenings, 7:30 pm to 8:45 pm;
Grade 7, Thursday evenings, 7:30 pm to 8:45 pm
If you can help, please call the Religious Education Office at 731-8511.

** Parent Meetings : if our program is to be successful, it is important that

we work together to foster the faith development of our children.

Remember: Christ is counting on each of us
to continue His mission on earth

For the Ride Home The Third Third Sunday in Ordinary Time (Gifted of God) November 16, 2008 Reading I: Proverbs 31:10-13, 13-19-20, 30-31(Value Beyond Pearls) Reading II: I Thessalonians 5;1-6 (Children of the Light) Gospel: Matthew 25:14-30 (The Parable of the Talents) Adult: How am I sharing my faith, time and the gifts that God has entrusted to me my family, friends and coworkers? Children: How do I share my gifts with my friends and classmates oin order to help them ?
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St. Bernard's Religious Education Program
Schedule for classes: and start dates
Grade 2	Saturday	9:00 am-10:15 am
Grades 3, 4, 5
Abbey Lane	Monday	4:00 pm - 5:15 pm
Summit Lane	Tuesday	4:00 pm - 5:15 pm
Northside, Island Trees, Lee Rd	Wednesday	4:00 pm -5:15 pm
Gardiners Avenue	Thursday	4:00 pm -5:15 pm
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Grade 6	Monday	7:30 pm - 8:45 pm
Grade 7	Wednesday	7:30 pm - 8:45 pm
Grade 8	Thursday	7:30 pm - 8:45 pm
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Grade 1	Saturday	9:00 am - 10:15 am
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St. Bernard's Religious Education Program "Parents are the first and foremost catechists of their children. They catechize infomally but powerfully by example and instruction. They communicate values and attitudes by showing love for Christ and His Church and for each other, by receiving the Eucharist and living its spirit, and by fostering justice and love in all their relationships. Parents nuture faith in their children by showing them the richness and beauty of lived faith." From Sharing the Light of Faith, the National Catechetical Directory of the United States, 1978 The Religious Education Program of St. Bernard's Parish is based on the philosophy that the formal aspects of the parish are not meant to be a substitute, but rather a support and enchancement of the life of faith being lived in the home environment, the "domestic church". A child's faith formation is a journey of deepening their relationship with Jesus. That relationship is nourished primarily by the family faith life and by participation in the life of St. Bernard's Parish, especially Sunday Mass attendance.
meet some of our staff:
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#1 Liz Bauerschmidt, Sister Margaret and Marilyn Ganzio
#2. Judy & Phil Fasano, coordinators for grades 6 & 7, Sister Margaret Sammon, Director of Religious Education; Kathy Belmonte, coordinator for grades 3 through 6, Vincent Mineo coordinator for grades 1 & 2.
#3 First Day 2008 Catechist Mrs.Avidano and Mrs. Bremmer with Mr. Mineo