 Religious Education Program registrations are DUE...
REP begins the week of September 9th! No child will be admitted on the first day of classes if they have not been pre-registered and already assigned to a class. If you have not registered you K-8th grade students, please do so immediately. Registration forms are available in the church, the parish office, and online here All registrations received August 1st will not be assigned to a class until the 2nd week of the term.
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 Thank you to the special people who have assisted the families in preparing our second graders who will receive our Lord in Holy Eucharist for the first time on Saturday, May 5th. Catechists: Mrs. Annmarie Durnin, Mrs. Jean Marie Fischer, Mrs. Patti Katzenmoyer, Ms. Ann Kurta, Miss Amanda Ringenbach, Mrs. Francine Schertzer, Sr. JoAnn Siesko, DM Youth Aides: Anna Callahan, Christopher Donegan, Lauren Gusherowski, Daniel O’Hara, Michael O’Hara With Our Thanks and Gratitude,
Mrs. Marcie Warner & Mr. Earl Tropp, Directors of Religious Education Sister Eileen McGowan, DM, St. Joan of Arc School Principal  All families with children currently enrolled in REP should have received a letter regarding our simplified plan for 2018-19 registration. If you did NOT receive this letter, contact the REP office. *Don't forget the "Pre-Registration" tuition discount ends March 31st!
Those NEW to REP: If you have a student in grades K-8 for the 2018-19 school year, who will not be attending a Catholic school or be taught in a Catholic homeschool program, registration materials can be found on the parish website, in the rear of the church, or in the parish office. Please contact the REP Office with questions or concerns at (717) 533-7168, Ext. 306 or REP@stjoanhershey.org  Are you a parent of a child entering 1st or 7th grade? If so, and you intend for your child(ren) to receive the Sacrament of First Holy Communion or Confirmation in 2019, please remember to register your child for R.E.P. (our Parish Religious Education Program). There is a 2 year preparation required by the Diocese to receive these Sacraments.
Registration is open now. Information can be found on the parish website here or by contacting the Religious Education Office at 533-7168 Ext. 306 or email: rep@stjoanhershey.org  Classes are being set up, student lists printed, books readied for each - is YOUR child registered? No new registrations will be accepted on the first day of class, so make sure that your child's catechist has his/her name on their list to welcome on Sept. 11 and 14. Register TODAY at http://www.stjoanhershey.org/rep-registration.html
 The new Directors of Religious Education will be introduced after all Masses this weekend, and they SO look forward to meeting everyone! Please stop by and say "Hi!"
 As many of you know (especially the parents of our REP students), last fall we were interviewing for a new Director of Religious Education (DRE) to replace Connie Egan. We did not hire anyone last year so John Triscik, our Youth Minister here at Saint Joan of Arc, jumped in and acted as interim director since January. John has done a wonderful job and I cannot thank him enough for the energy, organizational skills and just warm friendliness he brought to this added responsibility. The parish is grateful for the many gifts he brings to the parish.
This past week, I have hired not one, but TWO, new DREs. (Let me explain!) Marcie Warner was for many years the DRE at Holy Spirit Church in Palmyra. She taught for the diocese and has her MA in Education. Earl Tropp has a BS in Secondary Education and a MA in theology. He has for many years been a Catechist for Holy Spirit in Palmyra. Early this spring they came to me and suggested a new way of approaching Religious Education in our parish. They will each work part time, with each one helping the other while at the same time being responsible for different aspects of our program. Marcie will focus on grades K-6 and Earl will direct the Middle School Program, especially with the preparation for Confirmation. Earl will also help in training our catechists. I think it is a wonderful way to address our needs. It is important that the DRE is friendly, well-organized, communicative and knows the faith and how to teach it. We got all these things in Marcie and Earl. I look forward to you getting to know the newest members of our staff and they are excited about getting to know you and your children! Father Al |
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