St. Christopher Religious Education

14611 S. Keeler                                                                                                          

Midlothian, IL 60445                                                                                                                                                                                                708/388-4040


---

October 15, 2008

 

Dear Parents of students in grades 1 -6;

 

Each year efforts are being made here at St. Christopher to support parents in the formation and religious education of their children as well as continued education for themselves.   As we strive to build up the Church of Jesus Christ, the year continues to be full of opportunities for us to come together and celebrate all that God has given us.  October is the month of the Rosary and we will come together to pray in thanksgiving for the mother of our Lord and our Church.  We also come together to pray for each other.  This is a special invitation for you to take part in praying the rosary with us.  We have modified the prayer service so that students and adults can participate together.  We have also condensed it.  We will provide all with a rosary, unless you have a special one that you would like to bring with you.  You are encouraged to sit with your child or near your child.  Classroom seating is on the back of this letter, please make every effort to attend, I guarantee it will be memorable!

         

The month of November also gives us an opportunity to pray in service of God’s people.  On Nov.19th we will have a prayer service in celebration and thanksgiving for the blessings each of us have received throughout the year.  We are also coming together to pray for those who are in need.  This year we will bring our food donations to the table of the Lord.  I encourage you to discuss this important issue with your child.  We ask that throughout the month each RE student bring to class a non-perishable food item, one of his or her FAVORITES; ie. Lucky Charms, Fruit Rollups, granola bars, mac and cheese…to share with children of families from our community who do not have the resources to purchase these items.  It would be good if they could shop with you and for older children if they could use their own money to make the purchase.  Any and all donations would be gratefully appreciated.  This is also a good opportunity to share with your child the information regarding our Tuesday night dinners that will be offered here at the parish.  With our economy in distress we are certain that many of our young families will be joining us to share this meal. We need to be welcoming and feel welcomed as well.

 

As always thank you for entrusting us in assisting you as together we form the faith-life of your child.  

 

 

 

 

Mrs. Jeanne Lassandrello

Pastoral Associate

 

Don’t forget, Wed. Oct 29th we do not have RE classes, take that time to slow down.