EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
The information below gives you an idea of the many and varied educational opportunities available at St. Nicholas.
The Good Shepherd Preschool
Catholic education program for children ages 3 - 5 years old. Begins mid-August, 2011. Please call the Preschool for more information at 726-6532. You may also visit the the preschool website
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Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
This is a Montessori based religious education program designed for 3-5 year old children in Level I, and ages 6-9 in Level II. It is normally held Sunday morning, Tuesday afternoon or Wednesday morning. For more information, please contact Mary Anne Caponegro at 632-2852.
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd for Parents
This group is open to everyoneespecially parents wishing to deepen their faith first by using the methods of the CGS, so that adults can pass on their faith. Meets in conjunction with the children's CGS classes. Call Martie Rheame for more information at 632-9750.
Children’s Word
Each Sunday, adults and teens minister as Catechists to mature 3 year olds through 1st graders the Sunday Liturgy of the Word. This is held at the 10:30AM Mass year round except for Christmas Day, New Years Day, and Easter Sunday. For more information, please contact Cheri Hobbs at 624-0627 or via email at jcjkb.hobbs@global.net; or Julie Weiss at 624-3790 or via email at njweiss@yahoo.com.
Parish School of Religion (PSR)
The PSR is a faith formation activity for the youth. It is held each Sunday, from 9:00 to 10:00 AM at St. Clare School. Visit the Faith First website to learn more about the program we teach. For more information, please contact Barb Furdek at 632-1137, or at dre@stnicholasofallon.org.
Parenting Alone Classes
For individuals who parent alone for any reason - divorce, death, TDY. Led by Sr. Joyelle Proot. The sessions deal with the unique challenge of single parenting. Child care is available. Meets monthly on the first Sunday from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Call Barb Furdek for more information at 632-1137.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
This is an on-going inquiry and instruction into the Catholic faith that may lead to the Catechumenal process. It is conducted by Fr. Bill, Barb Furdek, Sr. Judy and other team members. It meets weekly, generally Wednesday evening, from 6:30 to 8:00 PM. For more information, call those mentioned above or call the Church Office at 632-1797.
Retreats
Our Retreats are scheduled and planned retreats in cooperation with King’s House in Belleville. They will be announced in the Sunday bulletin, Parish Newsletter or on or website. For more information, please contact Leona Ahring [women] at 632-3819, or Kitty Hohrein at 632-6061, or Joe Rademacher, Sr [men] at 632-6625 or Jude Hopper at 624-8412.
Scripture Study
Fr. Sean Martin, OP, professor in scripture from Aquinas Institute offers instruction in the scriptures. Beginning in the fall of 208, he taught a course on St. Paul. We meet normally on Thursday evening from 7:00 to 8:30 PM. For more information, please contact Barb Furdek at 632-1137.
Small Christian Communities (SCC)
SCC is groups of people who meet for the common purpose of growing in faith life. Groups meet on day and time determined by each SCC throughout the week. For more information, please contact Barb Furdek at 632-1137, or at dre@stnicholasofallon.org.
St. Clare School
St. Clare School is a Catholic grade school co-owned by St. Nicholas with St. Clare Parish. It offers instruction in grades K through 8th grade. For more information, please contact their Principal Milissa Faust at 632-6327.
Visit the St. Clare School website.
Vacation Bible School
Vacation Bible School is held for one week each summer during late June or early July. Listen for announcements and check the bulletin for this year’s schedule. For more information, please contact Terri Terhaar at 628-0629.