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SPECIAL NOTICE
Dear OLSH Families,
As you are by now aware, there has been a positive COVID-19 exposure in our RE program.
In an abundance of caution and adherence of the CDC guidelines of a 14-day quarantine, we have chosen to temporarily revert to 100% Online Learning for all classes. Our next In-Person class will resume on Sunday January 3. All assignments will be posted in the Christ in Us Portal or communicated through email from your child’s catechist.
We have chosen to temporarily switch to remote classes to alleviate any worries or anxiety as we head into the holiday season.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Sarah – readmin@olshtappan.com or
Anne -reschool@olshtappan.com
The health and well-being of our OLSH families and parishioners is our paramount concern always. We will continue to do all that we can to keep you apprised of any concerns in our Religious Education Program.
Stay safe and well!
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Religious Ed Department -
Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church
Religious Education Department
120 Kings Highway
Tappan, NY 10983
(845) 365-2141 (Fax) 359-1410
Hours: 9 AM - 2 PM Monday – Friday
Anne Swann, Assistant Director reschool@olshtappan.com
Sarah Hunt, Administrative Assistant readmin@olshtappan.com
“Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me; do not stop them; for it is such as these that the kingdom of God belongs.”
Faith.
The most important gift we can receive. It not only sustains us in this life but it prepares us for eternal life. Jesus asked that we pass this special gift on to our children……Welcome to Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Religious Education Program.
Our Mission is to build the foundation for a child to develop a lifelong relationship with God. This is accomplished in partnership with the child’s primary teachers – the parents. Religious Education is a faith based program designed to give children K – 8th grade an understanding of our Catholic faith in the hopes of enriching their personal spirituality and appreciation for God’s blessings. Our curriculum focuses on the love God has for all of us and on how we are to reciprocate love to God and neighbor. Children are expected to become active participants in learning through class activities, attending weekly Mass and support of our community service projects.Religious Ed Resources:
Here are the resources for the Online CCD Program. We are working to have material that could be useful for the parishes of Our Lady of Sacred Heart and St John the Baptist, St Paul and St Ann, and other parish families. We are grateful to Lincoln Diocese and the Seed Family Worship for the permission to include their songs and videos as resources.
Teachers guide to teaching online: https://nyoratory.org/ccd-program-religious-education
The School Calendar
This calendar presents all the activities of the school in one document. Please download a copy of the School Calendar by clicking on the link below.
School Calendar November and December 2020
NOVEMBER 2020
Week of November 1st – Week A in class Week B at home
Confirmation Covenant and Letter to Fr. Frances Due
November 1st All Saints Day 5pm mass 10/31 & 10:30am 11/1 will be streaming.
November 2nd All Souls Day 8am mass will be streaming
NO in person classes on Tuesday November 3rd Election Day assignments will be posted online.
November 7/8 Confirmation Commitment Mass
8th Graders should attend any mass this weekend or watch the streaming mass at 5pm Saturday or 10:30am Sunday
Sunday November 8th 2pm Fr. Francis Livestreaming Confirmation Update – All 8th grade parents and students should watch
Week of November 8th – Week B in class Week A at home
NO in person classes on Wednesday November 11th Veteran’s Day
Assignments will be posted online.
Week of November 15th – Week A in class Week B at home
Thanksgiving assignment will be posted online.
Christmas donations due.DECEMBER 2020 ALL CLASSES REMOTE
December 8th Feast of the Immaculate Conception 8am mass
There will be no Christmas Confessions during class times. Please plan accordingly.- Saturday December 19th – Confession 4-5pm
- Monday December 21st. – Reconciliation Monday Confessions 4- 8pm Thursday
- December 24th Christmas Eve Masses: 2:30 pm
- Friday December 25th Christmas Day Masses
- Week of December 27th NO CLASSES CHRISTMAS BREAK
- NO assignments will be posted online. Merry Christmas!
- Thursday December 31st Solemnity of Mary Mass 5pm Vigil Mass 12/31 and 10:30 Mass 1/1 will be streaming.
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Guidelines for Parents
Parents are the primary educators of their children and it is God’s plan that they take an active role in their child’s religious education. This can be accomplished by
- taking children to Mass each Sunday,
- helping with religious education homework and projects,
- attending the Mandatory Parent & Sacramental Meetings held throughout the school year.
This short booklet contains important information parents need to know for the smooth running of our school.
Handbook for Parents : Coming soon
Family Community Service: Information coming soon
Family Community Service Project: In addition to the Monthly Teaching Masses and the Two Mandatory Parent Meetings, each family is required to contribute to our community by providing two hours of FAMILY community service. -
COVID Screening Form
Please click here to access the required COVID screening form which your child must bring each time s/he comes to class.