Religious Education
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A large part of our Religious Education program is proper preparation for our students to receive the sacraments of Reconciliation, Eucharist, and Confirmation. We also nurture the graces received in these sacraments by continuing the children’s education in faith and deepening their relationship with Jesus Christ at every level. Working together, we do our best to build a firm foundation in our Catholic faith.
If you have any questions about Religious Education, please contact the Religious Education office at 781-631-8340 or email Mary at sosdremusic@verizon.net. |
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Religious Education Registration for 2021/22: Begins Sunday, October 3
The Archdiocese of Boston has encouraged parishes to delay in-person youth gatherings until after October 1. Based on this guidance, we have made the decision to move the opening day of Religious Education back by 2 weeks. Classes will begin Sunday, October 3, 2021.
Register online now for Religious Education classes. Go to the Religious Education tab at the top of this page, and then click on the button for Registration. Hard copies of the Religious Education Enrollment form are available at the Rectory (M - Th: 9am-3pm) and the Parish Center (M - W: 9am-12noon). Classes are provided for all grades (1 through 10). We will be using the curriculum by Our Sunday Visitor, called ‘Alive in Christ.’ Please click here for class times, start date, cost, and to register. We look forward to a fantastic year!
Classes begin on Sunday, October 3, 2021.
2021/22 Religious Education Classes
Sunday: 10:00AM to 11:00AM (Grades 1 through 10)
Monday: 3:00PM to 4:00PM (Grades 1 through 8)
Tuesday: 3:00PM to 4:00PM (Grades 1 through 6) and 6:00PM to 7:00PM (Grades 6 through 10)
Wednesday: 3:00PM to 4:00PM (Grades 1 through 8)
Tuition (For In-Person and Virtual)
$125.00—1 child
$175.00—2 children
$200.00—3 or more children
Confirmation Students (11th Grade): $65.00
2021/22 Virtual Classes are also available
Students enrolled in virtual classes will receive two (2) books:
1- A Curriculum Book for the student, and
2- A Website User Guide Book (with accompanying website code) for the parents
Website User Guide Books are required in order to begin virtual classes.
Virtual Guide Books can be picked up at the Parish Center (80 Atlantic Ave.) between 9:00am and 12Noon, Sunday through Wednesday beginning on Monday, September 27, 2021.
The Archdiocese of Boston has encouraged parishes to delay in-person youth gatherings until after October 1. Based on this guidance, we have made the decision to move the opening day of Religious Education back by 2 weeks. Classes will begin Sunday, October 3, 2021.
Register online now for Religious Education classes. Go to the Religious Education tab at the top of this page, and then click on the button for Registration. Hard copies of the Religious Education Enrollment form are available at the Rectory (M - Th: 9am-3pm) and the Parish Center (M - W: 9am-12noon). Classes are provided for all grades (1 through 10). We will be using the curriculum by Our Sunday Visitor, called ‘Alive in Christ.’ Please click here for class times, start date, cost, and to register. We look forward to a fantastic year!
Classes begin on Sunday, October 3, 2021.
2021/22 Religious Education Classes
Sunday: 10:00AM to 11:00AM (Grades 1 through 10)
Monday: 3:00PM to 4:00PM (Grades 1 through 8)
Tuesday: 3:00PM to 4:00PM (Grades 1 through 6) and 6:00PM to 7:00PM (Grades 6 through 10)
Wednesday: 3:00PM to 4:00PM (Grades 1 through 8)
Tuition (For In-Person and Virtual)
$125.00—1 child
$175.00—2 children
$200.00—3 or more children
Confirmation Students (11th Grade): $65.00
2021/22 Virtual Classes are also available
Students enrolled in virtual classes will receive two (2) books:
1- A Curriculum Book for the student, and
2- A Website User Guide Book (with accompanying website code) for the parents
Website User Guide Books are required in order to begin virtual classes.
Virtual Guide Books can be picked up at the Parish Center (80 Atlantic Ave.) between 9:00am and 12Noon, Sunday through Wednesday beginning on Monday, September 27, 2021.
The Sacrament of Confirmation
Confirmation will be held at Our Lady Star of the Sea on Sunday, November 21st at 2:00pm. Register here for the Sacrament of Confirmation 2021. Please find here a list of basic information you will need for this year's Confirmation. Bishop Mark O'Connell will be celebrating the Eucharist.
Confirmation Retreat: This year, individual interviews with the Pastor will replace a Confirmation Retreat. Details are forthcoming.
Confirmation will be held at Our Lady Star of the Sea on Sunday, November 21st at 2:00pm. Register here for the Sacrament of Confirmation 2021. Please find here a list of basic information you will need for this year's Confirmation. Bishop Mark O'Connell will be celebrating the Eucharist.
Confirmation Retreat: This year, individual interviews with the Pastor will replace a Confirmation Retreat. Details are forthcoming.
First Communion 2021
First Communion celebrations were celebrated at Masses throughout the month of May. Please click here to see pictures of these sacred moments, in which young Communicants received, for the first time, Jesus, in Holy Communion. They are sheep joining Jesus’ flock, in a new way. We thank all the members of our Parish for your prayers and support of the children and their families during this preparation process.
A special thank you to Holly Willsey-Walker, for her dedication to the children of our Parish, for sharing her knowledge and faith with the students, and for preparing them to receive Holy Communion. Pictures of our First Communicants can be found at our Gallery here.
First Communion celebrations were celebrated at Masses throughout the month of May. Please click here to see pictures of these sacred moments, in which young Communicants received, for the first time, Jesus, in Holy Communion. They are sheep joining Jesus’ flock, in a new way. We thank all the members of our Parish for your prayers and support of the children and their families during this preparation process.
A special thank you to Holly Willsey-Walker, for her dedication to the children of our Parish, for sharing her knowledge and faith with the students, and for preparing them to receive Holy Communion. Pictures of our First Communicants can be found at our Gallery here.
Vacation Bible School 2021 Photos
This summer's Vacation Bible School was a wonderful success. We wish to thank our staff and all of our faithful volunteers for their tremendous offering of time and talent. A special thank you to Pat Bachelder (VBS Coordinator), Holly Wilsey-Walker, Robert “Mitch” Mitchell (Building Manager), and Jon Johnston, for going above and beyond to make this year's Vacation Bible Week so wonderful for our amazing youth. Please click here for Vacation Bible School 2021 photos.
This summer's Vacation Bible School was a wonderful success. We wish to thank our staff and all of our faithful volunteers for their tremendous offering of time and talent. A special thank you to Pat Bachelder (VBS Coordinator), Holly Wilsey-Walker, Robert “Mitch” Mitchell (Building Manager), and Jon Johnston, for going above and beyond to make this year's Vacation Bible Week so wonderful for our amazing youth. Please click here for Vacation Bible School 2021 photos.
Anna E. Kelly Scholarships / Youth Ministry Awards 2021
In May 2021, twelve (12) high school seniors from the Parish received the Anna E. Kelly Scholarship / Youth Ministry Awards for serving a minimum of 4 years of Christian Service. Each year, Our Lady, Star of the Sea Parish awards $1000.00 to graduating High School Seniors from our Parish. The recipients are honored for their faithful witness to Jesus Christ and for their commitment to the parish where they have served four years of Christian Service. For most of our recipients, their Christian Service has exceeded the four year requirement. Their service activities include participation in Ministries such as Lector, Altar Server, Religious Education Teachers' Aide, Cantor and Gospel Choir members, service at "My Brother's Table," and the Marblehead Interfaith Food Pantry, and other activities of a volunteer service nature.
Background of the Anna E. Kelly Scholarship / Youth Ministry Award
This scholarship was founded by Anna E. Kelly, who was a dedicated, long-time parishioner of Our Lady, Star of the Sea. She was committed to the pursuit of learning and to promoting educational opportunities for the young people in our parish. Upon her death in 1995, she generously bequeathed a sum of money to Our Lady, Star of the Sea to start a Scholarship Fund for deserving students of the parish. We offer this scholarship to students each year in her name. The funds for these scholarships are renewed yearly by generous donations, and we always welcome your contributions to this scholarship fund. If you would like to donate to this fund, for the benefit next year's student scholarships, please click here to make a one-time donation (in the comment section, please note Anna E. Kelly Fund), or you can donate by mailing or dropping off cash/check to the Rectory at 85 Atlantic Ave., Marblehead, MA 01945.
In May 2021, twelve (12) high school seniors from the Parish received the Anna E. Kelly Scholarship / Youth Ministry Awards for serving a minimum of 4 years of Christian Service. Each year, Our Lady, Star of the Sea Parish awards $1000.00 to graduating High School Seniors from our Parish. The recipients are honored for their faithful witness to Jesus Christ and for their commitment to the parish where they have served four years of Christian Service. For most of our recipients, their Christian Service has exceeded the four year requirement. Their service activities include participation in Ministries such as Lector, Altar Server, Religious Education Teachers' Aide, Cantor and Gospel Choir members, service at "My Brother's Table," and the Marblehead Interfaith Food Pantry, and other activities of a volunteer service nature.
Background of the Anna E. Kelly Scholarship / Youth Ministry Award
This scholarship was founded by Anna E. Kelly, who was a dedicated, long-time parishioner of Our Lady, Star of the Sea. She was committed to the pursuit of learning and to promoting educational opportunities for the young people in our parish. Upon her death in 1995, she generously bequeathed a sum of money to Our Lady, Star of the Sea to start a Scholarship Fund for deserving students of the parish. We offer this scholarship to students each year in her name. The funds for these scholarships are renewed yearly by generous donations, and we always welcome your contributions to this scholarship fund. If you would like to donate to this fund, for the benefit next year's student scholarships, please click here to make a one-time donation (in the comment section, please note Anna E. Kelly Fund), or you can donate by mailing or dropping off cash/check to the Rectory at 85 Atlantic Ave., Marblehead, MA 01945.
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Our Lady Star of the Sea
85 Atlantic Avenue Marblehead, MA 01945 Phone: 781-631-0086 Fax: 781-631-5668 Email: sosrectory@verizon.net Regular Mass Schedule
Saturday Vigil at 4:00pm Sunday at 7:30am, 9:00am, and 11:00am Every Weekday (Monday—Saturday) at 9:00am _______________ Our Lady Star of the Sea Church is open 7 days a week 7:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. for individual devotion (Prayer, Adoration, Stations of the Cross, and the Rosary). |
