PREP

Parish Religious Education Program for Children

Sharon T. D'Amore, Director of Religious Education (DRE)

PREP@stlukerc.org 215-884-2080

This is the primary religious education program for children who do not attend Catholic school. There are over 350 students enrolled. Classes are held on Mondays from September through May and meet in the upper school building. Registration is required. Afternoon sessions meet from 4:15 - 5:30 p.m., grades 1-6. Evening sessions meet from 7:15 - 8:30 p.m., grades 4-12

Summer Movie Series

Once again, the parish will be showing movies on Wednesday afternoons from July 2nd through July 30th, 1:30 to 4:00 pm in the air-conditioned Chapel House located at 2330 Fairhill Avenue (between the Upper School and Convent). Each movie deals with overcoming obstacles and doing what is right. Some of the movies may have been seen before but are just as good the second time around. In addition to viewing the films there will be discussions and activities. If there is time children will do an arts and crafts activity that ties in with the movie. Children should bring a snack and something to drink. Adults are welcome to attend.

Wed. July 2 - Happy Feet

Wed. July 9 - Prince of Egypt

Wed. July 16 - Chronicles of Narnia

Wed. July 23 - Meet the Robinsons

Wed. July 30 - Everyone’s Hero

Click here for Permission Slip

PREP Times January 2008

PREP students preparing Monkey Bread for use at the March 10, 2008 Sacrifice Supper

The PREP students collected snacks during the month of February for Nutritional Development Services for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and were able to make over 100 Snack bags. Thank you to all the families that helped make this service project a success!

Our Service Learning Project for February 2008 collecting and assembling snack bags that will be shared with children who eat at soup kitchens. Each class was asked to donate the following item:

Grade 1 -100% juice pack

Grade 2 - granola bar

Grade 3 - fruit cup with a plastic spoon

Grade 4 - box of raisins

Grade 5 ~ cheese crackers

Grade 6 - 100% juice pack

Grade 7 A 8 - brown paper lunch bags.

Thanks again for your help. He ms may be brought in during the next few weeks. The last day for collection will be February 11th.

The Parent Advisory Committee and PREP Teachers

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Schedule 2008

The program will meet on all Sundays until the conclusion on May 11, with the exception of

January 6
February 3
March 2
March 23 (Easter)
April 20

Children’s Liturgy of the Word: This is a program for children in grades K to 3 during the 9:30 a.m. Sunday Mass. The children leave the church and go to the hall below the church during the Liturgy of the Word. The Sunday Scripture readings are adapted for the young people. They return after the homily. This program is open to all children who attend the 9:30 a.m. Mass, including visitors. The program runs from September to May.

Parent Advisory Board: This group supports and aids the Parish Religious Education Program. It meets on the third Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm in the Chapel House and is open to all PREP parents, guardians, and teachers.

The children of PREP collected over 300 pounds of peanut butter and jelly for the Community Food Program of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia. Thank you to all the families who participated!

A special thanks to Patty Huntowski and her group of volunteers for keeping the Children’s Liturgy of the Word operating during the 9:30am Mass. This program is available to children grades K - 3rd grade.

Children not yet in Kindergarten can participate in the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd program held in the Chapel House from 9:15 - 10:30am.

Fall Social Postponed

Because of a scheduling conflict, the 2007 Fall Social will be postponed until this Spring. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Please watch the Parish bulletin and calendar for a new date!

We are still seeking volunteers to assist in the planning and implementation of the Social. We also have available sponsorships and other fundraising opportunities. Please contact Bob Serianni at 215-884-1836 or Sharon D'Amore, DRE, at 215-884-2080, for further details.

Registration for 2007-2008.
Letter & Fees, Registration form.

Spring Newsletter (bulletin insert for May 6, 2007)

Wednesday evening 2006-2007 Scout PREP class (Ad Altare Dei) with Columcille, the rectory cat.

Sacrifice Supper and Stations of the Cross on Monday, March 26, 2007

The PREP-sponsored Lenten Sacrifice Supper was well attended with over 160 participants. The supper was followed by the Stations of the Cross.

Deacon Croke leads PREP families and fellow parishioners in the Stations of the Cross.

PREP Parent Advisory Committee

PREP Calendar for 2007 - 2008 School Year

Letter and Fee schedule for 2007-2008 Year

Registration Form for PREP

Registration Form for Little People's Sunday School

In the event of bad weather or emergency closing of school, please listen to KYW 1060 radio, call 215-884-2080 and listen to recorded message, view this website ( www.stlukerc.org ). A phone chain will also be in effect for those who send back their participation form.