Director Religious Education
Contact Mary at:
563-886-2545 (Parish Hall)
319-321-0715 (Cell)
Email: stmarymaryb@gmail.com
The Faith Formation Commission members are Maureen Bowie, Joann Chizek, Dale Jedlicka, Cindy Kunde, and Scott Mosier.
Faith Formation over the years: A brief history Click here to see the story.
208 Meridian St, PO Box 309 - Tipton, Iowa 52772
Phone:563-886-2506 Fax: 563-886-326
K- 8 Schedule: Sundays February 5, 12, and 19. (Please note that on the 19th we will plan to attend Mass together in our classes so please meet at the Hall no later than 8:40. After Mass we will return to the hall with the whole parish family for refreshments and fun.)
High School meets each Wednesday at 7"ish" untill around 8:30. The high school youth, both confirmed and unconfirmed, want to add to their "Spring of Spirit" charity: water fund to bring clean water to more people. They will have fund-raising on Sunday, February 19, immediately following the 9 a.m. Mass. Please plan to support our youth as they live out Christ's call.
February 19 is the last Sunday before Lent. That is why we will celebrate Mardi Gras by having all the children participate in the Mass together that Sunday. Again, please plan on bringing your children to the Hall by 8:40 and the classes will go to Mass together. After Mass, please plan to join us for a Mardi Gras party with treats, fish pond, etc. for fun and to help the students raise funds for clean water. We do not have regular class that day; parents, please join us at the hall after Mass for doughnuts and participation in the festivities. If you have any question about this, please contact a catechist or Mary Bar-num.
ADULTS: Please join Mary and other adults at the hall after Sunday morning Mass for coffee, tea, hot chocolate and fellowship. You will be welcome to relax in the hall or join in discussion about what the students have been learning and ask any questions you've had about what's going on in our Faith Formation, Church or faith in general.
2012 St. Mary’s K-8 Calendar
All sessions meet at the Church Hall
Sundays, 10 – 11 a.m.
February
5, 12, 19*
*Mardi Gras Celebration – Parents and Children attend this fun Faith Festival together!
March
4, 11, 18
April
1, 15, 29 (Easter is April 8)
May
6 – First Communion
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Sacramental Preparation
First Reconciliation will be celebrated by Second and Third grades.
First Communion will be celebrated by the Second Grade. Please watch the bulletin and for notes from your children regarding special instructions.
Confirmation will be celebrated by the 9th and 10th grades in October 2012 and by the 7th and 8th grades in 2014. Confirmation preparation begins with Baptism and we will have more intense study prior to receiving the sacrament. That schedule will be posted soon.
(Baptism, Marriage, Healing of the Sick, Holy Orders – contact the rectory 886-2506.)
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Watch the bulletin for information on Vacation Bible School in the summer of 2012!
Download K-8 Calendar HERE K8 calendar2011 - 2012.pdf
