RELIGIOUS EDUCATION 
WELCOME
for more info contact
TARA PENZA
DIRECTOR OF REP
rel.ed@stvparish.org |
​610.525.4801
JANINE BOWERS
Admin. Assistant
admin.rep@stvparish.org

Registration for
2020-2021
is now closed.

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Click on the It's Virtual Link

Christ In Us
https://www.christinus@stvrep

2021 SACRAMENTAL DATES
FIRST RECONCILIATION:
Saturday, March 6, 2021, at 10:30AM                                    
Saturday, March 13, 2021, at 10:00AM
FIRST COMMUNION MASSES:
Saturday, April 24, 2021, at 10:30AM
Saturday, May 1, 2021, at 10:30AM
Saturday, May 1, 2021, at 12:30PM


VIRTUAL REP 2020-2021
We are excited to offer our faithful families a dynamic new program, Christ in Us, Sadlier Publishing.
Every registered student (with a signed permission form below) will receive an access code to obtain their, Christ in Us e-book. This will also give parents and students access to the Christ in Us website.  There you will find all the Resources necessary to make this a rewarding year of faith formation!
We are blessed and extremely grateful to our loyal group of volunteer Catechists who continue to say, “yes” to God’s call to share their faith with your children and one another!
St. Thomas of Villanova Registration Forms
 And as always, if you have any questions or concerns, please drop me an email at rel.ed@stvparish.org.
Archdiocese of Philadelphia Virtual PREP Classroom & Recording
Parent / Guardian Acknowledgement Form
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CONGRATULATIONS
To all our families who brought their children to First Communion this summer and fall.

Congratulations to the children who
received their First Holy Communions recently at STV.

For Parents

Dear Faithful Families.
All parents and children were provided with log-in credentials to access the Christ In Us Program.  Parents and children each have their own portals for lessons and information.
Please note that all communications to students will be done through our Christ In Us Messaging platform.  Parents are automatically sent a copy of all messages sent to students.  Please check in to your portal on a regular basis for important messages.  Log in to Christ In Us at:  https://www.christinus.com/@stvrep
ZOOM Directions for Students
Watch with your children the author of, Angry Ninja read this wonderful book about how children can learn to control their difficult emotions.  It offers a simple 3 step method to refocus and get through angry and frustrating situations.
https://youtu.be/QpPMWzXlf_M
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Mrs. Kelly Yoh’s REP Wed 1st grade class end of the year via Zoom!  She hosted several classes and this last one the kids  drew a picture of something they learned this year .
REP CLASS SCHEDULE
All classes will be recorded and posted for students to complete their weekly lesson.  Once a month, the catechist will schedule a live, Zoom class to connect with the children and keep the humanity in this tough situation we are in.
RESOURCES | INFO
For information on
CONFIRMATION  Click here
For Information on the
​SACRAMENTS  
Sacrament Registration Form
We are using Sadlier Publishers, Christ In Us Program.  This new series provides a blended learning faith formation program that combines print and digital resources into a Religious Ed. Program that supports parishes and busy families.
 
This blended approach to REP ensures that all users can accompany one another as the connect with Christ In Us, anytime, anywhere.  For more information visit: Christ in Us​​www.sadlier.com/religion/christ-in-us-parish-edition
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NOTE from the DIRECTOR
TARA PENZA
CATECHISTS  NEEDED
We are looking for a young adult, college student, retiree or parent to lead one of our 6th grade classes this year.  Materials, training and support provided. No experience necessary!  Contact Tara Penza, rel.ed@stvparish.org
Child Safety Requirements 2020-2021(I will supply this to you tomorrow)
INFORMATION

ABOUT US
St. Thomas of Villanova is a Stewardship Parish.  We rely on our parishioners to support our parish ministries by sharing their Time, Treasure and Talent.  We provide Religious Education and Sacraments at no charge to our active families.
We provide Religious Education for our parish children regardless of their physical or intellectual differences.  Our curriculum provides adaptive lessons for Inclusion.
WHAT OUR CATECHIST - KATHLEEN MINUTELLA SAID
Dear Friends of St. Thomas of Villanova Church
There is so much out there in our World today.  It is almost overwhelming.  
HOW DO YOUR SHARE IT?
Our Faith teaches us that God created us, loves us and desires the best for us.  Jesus freely laid down His life for us, suffered and died for and conquered even death.
What does this news mean to us. 

 ​IS THIS NEWS WORTH SHARING?
The Church gives us a resounding yes to that question and wants us to share the news. 
We call it Evangelization..
That job belongs to our Priests, our Catholic Schools and especially to the Religious Education Programs..
Our Religious Education Director, TARA PENZA  does an excellent job with her Teachers to plan and complete this mission.  I was a previous Director at Presentation, Wynnewood until we moved to Newtown Square.

I was so blessed to work with Tara teaching Fourth Grade at St. Thomas I can't tell you how much joy I experienced teaching the students until my health gave way and I was not able to continue each week.  I truly loved the children and miss them.  It became unfair for me to continue teaching and missing classes.

However the purpose for me to express these feelings is to encourage other Parishioners to become involved in teaching these classes if possible.  It is truly a rewarding experience filled with absolute "JOY"
To Volunteer click here 
Click here for descriptions of Volunteer Positions available
Click here for Volunteer Registration Electronic Form
Click here for a Volunteer Registration Form in pdf

For information contact Tara Penza | 610.525.4801 ​
REP Curriculum Guidelines

CONGRATULATIONS

Catechist Awards
Congratulations to Jeanette Breck, who received the St. Timothy Award from the Archdiocese of Philadelphia this Spring. The St. Timothy Award is the highest recognition given by the National Federation of Catholic Youth Ministry, and is presented to young men or women in their junior or senior year of high school for outstanding leadership and service to their church and community. Jeanette has provided a positive example of faith and love for others in our Religious Education Program for over five years and we congratulate and thank her!
​We sincerely thank these good Stewards of our parish for sharing their time, talent and faith with our young people!


Past Religious Ed Pictures

Live Broadcast
May 4, 2019 Holy Communion

2017 - 2018 Religious Education 


Parents who wish to enrich their faith should click here!

St. Thomas of Villanova Parish Office | 1229 E. Lancaster Ave | Rosemont, PA  19010  Phone: 610.525.4801 | Fax: 610.525.6041  ​