St. Helen Catholic Church
Elementary
Coordinator: Marcy Nixon (mnixon@sthelenglendale.org)

Pre-Kindergarten (must be 4 years old by September 1)
Sundays 8:50am-10am or 10:35am-11:45am
2010-2011
September 19, 26; October 3, 17, 24, 31; November 7, 14, 21
December 5, 12, 19; January 9, 23, 30; February 6, 13, 27
March 6, 13, 27; April 3, 10, 17; May 1

Kindergarten
Sundays 8:50am-10am or 10:35am-11:45am
Classes offered for 4 and 5 year olds are considered "religion readiness," introducing everything in their world, with awe and thanksgiving, as
gifts from God.
2010-2011
September 19, 26; October 3, 17, 24, 31; November 7, 14, 21
December 5, 12, 19; January 9, 23, 30; February 6, 13, 27
March 6, 13, 27; April 3, 10, 17; May 1


Grades 1st - 5th
Afternoon Monday and Wednesday 4:15pm-5:30pm
Evenings Monday and Tuesday 6:00pm-7:15pm
The goal of the RE program is to nurture the faith of children through lessons, service prayer and worship. Catholic doctrinal teaching begins with
1st grade. Each year includes study of holy days, the liturgical seasons, prayers and practices held sacred to the Catholic tradition. Being a part
of a worshipping community, and service as a part of our baptismal call is emphasized throughout. Parental involvement is essential. Each
grade has an overall theme:
Grade 1: Baptism, God, Jesus, the Holy Spirit, and the Trinity
Grade 2: The Mass, Reconciliation, and Eucharist
Grade 3: The Creed
Grade 4: The Commandments and Beatitudes
Grade 5: The Seven Sacraments

2010-2011 Tuesdays
September 21, 28; October 5, 12, 19, 26; November 2, 9, 16, 30
December 7, 14; January 4, 11, 18, 25; February 1, 8, 15, 22
March 1, 22, 29; April 5, 12, 26; May 1
2010-2011 Wednesdays
September 22, 29; October 6, 13, 20, 27; November 3, 10, 17
December 1, 8, 15; January 5, 12, 19, 26; February 2, 9, 16, 23
March 2, 23, 30; April 6, 13, 27; May 4


Family Faith (Intergenerational)
Alternate Sundays 10am-12pm
Family Faith offers the support of other families to grow in knowledge, to share values, to build up the community, and to deepen family love.
The program is designed to connect faith with every day life and help make it more understandable, more livable, in light of our Catholic beliefs.
Open to families of any size or age.

Vacation Bible School (VBS)
Monday-Friday 9am-12:15pm
VBS is offered toward the end of June each summer for Pre-Kindergaten through 5th grade. It is designed to be fun and fast moving! Scripturally
based, some basic truths are reinforced through songs, skits, prayer, food, games and lessons. Registration begins in April.