October 20, 2020


Dear Parents/Guardians,

Our Christian Formation classes will be a bit different this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  For Grades K, 1, 3, 4, 5, and 6 will be doing these classes online.  For Grades 2, 7, and 8 they will be meeting in-person, because these students will be preparing for First Reconciliation/First Eucharist and/or Confirmation.

Students who will be attending class on-line they will be using the Pflaum Gospel Weeklies Program, which is what was used in classes last year.  This year there is an online component for parents and students, as well as the Gospel Weeklies pamphlets.  The pamphlets will be distributed at Church three times during the year, and notification will be sent to you with these dates.

The in-person classes for First Eucharist and Confirmation students will begin on Sunday, November 8^th and the classes will run from 1:00pm - 2:00pm at St. John Bosco Church/Social Hall.  A calendar for classes will be distributed at the first class.  First Eucharist students will report to the parish hall downstairs and Confirmation students will report to the Church.  We ask that students arrive by 12:45 p.m. so that questionnaires and temperature checks can be completed before the beginning of class.  Masks are required. 

Registration forms can be found online by clicking the appropriate registration located under Links to the right-hand side of the page.

There is a registration fee of $25 (up to 2 children) or $50 (3 or more children), which will be used for materials and supplies.  This fee can be mailed to: St. André Bessette Parish, P.O. Box 547, Malone, NY 12953.  We ask that you complete the registration form by Friday, October 30th, so materials can be ordered to begin classes on November 8th. 
           
We look forward to working with you and your family to share God’s love and grow as a community of faith.  If you have any questions or concerns, please call Deacon Nick and Mary Haas at (518) 483-1628.

                                                                                                Sincerely in Christ,

                                                                                                Deacon Nicholas & Mary Haas
                                                                                              Christian Formation Coordinators