Religious Education
Religious Education 781-934-5055
Religious Education, kindergarten through grade 10, at Holy Family Parish integrates three important aspects into our young peoples’ Catholic faith education: service, spirituality, and community.
Through service projects, our youth are presented the opportunity to serve others in meaningful, even life-changing ways. Some service opportunities are incorporated right into each grade level’s lesson plans such as mite boxes for the Holy Childhood Association, school supplies for children in Iraq, or care packages for our soldiers overseas. Beyond that, however, the Catholic Crew Youth Ministry group also offers many service projects such as cooking and serving food at Fr. Bill’s or providing desserts for the local Meals on Wheels program. The Appalachian Service Project offered each year to our high school students is also an example of a very successful service event here at Holy Family. For information about ASP, please visit the ASP website which can be accessed through the link on the Holy Family Parish home page.
Our religious education program utilizes the catechism program Faith and Life, published by Ignatius Press. In addition, the youth are nurtured spiritually through retreats, the learning of special prayers, involvement in Eucharistic adoration, and participation in a Lenten Stations of the Cross and a Christmas Pageant.
Finally, our students are provided opportunities to grow together in community by partaking in various social events throughout the year. Through the hard work of Catholic Crew Youth Ministry team, our students have been offered the opportunity for ski trips, Outward Bound, and skating at the Bog!
We are happy to welcome interested parents and other adults who are willing to share their time and talent to teach, chaperone, or even work a retreat. If you are interested, please call Kathy Melia, administrative assistant, at 781-934-5055 ext 128.
Religious Education Staff
- Administrative Assistant
Kathy Melia, ext. 128
kmelia@holyfamilyduxbury.org - Director of Religious Education (K – 10)
Catherine Kelleher, ext. 114
ckelleher@holyfamilyduxbury.org - Assistant Director of Religious Education
Colleen Larose, ext. 112
clarose@parishmail.com - Religious Education Program Assistant
Theresa Cadorette
Office Hours: Monday through Thursday: 10AM to 4PM
Phone Number: (781) 934-5055 – Fax Number: (781) 934-5796
Parent Information
- 2011 Returning Student Registration: 2011 Returning Registration Form
- 2011 New Student Registration: 2011 New Registration Form
- Chicken Casserole Recipe for Fr. Bill’s Lunch or Dinner: Chicken Casserole Recipe
Class Cancellations: Holy Family Religious Education follows the same weather cancellation policy as the Duxbury Public Schools. Please use your best judgment during inclement weather.
When Duxbury schools are dismissed early, there will be no religious education classes that afternoon or evening. If Duxbury schools are closed for vacation or professional days, there will be no religious education that day as well.
- 2011-2012 Parent Information:
- Partners in Faith Newsletters: 2010 September 2010 October 2010 November 2010 December 2010 Advent Calendar 2011 January 2011 February 2011 March 2011 Lent Calendar 2011 April 2011 May 2011 June 2011 Summer Calendars
- Prayers to Know: Sign of the Cross Lord’s Prayer, Hail Mary, Glory Be The Apostles’ Creed The Nicene Creed Prayer to Our Guardian Angel Act of Contrition Grace Before and After Meals How to Pray the Rosary Steps to a Good Sacrament of Penance
Confirmation II Retreat Information
- Overnight Confirmation II Retreat Registration: REGISTRATION AND PARENTAL CONSENT FORM 2011-2012
- Prayer for Confirmation Candidates on Retreat: Prayer for Confirmation Candidates on Retreat
- Camp Bournedale Directions and Clothing Recommendations: Directions to Camp Bournedale
- Responsibilities for Parent Volunteers at Camp Bournedale: Parent Chaperone Volunteers
- “I would LOVE to help with the Bournedale Retreat!” We need parents, both moms and dads, willing to chaperone overnight on retreat Fridays at beautiful, luxurious Camp Bourndale as well as a group of teen and adult leaders to help as members of the retreat team. Please email Catherine at ckelleher@holyfamilyduxbury.org
- “I need a Camp Bournedale Parent’s Homework sheet.” Please email Catherine at ckelleher@holyfamilyduxbury.org
Kindergarten
- Kindergarten Schedule 2011 Kindergarten Schedule
Grade 1 Schedules and Curriculum
- Grade 1 Curriculum: Gr 1 Complete Lesson Plans
- Grade 1 Sunday Schedule: GRADE 1 2011-2012 Sunday Schedule
- Grade 1 Tuesday Schedule: GRADE 1 2011-2012 Tuesday Schedule
- Grade 1 Safety Curriculum Chart: Grade 1 Safety Curriculum Chart
- Link for More Information Holy Childhood Association Service Project: http://www.propfaithboston.org/Boston/hca_howtohelp.html
Grade 2 Schedules and Curriculum
- Grade 2 Curriculum: Gr 2 Complete Lesson Plans
- Grade 2 Sunday Schedule: GRADE 2, 2011-2012 Sunday Schedule
- Grade 2 Tuesday Schedule: Grade 2 2011-2012 Tuesday Schedule
- Grade 2 Safety Curriculum Chart:
- Link for More Information Holy Childhood Association Service Project: http://www.propfaithboston.org/Boston/hca_howtohelp.html
- How to go to First Confession: How To Go To First Confession and Examination of Conscience
Grade 3 Schedules and Curriculum
- Grade 3 Curriculum: Gr 3 Complete Lesson Plans Gr 3 Lent and Easter Supplement
- Grade 3 Sunday Schedule: Grade 3 Sunday 2011-2012
- Grade 3 Monday Schedule: Grade 3 Monday 2011-2012
- Grade 3 Safety Curricum Chart: Grade 3 Safety Curriculum Chart
- Link for More Information Holy Childhood Association Service Project: http://www.propfaithboston.org/Boston/hca_howtohelp.html
Grade 4 Schedules and Curriculum
- Grade 4 Curriculum: Gr 4 Complete Lesson Plans Gr 4 Lent and Easter Supplement
- Grade Four Ten Commandments Song Lyrics: The Ten Commandments Song Lyrics
- Grade 4 Sunday Schedule: Grade 4 Sunday 2011-2012
- Grade 4 Monday Schedule: Grade 4 Monday 2011-2012
- Grade 4 Safety Curriculum Chart: Grade 4 Safety Curriculum Chart
- Link for More Information Holy Childhood Association Service Project: http://www.propfaithboston.org/Boston/hca_howtohelp.html
Grade 5 Schedules and Curriculum
- Grade 5 Curriculum: Gr 5 Complete Lesson Plans Gr 5 Lent and Easter Supplement
- Grade 5 Sunday Schedule: Grade 5 Sunday 2011-2012
- Grade 5 Monday Schedule: Grade 5 Monday 2011-2012
- Grade 5 Safety Curriculum Chart: Grade 5 Safety Curriculum Chart
- Grade 5 Service Project – Iraqi School Supplies : People to People OIC School Supplies
- Web Link: http://www.operationiraqichildren.org/schoolsupplies.asp
Grade 6 Schedules and Curriculum
- Grade 6 Curriculum: Gr 6 Complete Lesson Plans Gr 6 Lent and Easter Supplement
- Grade 6 Sunday Schedule: Grade 6 Sunday 2011-2012
- Grade 6 Monday Schedule: Grade 6 Monday 2011-2012
- Grade 6 Safety Curriculum Chart: Grade 6 Safety Curriculum Chart
- Grade 6 Service Project – Iraqi School Supplies : People to People OIC School Supplies
- Web Link: http://www.operationiraqichildren.org/schoolsupplies.asp
Grade 7 Schedules and Curriculum
- Grade 7 Curriculum: Gr 7 Complete Lesson Plans
- Grade 7 Monday Schedule: Grade 7 2011-2012
- Grade 7 Safety Curriculum Chart: Grade 7 Safety Curriculum Chart
- Grade 7 Parents Meeting: Grade 7 Parents Meeting
- Grade 7 Verification of Community Service: Verification of Community Service Gr 7
Grade 8 Schedules and Curriculum
- Grade 8 Complete Lesson Plans: Gr 8 Complete Lesson Plans
- Grade 8 Monday Schedule: Grade 8 2011-2012
- Grade 8 Safety Curriculum Chart: Grade 8 Safety Curriculum Chart
- Grade 8 Parents Meeting: Grade 8 Parents Meeting
- Grade 8 Verification of Community Service: Verification of Community Service Gr 8
Grade 9 Confirmation I:
- CONFIRMATION I REVIEW PACKET: CONFIRMATION I REVIEW FOR FINAL EXAM
- CONFIRMATION I TAKE-HOME FINAL: CONFIRMATION I FINAL EXAM SHORT ANSWER AND ESSAY
- Grade 9 Parents Meeting Sunday September 25: 2011 Confirmation I Parents Meeting
- Grade 9 Verification of Community Service: Verification of Community Service Gr 9
- Confirmation I 2011-2012 Sunday Schedule: Confirmation I Sunday 2011-2012
- Confirmation I 2011-2012 Monday Schedule: Confirmation I Monday 2011-2012
- CONFIRMATION I RETREAT REGISTRATION: Sean Forrest Retreat at Holy Family Monday, September 12, 2011
- LESSON PLANS: Intro Understanding the Covenants of Salvation History October 2, 2011 Lesson October 23, 2011 lesson November 6, 2011 Lesson December 4, 2011 Lesson January 8, 2012 Lesson January 29, 2012 Lesson February 12, 2012 Lesson March 4, 2012 Lesson March 18, 2012 Lesson
Grade 10 Confirmation II:
- CONFIRMATION INFORMATION SHEET: Confirmation II Student and Parent Information
- CONFIRMATION II FINAL EXAM ESSAY QUESTION: CONFIRMATION II FINAL EXAM QUESTION
- Grade 10 Parents Meeting, Sunday September 25: 2011 Confirmation II Parents Meeting
- Grade 10 Verification of Community Service: Verification of Community Service Gr 10
- Confirmation II 2011-2012 Sunday Schedule: Confirmation II Sunday 2011-2012
- Confirmation II 2011-2012 Monday Schedule: Confirmation II Monday 2011-2012
- CONFIRMATION II Overnight Retreat Registration: REGISTRATION AND PARENTAL CONSENT FORM 2011-2012
- LESSON PLANS: October 23, 2011 Lesson November 6, 2011 Lesson December 4, 2011 Lesson January 8, 2012 Lesson January 29, 2012 Lesson February 12, 2012 Lesson March 4, 2012 Lesson – The Rite of Confirmation Comparison of Religions Chart
