6Sep

Why are you not offering Sunday mornings at St. Andrew, or Confirmation classes attached to Mass times?

Posted by: Tony Carbrello

Given the pandemic and restrictions from the Archdiocese for the health and safety of all participants, we cannot hold religious education classes on site at this time. Therefore, there is no need to have any programs attached to Mass times. By not offering programs on Sunday mornings, or on Sundays attached to Mass times, we […]

13Sep

Why did the home study materials change during 2020?

Posted by: Tony Carbrello

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The corona virus pandemic has challenged the publishers of religious education materials to innovate the resources available to us. The Billerica Catholic Religious Education office, always looking to provide the best faith formation experiences possible, re-evaluated when we had been using in the past and has chosen materials that both suit our current needs and […]

6May

Why is Online Registration a two-step process?

Posted by: Tony Carbrello

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What is the process for online registration? Using our Online Registration process involves two steps: 1. Complete the online registration form, through “Submit Registration”. 2. Use the link sent in an email directing you to the online payment system of your home parish (St. Andrew, St. Mary, or St. Theresa, which you will indicate at […]

29May

This is the child’s first year of Religious Education – which program should they sign up for? What about preparing for First Reconciliation and First Eucharist?

Posted by: Tony Carbrello

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Welcome to Religious Education! We are excited to partner with you, the family, to nurture the faith of each child and teen. If you are new to having a child participate in Religious Education, we have created this chart to answer the question “what program should they sign up for?” Additionally, this chart provides guidance […]

25Jun

How can I see what your space availability is?

Posted by: Tony Carbrello

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We are using a Google Sheet to inform you how many spaces we have available in each of our classes, and where we are in need of volunteers. Click here. Unfortunately, we are not able to connect this information directly into the online registration system. If that were available to us, we would be using […]

25Jun

Do you keep a wait list?

Posted by: Tony Carbrello

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Yes, we try to maintain a wait list when a session fills up. Usually, families register for a first choice that has reached capacity at the time of your registration. Often, however, the reason there are no more student spaces is due to a lack of volunteers. Volunteers get priority registration, meaning you will get […]

24May

What is a rotating helper?

Posted by: Tony Carbrello

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“Rotating Helper” is a parent, guardian, or other adult family member who assists the religious education program on a rotating basis. Beginning in 2020-2021, one adult from each family will be expected to assist with one program, either as a “Rotating Helper” (much like Pathfinders had helpers sign up in the 2019-2020 year) or as […]

25Jun

Can we request financial assistance (pay later or aid)?

Posted by: Tony Carbrello

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Yes! Please do not lack a lack of financial resources keep you from registering for Religious Education. For those families unable to pay in full at the time of registration, both our paper forms and online registration provide two options: 1. Bill Me Later – we will invoice you the balance, which you may pay […]

10Jul

How do you serve children with special needs?

Posted by: Tony Carbrello

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Any of the BCRE Team would be happy to discuss your family’s individual situation and needs, because each person’s needs are unique. Parents are always welcome to attend religious education classes with their children, and they are uniquely able to best serve their special needs child. Most of our volunteers are not trained to work […]

13Sep

Why is BCRE not using the porch at St. Mary rectory anymore?

Posted by: Tony Carbrello

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While using the porch at St. Mary rectory had many advantages during its use, it no longer was beneficial given the many changes to our staffing and use of our facilities. We can explain more in person if you would like. Practically speaking, the stairs and railing getting to the porch are also in need […]

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