Education

For more information, check out the Religious Education section of this web site.

Confirmation Preparation Program (High School Religious Education)

This program is designed to prepare high school students (in 9th and 10th Grade), who are seeking to confirm their faith and receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. The Confirmation Program is the High School Religious Education Program. The actual Rite of Confirmation takes place in the Fall of junior year. Click here for more information.
Mark Smith 508.845.6341 X329

Marriage Preparation

This ministry seeks married couples to work with engaged couples preparing for marriage through one-to-one meetings with an engaged couple or helping to conduct a day-long Pre-Cana Conference once a year in the spring. Click here for more information.
Msgr. Michael Rose: 508.845.6341 X312

Religious Education Teacher

Training is available for new teachers, and various workshops and conferences are offered. Lessons from the teaching manual are well organized and easy to follow.
Mark Smith 508-845-6341 X329

Religious Ed. Substitute Teacher

Training is available. Lesson plans in the teaching manuals are well prepared and easy to follow.
Mark Smith 508.845.6341 X329

ENDOW

ENDOW (Educating on the Nature and Dignity of Women).ENDOW is a Catholic organization which helps all women, discover their God-given dignity through the richness and authenticity of Catholic teachings. 
Jennifer Zerwas: 508.845.3883

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)

The RCIA is the process through which adults are prepared for the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist. Scripture sharing, information, conversation, and prayer are all part of the process. There is also an opportunity for parishioners to serve as sponsors, companions, or team members.
Msgr. Michael Rose: 508.845.6341 X312

Rite of Christian Initiation of Children (RCIC)

This program is for children of catechetical age (ages 8-15) who have not received any or all of the Sacraments of Initiation. Teachers are needed for this program, and training is available. 

Parish School

For more information, check out the Our School section of this web site.

Parishioners are always welcome in our preschool through eighth grade school, as well as our after school program. At different times of the year and throughout the year volunteers may be called upon for a variety of needs. The volunteers who sign up are kept on a list at the school and contacted when needed. The time commitment of our volunteers is varied and flexible You may be asked to help once a year for a special event or weekly depending on the need and your availability. School parents are encouraged to volunteer and become very active in our school. Interested individuals should contact the school directly at 508.842.1601 or email Magda Harrsion at magda.harrison@stmarysparish.org.

Volunteer opportunities include: Alumni/development Committee, Computer lab assistant, Library assistant, Making copies, Mentor a student, Outreach assistance, Read aloud to children, School Advisory Board Member, School or Church historian.