EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
The information below gives you an idea of the many and varied educational opportunities available at St. Nicholas.
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
This is a Montessori based religious education program designed for 3-5 year old children. It is normally held Sunday morning, Tuesday afternoon or Wednesday morning. For more information, please contact Martie Rheaume at 632-9750, or MaryAnn Caponegro at 632-2852.
Children’s Word
Each Sunday, adults and teens minister as Catechists to mature 3 year olds through 1st graders the Sunday Liturgy of the Word. This is held at the 10:30AM Mass year round except for Christmas Day, New Years Day, and Easter Sunday. For more information, please contact Cheri Hobbs at 624-0627 or via email at jcjkb.hobbs@global.net; or Julie Weiss at 624-3790 or via email at njweiss@yahoo.com.
Parish School of Religion (PSR)
The PSR is a faith formation activity for the youth. It is held each Sunday, from 9:00 to 10:00 AM at St. Clare School. For more information, please contact Barb Furdek at 632-1137, or at dre@stnicholasofallon.org.
See our PSR page HERE.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
This is an on-going inquiry and instruction into the Catholic faith that may lead to the Catechumenal process. It is conducted by Fr. Bill, Barb Furdek, Sr. Judy and other team members. It meets weekly, generally Wednesday evening, from 7:00 to 8:30 PM. For more information, call those mentioned above or call the Church Office at 632-1797.
RCIA Sponsors:
These sponsors are those people who are willing to befriend and walk with someone desiring to join the Church. They normally meet with their candidate during the RCIA meetings, generally Wednesday evening, from 7:00 to 8:30 PM. For more information, please contact Barb Furdek at 632-1137, or at dre@stnicholasofallon.org.
Retreats
Our Retreats are scheduled and planned retreats in cooperation with King’s House in Belleville. They will be announced in the Sunday bulletin, Parish Newsletter or on or website. For more information, please contact Leona Ahring [women] at 632-3819, or Kitty Hohrein at 632-6061, or Joe Rademacher, Sr [men] at 632-6625 or Jude Hopper at 624-8412.
Scripture Reflection Group
This group meets weekly on Wednesday mornings, from 9:30 to 11:00 AM. For more information, please contact Barb Furdek at 632-1137, or at dre@stnicholasofallon.org.
Scripture Study
Fr. Sean Martin, OP, professor in scripture from Aquinas Institute offers instruction in the scriptures. Beginning in the fall of 208, he taught a course on St. Paul. We meet normally on Thursday evening from 7:00 to 8:30 PM. For more information, please contact Barb Furdek at 632-1137.
Small Christian Communities (SCC)
SCC is groups of people who meet for the common purpose of growing in faith life. Groups meet on day and time determined by each SCC throughout the week. For more information, please contact Barb Furdek at 632-1137, or at dre@stnicholasofallon.org.
St. Clare School
St. Clare School is a Catholic grade school co-owned by St. Nicholas with St. Clare Parish. It offers instruction in grades K through 8th grade. For more information, please contact their Principal Ken Pajares at 632-6327.
Visit the St. Clare School website.
Vacation Bible School
Vacation Bible School is held for one week each summer during late June or early July. Listen for announcements and check the bulletin for this year’s schedule. For more information, please contact Terri Terhaar at 628-0629.