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Parish Education Organizations
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St. Norbert School
Our parish is blessed with an excellent elementary school, comprised of classes from Pre-School and Kindergarten through the 8th grade. In addition to the religious environment, other distinct advantages include a low student-to-teacher ratio and an excellent curriculum, including computer, math, language arts, social studies, science, physical education, Spanish, art and music classes. Hot lunches and before and after school care are available for our students.
Contact: St. Norbert School Principal |
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School Advisory Committee (School Board)
The St. Norbert School Advisory Committee (School Board) advises the pastor and principal on the development of policy, aids in the selection of the principal, recommends the annual budget, determines sources of funding, participates in the school’s development in student recruitment efforts and in the school’s long range planning, acts as the public relations and marketing arm of the school and its programs and represents its constituency. It develops board policies to assist the principal in the operation of the school. The School Advisory Committee is a leadership group within the ministry of Catholic Education. It is comprised of nine to twelve elected parents and at large members, the Principal and the Pastors of St. Norbert and Our Lady of the Brook. Members serve a three year term and meet the first Monday of each month.
Contact: School Advisory Committee President |
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Home and School Association
The Home & School Association is a group of volunteer parents who enrich the students’ cultural education, foster school spirit, aid the school financially, and assist the administration and faculty in requested areas. The meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month in the parish Center. All school parents are welcome.
Contact: Home & School Association President |
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Athletic Committee
The Athletic Committee raises funds to support the school’s athletic programs; helps recruit volunteer coaches and serves in an advisory capacity to the Principal and the Athletic Director. Parents of school children serve for three years as committee members. Meetings are held on the third Monday of each month.
Contact: Athletic Committee Chairman |
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Religious Education for Children
St. Norbert Parish Religious Education provides formal instruction intended to specifically assist parents with the religious formation of their children. The task of our program is to proclaim and teach Christ’s message, to form faith community, to lead the children in worship and prayer, and encourage them to serve others. Classes are led by volunteer catechists from the parish who teach and share their faith with the help of an approved religious curriculum and a professional staff.
Religious Education classes are held on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Sunday evenings.
Contact: Religious Education Office
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Religious Education Advisory Board
The Religious Education Advisory Board supports the religious education program in a variety of ways. Monthly meetings are held to advise the Director of Religious Education and the Pastor.
Contact: Religious Education Office |
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Sunday Preschool
Sunday Preschool is held during the 9:30 AM Mass on Sunday mornings (October to April). Three, four, and five-year olds are introduced to the Catholic faith and traditions in an age appropriate setting. The children play, pray, do simple crafts, sing, and hear Bible stories. Registration is held in September and January. Children must be potty trained. Classes are held in the school building.
Contact: Religious Education Office |
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SPRED
SPRED (Special Religious Education) is an agency of the Archdiocese, which has designed a unique program for persons with developmental disabilities to help them know God and prepare for full participation in the sacramental life of the parish. With the support of the SPRED Agency, a parish welcomes these special people into a small faith community where they form friendships with people from the parish and grow together in faith. Each SPRED community focuses on a particular age grouping; at St. Norbert our group is 11-16 year old teens. Through the collaboration of neighboring parishes a person can continue in SPRED from 6 years old through adulthood. If you have a family member that could benefit from this wonderful program, or if you would be interested in becoming a SPRED catechist, our group would like to hear from you.
Contact: Religious Education Office |
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Children’s Liturgy of the Word
Children are invited to experience the Liturgy of the Word in a manner especially designed for them. Twice a month at the beginning of the 9:30 AM Mass they follow volunteer leaders to the Church Hall to celebrate the Liturgy of the Word in a way that is easy for children to understand. Music, readings and homilies are geared to the children in grades K through 6. Children return to their families in church for the Liturgy of the Eucharist.
Contact: Parish Office |
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Adult Education, Enrichment and Renewal
As disciples of Jesus, we recognize our need to learn more about our faith and to share our faith perspectives with others in our community throughout our lifetime. Adult Education offers opportunities with a variety of topical and seasonal offerings. Programs are offered through St. Norbert and also in conjunction with Society of the Divine Word at Techny and neighboring parishes.
Contact: Parish Office |
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Scripture Study
Small groups meet weekly to offer fellow parishioners the opportunity for prayer, faith sharing and discussion about how Sacred Scripture impacts upon our life and faith. Each group is unique in character and uses a variety of study programs.
Contact: Parish Office |
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R.C.I.A.
R.C.I.A. (The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is a process by which participants are invited to learn about the Roman Catholic Church. This process is for non-baptized adults, those baptized in another Christian faith tradition and who now seek to live their faith as a Catholic (convert), and those already baptized Catholics who wish to complete their initiation through the reception of Confirmation and First Holy Communion.
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