Mary Our Queen Religious Education Newsletter
For Everyone...
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* Alpha - open to all adults - starting Jan 7, weekly until March 25. This faith formation opportunity is one of our highest attended and most impactful. Sign up below - bring friends!
* There will be no Rosary this week in the church due to a vigil service. Classes are welcome to say the rosary on their own.
* Our Fall Parish Mission - Tuesdays and Fridays, 7:30-8:30 in the Trinity Rooms. Open to teens and adults, age 13+.
Absent Line: 402-905-0016
or cbaker@moqchurch.org or kpeklo@moqchurch.org
Link to the calendar for 2025-26: https://moqchurch.org/religious-education/
Cool Catholic Things...
The Church is composed of the faithful living upon the earth and those who have gone before us. The latter includes the saints in Heaven and the faithful souls being purified in Purgatory. Just as on November 1 we honor those who are with God, on November 2 Catholics celebrate a Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed. Also known as All Souls’ Day, on this day we honor them for their fidelity in life, as well as pray for them since they are being purified before entering the All Holy Presence of God. As Revelation 21:27 says of the Heavenly Jerusalem, “… nothing unclean shall enter in.”
To those wishing to learn more about this rich Catholic teaching, this EWTN page has some great information: https://missions.ewtn.com/seasonsandfeastdays/allsouls/
1st Grade (Catechesis of the Good Shepard - CGS)
Hannah Casey, Atrium across the hall from Trinity
We are looking for volunteers to help in the 1st grade atrium on Wednesday nights. Please email kpeklo@moqchurch.org if interested. It would be great to get multiple volunteers if possible.
2nd Grade (Catechesis of the Good Shepard - CGS)
Katie Wood and Jessica Hevelone, Parish Office lower level on 119th St.
It was great to see so many of you at the meeting last week!
Just a reminder that we are always looking for parent volunteers to help in the atriums (CGS classrooms) on Wednesday nights - just send me an email if you are interested: kpeklo@moqchurch.org.
Important Dates:
1st Reconciliation - TUESDAY Dec 9, 6 pm @ MOQ
1st Communion Meeting - Jan 6, 6pm @ MOQ
1st Communion - April 12 (Practice April 9)
1st Communion Dress Code Details - some of you may be planning ahead, here are the details:
Boys - Dress pants, dress shirt, dress shoes. Suit and/or tie is optional, but preferred.
Girls - White dress, shoes, tights. No gloves during ceremony, please. Veils optional.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
3rd Grade
Bib Cullen, Room 9
Thank you for making our Family Night last week a success! We hope you enjoyed spending the time together in creativity to bring your child and family to a new place in your prayer lives. Encouraging your family to have daily conversation and relationship with God is one of the most important things you can do as a parent!
4th Grade
Carol Maroney Simonds, Room 3
Thank you for making our Family Night last week a success! We hope you enjoyed spending the time together in creativity to bring your child and family to a new place in your prayer lives. Encouraging your family to have daily conversation and relationship with God is one of the most important things you can do as a parent!
5th Grade
Brian O'Neill & Gina Lypaczewski, Room 4
Thank you for making our Family Night last week a success! We hope you enjoyed spending the time together in creativity to bring your child and family to a new place in your prayer lives. Encouraging your family to have daily conversation and relationship with God is one of the most important things you can do as a parent!
6th Grade
Jaime & Tom Knofczynski, Room 5
7th Grade
Emily Knofczynski & Josh Roza, Trinity Room
Important Dates:
Youth Alpha Day Away - Saturday, Nov 15 @ SJV, noon-6pm please RSVP below!
7th Grade Confirmation Night - Tuesday Jan 20, 6:00 PM @ SJV
If a student recently missed class, here are the Alpha videos from the last two weeks:
October 22nd-https://players.brightcove.net/6415869056001/eUy0Am5Rp_default/index.html?videoId=6363031653112
October 29th-
https://players.brightcove.net/6415869056001/eUy0Am5Rp_default/index.html?videoId=6361613815112
October 22nd-https://players.brightcove.net/6415869056001/eUy0Am5Rp_default/index.html?videoId=6363031653112
October 29th-
https://players.brightcove.net/6415869056001/eUy0Am5Rp_default/index.html?videoId=6361613815112
Service Hours Opportunities:
November 16th Tanzania Sister Parish Event at Mary Our Queen. Your help is needed! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4BAAAF2AA6FDCE9-59413934-annual#/
Sign up to volunteer for Childcare for RCIA
RSVP for Youth Alpha Day Away - Saturday Nov 15 @ SJV, noon-6pm
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My child can't make it, but will be happy to do whatever make-up work is needed
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8th Grade
Leslie Puente-Prai, Sara Lechowicz, & Katie Geist, Room 14 - 2nd floor
Important Dates:
* Confirmation Sponsors Workshop - TUESDAY Nov 11, 6 pm @ SJV
* Service Hours are due - Dec 31, 2025
* Service Hours are due - Dec 31, 2025
* 8th Grade Confirmation Retreat - Sunday, Jan 25 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM @ SJV
* Confirmation - February 11 (Practice February 5)
* Confirmation - February 11 (Practice February 5)
SERVICE HOURS OPPORTUNITIES - DUE DEC 31
November 16th Tanzania Sister Parish Event at Mary Our Queen. Your help is needed! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4BAAAF2AA6FDCE9-59413934-annual#/
Sign up to volunteer for Childcare for RCIA
Just a reminder that you received confirmation packets last year - many due dates are included in that packet, so please refer to that often. Also, we have extra copies if you need one. There is also a copy below if you would like to reference it.
Dress Code for Confirmation Details - some of you may be planning ahead, here are the details:
Boys - Dress pants w/ a belt, dress shirt tucked in, dress shoes w/ dark socks. Suit and/or tie is optional, but encouraged.
Girls - Dresses must be modest, appropriate for this sacrament. I know this can be tough to find, but please make sure: shoulders, backs, stomachs are covered, nothing too short (should be at the knee or longer) or too low cut across the chest (no cleavage showing).
Please let me know if you have any questions.
