Mary Our Queen Religious Education Newsletter
For Everyone...
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*We are looking for volunteers to help with the 1st grade class on Wednesday nights. Please email kpeklo@moqchurch.org if interested. It would be great to get multiple volunteers, if possible.
* 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!
* Please join us for the Rosary this week in the church 6:30-6:45. Feel free to come in even if we have already started!
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/
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1st Grade (Catechesis of the Good Shepard - CGS)
Hannah Casey, Atrium across the hall from Trinity
Family Night is next week! One or both parents or special friends should plan to attend. It will be help in the St. Joseph Room at the PARISH OFFICE. Looking forward to seeing you all there!
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.
Family Night is next week! One or both parents or special friends should plan to attend. It will be help in the St. Joseph Room at the PARISH OFFICE. Looking forward to seeing you all there!
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
4th Grade
Carol Maroney Simonds, Room 3
5th Grade
Brian O'Neill & Gina Lypaczewski, Room 4
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
November 5th -https://players.brightcove.net/6415869056001/eUy0Am5Rp_default/index.html?videoId=6362828494112
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
My child will be there
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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
We had a great showing for the Confirmation Sponsors workshop this week. Thank you parents for keeping the sponsors informed! Encourage your child to stay in close contact with their sponsor - sharing a meal or even a conversation over the phone every few weeks is a great way to help your child prepare.
Important Dates:
* 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.
