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Mary Our Queen Religious Education Newsletter

For Everyone...

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We will be taking a break over the summer on these newsletters (for the most part). Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions. Also, registration information for next year will be coming soon. Thank you all again for sending your children to us for Religious Education. We are praying for you and your family and hope you all have a wonderful summer!

Upcoming Class Dates & Information:

- Last Session - Mass, May Crowning and Ice Cream Social - Wed, May 6 - all family should attend!
**This is a change to our calendar.

- Ascenion Vigil Mass - Wed, May 13 - RE will not have a session, but families are encouraged to attend this Holy Day of Obligation! You can also attend mass on Thursday, May 14 - see church bulletin for mass times.

SAVE THE DATES this summer:

- Vacation Bible School will be June 1-5.

- Totus Tuus will be July 6-10.

See parish bulletin and newsletter to signup.

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...

Consecrating the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus

On June 11, 2026, as part of the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the U.S. bishops will consecrate the United States of America to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Parishes around the country are encouraged to join the bishops in celebrating the consecration of our nation to the Sacred Heart. https://www.usccb.org/weholdthesetruths for more information.

1st Grade (Catechesis of the Good Shepard - CGS)

Hannah Casey, Atrium across the hall from Trinity

We look forward to welcoming our 1st grade families to all of our various First Holy Communion activities next year. There will be four parent meetings - 2 before 1st Reconciliation and 2 before 1st Communion. In addition, here are some details around dress code in case you are doing any early shopping:

1st Communion Dress Code 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.

2nd Grade (Catechesis of the Good Shepard - CGS)

Katie Wood and Jessica Hevelone, Parish Office lower level on 119th St.

3rd Grade

Bib Cullen, Room 9

4th Grade

Carol Maroney Simonds, Room 3

5th Grade

Brian O'Neill, Room 4

6th Grade

Jaime & Tom Knofczynski, Room 5

7th Grade

Emily Knofczynski & Josh Roza, Upper Room

Please use these coming summer months to do your Spiritual and Corporal Works of Mercy to complete your required hours. Remember that Adoration can be done any day, any time - spending time with Jesus is one of the best things any of us can do with our time!

2026-2027 MOQ-SJV Joint Confirmation Packet.docx.pdf

8th Grade

Leslie Puente-Prai, Sara Lechowicz, & Katie Geist, Room 14 - 2nd floor

We are praying for all of our 8th graders as they transition into High School. We encourage all of you to attend our Youth Group events and stay connected and involved at Mary Our Queen!

MOQ SJV Recruitment Flyer2.pdf

See this flyer for a great opportunity for boys, 14-18 years old.