Frequently Asked Questions regarding STTA PREP
- What is the St. Thomas Parish Religious Education Program?
- What Grade Levels are included in the Program?
- When are classes scheduled to begin? to finish?
- What is the roster of class days and session times?
- What is the phone number for the STTA PREP office?
- What is the Director's name?
- What are the office hours for the STTA PREP office?
- How can a parishioner enroll a child in the STTA PREP?
- What is the registration fee required?
- Is there any record required with STTA PREP registration?
- What is the attendance policy of STTA PREP?
- What is an excused absence?
- When is an absence considered officially excused?
- Is there a procedure for early dismissal from a class?
- What is the PREP/CCD E-mail address?
- Is there a web page where STTA PREP/CCD information can be viewed?
- Who is my child's Catechist (religion teacher)?
What is the St. Thomas Parish Religious Education Program?
The St. Thomas Parish Religious Education Program is a formal
religious education program which provides faith formation and
sacrament preparation to parish children who attend local
public schools.
What Grade Levels are included in the Program?
The St. Thomas Religious Education Program provides instruction
to students from Grade Level 1 through Grade Level 6.
When are classes scheduled to begin? to finish?
STTA PREP classes begin in September and conclude prior to
Memorial Day in May.
What is the roster of class days and session times?
There are four class sessions conducted throughout the week.
Tuesday Afternoon from 4:15 PM to 5:30 PM
Tuesday Evening from 6:30 PM to 7:45 PM
Wednesday Afternoon from 4:15 PM to 5:30 PM
Wednesday Evening from 6:30 PM to 7:45 PM
What is the phone number for the STTA PREP office?
The phone number for the STTA PREP office is 610-459-3477.
What is the Director's name?
The Director of Religious Education is Mary Sassani.
What are the office hours for the STTA PREP office?
During the PREP school year the STTA PREP office is staffed
Monday through Thursday from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM. On Tuesdays and
Wednesdays while classes are in session the STTA PREP office is
staffed until the last student has left the school building in
the custody of a parent or guardian.
The PREP/CCD Office is closed on Friday.
During the summer months the PREP office is staffed Monday
through Thursday from 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM.
How can a parishioner enroll a child in the STTA PREP?
Registration of children in STTA PREP is conducted during June,
July and August prior to the Program's September start. Newly
registered parishioners can register a child at any time
following registering in the Parish.
What is the registration fee required?
The registration fee to register 1 child is $125.00, for 2
children it is $175.00 and for 3 children or more the fee is
$225.00. The registration fee is due at the time of registration
in the Program.
Is there any record required with STTA PREP registration?
A copy of a child's Baptismal certificate is required for a child
entering STTA PREP for the first time.
What is the attendance policy of STTA PREP?
It is Archdiocesan policy and, therefore, the policy of STTA PREP
that 3 or more absences during the course of the PREP calendar
year is considered excessive.
What is an excused absence?
Excused absences include: illness of the student, serious illness
in the family, death in the family, quarantine, or other urgent
reason.
When is an absence considered officially excused?
Absences are considered excused only after a note has been
presented to the child's catechist. The absence note should be
sent with the child the next time the child attends class.
Is there a procedure for early dismissal from a class?
While early dismissal is not encouraged, we realize that
emergency circumstances arise from time to time which would make
early dismissmal necessary. In the event that an early dismissal
is necessary, the parent or guardian who will be escorting a
child from the school building is to report to the STTA PREP
office. The Director or a Hall monitor will escort the child to
the office for pickup.
What is the PREP/CCD E-mail address?
The E-mail address for the St. Thomas the Apostle Parish
Religious Education Program is: staprep@comcast.net
Is there a web page where STTA PREP/CCD information can be viewed?
STTA PREP/CCD announcements, calendar and FAQ information can be
found at www.stthomastheapostle.net website and scrolling down the
left side of the page to: Mary Sassani, Director of Religious
Education and clicking on it.
Who is my child's Catechist (religion teacher)?
The Staff of STTA PREP/CCD for 2011 -2012
SESSION GRADE/GROUP Catechist
Tuesday Afternoon 1A Mrs. Cannon
1B Mrs. Murray
2A Mrs. Michalkiewicz
2B Mrs. DiBona
3A Ms. Cardone
3B Mr. Houghton
4A Mrs. Szkudlapski
4B Mrs. Koval
5B Mrs. Nace
6A Mrs. Santoleri
6B Mr. and Mrs. Phillips
Tuesday Evening 1A Ms. Travaglini
2A Mr. Collins
3A Mrs. Easter
4A Mrs. Haskins
5A Mrs. Quinn
6A Ms. Blythe
Wednesday Afternoon 1A Mrs. Mahoney
1B Mrs. Holsopple
2A Mrs. Dunay
2B Mrs. Weaverling
3A Mrs. McQuaid
3B Mrs. Trasatti
4A Mrs. DelFranco
4B Mrs. Walsh
5B Mr. Zerillo
6A Mrs. Cardone
6B Mrs. Costa
Wednesday Evening 1A Ms. Cipollini
2A Mrs. Wray
3A Mr. Gorski
4A Ms. Cowley
5A Ms. Angeline
6A Mrs. Perotti
