Frequently Asked Questions regarding STTA PREP
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 sacramental preparation to parish children who attend local public schools.Back to Top
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.Back to Top
When are classes scheduled to begin? to finish?
STTA PREP classes begin in September and conclude prior to Memorial Day in May.Back to Top
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 PMBack to Top
What is the phone number for the STTA PREP office?
The phone number for the STTA PREP office is 610-459-3477.Back to Top
The Director of Religious Education is Mary Sassani.Back to Top
What are the office hours for the STTA PREP office?
The STTA PREP office is staffed Monday through Thursday from 9:30 AM to 4:30 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.Back to Top
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.Back to Top
Is a registration fee required?
The registration fee to register 1 child is $80.00, for 2 children it is $140.00 and for 3 children or more the fee is $180.00. The registration fee is due at the time of registration in the Program.Back to Top
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.Back to Top
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.Back to Top
Excused absences include: illness of the student, serious illness in the family, death in the family, quarantine, or other urgent reason.Back to Top
When is an absence considered officially excused?
Absences are considered 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.Back to Top
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.Back to Top
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.netBack to Top
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 website and scrolling down the left side of the page to: Mary Sassani, Director of Religious Education and clicking on it.Back to Top
Who is my child's Catechist (religion teacher)?
The Staff of STTA PREP/CCD for 2009-2010 SESSION GRADE/GROUP Catechist Tuesday Afternoon 1A Mrs. Murray 1B Ms. DePietro/Ms. Brooks 2A Mrs. Michalkiewicz 2B Mrs. DiBona 3A Mrs. DelGrande(Substitute) 3B Mrs. Armani/Mrs. Berry 4A Mrs. Szkudlapski 4B Mrs. Williams 5A Mr. Houghton 5B Mrs. Nace 6A Mrs. Santoleri 6B Mr. and Mrs. Phillips Tuesday Evening 1A Mrs. Campbell 2A Mrs. Panczner 3A Mrs. Travia 4A Mrs. Haskins 5A Mrs. Quinn 6A Mrs. Nancarrow Wednesday Afternoon 1A Mrs. Kravitz 1B Mrs. Weaverling 2A Mrs. Dunay 2B Mrs. Guidetti 3A Mrs. McQuaid 3B Mrs. Trasatti 4A Mrs. DelFranco 4B Mrs. McKinney 5A Mr. Zerillo 5B Mrs. Bonner 6A Mrs. Cardone 6B Mr. DeMatto Wednesday Evening 1A Mrs. Cordeiro 2A Mrs. Koval 3A Mrs. McGlinn 4A Mr. Cardone 5A Mrs. Perotti 6A Mr. McGlinn 7/8 Mr. RankinBack to Top