A Message from our Faith Formation Team 2021-22

Welcome back as we head into our new Faith Formation year!

We are preparing classes for grades PreK-10th grade including the sacraments of Reconciliation, First Eucharist, and Confirmation.

It is very important that your child be enrolled in every grade up to and including the Confirmation program in 9th and 10th grade. If your family has not been participating in the faith formation program or Covid has impacted your registration, now is the time to get them back onto the path. Any student interested in preparing for Confirmation starting in 9th grade must first attend the 8th-grade classes.

Our goal is to meet in person twice a month with resources and activities on the faith formation website for those weeks we are not meeting in person. If you have any concerns about your child meeting in person, please contact us.

Thank you for your support and prayers as we strive to partner with you on your child’s faith journey. As always, we are here to support you also with any needs or concerns you have as the year progresses.

Email us with any questions at reo@sjbrh.org or call us at 860-529-1274. 

Peace,​

Your Faith Formation Team,
Monica, Beth, Carol, Linda, and Lori

Saint Josephine Bakhita Parish

​7 Elm Street
Rocky Hill, CT. 06067
Email: reo@sjbrh.org
Parish Office:
​860-529-8655
​Religious Ed Office:
860-529-1274

​WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday: 4:00 pm SJ
Sunday: 9:00 am SES 
Sunday: 11:00 am SJ

​​Contact Office
​860-529-1274
Hours: 9am-2:00 pm

ABBREVIATIONS:
SES-St. Elizabeth Seton Campus
SJ-St. James Campus
SJPC-St. James Parish Center
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INTENTIONS FOR ​ 2021-22​

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MONTHLY ​FAMILY ACTIVITY
October 2021

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​Information and Updates:

 

• Classes PreK-Grade 10 begin Week of October 3rd at both campuses.
  • Emails will be sent with the details of day and time.
  • ​Books will be handed out first night of class
  • All classes Prek-8th Grade are held two times per month.
• Masks are required for all in person instruction
• First Eucharist Parent Meeting, Wednesday, September 22, 2021, Time: 7:00 p.m. @ SES - Masks required
• Parent/Student Orientation for Confirmation Candidates Grades 9-10
  • ​Year One: Sunday, Sept 19th, 11:00 a.m. Mass then meeting
  • Year Two: September 19th, 2:00 p.m. @ SJ Parish Center
• Monthly Family Activity-Starting again October 2021
• Check out St. Josephine Bakhita's YouTube channel-click here
• Parent Resources-click here​​

​Trivia Question: 

What is a catechist?
​A teacher of the principles of Christian religion.

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​Meet the Team

Our team of dedicated faith formation staff is on board to help guide, teach, and pave the path for your children to experience the higher power of God's love. Parent and guardian support is important in this lifelong journey of faith by supporting the catechists (teachers), making sure students attend every class, and also attend church on a regular basis. 

Monica Piombino

Director of Faith Formation
PreK-10th Grade

"Remember the past with gratitude, live the present with enthusiasm, and look forward to the future with confidence." -Saint John Paul II

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Beth Mulvey

Administrative Assistant

​“If you can't feed a hundred people, feed just one.”

​Mother Teresa​
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Lori Gosselin

PreK-1st Grade Coordinator

"Be still and know
that ​I am God."​

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Linda Sidote

Sacramental Prep
Grades 2-3

"If you can dream it,
you can do it."

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Carol Rizzo

Confirmation Coordinator
​Grades 9-10

"Use your ears to hear the word of God, but listen with your heart."

Email Carol

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COVID19 INFORMATION

​Stay informed and protect yourself and others. Here are some good websites to help us all : 
State of CT Public Health: https://portal.ct.gov/Coronavirus;  ​Federal National Institutes of Health: https://www.nih.gov/health-information/coronavirus  We continue to follow the guidelines set forth by the State of  Connecticut and the Archdiocese of Hartford. Please feel free to reach out to us with any questions at reo@sjbrh.org