We are excited for the opportunity to work with your children this school year! No matter what the situation, we are getting ready for a great year at REP. We know that this year will look differently. Our goal is to provide the best possible faith formation for our kids and youth, and we are working diligently to create a program that will comply with the COVID-19 pandemic and work with our transition. Please pray for our faith community as we move forward and work through this together. Classes start Sept. 30! 

REP Plans for 2020-2021

• Grades 1, 3-8 - Online ($50/student)
  • We will send a link to your email and formal instruction will be done in the home.
    • This includes an online book, workbook, and family guide.
    • You will receive a schedule for a tentative guide for you to follow and will have a teacher assigned to your class/student for help when needed.
    • We will send additional resources by email and post on our website.
    • Your child will receive some REP items by mail. We wish to have a connection with your student but given the space constraints, in person learning for all students is not possible for this year.
  • We plan on having monthly in-person events for students and parents at the church where we will teach a variety of topics and help with any lessons. These will not be required but strongly encouraged. We will group according to number of students and space. Please watch for calendar updates on the website and email notifications for these exciting opportunities.

• Grade 2- In Person- ($100/student) Wed. Evenings at Sacred Heart 6:30-7:30 p.m.
  • Students will be preparing for their First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion.
  • Reconciliation Learning Centers and First Holy Communion Learning Centers will be online this year. More information will come.  

• Grades 9 and 10- ($100/student) In Person- Wed. Evenings at St. Joseph’s Church 6:30-8:00 p.m.
  • Confirmation Preparation classes will be held in person. A parent meeting will be scheduled soon.
• Please keep in mind that we are doing our best to comply with CDC regulations and guidance provided by the Diocese of Winona-Rochester for in person events. Please review our Health Safety Plan and waiver. We will require a one-time waiver for any in person events.
  
  If your child has missed a Sacrament, we can catch them up in our Sacramental Prep class.  Sacraments need to be completed in the following order: Baptism, Reconciliation, 1st Communion, Confirmation.  If you child is not baptized, work with your parish to receive that sacrament prior to enrolling in our program.
  
  We realize that change may be difficult and we know that families have a lot on their plates. We want to be flexible, provide support, and work with all of you. Our ultimate goal is to share the love of Jesus Christ with our young people and continue to grow in our faith together as a community. Thank you for your prayers and support for the coming year. Please contact me anytime with questions or concerns as we embark on this new adventure, together in Christ.
  
  Jenna Sammon
  Interim Director of REP
  jsammon@rep-cyo.org