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We're glad to have you as part of our parish, our collaborative, and our Religious Education program. We look forward to partnering with you as we share this journey of discipleship.
Our programs offer children and young people a comprehensive background in the basic teachings of our faith. We strive to help them develop a friendship with Jesus Christ and to be a strong support to the primary faith formation that children receive in their homes. As part of the programs, children actively participate in meaningful worship and prayer, in-depth sacramental preparation, and ongoing moral development.
About the Team
Kristina Preman, Director of Religious Education and Coordinator for Grades K-5: Kristina has been serving the Church in Newton since 2010. In addition to her role as the DRE, Kristina serves our Collaborative as a Pastoral Associate. Kristina grew up in Shrewsbury and attended Notre Dame Academy in Worcester. She's a Boston College graduate times two, with her BA and MA in Theology and Pastoral Ministry respectively. Kristina and her husband Ben welcomed their first child, Anna, in October 2020.
kpreman@sholnewton.org 617-527-7560 ext.216
Nick Woll, Coordinator for Grades 6-10: Nick joined our staff in the summer of 2021; he coordinates programs for middle and high school students, including the Confirmation program, in both parishes. Nick holds a BA in Religious Studies and Psychology from Mercyhurst University in Erie, PA, and is currently working towards his MA in Theology and Ministry at Boston College.
nwoll@sholnewton.org 617-527-7560 ext.213
Ginny Arpino, Religious Education Assistant: Ginny is an indispensable assistant to the entire team. She is just as talented at behind-the-scenes organizational work as she is at being a warm and welcoming presence at many of our classes and gatherings. She has been on the Collaborative Staff since 2018 but has been a parishioner at Our Lady’s for much longer. Ginny holds a BA in Elementary Education from Boston College, an MS from Emerson College, and is currently working towards her MA in Ministry at St. John’s Seminary. She and her husband Paul live in Waltham and have three adult children and one grandson.
garpino@sholnewton.org 617-527-7560 ext. 221
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2022-2023 Religious Education Information
2022-2023 Information Is Here!
Registration Form (same form for both parishes)
Informational Letters
---For Grades K-5 at Sacred Heart
---For Grades K-5 at Our Lady's
---For Grades 6-8
---For Grades 9-10 (Confirmation Prep)
Tuition Info
This year, tuition is $75 per child with a $150 family cap. Thank you for paying at the time of registration, if possible.
--If you are registering for classes that are held at Sacred Heart, please send a check made out to Sacred Heart to the office (1321 Centre St, Newton Centre, MA 02459).
--If you are registering for classes that are held at Our Lady's, tuition can be paid securely online at https://sholnewton.org/tuition-payment or by sending a check to the parish office (573 Washington St, Newton, MA 02458).
Contact
Kristina Preman kpreman@sholnewton.org 617-527-7560 ext.216
Director of Religious Education and Coordinator for Grades K-5
Nick Woll nwoll@sholnewton.org 617-527-7560 ext.213
Coordinator of Grades 6-10
Ginny Arpino garpino@sholnewton.org 617-527-7560 ext. 221
Assistant to the Religious Education Team
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2022-2023 Information Is Here!
Registration Form (same form for both parishes)
Class options:
At Sacred Heart -- Tuesdays, 4:00-5:00pm
Informational Letter for Sacred Heart Grades K-5
Calendar for 2022-2023
At Our Lady's -- Sundays, 8:45-9:45am; Mondays, 4:00-5:00pm
Informational Letter for Our Lady's Grades K-5
Calendar for Sunday Mornings 2022-2023
Calendar for Monday Afternoons 2022-2023
Special Dates for First Penance & First Communion
FORMS
First Communion Spring 2023 - Retreat and Special Roles
First Communion Spring 2023 - Certificate Form
Homeschool program - information here
Tuition Info
This year, tuition is $75 per child with a $150 family cap. Thank you for paying at the time of registration, if possible.
--If you are registering for classes that are held at Sacred Heart, please send a check made out to Sacred Heart to the office (1321 Centre St, Newton Centre, MA 02459).
--If you are registering for classes that are held at Our Lady's, tuition can be paid securely online at https://sholnewton.org/tuition-payment or by sending a check to the parish office (573 Washington St, Newton, MA 02458).
Contact
Kristina Preman kpreman@sholnewton.org 617-527-7560 ext.216
Director of Religious Education and Coordinator for Grades K-5
Ginny Arpino garpino@sholnewton.org 617-527-7560 ext. 221
Assistant to the Religious Education Team
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2022-2023 Information Is Here!
Registration Form (same form for both parishes)
Informational Letter (same for both parishes)
Class options:
At Sacred Heart: Tuesdays, 7:00-8:00pm Calendar Here
At Our Lady's: Mondays 7:00-8:00pm Calendar Here
Homeschool program
Tuition Info
This year, tuition is $75 per child with a $150 family cap. Thank you for paying at the time of registration, if possible.
--If you are registering for classes that are held at Sacred Heart, please send a check made out to Sacred Heart to the office (1321 Centre St, Newton Centre, MA 02459).
--If you are registering for classes that are held at Our Lady's, tuition can be paid securely online at https://sholnewton.org/tuition-payment or by sending a check to the parish office (573 Washington St, Newton, MA 02458).
Contact
Nick Woll nwoll@sholnewton.org 617-527-7560 ext.213
Coordinator of Grades 6-10
Kristina Preman kpreman@sholnewton.org 617-527-7560 ext.216
Director of Religious Education
Ginny Arpino garpino@sholnewton.org 617-527-7560 ext. 221
Assistant to the Religious Education Team
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2022-2023 Information Is Here!
Registration Form (same form for both parishes)
Informational Letter (same for both parishes)
Calendar
Program Components
Service Reflection Form - online form
Name Choice Form - online form
Sponsor Form - PDF; must be signed by sponsor
Confirmation Service Opportunity Listing
Classes are Sundays 7:00-8:15pm at Our Lady's
Tuition Info
This year, tuition is $75 per child with a $150 family cap. Thank you for paying at the time of registration, if possible. Tuition can be paid securely online at https://sholnewton.org/tuition-payment or by sending a check to the parish office (573 Washington St, Newton, MA 02458).
Contact
Nick Woll nwoll@sholnewton.org 617-527-7560 ext.213
Coordinator of Grades 6-10
Kristina Preman kpreman@sholnewton.org 617-527-7560 ext.216
Director of Religious Education
Ginny Arpino garpino@sholnewton.org 617-527-7560 ext. 221
Assistant to the Religious Education Team
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Policy on Protection of Children
Sacred Heart and Our Lady’s Collaborative values the welfare of each and every child within our parishes. We take seriously our commitment to ensure that every child is safely supervised, protected, and cared for in an open and respectful manner whenever they are involved in any event sponsored by our parish. For this reason, we have put into practice the following Policy Statement (see .pdf file below):
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