Our Parish Religious Education Program (PREP) needs you! We're seeking substitute teachers for all grades and a Grade 2 aide. No experience necessary - we provide all materials and support. Your willingness to share your faith is all that's needed. Help shape young Catholics' spiritual journey in this rewarding ministry. Flexible options are available. Prayerfully consider joining us. Contact Karen Balestino at sbslprep@comcast.net to learn more and make a difference in our parish youth's faith formation.

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Registration is now open for our Parish Religious Education Program (PREP) and High School Ministry. This includes:PREP: Kindergarten through Grade 8 (for students not attending Catholic School) and High School Ministry: Grades 9-12. Both programs will run concurrently, starting Sunday, September 15, 2024, at 9:15 a.m.  We've streamlined the process with a single online registration form for K-12 students, making it more convenient for families with children in multiple age groups. Program costs: 1 student: $20 2 students: $35 3 or more st...

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PREP, Youth Ministry

We're excited to plan faith formation programs for the upcoming year for students, teens, families, and adults. Your input is valuable: • How can we ignite passion for our Catholic faith in young learners? • What topics intrigue you as an adult parishioner? Please share your ideas and help shape our community's spiritual growth! Please contact Karen Balestino at sbslprep@comcast.net with your thoughts.

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The First Reconciliation Celebration and Lunch will be on Saturday, January 20, from 10 a.m. until noon at St. Lawrence Church.  The next Student Mass will be held on Sunday, January 21 at 10:30 am. at St. Boniface Church. This PREP Mass will include students from grades 3 & 7.  Check the weekly bulletin for these and other upcoming PREP event dates and details.

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Parish Religious Education Program (PREP) is a joint ministry of The Parishes of St. Boniface and St. Lawrence for youth from kindergarten through 8th grade. We stress family participation in faith formation, prayer, and service as part of ongoing Catholic education. This year's program will begin on Sunday, September 17, 2023, and run through May 19, 2024. Classes are held on Sundays from 9:15–10:10 a.m. at the St. John Neumann Regional Academy Elementary Campus adjacent to St. Boniface Church.  Registration is easy to complete ei...

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You are invited to our Living Stations on Friday, March 17 at 5:30 p.m. at St. Lawrence Church. Students in grades 6 & 7 will bring the stations to life with visual representations and meditations for today’s followers of Jesus. Come join us and bring a friend!

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PREP, Lent

PREP students in grades 3-7 will have the opportunity to go to confession in the weeks ahead. Our catechists have been working with the students to get them ready to celebrate this sacrament. We are asking parents to help us by reviewing reconciliation materials with their children. Look for materials to be sent home with everything you need. February 26: Grade 4 March 5: Grades 3 & 6 March 12: Grade 5 March 19: Grade 7

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The "Christ is Alive Essay Contest" is open to PREP students in grades 3-8. Students should write a one-page essay about a time they felt God was with them.  Submissions are due no later than Febrary 12. Please hand in submissions at PREP class or the parish office. More information is available online.

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Sixteen youngsters will receive our Lord’s forgiveness and peace in the sacrament of reconciliation for the first time on Saturday, January 21, at St. Lawrence Church. The students have been very involved in their celebration by preparing readings and learning songs with motions. Many thanks to all who helped prepare for this memorable day. Special appreciation goes out to our 2nd grade catechist, Mrs. Jillian MacInnis, 2nd grade aide, Mrs. Jennifer Hubler, teachers at SJNRA, and all of our parents who have been working with the children to pr...

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PREP, Reconciliation

Come as a family to our Advent Family Day on November 20 from 9-10:10 a.m. in the St. Lawrence Parish Hall. There is no regular PREP program on this day. Games and crafts are planned that the whole family will enjoy. Come learn more about the Advent season. There is no formal registration, but if possible, please email Karen Balestino (sbslprep@comcast.net) by November 14 if your family plans on attending.

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Come for a taco meal, meet other parish families, and share in the Sacrament of Reconciliation on Wednesday, October 26 at 5:30 p.m. at St. Lawrence Parish Hall.  Students in Grades 7 & 8 are asked to attend with their families, but families with students in grades 3-6 plus and younger siblings are welcome. We also need several people (4-6:30 p.m.) who can help prepare, serve, and clean up during our the event. Please contact Karen Balestino as soon as possible if you are able to assist us with this event for our families.

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As we begin our PREP year, we continue to pray for our catechists and all those who volunteer as part of our PREP Team. In addition to our regular classroom teachers, we have 25 adult and teen volunteers who give of their time on Sunday mornings to share their faith and talents with our children. Please thank them for their vital service to our parish family. Safety Directors—Chris Kriner, Butch McCusker Assistant to the DRE—Sue McCusker Adult Aide—Jen Hubler Youth Aides—Callie Anderson, Ben Cappel, Chase Cowden, Connor Cowden ...

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Our 2022-23 PREP program has begun and we are grateful to our volunteer parishioners for stepping up and giving their time to share their faith and talents with our children (kindergarten through grade 8) as the primary PREP teachers on Sunday mornings. When you see these people, please thank them for their service to our parish family. We will recognize additional PREP volunteers next week! Kindergarten: Chelsee Cowden Grade 1: Lenny Dincher Grade 2: Jillian MacInnis Grade 3: Hannah Bower Grade 4: Laura Dussinger Grade 5: Heather Masters Grade 6: Jaci Cap...

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Our 2022-23 Parish Religious Education Program (PREP) begins on Sunday, September 18 for children in grades kindergarten through 8. Please register now to give us a few days to prepare our attendance records, emergency contacts list, and your child’s materials so everything is ready on the first day of class. Unsure about registering your child this year? Please contact Karen Balestino at sbslprep@comcast.net or call (570) 419-8679 to get a better understanding of our program and how we can assist your family with making faith formation happen this year for yo...

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It's not too late to register for PREP (grades K-8) at https://stbonifacecatholic.com/FaithFormation/About-Religious-Education-PREP.  Classes will be held on Sundays from 9:15-10:15 a.m. from September 18, 2022 through May 21, 2023.  Questions?  Please email sbslprep@comcast.net. 

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Do you have a child or children going into grades kindergarten through grade 8? It’s time to register them for our 2022-2023 Parish Religious Education Program (PREP) which will begin on September 18 (9:15-10:15 a.m.). For families in the program last year, please check your email for registration link & information. If you are a new family to PREP, registration details can be found on our parish website.

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September 18 will be the first PREP Sunday for the 2022-23 school year.  Classes are designed for students in grades kindergarten through grade 8 who attend public school or are homeschooled and need religious instruction. Online registration will open in August. Watch the bulletin and your email for more information.

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Registration is now open for Vacation Bible School!  VBS will be held June 20-24 at Saint John Neumann Regional Academy High School. Cost is $10 per child. This is a great summer event for pre-K through grade 5 students, with middle school, high school, and adult volunteers.  REGISTER TODAY!  WWW.OSVHUB.COM/SAINTANNRCC/FORMS/VBS

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Our next PREP talk is not just for parents. All parishioners are invited to join PREP parents for an informative presentation on the Catholic Church and the Modern World: A Church of Welcome, Ministry, and Care for Others. This presentation will share the recent events and mission of Pope Francis that embraces a Church that is accepting and inviting to every person in the world and open to all peoples. All in attendence will gain an understanding of the Church's mission to listen, guide, and transform the hearts and minds of people from every walk of life and build loca...

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PARENT TALKS - Take some time out for yourself to learn, to grow, to share the faith on Sunday, Nov. 14 in the Saint Boniface RAC (rectory basement) from 9:15-10:05 a.m. Come for coffee, tea, and a candid discussion of prayer and children. Father Bill will be the guest speaker.

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Congratulations to Karen Balestino who successfully petitioned the Diocese of Scranton for money to help fund additional ways to provide religous education for our parish families.  The grant awarded will allow access to FORMED, a Catholic online streaming service that provides thousands of movies, children’s programs, ebooks, audio, parish programs and studies.  These materials will assist in supporting our children and families in the classroom, as well as provide an opportunity for children to continue to grow in faith when they cannot attend PREP in...

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FIRST PREP CLASS September 19th Parents, meet the catechists and find out about plans for our year. 􀁸 Sunday, September 19 􀁸 9:15-10:15 AM 􀁸 All students and parents meet in St Boniface Church. CONFIRMATION PARENT MEETING 􀁸 October 3 􀁸 9:15-10:00 AM 􀁸 St Boniface Church 􀁸 For parents/guardians of students in 7th and 8th grade PREP FALL BREAK 􀁸 Oct 10--NO class FIRST COMMUNION PARENT MTG 􀁸 October 17 􀁸 9:15-10:00 AM 􀁸 St Boniface Church 􀁸 For parents/guardians of students receiving Reconciliation and First Communion in 2022 PIZZA & PE...

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PLEASE USE CAUTION! PREP classes have begun. We will be observing a staggered dismissal again this year with dismissal beginning at 10:10am. Please observe caution when entering the parking lots. Parishioners attending the 10:30am Mass who arrive before 10:25 AM should refrain from parking in the alley (from the Penn Street entrance to the flag pole) so that parents can use the alley to pick up students at PREP dismissal. Orange cones will be out to remind you of parking restrictions. Thank you for helping to keep our kids safe.

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PREP BEGINS SEPT 19 REGISTER NOW Do you have a child(ren) going into Kindergarten through Grade 8?  It’s time to register them for our 2021-2022 Parish Religious Education Program (PREP). Registration fees for this year are: 1 Child           $20 2 Children     $35 3+ Children   $50 Two ways to register: ONLINE-- Registration details can be found on our parish website under the FAITH FORMATION Tab, About Religious Education-PREP. Registration is fast and easy.&...

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This Lent, our PREP families are supporting mission efforts for children in the Diocese of Latacunga, Ecuador, where many indigenous people live in poverty. Did you know that… Adults who live there are mostly uneducated. Families raise livestock and other animals to earn money. Parents work where they manufacture vats or do seasonal work in the fields, picking flowers and vegetables. Adults who can find work earn around $50 a week to support a typical family of 7 or 8. Families are forced to leave many young children at home without supervision so they...

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On August 15th, thirteen students celebrated their First Holy Communion with their families. Congratulations to: Gage Boop Bella Long McKay Campbell Addison McCloud Jacob Danielsen Caleb Sampsell Braiden Gusick Sofia Sartori Dahlia Kuri Matthew Stoetzel Stella Kuri Giovanni Trojan Connor Linn Please continue to pray for these children as they come forward to receive Jesus in the Most Blessed Sacrament at weekend Masses. The video can be viewed on Facebook.

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ALL PREP Classes and Events are cancelled until further notice, including: March 27--8th grade Pizza & Movie Night April 5—Palm Sunday Family Day WHAT IS STILL HAPPENING IN PREP? March 29—8th Grade Confirmation Name/Saint Essay Due. Please scan and email to sbslprep@comcast.net or mail/deliver to the rectory at 326 Washington Blvd. Thank you! PREP 2020 Lenten Service Project Many thanks to all of our PREP families who helped to support the students’ service project to benefit Sojourner Truth Ministries. For the first two weeks in Lent...

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March 21--First Holy Communion Retreat   9-2 PM March 29—Confirmation Name/Essay Due Date for 8th Grade April 5—Palm Sunday Family Day   9-10 AM St Lawrence Parish Hall-Participate in a Passover Meal (Seder)—adapted for children This is for the whole family. A great way to begin Holy Week! More information coming. WHAT’S HAPPENING IN PREP? 8th Grade Service Project Last Sunday, our 8th grade students helped set up, clean up and assisted families during the Lent Family Day event as well as helped to clean up th...

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WINTER IS HERE— SIGN UP FOR TEXT REMINDERS IN CASE OF SNOW CANCELLATIONS. Text the message @sbslprep to the number 81010. Not sure how to sign up? Call the rectory at 570-326-1544 for assistance. FAMILY PRAYER Our catechists have been working very hard to help the children learn and review some basic prayers of our Catholic faith. Please take the time to continue these efforts by praying together regularly as a family. The prayers can be found in the blue Children’s Book of Prayers that was distributed at the start of the year. Need a new one? Extra c...

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November 24, 2019 Families from St. Boniface and St. Lawrence gathered together to create beautiful Advent wreaths and learned how they can use these wreaths for family prayer in their homes during the season of Advent.  Many thanks to Arnie Betts and the 7th grade class who offered their services to set up, clean up and distribute materials to the families. A big thank you goes out to Susana Falck who was instrumental in designing the wreath and teaching the families how to create it, as well as to the group of parish ladies (and friends) who gathered to prepare th...

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FAMILY DAY for ALL St. Boniface and St. Lawrence Families (PREP and SJNRA) Each family will make an Advent wreath, learn a little bit about Advent and take home some materials to use at home during the season. WHEN? Sunday, November 24th 9-10am - No regular prep class that day WHERE? St. Lawrence Parish Center (PREP building) basement You NEED to register for this event so we can purchase and prepare the materials.  Registration deadline is MONDAY, NOVEMBER 4 PREP families will receive a registration form this week at class. SJNRA families will receive i...

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