First
Parish Unitarian UniversalistReligious Education for Children
Welcome
to the Religious Education Program at First Parish Unitarian Universalist – Canton! Last year, we came up with
an RE vision statement: "Our vision is to create and maintain a safe, mutually respectful, and enjoyable learning
environment that is developmentally appropriate for the children and youth of our community. The curriculum shall
focus on the core beliefs, guiding principles and vision of our Unitarian Universalist community." We want to continue
this vision.
The theme for this year is “UUs Changing the World.” We are going to learn about Unitarians, Universalists, and Unitarian Universalists who have had a positive impact on the world. We will also learn about and from present day Unitarian Universalists who are doing good things in the world now. We want our young people to grow in their UU identity, learn some UU history, and most of all, grow in their understanding of how they themselves can live out their faith to “let their lights shine” and do good things in the world.
There are so many ways to make a difference in the world. We want our young people to understand that they can do good things for other people, animals, and the environment even now! They don’t have to wait to grow up to become someone famous like a president or a doctor to make a difference. We want our children to understand that by being kind to others, standing against injustice, recycling, etc., …in so many ways, they can make a difference, and already are!.
Religious education at First Parish is a co-operative effort. We hope you will consider getting involved! There are lots of ways you can share with our young people…just let us know if you would like to teach, help, tell stories, make music or art… There are so many possibilities. Just let me or Joe Amster know how you’d like to help with religious education.
Finally, on behalf of First Parish, I’d like to extend my welcome to you and your children. If you have any questions about RE, or anything you’d like me to know about your child, please feel free to call me or email me (781-828-0296) or dre.fpuu.canton@verizon.net. The Religious Education Committee and I are looking forward to working and learning together with you and your children!
In the faith,
Patsy Hatch-Reinertson, Director of Religious Education