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1-02415

Level I (ages 3-6)

St George's Episcopal Church

912 Rt. 146

Clifton Park, New York 12065
Start Date: 07/07/2024
End Date: 07/12/2025
Part One Dates: Sunday 07-07-2024 to Saturday 07-13-2024
Part Two Dates: TBD, Summer 2025
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Formation Leader: Catherine Maresca
Site Coordinator: Gabriela Gastelum
Phone: (518) 274-5884
[email protected]
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Format: Other
Other Format Notes: The participants will convene for L1 Part One from July 7-13, 2024, with Part Two scheduled for Summer 2025 (dates and times TBD).
Course Notes: This course is a joint effort by St. George's Episcopal Church in Clifton Park, NY, St. John's Episcopal Church in Troy, NY, and St. Pius X Catholic School in Loudonville, NY. The training will be held at St. George's Episcopal Church's atrium, with an optional tour of the atria at St. John's and St. Pius X Catholic School. The hosts will arrange for transportation. Attendees are welcome to bring their lunches, or they can purchase or have food delivered from nearby food options. A refrigerator and a microwave are available for use. The hosts will provide coffee, tea, and snacks. The books required for the training are included in the tuition and will be provided on the first day of the course. Participants coming from out of town may be able to get housing. They should contact the host site coordinator for more information.

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