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St. Francis offers multiple Formation Sessions for
ALL ages from Pre-K through 12th grade.
Registration for Summer Sessions and
Pre-Registration for Fall Sessions 2009-10
will begin in April, 2009
The Summer Intensive Faith Formation Schedule is as follows:
June 15th -26th, 2009 - Monday through Friday
Mornings: 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
or
Evenings: 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
3-year old thru Kindergarten classes are reserved for students of
full-time volunteers. 1st grade through 12th
grade students are registered on a first-come, first-served basis with
volunteer’s children placed first.
There will be no July sessions this year.
Fall Faith Formation Schedule
Sessions Available:
School Year Session – September through April
3-yr old – 1st Grade
Sundays 9:00am—10:00a.m., 11:30a.m. – 12:30p.m.
Wednesdays 4:30p.m.—5:30p.m.
2nd – 5th Grade
Sundays 10:15a.m.—11:15a.m.
Wednesdays 4:30p.m.—5:30p.m., 7:00p.m. – 8:00p.m.
6th – 12th Grades
Sundays 10:15a.m.—11:45a.m.
Wednesdays 7:00p.m.—8:30p.m.
All students are registered on a first-come, first served
basis
with volunteer’s children being placed in classes first.
(If these times do not accommodate your family there is always the option to Home School your students. Parents are the primary educators of their children and the Formation Staff of St. Francis is here to support parents in this vocation.)
Registration packets will be distributed after masses in April, watch for announcements on bulletin boards and in the bulletin. After April pre-registration packets for the Fall Session can be picked up at the Church in Workroom 110. See Session Information below for dates and times as well as volunteer opportunities. Fees will remain the same at $35/child $100/max per family for registered parishioners only.
Catechesis for Children – Pre-K thru 8th Grades
Faith Formation teaches our children about their Catholic faith using Harcourt’s Called to Faith curriculum. Students are taught by teams of dedicated catechists and assistants and participate in faith building, age-appropriate activities and lessons, taking home each week’s lesson to share with their parents. Students periodically participate in outreach efforts to broaden their view beyond their classrooms and families.
The High School Students (9th thru 12th grades) like the elementary curriculum are taught by teams of catechists and participate in faith building, age-appropriate activities and lessons. We will be implementing the U.S. Bishops document Doctrinal Elements in a Curriculum Framework using Harcourt’s Called to Discipleship.
In addition to the Harcourt curriculum used in the classroom, parents and students have access to the Harcourt/St. Francis website where parents can obtain additional information on the subjects taught and students have activities, games and lessons to reinforce what they are learning in the classrooms.
11th & 12th Grades may also join Pass-It-On, a peer-to-peer ministry group that meets year round, except for the month of August. This group focuses on helping each other live Christian lives. This group meets on Wednesday evening from 7:30 – 8:30p.m. in the Youth Center
Volunteer Opportunities include Session Coordinator, Catechist, Assistant Catechist, Office Help, Food Prep (Wednesdays), Crafts, Nursery help and Children’s Liturgy Lector. All volunteers will be automatically assigned to the session that their children are attending, unless otherwise noted. Volunteers can sign up on the Family Page of the Formation Registration Forms or contact the Formation Office. Children of full-time volunteers may have their fees waived. Also, all volunteers are asked to complete a short application and a brief interview will be conducted. All volunteers are also required to attend a Keeping Children and Youth Safe session before beginning volunteer work. This certification is renewed every 3 years.
Session Coordinator: Will volunteer during the time their child(ren) is in class by overseeing the other volunteers, assisting with whatever is needed, talking to parents who have questions and assisting the Formation Office to disseminate information and oversee dismissal.
Catechist/Assistant Catechist: Prepare the lessons for each class and teach the students about the subject that is age appropriate. There is some advance preparation required each week and training will be provided. Required to have at least two adults in every classroom and the preference is for three, so that teaching responsibilities can be rotated.
Office Help: Be in the office during the Formation session to assist catechists and staff with various projects, copies, shredding, tracking attendance, etc.
Food Prep: On Wednesdays during the 4:30 – 5:30p.m. session a FAST Dinner is prepared to be served from 5:30 – 6:30p.m.
Crafts: Assist teacher in gathering supplies for crafts in the classrooms, finding ideas for teachers needing help, possibly leading a craft project in a classroom.
Nursery: During the Summer Sessions and the Wednesday sessions, volunteers are needed to assist the Nursery Coordinator with caring for the children of volunteers that are not old enough to attend classes. Usual age for these children is infants to 3-year olds.
Eucharist and Reconciliation
Preparation for First Eucharist and Reconciliation is done in the 2nd grade. In addition to Faith Formation classes, attendance at a Sacramental preparation workshop is required of the parent prior to the child receiving the sacraments. If your student is older than 2nd grade then arrangements can be made for them to prepare for the sacraments they have missed. Please contact the Formation Office for more information
Confirmation
Students may begin preparation for the sacrament of Confirmation at the
age of 15. Confirmation Preparation and Requirements include:
Have received the sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist and
Reconciliation
Enrollment in the Faith Formation program
Participation in Confirmation Preparation Classes
Attendance at the “Spirit” Confirmation Retreat (or a
Confirmation Retreat hosted by
another parish.)
40 hours of Community Service
Attendance at Mass weekly
(Note: Due to a curriculum change Confirmation preparation may
be offered separate from the regular Faith Formation sessions.
Registration & participation in Faith Formation classes will be a
requirement for registration for Confirmation preparation. Schedules
and more information will be posted as it is set.)
RCIA adapted for Children and Teens
The Rite of Christian Initiation for Children is for children, 3rd
through 12th grades who have not been baptized or who were baptized in
another Christian Tradition. We follow similar guidelines and rites as
in the RCIA (Adults) adapted to the level of the children or teens in
formation. Those prepared through the RCIA-Children or Teens enter into
full membership of the Catholic Church during the Easter Season.
Friendship Factory
Friendship Factory held generally the Second Sunday of each month in
conjunction with Mothers with Young Children's and Children's Ministry
provide social and service opportunities primarily for 3rd through 5th
Graders while learning more deeply about their Faith and our call to
serve.
Children’s Liturgy of the Word
For Children in Kindergarten through 2nd Grade (who have not yet
received Holy Communion), the Children’s Lector proclaims the same
Sunday readings as for the adults, but in words children can understand
using the Children’s Lectionary. This is not a catechism class; rather
the lectors break open the scriptures in ways that make the stories come
alive. The children are invited to enter into the stories, developing a
greater appreciation for the meaning of the Gospel in their lives.
The children are dismissed for Children’s Liturgy of the Word after the opening prayer. The Prayer, First Reading, and Gospel are proclaimed. After the Gospel, the children sit and share with the Lector what they have heard. They offer prayers, recite the Creed and offer their monetary donations. The children join their families and the congregation for the Liturgy of the Eucharist.
Children’s Liturgy Lector: Is trained and scheduled similar to the Lectors for mass. Lectors can volunteer for the mass that they usually attend. Children ages Kindergarten through 2nd grade will be dismissed to the Chapel and Lector will lead them in readings and an interactive reflection. Training is provided and there are always at least two adults present. Teenagers are also encouraged to help with this ministry. Great opportunity for families to minister together!
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Edited 12/01/08 |
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Sacrament Dates 2008
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