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861 Wildwood Lane, Grapevine, Texas 76051 - (817) 481-2685 - Fax (817) 488-3169 |
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3-yr old – 1st Grade
2nd – 5th Grade
6th – 12th Grades (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
RCIA adapted for Children and Teens
Friendship Factory
Children’s Liturgy of the Word 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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