Faith Formation Grades 1-8

Parish center class days and times:
All classes at the parish center will meet 20 times from October-April, on Sundays OR Wednesdays.

Sunday classes for the 2nd-8th grades will meet after the 9:00am mass at 10:15-11:15. 1st grade Sunday classes will meet during the 9:00 mass at the same time that the 3-5 year old Early Childhood classes meet. (See Early Childhood ) Wednesday classes for the 1st-8th grades will meet at either 5:00-6:00pm or 6:30-7:30pm. On your registration form, you will indicate a first and second choice for the following sessions:

Sunday 9:00 (1st)
Sunday 10:15-11:15 (2nd-8th)
Wednesday 5:00 (1st-8th)
Wednesday 6:30 (1st-8th)

PROGRAM DATES
(no classes March 26 - April 5, 2008)
April 6 - classes only for 9am program (Early Childhood)
April 9, 13, 16, 20, 23 and 27, 2008 (classes for all)

TEACHING @ HOME
Parents are the primary teachers of their children, and Faith Formation is an essential part of our daily lives. In addition to the books and materials necessary to teach the lessons, a very significant part of Faith Formation is the interaction with peers, catechists, and becoming a part of the parish and Faith Formation community. All families are encouraged to have their children participate in one of the classes held on Sundays or Wednesdays.

ELEMENTARY COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The elementary program will use Call to Faith from Harcourt Religion publishers. Call to Faith presents the content of the Catholic faith – drawn from Scripture and Tradition – in age appropriate ways, and features a carefully crafted activity strand in every chapter, to encourage children to share their faith, connect their faith, and live their faith. The themes covered in each grade level include God’s Covenant, A Faithful People, Life in Christ, The Church Teaches, Faithful Living, the Paschal Mystery and Judged on Love. Interspersed throughout the year are also several special events including: Opening, closing, and seasonal celebrations, Christmas Pageants, and 3rd Grade Bible Presentations

JUNIOR HIGH COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The Junior High program uses the Living Our Faith materials from Harcourt Religion Publishers. The 7th graders use the Jesus book, which concentrates on how Jesus Christ – as Teacher, Healer, Prophet and Savior – continues to inspire our lives. The 8th graders use the Morality book, which invites the students to reflect on their values, self-image, and relationships as Catholic Christians. In all of the Junior High books, the students also cover a section on Skills for Christian Living. In this section, the students learn about five different skill areas, including Religious Experience, Moral Decision Making, Emotional Management, Gospel Living (or Justice and Service) and Forecasting. Students are asked to learn about, evaluate their use, and practice the skill at the end of each chapter.

For questions please contact Sara Fleetham, ext. 139.

8th Grade students and Parents are expected to attend the Homeward Bound Theater Production January 30, 2008 at 6:30pm.

We welcome and encourage parishioners to minister as Catechists or Substitute Catechists, please click on name to find out more!