First Holy Communion
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Group 2: First Holy Communion Practice May 11th, Confessions May 13th: Sacrament on May 16th 9:30am
Holy Communion Parent Information
Information for parents about the program.
Holy Communion Parent Information
Information for parents about the program.
PARENT
INFORMATION
Letter to all Parents and Guardians
Religious Education
From the Office of
Catechetical Ministry
Dear Parents and Guardians of Saint John XXIII Religious Education Family:
Welcome to the new Catechetical year. Thank you for acknowledging your matrimonial promise along with your baptismal promise and the call by God’s Holy Spirit to raise your child in the formation of Catholic faith. It is a blessing for us as an entire community to endeavor to assist you and be a resource for your family.
In this journey of faith through the formation process of sacrament preparedness, it is the objective of the Religious Education ministry to work together with the families in the formation of their students.
As parents or guardians, you are the first catechist as well as the primary educators of your children. Therefore, it is essential to remember that the best catechesis is done in the home. This must include the parents openly demonstrating to their children the practice of their faith in the home, in the church and also in the world.
Thank you for the dedication, time, and attention you will be giving to your children. They will be forming their conscience to be children of God, disciples of Jesus Christ. The scriptures tell us that God rewards those who take seriously the actions done to educate, promote and encourage our children and youth to be good Christians and excellent citizens.
Sincerely in Christ Jesus Our Lord
The Religious Education Staff
St. John XXIII
Parish mission Statement:
We, the people of Saint John XXIII, are a multi-ethnic Roman Catholic seek to nourish the Gospel of Jesus Christ in all the families and people, so that they can rejoice in the love of God in this life and in the life to come. We endeavor to do this by fostering: an authentic Christian Stewardship, the Christian education of our youth and adults through Resurrection Academy and other programs, outreach to the poor and needy, and the celebration of the Sacraments, especially the Holy Eucharist.
Religious Education mission Statement:
St. John XXIII Catholic Parish Religious Education ministry seeks to nourish the Gospel of Jesus Christ in all families and persons, who seek assistance with preparation for the sacraments, those seeking general faith formation and those seeking further instruction in the faith. It is through the words commanded by Christ himself, apostolic statements and the mission of the Holy church to offer assistance and to be a resource for families so that parents may exercise their duty as primary educators of their children. It is with joy we endeavor to foster inspiration for their spiritual growth through formation, with an emphasis on having an encounter with Christ and to live an authentic the Christian lifestyle.
You and your child are embarking on the continuation of their faith journey in this life. There are many things which may be done to help growth in the faith. Learning is one part. But the Catholic faith is more than book learning and memorization. Although these are important because this is where a person begins to form an understanding about the faith. The most important aspect is to empress upon your child that God calls everyone and there must be a response to come and know Him and not simply about Him. So, Faith Formation is important because it stress an encounter with Christ. It probably will appear as normal as day-to-day instruction, but this is where a person begins to encounter Christ. It seemed the same way when Jesus Apostles first started out and Jesus was teaching them.
FAITH FORMATION:
The purpose of this Faith Formation is to allow a person to be ready for a very sacred moment with God in the sacraments. The Sacraments are not a rite of passage in life nor as in the case of Holy Communion a one-time event to be experienced and then forgotten. Faith formation includes readiness, involving the learning of the faith of which must be practiced. It involves an extended period. Attending one (1) class a week and going to Holy Mass is not enough for good faith formation. The greater amount of time spent in formation is done with the family and in the home.
The purpose of the Ministry of Catechesis is to assist the parents of children and youth with the process of faith formation. Particularly in the area of sacrament preparation. The catechist as a volunteer servant, endeavors to provide some details in the areas of the faith which will to allow that person to become disciples of Christ. The catechist provides direction and resources, but it is the parents who must afford the time to assist the child or youth in the practice of faith their daily life and reinforce what is being taught.
The proper living of any Christian Parent is to be involved in their children’s life during their growing years. This is especially true for involvement concerning the One true Faith given to us by Our Lord Jesus Christ and their overall education.
The parents are the primary educators of their children.[1] The church has declared this as a right for the parents and a continuation of their sacred matrimonial vows. Scripture is also very clear on this as well. The principal factor is utilization of time. Sacramental preparation done during the week allows for only 1 hour of instruction. Whereas in a typical household, aside from sleeping and school, that leaves about approximately 62 hours for other things in a given week. The utilization and management of this balance of time is given to the parents/guardian. It becomes their God given right to spend some of this time to reinforce what was taught during catechism.
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[1] Familiarous Consortio
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Tips for formation in the Home:
· Prayer
o There must be a dedicated time for the family to pray.
o Time should be afforded at meal times as well
o This is one way to listen and learn if your child knows their prayers.
· The reading of Bible stories
o This familiarizes the candidate as well as the family with some very important pints God has revealed.
o The bible stories can come from an adult Bible, from a youth or children’s Bible.
· Review lessons or family Guide readings
o Student should complete all “take home work.”
· Going to Mass Every Sunday and Holiday of Obligation
Upon completion of their 1st year students will be required to know:
Sign of the Cross, Lord’s Prayer, Glory Be, Hail Mary,
The Basics of who the Trinity is.
Who is God? Who is Jesus? Who is the Holy Spirit? {Holy Trinity}
The 7 Sacraments.
Why we need the sacraments {Context of Genesis}
Why going to mass is important.
The Ten Commandments {Context of Exodus}
Answer the following: What is Christmas? What is Easter?
What is sin?
Tenets of the Faith
Upon completion of their 2nd year students will be required to know:
Sign of the Cross, Lord’s Prayer, Glory Be, Hail Mary,
The Basics of who is the trinity.
Who is God? Who is Jesus? Who is the Holy Spirit? {Holy Trinity}
Parts of the Mass {Kyrie, Penitential Act, Lamb of God}
{The two main liturgies of the Mass}
An emphasis on the Holy Eucharist
7 Sacraments. As well as; What are the sacraments of initiation?
Why we need the sacraments {Context of Genesis}
Ten Commandments {Context of Exodus}
Act of Contrition
Apostles Creed
Tenets of the Faith
Answer the following: What is Christmas? What is Easter?
What is sin? What types of sin are there?
ATTENDANCE:
Families with students in the Religious Education program must practice their faith as a family. Therefore, all families are required to attend Mass every Sunday and Holy days of obligation. Additionally, in keeping with the precepts of the church, they must support the parish spiritually, financially and with their time and talents.
Students need to be on time. The sessions begin at 6:30 PM and depending on the instruction will go from one (1) hour to one and one-half (1 ½) hours. Students may never be late more than 5 minutes from the start of class. After that it will be considered a tardy. 3 tardies will count as one unexcused absence and only 3 excused absences are allowed.
A) If the child is absent due to being sick or extreme family emergency, it is considered an excuse, you must notify the Catechist and the Office to be recorded in their attendance.
B) All persons under 18 years must be signed out at the end of each session.
C) Only authorized persons over 18 yrs of age will be able to pick up your child.
D) In the event of a serious emergency impacting the vicinity, (Earthquake, Fire, Etc.), only an authorized person over 18 years of age will be able to pick up your child.
MASS ATTENDANCE:
As part of Catechetical faith formation and the Christian lifestyle, you and your child must attend Mass every Sunday and the days of obligation. This is a command from God.
HOLY DAYS OF OBLIGATION:
January 1st =Solemnity of Mary
August 15th = Assumption of Mary
November 1st, 2nd = All Saints’ Day /All Souls Day (Commemoration all Faithful Departed)
December 8 = Immaculate Conception
December 25 = Christmas
Regarding Mass Attendance:
Mass Attendance will be counted and considered for requisite completion of faith formation. By the first week in October mass attendance will begin to be counted.
There will be a box in the church at the EAST side door next to the statue of Blessed Virgen Mary. Once Mass has concluded, (Priest is out the Church) students are to place the attendance slip in the mass Attendance box with the following information:
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Date:________________ ( Date of Mass Attended)
Students Name:_____________________________ Class Room No.______
Day of session (instruction):_______________________
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For Mass Attendance please avoid slips with Any other kind of Attendance. And do not place slips in the Collection Basket.
We Thank You in advance for your cooperation.
ACCESS TO THE CAMPUS:
Cooperation is needed to maintain the security of the school. The entrance will be through the hallway. It is a mandatory safety recommendation to escort your student to and from class. The school’s drive-way entrance main gate is kept closed for safety concerns. You will have to park outside of the school grounds, (parish parking or road).
In the event multiple activities occur and the school parking area is open, you must follow all parking instructions delivered by the parking attendant and/or Catechetical Team member. This is for the safety of property and people. Thank you.
OFFICE HOURS:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 8:30 am – 11 am & 2:30 pm – 5pm
Thursday: 3:30pm – 5:30 pm
Friday: <No Religious Education Staff on duty >
Note: Office Hours will vary depending on season and demands. The Religious Education staff are only available as “Part-time” workers.
In Case of An Emergency or Disaster:
What to do?
a) Gates and other access points will be closed by the staff on hand. No one will be able to come in or out until everything is ready and the situation has been resolved. Students will be released only to authorized persons listed on the emergency cards and registry.
b) Please follow the instructions of the Staff and Volunteers: Get in line at the South part of the parking lot, in front of the school office, there are yellow poles. “That’s the only place for adults to assemble to pick up their child.” (NOT ALL OVER THE SCHOOL GROUNDS)
c) The Parents are not permitted to stay in the classroom with their children. Unless it is requested during special instructions as requested by the Office of Religious Education.
PARENT SESSIONS:
The parent sessions will start in the month of October and begin 5 minutes after the Children/youth classes begin and end 5 minutes before the children/youth classes end. These sessions are during when you child/children are in their session.
Selection consideration for the COMMUNION MASS:
We will take into consideration the child’s evaluation, class attendance, and mass attendance, as well as parents’ involvement and participation in parent classes and events.
PARENTS REQUIREMENTS (Consideration is also given to the following:)
a) Attendance at scheduled meetings.
b) Mass Attendance
c) Attend the Parent Sessions
d) Attend retreats
The Evaluation of Students will be based on the following requisites:
a) Mass Attendance
b) Knowledge of what happens in mass and its order.
c) Children’s Classes (What they learned in class.)
d)
Christian Values
e) Knowledge of the Sacraments
f) Knowledge of their Faith
g) Prayers
Religious Education Website Scan the QR Code. Get information, schedules and resources.
OR go to the Website: https://sites.google.com/view/stj23reled/religious_education
Agreement Form
Agreement Form
AGREEMENT FORM
Student’s First Name: ______________________ Last Name:________________________
Please provide the name the person signing this agreement form. The person signing this form must be one of the Gaurdians listed on form CC101E in item #1 or #2.
Guardian’s Name: ____________________ ______________________ ( )____________
First Name Last Name Phone
Father:[] Mother:[] Grandparent:[] Godparent:[] Legal Guardian:[] Relative:[] or Other:[]____________
(State relationship)
Email:________________________________________________________
1.) The gaurdian as listed above is recognized to be the principal agent who has enrolled the student listed above and on form C101E under the heading. “Student’s First Name and Last Name.” As such any guardian listed on form C101E agree to follow and abide by the statements presented in the Parent Information syllabus FORM-PINFO101E.
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(Guardian’s Initials)
2.) I agree to make sure the person listed on this form under “Student’s First Name and Last Name,” hereby known as “my student,” shall attend the Holy Mass with the parent(s) and/or gaurdian every Sunday and Holy days of obligation as prescribed by the Church.
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(Guardian’s Initials)
3.) I agree to make sure “my student,” shall attend all class/sessions, retreats, events and rites as is determined under the year of their enrollment (year 1 or year 2), as a condition for evaluating suitability for the receiving of sacraments.
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(Guardian’s Initials)
4.) I agree and acknowledge that by church teaching, through baptismal promise and though Matrimonial vows that my primary duty as a parent is to educate “my student,” in the ways of the faith. Therefore with resource assistance from the Religious Education Ministry I will do my due diligence to ensure “my student” is practicing and learning their faith daily at home. This includes but is not limited to learning and recitation of prayers daily, the study of catichetical materials and Mass attendanced.
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(Guardian’s Initials)
5.) I acknowledge the need for safety, therefore “my Student” is not allowed to enter the campus with any controband or substance prohibited by law. This includes weapons. I agree that any infraction can result in immediate removal from the program.
6.) I acknowledge and agree to the condition of “my Student’s” enrollment, where by the parent/guardian must attend the respective “Parent sessions” for first year and second year students.
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(Guardian’s Initials)
7.) I acknowledge and agree it is my responsibility to spend time to have “my student” ready to pass prescribed evaluations as a condition before advancement in faith formation enrollment and as a condition for “my student’s” readiness to receive the sacraments.
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(Guardian’s Initials)
8.) I acknowledge and agree to the condition of “my Student’s” enrollment, where by the parent/guardian and godparents must attend the prescribed retreats.
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(Guardian’s Initials)
9.) I acknowledge the Religious Education Ministry will operate as Mandated Reporters as prescribed by law and follow the ordinance in accordance with local jurisdiction.
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(Guardian’s Initials)
10.) I acknowledge and aggree to communicate to the Religious Education Ministry as soon as possible, any circumstances which may interrupt “my student’s” participation in their faith formation process for catechetical preparation for their sacraments. This is also congruent with the attendance policy listed on the Parent Information syllabus FORM-PINFO101E.
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(Guardian’s Initials)
11.) I acknowledge and aggree and “my student” aggree to abide by the statements presented in the Parent Information syllabus FORM-PINFO101E. This includes a respectful ettiquite and response to all activities and teaching forums of instruction and services done by the caetchetical team.
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(Guardian’s Initials)
Guardian’s Name: ____________________ ______________________
(Please Print)
Guardian’s Signature: __________________________________________ Date:______________
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