First Holy Communion
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Holy Communion Parent Information
Information for parents about the program.
Holy Communion Parent Information
Information for parents about the program.
PARENT
INFORMATION
Parish mission Statement:
At Saint John XXIII Catholic Parish, Fontana, our mission is to foster a vibrant of faith, love, and service. We strive to live out the teachings of Christ through worship, education, and outreach, welcoming all individuals to grow spiritually and connect with one another. Together we seek to serve our neighbors and share the joy of the Gospel, creating a nurturing environment for all.
Religious Education mission Statement:
The St. John XXIII Catholic Parish Religious Education ministry seeks to nourish the Gospel of Jesus Christ in all the families and persons, who seek assistance with preparation for the sacraments. It is through the words commanded by Christ himself, the apostolic statements and the mission of the Holy church to offer assistance and be a resource to families to exercise their duty as primary educators of their children. It is with joy we the endeavor to foster inspiration for their spiritual growth through formation, to have an encounter with Christ and live an authentic the Christian life-style.
Religious Education
From the Office of
Catechetical Ministry
Dear Parents:
To the parents who have enrolled their family in the religious Education program I would like to welcome to the new catechetical year here at St. John XXIII. It is a blessing for us as a community to endeavor to serve you by working with you as parents to prepare your candidate for the sacraments.
The enrollment of a candidate into the Religious education program involves the entire family especially the parents. It is a journey of faith through formation for them where they not only learn more about God but also encounter Him. This is an objective the Religious Education ministry takes seriously but it begins inside the home and with the parents/guardians. Therefore the ministry works to support the families with this function so that it can occur in the home for the formation of each person.
As parents you are the primary educators of your children. Therefore this makes you the primary catechist. This is not our rule. It is a mandate which comes from God and is reiterated by the Church. The best Catechesis program is in the home. This includes the parents openly demonstrating to their children the practice of the faith both in the church and also in the world. Where does it begin? With prayer! There has got to be a prayer life in the home.
Materials will be made available to the whole family which can help with learning more about God. However it only works when the family makes the time to work with their child and study the lessons. This requires a dedication of time. Thank you in advance for the consideration to dedicate the time, and attention you will give to your child/children.
From the material initiated by catechists, the candidates will be forming their conscience to be children of God, disciples, and apostles of Jesus. As parents you are to encourage your child/children to spend time focus on and work at being good Christians and excellent citizens.
FAITH FORMATION:
Catechesis is the process of handing on the faith. Religious Education programs become a resource to assist the parents with the candidate’s faith formation and to allow them to become disciples of Christ. The catechist can provide direction and inspiration, but it is the parents who must afford the time in the child’s daily life to learn what is being taught. The Parents are the primary educators of their children.
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:
__________________________________________________
Date:________________ ( Date of Mass Attended)
Students Name:_____________________________ Class Room No.______
Day of session (instruction):_______________________
__________________________________________________________________
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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