Faith Formation: 7-11
All classes, grades 7, 8 & 9, will meet on Thursday evening on Feb 25th as usual.
January 2010
Dear Parents and Students,
Welcome to Blessed Sacrament’s Catholic Faith Formation for Junior and Senior High School Youth. Blessed Sacrament is continuously striving to meet the on-going needs of our youth. Our Faith Formation Program consists not only of religious education classes, but also of community building, worship (retreats, prayer, liturgies, etc.) and service.
In order to have a more comprehensive faith program, there will be several components (requirements) in the program during the year which you will be expected to fulfill. Father Bradley, Father Lawless, your catechists and I have been cultivating a program that will be interesting and enjoyable to you. Classes will begin:
THURSDAY, JANUARY 7, 2010
We will be having registration for the September 2010 classes on Thursday, March 18th during class times. Please stop in and register for next semester.
Each week you will arrive PROMPTLY AT 6:30 PM in your classroom. In case of a school closing we will try to contact you personally plus it will be announced on Captial News 9 TV station or check our web site: www.blessedsacramentchurchalbany.org.
SCHEDULE – WINTER/SPRING 2010
January 7 First Class 6:30 – 8:15 PM
January 14 Class 6:30 – 8:15 PM
January 21 Class 6:30 – 8:15 PM
(Confirmation Parent’s meeting @ 6:45pm)
January 28 Class 6:30 – 8:15 PM
No Confirmation class (due to Ritual @ St.John/St.Ann) February 4 Class 6:30-8:15 PM
February 11 Class 6:30 – 8:15 PM
No Confirmation class (due to Ritual @ BSC)
February 18 No Class (Winter break)
February 25 Class 6:30 – 8:15 PM
No Confirmation class (due to Ritual @ St. James)
March 4 Class 6:30 – 8:15 PM
March 11 Class 6:30 – 8:15 PM
No Confirmation class (due to Ritual @ TBA)
March 18 Class 6:30 - 8:15 PM Registration
March 25 Last class this semester 6:30 – 8:15 PM
Please refer to the enclosed Confirmation Information Outline.
(This is enclosed for Confirmation Candidates and their families, only.)
The classes being offered this semester are as follows:
Grade 7 Celebrating the Eucharist
Grade 8 Exploring the Bible
Grade 9 Meeting Jesus
Grade 10 Preparing for Confirmation
WHAT IS EXPECTED OF YOU AS A CATHOLIC YOUTH STUDYING YOUR FAITH?
~ You are expected to keep cell phones off when in the building.
~ You are expected to attend all classes and participate in class discussion.
~ You are expected to call if you are going to be absent. Legitimate
absences must be reported by a parent or guardian before the session
begins at 446-0997. All assignments must be completed.
~ You are expected to be in your classroom PROMPLY AT 6:30 PM.
~ You are expected to bring your books or any other material requested
by your catechist.
~ You are expected to complete a service per semester. What service?
Your catechist will explain this program to you the first evening of
your classes.
~ You are expected to” sign-up” by January 14th (the second session)
for your service for this semester.
~ You are expected to keep all food, beverages and gum out of the
classroom.
~ You are expected to adhere to the “Guidelines and Policies Contract”.
I am looking forward to a new and informative semester under the guidance of Our Lord’s Hands. As always, you may contact me at our Faith Formation Office (446-0997) if you have any questions.
Sincerely in Christ,
(Mrs.) Rosemarie Reed
Coordinator of Faith Formation
and Youth Ministry
Enclosures:
Calendar, Cell Phone Policy, Photo Release form, Service Contract, Disciplinary Guidelines form (notice for Grade 9 parents only).