Faith Formation: 7-11
FAITH FORMATION FOR YOUTH: There are no classes grades 7 - 10, Monday, February 20th.
January 2012
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 Vo, your catechists and I have been cultivating a program that will be interesting and enjoyable to you. Classes will begin:
MONDAY, JANUARY 9, 2012.
We will be having registration for the September 2012 classes on MONDAY, March 19th 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 2012
January 9 First Class 6:30 – 8:15 PM
January 16 No Class (Martin Luther King holiday)
January 23 Class 6:30 – 8:15 PM
January 30 Class 6:30 – 8:15 PM February 6 Class 6:30 - 8:15 PM
February 13 Class 6:30 – 8:15 PM
February 20 No Class (Winter break)
February 27 Class 6:30 – 8:15 PM
March 5 Class 6:30 – 8:15 PM
March 12 Class 6:30 – 8:15 PM
March 19 Class 6:30 - 8:15 PM
(Early registration for September 2012 during class times)
March 26 Class 6:30 – 8:15 PM
April 2 Last class this semester 6:30 – 8:15PM
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 23rd (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 , (also a special notice for Grade 9 parents only)