Faith Formation: 7-11
Grades 7 - Confirmation will begin Thurs, Sept 11 from 6:30 - 8:15 pm. Registration for all sessions are Sat, Sept 6th from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm and Sunday Sept 7th from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm. All new and previous students must register during these times. Please contact Ms. Reed if you have any questions.
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 3, 2008.
. 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 Radio Stations WROW-590AM; WYJB-95.5FM; WFLY-92.3FM; WPTR-96.3FM; JAMZ-96.3FM; MAGIC-100.9FM and SMOOTH JAZZ-104.9 FM. Or check our web site:
www.blessedsacramentchurchalbany.org
SCHEDULE – WINTER/SPRING 2008
January 3 First Class 6:30 – 8:15 PM
**January 10 Class 6:30 – 8:15 PM
** Confirmation Parent’s Meeting 6:45 PM (in gym)
January 17 Class 6:30 – 8:15 PM
** January 24 Class 6:30 – 8:15 PM
**Confirmation Ritual Jan. 22 in place of class Jan. 24th
**January 31 Class 6:30 – 8:15 PM
**Confirmation Ritual Jan. 31 same as class evening
February 7 Class 6:30 – 8:15 PM
February 14 Class 6:30 – 8:15 PM
February 21 No Class (Winter break)
** February 28 Class 6:30 – 8:15 PM
**Confirmation Ritual Feb. 26 in place of class Feb. 28th
March 6 Class 6:30 – 8:15 PM
March 13 Class 6:30 – 8:15 PM
March 20 No Class (Holy Thursday)
* * March 27 Class 6:30 – 8:15 PM
**Confirmation Ritual March 25 in place of class March 27th
April 3Last class this semester 6:30 – 8:15
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 STUDING 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 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 10th (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
Please see our Registration Form (Data Entry)
Calendar, Cell Phone Policy, Photo Release form and Disciplinary Guidelines form (notice for Grade 9 parents only)