-Catechesis and Youth-

Generations of Faith (GOF)

bulletAdults of all ages and children grades 1 - 12
bulletOne 3 hour session per month  - Babysitting provided on request
bulletSundays 12:00 - 3:00 p.m.
bulletTuesdays 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.
bulletWednesday 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Generations of Faith is an intergenerational faith formation process that gathers a large community once a month for food, fun, learning and prayer.  GOF begins with a meal, moves into an intergenerational activity based on a faith topic, and finishes with breakout sessions for family groups and/or age groups.  Take-home materials extend the lesson into the home.

 

2010-2011 Schedule

MONTH

DATES

THEME

September

09/19, 09/21, 09/22

We are Family!

Being  Domestic Church through Prayer and Service

October

10/10, 10/12, 10/13

Poverty: with a special focus on Haiti .

November

11/9, 11/10, 11/14

Stewardship: Our response to God’s Love

December

12/12, 12/14, 12/15

The Gospel of Matthew

January

01/18, 01/19, 01/23

The Parables of Jesus

Unearthing the treasure!

February

02/20, 02/22, 02/23

Wisdom Literature

Proverbs, Wisdom and Psalms, Oh My!

March

03/15, 03/16, 03/20

The Ten Commandments….

Hollywood Style!

April

04/10, 04/12, 04/13

Reconciliation & Forgiveness

The story of our lives.

May

05/15, 05/17, 05/18

Mary, the Mother of God

A celebration of art and music.

 

 

Junior High

bulletDCC  Discussion Groups
bulletAny group of 2-5 Jr. Hi students may form a discussion group and recruit an adult leader.
bulletThe parish will provide materials for leader and students.
bulletSessions may be held at church or in a home (about every other week)
bulletAdult leaders will meet periodically with a staff member to discuss progress.
bulletDomestic Church Catechesis (see below)
bulletFIRE  (see below)
bulletGenerations of Faith (see above)

 

For the Little Ones

bulletSunday - Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (3 - 5 years old)
bullet9:00 - 10:30 a.m.   

 

Family-centered Intergenerational Religious Education (F.I.R.E.)

bulletFIRE is a group of five to seven families who meet about every other week between September and May.
bulletEach FIRE session is 1 1/2 hours long and includes:
bulletTopic Introduction
bulletLearning Activity
bulletSnack or Meal
bulletPlease contact the Office of Catechesis at (330)533-5275

 

Domestic Church Catechesis (Home Study)

bulletThe content for home study will be based on Curriculum for Catechesis.
bulletMost of the work will be done at home but there will be periodic meetings.
bulletWritten materials will be provided for parents and children.
bulletChildren will be invited to participate in extra-curricular CCD activities.

 

High School Youth Ministry

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Grades 9-12     Call the office for schedule.

Catechesis Registration

Fees

Families with:

1 Child

$45.00

2 Children

$60.00

3+ Children

$70.00

Non-Parishioner Families with:

1 Child

$90.00

2 Children

$120.00

3+ Children

$140.00
Fees can be place in an envelope and dropped in the Sunday Collection basket, mailed in with registration, or dropped off at the Parish Office.  Pay with cash or check to St. Michael Parish.

 

Registration for all catechesis programs for returning students can be done by mail or in the parish office beginning in July.  All returning students will receive registration paperwork in the mail.

Registration for all catechesis programs for students new to St. Michael can be done in the parish office, Monday - Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Baptismal Certificates are required for all students who are entering any of our programs for the first time and were not baptized at St. Michael.  This includes students who have family members who are already in the program.

We register on a "first come-first served" basis.

Registration deadline is: August 2, 2010

 

 

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