Religious Formation Ministry
Preschool to Junior High School
Classes - Sacred Heart parish offers religious formation classes for ages three-through junior high school. There are two options: Sunday mornings: 9:00 - 9:55 AM up to 6th grade or Wednesday evenings: 7 - 8 PM up through junior high school. (See Youth Ministry for High School)
Curriculum: Preschool: The three and four year olds use Resources for Christian Living's newest program called, "Stories of God's Love". These are Bible stories and activities suited for their level with parent sheets with each lesson to take home. Children are taught reverence for the Bible and traditions of the Church as well as basic prayers.
Elementary: Kindergarten-6th Grade students use Faith First program from Resources for Christian Living. Using the spiral system each student, using the four pillars of Catechism, will learn about the Creed, Liturgy and Sacraments, Christian Morality, and Christian Prayer, throughout the year on their level of understanding. Learning how to apply this information is vital to building strong Catholic children. Parent sheets will be sent home each week to inform them on what the children have been presented in hopes that the family will further encourage this way of life.
Junior High: 7th and 8th grade students will be using one of five texts offered for the year for twelve weeks and then a second book for the remaining weeks of the school year. The choices are: Mystery of God, Morality: Life in Christ, Church and Sacraments, Jesus in the New Testament, and Church History. All these texts conform to the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Application and connecting with the teens life day to day living is important to paving the way to an adult understanding of the Church.
RCL Curriculum Family Website: www.FaithFirst.com This is a great website with chapter reviews, family activities, games, stories, saints and more.
Sacramental Preparation: All children who are baptized and are at least 7 years old are eligible to prepare for Reconciliation (Confession) in the Fall and Eucharist ( Holy Communion) in the Spring. We use the curriculum from Loyola Press called "God's Gift". Parents and children meet for six weeks each session and learn together on Sunday afternoons. Children must also be attending Religious Formation classes at their parish or Notre Dame. Parents must be registered with Sacred Heart. First Communion is usually during one Mass in April or May.
Educational and Spiritual Material Assistance: The director of religious formation is available for assistance in lending books, videos and tapes to those interested in increasing their faith and building their relationship with Jesus.
Summer Family Week: In June for five nights the parish opens up their doors to all families for dinner, prayer and fun activities for all ages. The themes change each year and the adult programs also change to facilitate the needs of a growing parish.
Family Gatherings: Several times a year the Religious Formation classes open up for students and their families. We will have a special program with prayer, crafts, and Scripture readings based on a liturgical theme or Catholic teaching. It is a special time for all families to relax , have a donut or juice and learn with their children. They will be at 9AM or 7PM, Sunday or Wednesday.
(see calendar)
Registration Form - page 1 Permission and Liability Waiver
Registration Form - page 2
Preschool to Junior High School
Classes - Sacred Heart parish offers religious formation classes for ages three-through junior high school. There are two options: Sunday mornings: 9:00 - 9:55 AM up to 6th grade or Wednesday evenings: 7 - 8 PM up through junior high school. (See Youth Ministry for High School)
Curriculum: Preschool: The three and four year olds use Resources for Christian Living's newest program called, "Stories of God's Love". These are Bible stories and activities suited for their level with parent sheets with each lesson to take home. Children are taught reverence for the Bible and traditions of the Church as well as basic prayers.
Elementary: Kindergarten-6th Grade students use Faith First program from Resources for Christian Living. Using the spiral system each student, using the four pillars of Catechism, will learn about the Creed, Liturgy and Sacraments, Christian Morality, and Christian Prayer, throughout the year on their level of understanding. Learning how to apply this information is vital to building strong Catholic children. Parent sheets will be sent home each week to inform them on what the children have been presented in hopes that the family will further encourage this way of life.
Junior High: 7th and 8th grade students will be using one of five texts offered for the year for twelve weeks and then a second book for the remaining weeks of the school year. The choices are: Mystery of God, Morality: Life in Christ, Church and Sacraments, Jesus in the New Testament, and Church History. All these texts conform to the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Application and connecting with the teens life day to day living is important to paving the way to an adult understanding of the Church.
RCL Curriculum Family Website: www.FaithFirst.com This is a great website with chapter reviews, family activities, games, stories, saints and more.
Sacramental Preparation: All children who are baptized and are at least 7 years old are eligible to prepare for Reconciliation (Confession) in the Fall and Eucharist ( Holy Communion) in the Spring. We use the curriculum from Loyola Press called "God's Gift". Parents and children meet for six weeks each session and learn together on Sunday afternoons. Children must also be attending Religious Formation classes at their parish or Notre Dame. Parents must be registered with Sacred Heart. First Communion is usually during one Mass in April or May.
Educational and Spiritual Material Assistance: The director of religious formation is available for assistance in lending books, videos and tapes to those interested in increasing their faith and building their relationship with Jesus.
Summer Family Week: In June for five nights the parish opens up their doors to all families for dinner, prayer and fun activities for all ages. The themes change each year and the adult programs also change to facilitate the needs of a growing parish.
Family Gatherings: Several times a year the Religious Formation classes open up for students and their families. We will have a special program with prayer, crafts, and Scripture readings based on a liturgical theme or Catholic teaching. It is a special time for all families to relax , have a donut or juice and learn with their children. They will be at 9AM or 7PM, Sunday or Wednesday.
(see calendar)
Registration Form - page 1 Permission and Liability Waiver
Registration Form - page 2
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