2010-11 Faith Formation Registration
is available now!
Classes begin the week of September 27, 2010
If you would like to inquire about the program
or a class, please contact the
Faith Formation Office at (949) 496-6011.
You can learn more about our programs below.
Liturgy
of the Word for Children
WHO: Children of Preschool age, Kindergarten, Grades
1 – 3.
WHAT: Children come to 9:00 a.m. mass with parents and
then are dismissed with catechists (teachers) for readings and reflections
at their age level. Children then return to their parents after the homily.
WHERE: Children meet in the church, then are dismissed
with catechists to Lower Lunchroom in the Religious Education (School)
building.
WHEN:
PARENT ORIENTATION IIS SUNDAY, OCTOBER 3 AFTER THE 9:00 a.m. mass.
This meeting is mandatory for all parents who
are required to take turns helping with the Sunday sessions. A detailed
calendar will be given at this meeting. CHILDREN'S SESSIONS START
THE FOLLOWING WEEK ON OCTOBER 10.
Elementary
Religious Education Classes - Grades 1 - 5
WHO: Children in Grades 1-5 (includes First Communion
preparation – see ** below).
WHAT: Religious Education classroom instruction for appropriate
grade levels.
WHERE: Religious Education Building (St. Edward the Confessor
School)
WHEN: Monday OR Tuesday - 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. (as space permits)
BEGINS THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 27TH
NOTE: Parents are required to attend a parent/student
orientation in the lower lunchroom of the school building on the first
day of class. A classroom map & calendar will be handed out.
**First
Communion Preparation**
Preparation for First Communion is a two-year process.
Children may enter the program as early as first grade or any time after
that. Preparation classes are also offered on Sunday
as an additional option to the Monday OR Tuesday schedule.
Sunday classes begin on Sunday, October 3 AFTER the 9:00 a.m. Mass with a student/parent orientation (space is limited!).
Sunday classes regularly will be held DURING the 9:00 a.m. Mass.
Monday OR Tuesday classes are held 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. and BEGIN THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 27th.
Middle
School Program - OUTLET - Grades 6 - 7- 8
Calendar
WHO: Students in Grades 6, 7, 8
WHAT: Religious Education instruction and discussion
in small faith sharing groups.
WHERE: Knight Hall
WHEN: We will begin with a student/parent orientation on September 26th @ 4:00 pm in Knight Hall. Classes will be held on Sunday afternoons bi-monthly at 4:00 p.m. followed by Mass at 5:30. Calendars will be distributed at the orientation.
High
School Confirmation
WHO: Students in High School may begin the process as
early as 9 th Grade.
WHAT: Religious Education instruction and discussion
for two years in small faith sharing groups.
WHERE: Parish facilities AND home sites to be assigned.
WHEN: Sunday Evenings 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
CONFIRMATION I - begins with a PARENTS ONLY orientation on SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12th at 7:00 p.m. in the CHURCH.
CONFIRMATION II - begins with a PARENTS ONLY orientation on SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12th at 7:00 p.m. in the CHURCH..
Confirmation Forms, Permission Slips, and more ...
| Registration Information 2010-11 |
|
Confirmation II Retreat Permission Slip Queridos Padres de Confirmación II |
|
Letter to the Bishop Carta del Obispo |
|
| Catechist Information | Confirmation II Saint Name Nombre de Confirmacion |
Confirmation Class Make-up Work
Confirmation Student and Parent, below is the necessary make up work. Make up work must be completed for any class missed that is listed in the table below; not all classes require make-up work. Each date missed corresponds to a series. Please review the date missed and click the appropriate series. Work must be downloaded and returned to the student's catechists. Please note that the makeup work corresponds to numerous dates, regardless of date missed, you must complete the entire series corresponding to your date. Finally, if you missed more then one date in any particular series you can download any series that corresponds to the Confirmation year. Only two class meetings are allowed to be missed.
| Series A Confirmation I | Oct. 17th & Nov. 7th |
| Series B Confirmation I | Jan. 2nd & Jan.23rd |
| Series C Confirmation I | Feb. 13th & Mar. 13th |
| Series D Confirmation I | Mar. 27th, Apr. 10th & May 1st |
| Series E Confirmation II | Oct. 10th & Oct. 24th |
| Series F Confirmation II | Dec. 12th & Jan. 9th |
| Series G Confirmation II | Jan. 30th & Feb. 27th |
| Series H Confirmation II | Jan 24th, March 14th, April 11th |
INSIGHT
- High School Youth Ministry
WHO: All high school age youth.
WHAT: Gatherings on WEDNESDAY NIGHT
from 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
that include prayer, activities, group discussion and service.
WHERE: Knight Hall/Youth Room
WHEN:
Ongoing, watch the parish bulletin for specific details.
NOTE: To register for Youth Ministry, please call the Youth Ministry
office at 496-9719.
Catechumenate
(Sacramental Classes) Adapted for Children (F.I.S.H.) and Teens
WHO: For children and teens that have delayed receiving
the sacraments of initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist).
WHAT: Classroom instruction, discussion.
WHERE:
Parish Room in St. Edward Religious Education building (children) and
Youth Room in Knight Hall (Teens).
WHEN: PARENTS ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND WITH
CHILDREN IN GRADES 1 - 5 (F.I.S.H.) ON SCHEDULED SUNDAY
MONTHLY MEETINGS (Calendar to be distributed).
9:00 - 11:00 a.m. beginning on Sunday, OCTOBER 10th.. Meet in Parish Room in the Religious Education building.
GRADES 6 - 12 - TEEN classes (Middle School and High School age) Time TBA Call the office for more information.
Questions?
Please feel free to contact the Faith Formation Office at (949)
496-6011.
Or email administrative assistants Liz or Mary