St. John Neumann Catholic Community
Christian Formation Program Schedule

2007 - 2008
 
 

                 

 

 

2007 – 2008 TEACHER & ASSISTANT MEETINGS

 

Thursday, September 13     – 1st MEETING for ALL CLASSROOM TEACHERS and ASSISTANTS

– All teachers and assistants please call the office if you can not attend.

– Initial Meeting Parish Hall   7:00 – 8:30 pm

 

Thursday, September 6         – WORKSHOP for ALL VOLUNTEERS – PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN

or Saturday, September 15    – Sexual Abuse Awareness Training for ALL new volunteers – please call and                                                 register with the office (if you attended this workshop in previous years, you                                                 are not required to attend this year)

-  September 6th ~ 7:00 – 9:00pm in the Church

                                                -  September 15th ~ 10:00 – Noon in the Church

 

Saturday & Sunday,               – CATECHIST BLESSING

September 15 & 16                – Teachers will receive special blessing during all Masses this weekend.

                                                – Church   5:30pm, 8:00am, 9:30am and 11:00am Masses

 

Thursday, November 29        – 2nd MEETING for ALL CLASSROOM TEACHERS and ASSISTANTS

– Midyear Meeting Parish Hall   7:00 – 8:30 pm

 

Thursday, February 21          – 3rd MEETING for ALL CLASSROOM TEACHERS and ASSISTANTS

– Final Meeting Parish Hall   7:00 – 8:30 pm

 

 

LARGE GROUP SESSIONS

 

SJN’s Large Group Sessions are social, community gatherings for our children.  The sessions include a variety of activities – prayer, stories, games, crafts & videos – centered on seasonal themes and Christian values.  The sessions are intended to share the good news of Jesus Christ with our children in fun and engaging ways and to show them that they are valued members of our faith community.

 

SJN staff members, assisted by teen volunteers working toward their Confirmation pre-requisites, develop and run the sessions which all take place in the Parish Hall.  Parents do not need to stay at the church during these sessions (unless they want to!) and there is no additional charge.  These sessions are considered an integral part of your child’s Christian Formation program and we look forward to spending this time with them!

 

Date                                        Grade                          Theme                                     Time               

 

Saturday, February 9  -                        Grades K & 1               St. Valentine’s Party                 9:30 – 11:30am

 

*Saturday, February 2  -           Grades 2 & 3               Souper Bowl Party                   9:30 – 11:30am

 

Friday, January 25  -                Grades 4 & 5               Beach Party                             5:30 – 7:30pm

 

Wednesday, October 24  -       Grade 6                       Pumpkin Party                          6:30 – 8:30pm

 

*Please take note new date and program

SACRAMENT PROGRAMS

 

 

FIRST RECONCILIATION PROGRAM:

 

Tuesday, October 16               Parents Only, Church, 6:30 – 7:30pm

Sat./Sun., Oct. 20 & 21                        Rite of Commitment, Church at all Masses

                                                (Each child must attend one Mass – Fr. Aggie will perform Rite at each Mass)

 

Saturday, January 12               Retreat, Parish Hall, 9:00 – 12:00pm   

            or

Saturday, January 19               Retreat, Parish Hall, 9:00 – 12:00pm

 

Saturday, January 26               First Reconciliation Service, Church, 2:00 – 3:30pm

            or

Sunday, January 27                 First Reconciliation Service, Church, 2:00 – 3:30pm

                       

 

FIRST EUCHARIST PROGRAM:

 

First Eucharist Celebrations:             Saturday, May 10  at 11:00am  –  First Communion only Mass

                                                  Saturday, May 31  at 11:00am  –  First Communion only Mass

 


                                               

 

Preparation Meetings:

Tuesday, February 5               Parents Only, Church, 6:30 – 7:30pm

Sat./Sun., February 9 & 10      Rite of Commitment, Church at all Masses

(Each child must attend one Mass – Fr. Aggie will perform Rite at each Mass)

 

For May 10 & May 31 Celebrations:

Saturday, April 5                      Retreat, Parish Hall, 9:00am – 12:00pm

Tuesday, May 6                               Parent & Child Practice Session, Church, 6:30 – 7:30pm

 

For May 17 & May 18 Celebrations:

Saturday, April 12                    Retreat, Parish Hall, 9:00am – 12:00pm

Tuesday, May 13                     Parent & Child Practice Session, Church, 6:30 – 7:30pm

 

CONFIRMATION PROGRAM:

Preparation for Confirmation in Fall 2008 –

Tuesday, February 13                        Parent & Candidate Meeting, Parish Hall, 6:30 – 7:30pm

Sunday, April 6                       Candidate & Sponsor Meeting #1, Parish Hall, 6:00 – 8:00pm

Saturday, May 10                   Candidate Retreat, Parish Hall, 11:30am – 6:30pm including

                                                Rite of Commitment during the 5:30 pm Mass  

Sunday, May 18                     Sponsor & Candidate Meeting #2, Parish Hall, 6:00 – 8:00pm

Sunday, June 22                     Sponsor & Candidate Meeting #3, Parish Hall, 6:00 – 8:00pm

September Mtg. TBA              Candidate Only Meeting #4, Parish Hall, 6:00 – 8:30pm

 

 

Jr. High School Youth Ministry

Program Overview

 

 

     This program involves our 6th – 8th grade students in the total life of our parish community with the option of preparing them for the Sacrament of Confirmation.  SJN’s Confirmation preparation begins with our 8th grade religious education program.

 

 

GRADES 6 & 7

 

Education:

Discussion Group topics are taught over several weeks in the traditional class setting 

(See next page for programs & schedules.)

 

Grade 6:  Text book format on the Old Testament

 

Grade 7:  God’s Revelation, Jesus and the Trinity

 

Community Building and Service to Others:

Several Faith Commitment opportunities, specifically geared to this age group, are offered throughout the year. 6th and 7th grade students are not required to fulfill a specific number of Faith Commitments, but are encouraged to begin becoming involved in these fun and worthwhile community projects.  The Youth News Monthly (see below) is the best way to view all the opportunities available to you each month.

 

GRADE 8

Participation in all activities detailed below is required as part of each student’s Confirmation preparation.  If a student fails to complete any of these requirements, he/she must make it/them up the following year.

 

Education Preparation:

 

·         1 Scheduled Family Retreat as a class

·         2 Prayer experiences for Advent and Lent

 

·         3 Scheduled Mini-courses   (Catholic School students are not required to attend these Mini-courses.)

                See next page for scheduled dates. Dinner is served at each Mini-course unless noted otherwise.

 

 

Community Building and Service to Others:

·         4 Faith Commitments will be done throughout the year

o        Service Projects (i.e., Crop Walk, Blood Drive, Large Group Sessions)

o        Community building Activities (i.e., Parish Cookout, Rockingham Mall Shopping, Ogunquit)

Mass Participation:

·         Participation in 1 Youth Mass – This year each “team” will be scheduled to serve at a Youth Mass.  Students may choose to serve as a Lector, Hospitality Minister or the Cross Bearer; each individual’s role will be determined within their team prior to their Mass.

 

 

SJN’s Youth News Monthly, details all Mini-course and Faith Commitment opportunities so students can choose the activities in which they wish to participate.  Information can also be found in the weekly bulletin and online at  http://www.SJNRCC.org