Archive for the ‘Faith Formation’ Category
Grades 6—8
All parents of students in Grades 6—8 were sent a mailing this week. The mailing included the permission slips for students to attend the joint program with other Catholic Churches in the area for the Protection for Children and Youth Program that is mandated by the Archdiocese. Permission slips must be returned with student on Wed. Feb. 8th when they attend class or to the parish office. If you did not receive this mailing and you are a parent of a student in Grades 6—8, a permission slip can be obtained in the parish office.
Grade 10
Tenth Grade candidates for Confirmation need to have chosen sponsors by now to be walking with them as they near the end of their preparation for Confirmation. Criteria to be a Confirmation sponsor:
- Lives the Catholic Faith
- Someone who will walk with you in your preparation—spiritual mentor
- Must be 16 years of age
- Someone who has received the Sacraments of Initiation
Reminder
There are no faith formation classes
There are no faith formation classes when schools are closed in Monticello for inclement weather. Also, if a storm develops in the afternoon and all after school and evening activities are cancelled, so is faith formation.
Formal Prayers in the Daily Catholic of our Children
Parents are the primary teachers of children! We ask parents to help children with their formal prayers as part of the Catholic Family. Children starting at the age of 3 can begin to learn the formal prayers. When a child receives the Sacrament of Reconciliation in the fall of second grade they should know; the Sign of the Cross, Our Father, Hail Mary, Act of Contrition, Grace before and after meals. By the end of the fifth grade they should know; the Glory Be and Apostle’s Creed. We encourage parents to say these prayers on a daily basis; the best way for children to learn their prayers. Some times that are good for family prayers is at meal time or before going to bed.
Valentine Cards
During the next two weeks students will be making Valentine Cards for the St. Benedict Center. If you know of a person that would enjoy receiving a card from a child please call the parish office and leave the name and address.
Reminder
There are no faith formation classes when schools are closed in Monticello for inclement weather. Also, if storm develops in afternoon and after school and evening activities are cancelled, so is faith formation.
New Year
The beginning of the new year is a time for prayerful gratitude. I am especially grateful to you and for you. Catechists are committed to presenting experience of faith to your child/children in the classroom that affirm the experience of faith being lived at home. Making this connection is critical to your child’s/children’s faith formation. Every week students in Grades Preschool—-Grade 8 bring home a Gospel Weekly. Families are asked to share the Gospel story for Sunday and extend the lesson on the home front. The web site listed in the Gospel Weekly has many additional ideas for the family.
Valentine Cards
During the next two weeks students will be making Valentine Cards for the St. Benedict Center. If you know of a person that would enjoy receiving a card from a child, please call the parish off and leave their name and address.
Grades 9 and 10
All students in Grades 9 and 10 are reminded of the Special Class at St. Michael’s on Wed., Jan. 18th. Busses will leave from St. Henry’s at 6:15 PM promptly. Parents are welcome to join the classes. Permission slips are needed for this Wednesday. This will meet our mandatory requirement for the Protection of Young Children and People as required by the Archdiocese. Students MUST attend. Students from the surrounding parishes will also be in attendance.
Reminder:
There are NO Faith Formation classes when schools are closed in Monticello for inclement weather. Also, if a storm develops in the afternoon and after school and evening activities are cancelled, so is Faith Formation.
Special Thanks
A special thanks to Audrey Davis, LeAnn Hess, and Sue Kunkel and their many helpers for the magnificent Christmas Pageant. The children were wonderful in sharing the story of Jesus’ Birth.
Students in Grade 9 and 10
All students in Grades 9 and 10 are reminded of the Special Class at St. Michael’s on January 18th, Wednesday. Buses will leave at 6:15 promptly. Parents are welcome to join classes. Permission slips are due this Wednesday. This will meet our mandatory requirement for the Protection of Young Children and People as required by the Archdiocese. Students must attend. Students from the surrounding parishes will be in attendance.
Reminder:
There are no faith formation classes when schools are closed in Monticello for inclement weather. Also, if storm develops in afternoon and after school and evening activities are cancelled so is faith formation.
Annual Christmas Pageant
All Are Invited to Attend The
Annual Christmas Pageant
Presented by the Faith Formation Students of the Parish
On Wednesday, December 21st
At 6:30 PM in Church
Reminder – Students in Grades 6 – 8
The Advent Retreat for students in Grades 6-8 will be held on Wed., Dec. 14th in church. This will be their class for this night. Please note that we will begin at 7:00 p.m. Parents are invited and encouraged to join students for the retreat.
Prayers
Please remember our ninth graders, first year Confirmation students in your prayers during their retreat this weekend.
Faith Formation Class Schedule For December
Preschool – Kindergarten Classes December 11th, 18th
Grades 1-5 (For Students in Christmas Pageant) Wednesdays – Dec. 7th, 14th
Sundays – Dec. 4th, 11th, 18th
Pageant – Wednesday, December 21st
Grades 1-5 (For Students not in Christmas Pageant ) No regular Classes during December
Grades 7 – 10 Classes Dec. 7th , 14th
“Celebrate the Word” Begins this Sunday!
―Celebrate the Word‖ is a program for children ages 5 and 6 to hear the Word of God for the Sunday Liturgy on a level they can understand and help in learning the daily application of the message. Children should follow the leader when Father calls them forward to be dismissed. Children will return at the beginning of the Liturgy of the Eucharist. Sessions WILL be held on Dec. 11th and 18th.
Reminder—Students in Grades 6-8
The Advent Retreat for students in Grades 6-8 will be held on Wed., Dec. 14th in the church. This will be their class for this night. Please note that we will begin at 7 PM. Parents are invited and encouraged to join students for the retreat.
Thank You!!
Special thanks to all the families in the Faith Formation Program for providing over 600 pounds of food for the Thanksgiving Food Drive. We appreciate the Knights of Columbus for transporting the food to the Food Shelf.
Faith Formation Class Schedule for December
Pre-School—Kindergarten Classes Dec. 4th, 11th, 18th
Grades 1-5 (for students in Christmas pageant) Wednesdays Dec. 7th and 14th Sundays—Dec. 4th, 11th and 18th Pageant—Wednesday, Dec. 21st
Grades 1-5 (for students NOT in Christmas Pageant) No regular classes during Dec. Grades 7-10 Classes Dec. 7th and 14th
Sunday School Classes Today, October 30th
Home School materials are available outside the parish office. Family names are on materials. Please note your name on paper provided if your materials are not there on the table.
Third year Confirmation students make up retreat will be on Sunday, Nov. 6th beginning with the 8:30 AM Liturgy. Retreat will be 8:30 – 5:00 PM.
Please Mark Calendars!!!
- Nov. 5th Sat. Reconciliation Retreat for those Preparing for the Sacrament 9:00 a.m. – noon in Social Hall
- Nov.6th, Sun. Confirmation Make-up Retreat for Third Year Confirmation Students starting with the 8:30 a.m. Liturgy
- Nov. 8th, Tues. Practice for those preparing to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation on Nov. 13th
- Nov.10th, Thurs. Reception of the Sacrament of Reconciliation 7:00 p.m. in Church
- Nov. 13th, Sun. Reception of Confirmation at Cathedral 2:00 p.m.
No Sunday School Classes Today!
Sunday School Classes Resume on Sunday, Oct. 30th
Faith Formation Classes in Grades 1 – 10 resume on Wed., Oct. 26th
Greatly Needed In Faith Formation Program
3 Teachers
2 Facilitators
Please call and leave your name in the Parish Office – Sister Carol will contact you!
Home School materials are available outside the parish office. Family names are on materials. Please note your name on paper provided if your materials are not there on the table.
Please note Date Change:
Make-up Confirmation meeting for parents and students in Grades 9 and 10 will be held on Oct. 26th Wed. at 8:15 in the social hall following classes.
Make-up Parent Meeting for the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist on Wed., Oct. 26th at 5:30 p.m. in Social Hall
Third year Confirmation students make up retreat will be on Sunday, Nov. 6th beginning with the 8:30 AM Liturgy. Retreat will be 8:30 – 5:00 PM.
We are in need of a coordinator and volunteers to do Celebrate The Word during the liturgies on Sundays. The program will begin when we have volunteers for the program.
