St. Mary Portage Faith Formation
Pre-School Sunday Program
Contact: Jeri Sutter
jsutter@stmaryotic.com
Sunday Pre-School Program Information
St. Mary Parish hopes to offer a Pre-school program for 3-5 year-olds during the 9:30 Mass on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month beginning in October. If you are interested in including your children in this program please fill out the form provided in the link below and return by Tuesday, September 9. If you prefer you may also e-mail the information to jsutter@stmaryotic.com.
We are still in need of adults who are willing to lead this program at least one Sunday per month. If you would be willing to help, or have questions, please contact Jeri Sutter at 742-6998.
SUNDAY PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION FORM
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St. Mary Portage Faith Formation
Kindergarten-8th Grade
Contact- Jeri Sutter
jsutter@stmaryotic.com
Class Information
Each year of the Faith Formation program builds on the year before. It is hoped that an awareness of what your child is learning will help you to discuss in your home, what is discussed in a structured class time.
Classes meet on Wednesdays from 5:30-6:30 pm.
GENERAL FOCUS AND TOPICS FOR EACH GRADE LEVEL
CLASS SCHEDULE 2008-2009
Fees
Fees are $35 per student, with a maximum of $105 per family.
Payment arragements can be made, if needed, by contacting Jeri Sutter or Fr. Jim.
First Reconciliation and First Eucharist
The reception of the sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Eucharist are an important part of your child’s initiation into the Catholic Church. These are not cultural “milestones” for your child, but beautiful expressions of faith, and they should not be entered into routinely. Your participation as a parent or guardian is of special importance in helping to prepare your child to receive these sacraments, and in continuing your child’s involvement in future faith formation.
Sacrament Preparation Fee for First Reconciliation and First Eucharist $20 per sacrament.
GUIDELINES FOR FIRST RECONCILIATION AND FIRST EUCHARIST
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St. Mary Portage Faith Formation
High School Mini Course Program
Contact: Brenda Collins
bcollins@stmaryotic.com
General Information
The High School Mini Courses consist of seven courses. These courses will be offered on Sunday and Wednesday nights, at varying times during the year. Students have the choice of time and order (with the exception of Creed I & II), but are required to complete all 7 courses before beginning Sacrament preparation for Confirmation.
Each course is 4-6 weeks long, 1.5 hours each week. This is a total of 52.5 hours over the next 1-3 years. There is no rush to complete these courses in one year; you may take them slowly over the next 3 years as they fit into your schedule.
Freshman may only take up to four courses their first year.
MINI COURSE LIST WITH DESCRIPTIONS
Registration and Enrollment
Upon entering the high school mini course program you will need to register your student, and update that information at the beginning of each new school year, however, once your student is registered you will need to enroll your student for each individual course that they wish to sign up for. Please return course registration information to the Parish Center or email Brenda Collins by the given deadline.
If your student is not enrolled by the given deadline for each course, they will have to wait until the course is offered again to join. Each one of the seven courses is offered at least twice a year, and can be taken in any order you wish. (With the exception of Creed I & II) No phone registrations please!
Class size has been limited to 16 students per course. It is first come, first serve. Once a course is full, you will be asked to wait until that course is offered again to enroll. There is also a class size minimum of 4 students per course.
STUDENT REGISTRATION FORM
EMERGENCY INFORMATION FORM
FALL 2008 MINI COURSE REGISTRATION FORM
Fees
For incoming students, the fee is $85 per student. ($250 maximum per family) This flat rate fee covers all seven courses that will be taken over the next 2-3 years. Included in this fee, students will receive The Catholic Youth Bible and The Catholic Faith Handbook.
Attendance Requirements
Regular attendance for religious education is essential. This implies coming to the first class, arriving on time, attending the full hour and a half, and participating and cooperating with the catechists.
Just as it is essential to come to practice when competing in a sport, so it is essential for our spiritual well being to faithfully attend Religious Education class. If an absence should occur due to illness or family emergency, please notify the Youth Minister by calling 742-6998 ext. 17 or bcollins@stmaryotic.com. If you do miss a class you will be given make-up work. If you miss more than one class you will be asked to take the course at a later time.
High School Community Service
Service involvement is expected of students who plan to be confirmed. Students are allowed to choose their own form of involvement, and are encouraged to begin their community service work starting their freshmen year and continuing throughout their high school years. Once a student has completed a service opportunity there is a service evaluation form that needs to be filled out and turned in.
SERVICE EVALUATION FORM
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St. Mary Portage Faith Formation
Confirmation Program
Contact: Brenda Collins
bcollins@stmaryotic.com
Confirmation Information
Once
all seven high school courses have been completed then students may
begin the Sacrament preparation for Confirmation. The confirmation
program is designed specifically for the preparation of receiving the
Sacrament of Confirmation. Confirmation shouldn’t be confused with
“graduation”, the sucessful completion of a program of study. As
Christians, we never graduate from exploring our faith. Confirmation is
a sacrament in which, through the laying on of the bishop's hands,
prayer, and anointing, those who have been baptized are strengthened by
the Holy Spirit so that they may firmly profess their faith and
sincerely live up to it.
Fees
For students enrolled in the Confirmation program, the fee is $25 per student. Each student will receive and use the Have Faith Candidate Resource Book.
Please have these forms returned by Friday, August 29th, 2008
• Permission Slip for retreat at Durward’s Glenn
• Sponsor name and address (blue form)
• Recent picture of yourself
Rite of Enrollment and Confirmation Retreat
This Rite will be celebrated during Mass on Saturday, September 6th 4:00 pm.
The Confirmation Retreat will follow Mass and go until 11:00 pm.
Formation/ Reflection Period
Candidates
are further formed in the Catholic faith and invited to reflect on what
that means for their life. Classes offered on Wednesdays and Sundays.
If a class is missed the student is expected to do make-up work.
• Wednesday, September 10th 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
• Sunday, September 21st Sponsor Candidate Class- 9:30 am Mass follow by class till 12:00 pm
• Wednesday, September 24th 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
• Wednesday, October 8th 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
• Sunday, October 12th 9:30 am Mass follow by class till 12:00 pm
• Wednesday, October 29th 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
• Sunday, November 9th Prayer service- Time to be determined. Afternoon or evening.
Sponsor/Candidate Class
Sponsor are asked to come and participate with their candidate on Sunday, September 21st, 2008 from 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Letter to Bishop
Letters are to be typed and handed in to Youth Minister on or before October 8th, 2008.
Letter Guidelines
Choosing a Christian Name for Confirmation
guideline/form
Service Report & Evaluation
This form is to be completed and turned in to the Youth Minister on or before October 8th, 2008
Rehearsal
The
Wednesday before Confirmation there will be a required rehearsal and
final class. We will meet in the church, Wednesday, November 12th at
7:00 pm.
Confirmation
November 15th at the 4:00 Mass. Students must meet in the gym at 3:00pm
Reception will immediately follow Mass.
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