| Religious Education | |||
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| Resources for Adults | |||
| Resources available during the year include: ADULT ENRICHMENT: Presentations throughout the year offer opportunities for adult enrichment and growth. Watch the parish bulletin or call our office for the current resources. Videotapes and books are also available. Please give us a call for details. GUIDE FOR PARENTS IN THE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION OF THEIR CHILDREN: "This guide is intended to affirm and assist you in your efforts to share your faith with your children." Do inquire about this available resource. We trust you share your faith through: • Praying together, helping your child memorize formal prayers, attending Mass as a family • Being familiar with what your child is learning • Giving priority to class over other activities Religious Education is a lifelong process Through the guidance of the Holy Spirit Each of us comes to know God through prayer Learning and the application of Scripture to daily life | |||
| Religious Education Instructors | |||
| Religious Education instructors participate to the fullest extent possible in meetings, seminars, institutes and workshops made available to them. All instructors are called to exhibit Christian living in accordance with Catholic doctrine. Within the calendar year, in-service time is provided in order that the catechists can prepare for their teaching. All religious instructors of the programs in the parish (excluding priests, religious education directors and teachers of St. Joseph School) are volunteers. Members of the parish are welcome and encouraged to participate in the program. There is a continual need for assistance in various areas within the program. | |||
| Religious Education Board | |||
| The Religious Education Board is composed of parishioners who help provide direction and consultation to the Religious Education Director. They sponsor events such as Mass With My Class, Family Book Corner, Faith Fair and Catholic Kids Club (explained below under PROGRAMS). The Youth Ministry Board is composed of high school students and adult parishioners who help provide direction and consultation to the Youth Minister. For more information call the Religious Education Office at 971-1740. | |||
| Family Life | |||
| These organizations seek ways to provide enrichment to families and parishioners. You are invited to call concerning these programs. Watch the parish bulletin and information that will be sent home regarding this. PROGRAMS LITURGY OF THE WORD (Children ages 4 through 10) Sunday, during the first part of the 8:45 am and the 10:30 am Mass, for all children of the parish. Children hear the Word of God and respond to it with the facilitation of an adult leader. MASS WITH MY CLASS (grades 3 through 6) Children of the parish are invited to participate in the 5:00pm regular Sunday Mass with their classmates and families. Children serve as greeters, candle and banner bearers, choir members, readers and ushers. Families join together for a casual meal in the church hall following the Mass. FAMILY BOOK CORNER During the school year, books and related religious goods appropriate for Catholic children and families are sold in the church narthex following Sunday morning services. Any proceeds benefit the parish. FAITH FAIR Held annually, typically in April, in the church hall. Parish children (school, religious education or home-study) are asked to create and submit for display an item (picture, poem) expressing their faith. Families are invited to view the projects and register their children for upcoming programs (Catholic Kids Camp, Religious Ed classes, etc.) Refreshments are served; books and religious items such as rosaries, prayer books and First Communion goods are sold. The 2003 event will also include a show put on by the pre-school students. CATHOLIC KIDS CLUB Held for one week in June on the parish grounds, this is St. Joseph's version of Vacation Bible Camp. Kids 4-12 can share their faith through games, crafts, songs and activities facilitated by adult leaders and teen helpers. See the Bulletin for updates. SUNDAY RE Pre-Kindergarten - Grade 1 Sunday (10:30-11:30 am) for all parish children. Children meet at the school to be nourished through bible stories, singing and activities. Registration required. GRADES 1-6 Wednesday or Thursday (4:00-5:15 pm) Through the use of a textbook, trained teachers, and audio visuals, children experience and learn of the Trinity, prayer, scripture, sacraments, church, moral code, seasons of the church year, and peace and justice. HOME STUDY (Family Catechesis) An alternative program where parents work with their children at home under the direction of the Director of Religious Education. More information can be obtained by calling the Religious Education Office (971-1740) Religious Education Coordinator Grades Pre - 6 Jacquie Lackaff 630-964-0216 ext. 1106. Religious Education Secretary Helen McAlpine 630-971-1740 See Handbook.
Communion Fee - $30.00 Confirmation Fee - $30.00 Book Fee for Grades 7 and 8 - $20.00 REGISTRATION AS MEMBERS OF ST. JOSEPH PARISH IS REQUIRED IN ORDER FOR CHILDREN TO PARTICIPATE. Because the parish subsidizes the Religious Education Program, your contributions through Sunday envelopes are essential. If a family feels that they cannot meet the tuition obligation, please call the Religious Education Office (971-1740). | |||
| Worship as a Family | |||
| RELIGIOUS EDUCATION 2006-2007 REGISTRATION PRESCHOOL - GRADE 8 Family Name: Last: Father: Mother: Phone: Address: Home Study:
Child: Birthdate: 2003-2004 Grade School: For new students only Baptism date: Place: Reconciliation: Eucharist: Years of Instruction: Are you a registered member of St. Joseph Parish? Emergency Phone Number: Special Needs (e.g. health, educational, etc.): PLEASE SUBMIT A COPY OF BAPTISMAL CERTIFICATE FOR ALL FIRST GRADERS AND NEW STUDENTS WITH THIS REGISTRATION FORM. | |||
| The Family Corner | |||
| Peace means being a light for others. As you tuck your child into bed tonight, Light a candle, turn off the lights, and Read the following scripture verse as a reminder That we are all called to be lights in the world. "You are a light for the whole world Make your light shine so that others Will see the good that you do and will Praise your Father in Heaven." -Mt 5:14,16 | |||
| A Child's Vision My child took a crayon in her little hand And started to draw as if by command. I looked on with pleasure but couldn't foresee What the few simple lines were going to be. What are you drawing? I asked, by and by. I'm making a picture of God in the sky. But nobody knows what God looks like, I sighed. They will when I'm finished, she calmly replied. By: Sherwin Kaufman |
