Middle School Catechism Formation 2009-2010
Sr. Joan’s Room 9:30 am-10:30 am
As 7th and 8th graders the hope is to help teens understand the fundamentals of Catholicism and the universal scope of the faith throughout the globe.
Looking at the Creed
Understanding the actions of the Mass
Church History through Maps
(Tom and Louie’s Cupboard with Boys and Girls Club)
Trinity (Read The Shack – William P Young)
God’s own making
Feb- 7th, 21st, 28th
Saints
(Park Clean-up, Dog shelters, etc)
Mar-7th, 14th (FFF*), 28th
The Bible (Finding your way)
Apr- 11th, 18th, 25th
Tales and Untold stories of the Old Testament
*FFF- Family Faith Fest will take place two times – Saturday from 3pm-4:30pm and Sunday from 9:15am – 10:45am. Pick which time works best for your family – you only have to attend one. Parents attend the event with their Pre- K through 8th grade children.
Mr. John Linck,
Youth Director/Minister Mr. Brian Christopherson
Confirmation
I 2009-2010
(All first year confirmation students)
Sonshine Room 9:30am – 10:30am
Confirmation I is designed to help teens discover themselves personally emphasizing spirituality under a Catholic foundation.
(Biblically, Catholic importance)
ONE DAY RETREAT OCT 17th
What’s in a name?
(Importance of names, Saint reflection, Name selection)
(Tom and Louie’s Cupboard with Boys and Girls Club)
Nov 29th, Dec- 6th, 13th
Mary
(Christmas Role, importance of females in world religions, Catholic Mary)
Church Ministries
(Importance of service, Service in Church, Ministry Fair)
Feb- 7th, 21st, 28th
(Define faith, faith in trouble - what the world says,
faith in action - media)
Mar- 7th, 14th (FFF)*, 28th
(Address each topic to emphasize Catholicism)
Apr- 11th, 18th, 25th
(Choosing a good sponsor, someone who acts the faith out, knowledgeable)
Mr. Brian Christopherson
*All parish members and any individual is both encouraged to participate in any or all of the above session for Confirmation I or Confirmation II. If there is an interest in a specific topic where one feels they may be qualified to instruct please contact Brian Christopherson for further discussion. *FFF- Family Faith Fest is going to take the place of class for specific dates. Confirmation I students are going to be aids in the days events!
Confirmation II 2009-2010
(All second year confirmation students)
Sr. Joan’s Room 12:15pm – 1:30pm
Confirmation II takes the personal growth of Confirmation I and seeks to push teens to develop a healthy lifestyle around the Catholic principles and spiritual gifts that each individual is blessed with.
(Biblically, Catholic importance)
(Bible use, Bible History, use in everyday and in the mass)
SPONSOR MEETING OCT 4th at 1:30 pm
ONE-DAY RETREAT OCT 17th
Prayer
(Relationship with Jesus, styles of prayer,
prayer around the world)
(Tom and Louie’s Cupboard with Boys and Girls Club)
Nov 29th, Dec- 6th, 13th
Mary
(Christmas Role, importance of females in world religions, Catholic Mary)
Church Ministries
(Importance of service, Service in Church, Ministry Fair)
Feb- 7th, 21st, 28th
Why Catholicism?
(Identify personal questions, Catholic myths, apologetics)
SPONSOR MEETING FEB 28th 1:30pm
Mar- 7th, 21st, 28th
Catholic Morality
(Social Justices, Natural Law, World Missions)
OVERNIGHT RETREAT MAR 13th-14th
Apr- 11th, 18th, 25th
Leadership
(Where to go from here, how to continue acting out the faith)
Mr. Brian Christopherson
* All parish members and any individual is both encouraged to participate in any or all of the above session for Confirmation I or Confirmation II. If there is an interest in a specific topic where one feels they may be qualified to instruct please contact Brian Christopherson for further discussion.