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January, 2012 Youth Ministry Newsletter
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Kindergarten - 5th grade students meet on Wednesday afternoons from 3:30-4:45 p.m. in Sacred Hearts School. The students begin in the gymnasium for a 15 minute large group session followed by 1 hour of class. CALL TO FAITH is a completely new religious education program rooted in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. We are committed to sharing the richness of our past, engaging the realities of our present, and developing skills to meet the challenges of our future.
6th - 10th grade students meet on Wednesday evenings from 7:00-8:15 p.m. in various buildings on the Parish Complex.
Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade will be using a new curriculum series.
Sixth Grade will be using the Faith and Life Series. This series give an overview of a Christian life and the laws of God, especially in the Ten Commandments and the graces we receive to help us fulfill His law. There is an emphasis on faith and understanding of the Real Presence of Jesus in the Holy Mass.
The lessons aim to help each student grow to love and live as Jesus Christ did, as well as help them understand the Mass and treasure it as our greatest prayer to God.
As seventh graders they will develop a deeper understanding of god's revelation. The intent is for each seventh grade student to cherish the sacraments and appreciate them as an important component to fulfill our Catholic faith. The Faith and Life Series does a fantastic job of accentuating the importance of grace as the center of our relationship with God.
The eighth grade curriculum helps the students understand the Church and the roles we play as a member of the body of Christ. To help students live a holy life as a Christian within the world we must strengthen our knowledge of Church and the history of the Church. This year the students will learn about the Magisterium, the clergy, the religious and the laity, and how to live out their own vocation.
Living Our Faith - Church meets young adolescents where they are, with materials that honor their experiences and invite them to grow in their faith. Living Our Faith is used in the 9th grade. Pathway through Scripture is used for the 10th grade as they deepen their love and understanding of the Bible.
The 11th graders focus on preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation, which they celebrate in the spring. Confirmation classes will meet one Sunday evening each month from 6:30 - 8:30 PM. Each student receives a "Red Book" that covers the necessary steps to worthily receive Confirmation as well as a curriculum that covers the basic tenets of Catholicism with special emphasis on the Holy Spirit.