Faith Formation

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Pre-K through 5^th Grade

 

The children are greeted each Sunday in a loving and safe environment by our qualified volunteer catechists, who are prepared to accommodate each learning grade level.  The children are introduced to the joy and wonders of God’s love through story telling, art activities, and play.  Classes are offered to coincide with the 9:00 A.M. and 11:00 A.M. Liturgy.  Children of all ages will find our  catechists to be warm, loving, caring, and welcoming, so your child will find joy in attending faith formation classes.  There are no registration fees. 

 

Classes begin at 10:00 A.M. and end at 10:50 A.M.

Pre-K through 5^th grade-2010 Schedule

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Sacramental Preparation

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Parents

Parents are asked to be active participants in preparing your children in the Sacraments, by informing themselves through parent classes, and  working with your children at home.  Parent classes are conducted by Father Frank, are informative and give parents the working  knowledge to assist with catechesis at home.

First Reconciliation

Preparation for the Sacrament of Reconciliation is held in the Fall.

1st Reconciliation criteria:

• Parents must be registered members of our faith community.

• Child must be enrolled in age appropriate faith formation class.

• Child must be in second grade and baptized in the Catholic Faith. (If your child is baptized in another faith other than Catholic, contact Bob Phelan).

Sacrament Preparation Schedule:  Reconciliation             

Classes meet on Saturdays 9:00 – 11:00 A.M. In the Church

September 18^th -   1^st Session

October 23^rd – 2^nd Session

November 20^th – 3^rd Session

December 4^th – Sacrament of Reconciliation celebrated in the church at 11:00 A.M

 

If your child is older than 7 years old and has not received his/her Reconciliation, contact Bob Phelan. 

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First Eucharist

The criteria for First Eucharist the same as for First Reconciliation with the addition of:

 

• Parents and child create a family banner, which will hang in the church

• Parents and child attend a three hour retreat in preparation for First Eucharist,  lunch provided  rehearsal following retreat

• Child/children must attend all preparation classes for First Eucharist

Scholarships are available for purchasing a First Eucharist dress or boys attire.  Please contact Bob Phelan at the Parish Office

IMPORTANT:  Copies of your child’s baptismal certificate are needed for your child to make their First Eucharist. Please mail a copy to the parish office or give this to Bob Phelan marked:  First Eucharist.

 

Sacrament Preparation Schedule:  Eucharist

January 22^nd  -  1^st Session

February 12^th – 2^nd Session

March 12^th – 3^rd Session

April 16^th – Rehearsal

May 7^th – Celebration of First Eucharist ( Saturday @ 11:00 A.M.)

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of the Word (C.L.O.W.)

While Mass is adult centered, Children’s Liturgy of the Word, brings the Scripture readings of today’s Mass to a child’s level of understanding.  CLOW is a wonderful experience for your child as it brings the parts of the Mass from the homily, prayers of the faithful, and creed, to them so they feel part of the joy of Mass at their level.  The children leave church with C.L.O.W. leaders before the 1^st reading and return at the Offertory. 

 

Children’s Liturgy of the Word is offered at the 9:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M. Masses.

 

September 26^th

October 3^rd                                         October 17^th

November 7^th                                    November 21^st

December 5^th                                     December 12^th

January 9^th                                          January 23^rd

February 6^th                                        February 13^th

March 6^th                                             March 20^th

April 10^th                                              April 17^th

May 1^st                                                 May 15^th

 The Sacrament of Confirmation could be held on one of these two Sundays in May

June 5^th  -  Last Liturgy of the Word for Children

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LIVING ON THE EDGE: 

IT IS THE TIME IN A PERSON’S LIFE WHERE YOU ARE LIVING ON THE EDGE OF BEING A KID AND BEING AN ADULT.

6^th through 8^th Grade

The EDGE program is designed to meet the catechetical, educational, spiritual, emotional, and social needs of young adolescents.  EDGE youth are brought into a large-group environment for gathering activities, teachings and prayer.  This is followed by small groups sessions to break open the teachings and build solid, Christ-centered relationships.  This allows the youth to explore their Catholic faith and make it relevant to their everyday lives by enabling them to build safe relationships during some of the most formative years of their  lives.  We work to help the teens become creative and experiential in their approach to understanding the Catholic teachings and in forming their Catholic identity.

 

 

At Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Parish we gather together, welcoming the spirit, united in our diversity, committed to peace through justice, as witness to our faith.  We seek to be the family of God, by our active participation in stewardship through worship, education, service and social activities.  These are the goals that we adhere to in teaching our young teens. 

 

EDGE is a non-traditional but exciting and informative way to communicate our faith to our children.  Through EDGE, they enhance their lives by participating in the Eucharist, enjoying new friends, putting on skits, finding charity through social justice projects, breaking open the word through the Catholic Youth Bible, and most importantly living out their faith.  EDGE meets on the same nights as Life Teen, so please see the calendar under the Life Teen heading.  Parents are more than welcome to attend an EDGE evening and become involved by being part of the EDGE core team.

 

Important date for EDGE:  Junior High Rally March 6,^, 2010.  Thousands of middle school youth come together to give glory to God through song, music, liturgy and prayer.

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Life Teen

 9^th through 12^th Grade

 

Life Teen is a comprehensive youth ministry program with a strong focus on the Eucharist.  Starting with a Teen Mass (Every Sunday evening at 5:00 P.M. through May), high school teens are placed in an environment where they have the opportunity to enter into a relationship with God through Jesus Christ and His Church.  Immediately following Mass, the teens gather for a pizza dinner and at 6:30 P.M. gather together for “Life Night” to learn about the Church and their faith in challenging ways.  Some, for the first time, find themselves becoming part of a community where they feel loved and accepted.  Life Teen youth have the opportunity to engage in service projects, social outings, and classes that focus on life learning, and deep, thought provoking issues surrounding the life of the church.  

 

Life Teen 2010 - 2011 Schedule:

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Edge/Life Teen:  Junior High – High School                            Meets Sundays after the 5:00 P.M. Liturgy 6:30 – 8: 00 P.M.  Pizza following Mass

 

September 12th                               September 26^th

October 3^rd                                         October 17^th

November 7^th                                    November 21^st

December 5^th                                     December 12^th

January 9^th                                          January 30^th

February 13^th                                     February 27^th

March 13^th                                           March 27^th

April 10^th                                              April 17^th

May 1^st                                                 May 15^th                                The Sacrament of Confirmation could be held on one of these two Sundays

 

Sacramental Preparation

Confirmation:

 

Confirmation is one of three Sacraments of Initiation into the Church, together with Baptism and Eucharist.  Confirmation completes the grace of Baptism by a special outpouring of the gifts of the Holy Spirit:  Wisdom, Understanding, Counsel, Fortitude, Knowledge, Piety, and Fear of the Lord, which seals or confirms upon the baptized candidates a union with Christ and equips them for active participation in the worship and apostolic life of the Church.

 

Each candidate for the Sacrament of Confirmation (16 years old or older) is encouraged to know the Lord in a personal and intimate way, to experience a sense of belonging to the Christian community, and to respond to the Gospel mandate of Christian service, love, and joy.

 

Blessed Teresa’s candidates for the Sacrament of Confirmation are:   

 

REBEKAH RODRIGUEZ, PADDY AGATEP, ELISABETH NYBERG, JOSEPH LANDMANN, ANNA TAYLOR, CHRISTINA PITZ, ADRIANNE BRAUN, ALLSION THOMPSON, CHRISTINE NAFZIGER

 

Please keep our youth Confirmandi in your prayers.  If you would like to write a letter to all Confirmandi or to an individual, please mail or give it to Robert Phelan in our parish office, and indicate if your letter is regarding all or a specific Confirmandi.

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 Saints Alive!

 Saints Alive! Is a greater Eastside Faith group for high school age teens in grades 9-12 (ages 14-18) who wish to delve more deeply into our Catholic faith through prayer, the Saints, and discussion of interesting faith-related topics.  A priest is present at each meeting to give a teaching and facilitate the conversation.  Come meet other teens who love their Catholic faith, and bring a friend!  For more information, contact Julie Linde.

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Dates to Remember

 

 

Confirmation rehersal (mandatory):  Sunday, May 16^th at 5:00 P.M(attendees confirmandi, parents and sponsors).

 

Confirmation date:  Sunday, May 23^RD, 2010 At the 11:00 A.M. liturgy

Presider: Bishop Tyson

 

There is still time to register your young adult for confirmation see Robert Phelan for a Confirmation registration packet.

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Volunteer Opportunity:

If you are a parent or adult, like working with teens and have a desire to bring our teens closer to Christ please complete the following steps:

• Interview with the Pastoral Assistant for Faith Formation

• Undergo a background check/attend the Called to Protect (Safe Environment Class)

• Be flexible and have fun with a sense of humor

  Volunteer and become a core member of the EDGE or Life Teen team.

   

Contact:  Robert Phelan