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Faith Formation Elementary Calendar for 2011-2012 Jr/Sr High Calendar for 2011-2012 Faith/Family Formation Faith/Family Formation Altar Server Schedule Links Saint by Name Fellowship of Christian Athletes FOCUS |
Faith Formation Staff |
| Cindy Meyers Elementary Coordinator Preschool-grade 6 Children's Liturgy of the Word 507-263-4680 ffelementary@frontiernet.net Debbie Bauer Jr/Sr High Coordinator Grades 7-10/Confirmation Grade 11 & 12 activities 507-263-4680 ffhighschool@frontiernet.net Linda Rogers Administrative Assistant 507-263-4800 ffsecretary@frontiernet.net |
| Youth Ministry |
| Pamela Strobel-Youth Minister Grades 6-12 651-437-3427 jumpyouth5@gmail.com 5 parish youth website |
| Children and Youth |
| May-July Calendar | |
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| May 26 (Sat) | All students in grades 5 and up are invited to help with decorating for VBS from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM/Lunch will be provided |
| June 16 (Sat) | Catholic Heart Work Camp Mission Trip begins |
| June 17 (Sun) | Farewell potluck for Fr. Jay |
| June 24 (Sun) | Mission Trip ends |
| July 8 (Sun) | VBS registration and volunteer forms due |
| Volunteers for VBS | ||||
| We need volunteers to help with Vacation Bible School this summer. This Saturday, May 26th any student in grade 5 or older can help with decorations from 11:00 AM-1:00 PM in the lower level. Lunch is included. We also need many volunteers to help during VBS week which is Monday, August 6-Thursday, August 9 from 5:30-7:30 PM. Volunteers are needed to help with crafts, activities, games and snacks. We also need help in the kitchen to prepare and serve dinner each evening. Any student entering grade 6 or older as well as adults are invited to participate. If you would like to volunteer, click here to download a form or one can be picked up at all church entrances. Please fill out and return your form to the Faith Formation Office or drop in the collection basket by Sunday, July 8th. If you would like to know more about VBS, click here. |
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Vacation Bible School 2012 August 6-9 5:30-7:30 PM For children entering preschool - grade 5 No registration fee! Click here for details. |
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| Faith Formation Kick-off Archdiocesan Youth Day 2012 Theme: "Reason for Hope" |
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Grades 7-10 will kick off the new Faith Formation year by attending Archdiocesan Youth Day 2012 at DeLaSalle Catholic High School in Minneapolis on Saturday, September 15, 2012 from 1:00-9:00 PM.
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| Catechists/Teachers Needed | ||||
| Please consider being a volunteer for our Faith Formation Programs for this coming year. We are in need of Faith Formation catechists/teachers, substitute teachers, helpers/aides, Vacation Bible School volunteer helpers, Retreat helpers, table leaders and other things to help with our children and youth programs. Don't be afraid to teach or help out. We have all the rescources to help you. Singles, parents and grandparents are all welcome. If you prefer to team teach with a spouse or friend, you are most welcome to do that. Children of catechists have their registration fee waived. Please see where you can help out and make the decision to join the team. These programs cannot succeed without the help of everyone. The following requirements are needed for all volunteers that work with children or vulnerable adults.
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| VIRTUS Training Session Available | ||||
There will be a VIRTUS training session (Protecting God's Children) on Wednesday, August 1st from 6:00-9:00 PM at St. Pius V in the lower level. Please be on time as the doors will close at 6:00 PM. Anyone 18 years of age or older who has contact with children or vulnerable adults through volunteering at a parish are required to attend a VIRTUS training session. We recommend taking the training as it is only requred once and then you can volunteer as needed. Students that have been Confirmed may also attend. People from other parishes are welcome.
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| Twin Cities TEC | ||||
| TEC stands for Teens Encounter Christ. TEC is a Catholic ministry serving the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis. Throughout the year they have 3 day retreats specifically designed to help youth and young adults grow in their faith and relationship with Christ. The retreats are open to anyone 16 years of age (or a junior in high school) or older. Although the retreats are Catholic, all Christians are welcome. The following is a list of upcoming retreat dates: TEC 335 Aug 25-27, 2012 (Saturday-Monday) in Spanish TEC 336 Oct 19-21, 2012 (Friday-Sunday) TEC 337 Nov 23-25, 2012 (Friday-Sunday) TEC 338 Dec 28-30, 2012 (Friday-Sunday) TEC 339 Jan 19-21, 2013 (Saturday-Monday) in Spanish TEC 340 Feb 16-18, 2013 (Saturday-Monday) TEC 341 Apr 5-7, 2013 (Friday-Sunday) For more information and to register for a retreat go to www.twincitiestec.org. |
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