Just a Reminder----
There is no class this week-Feb.12 and 13. We ask you to go to the 4:30 PM Mass at Oak St. on Ash Wendesday, Feb. 13. And remember BRING YOUR C ELL PHONE!!!
Thursday, January 3, 2013
Happy New Year!
Second semester is about to begin. I hope you are well rested and ready to begin this new year with eager anticipation for the blessings God has for you and your family.
We begin the second semester with Family Afternoon/Night. The subject is Theology of the Body and we have a guest speaker who is well versed in this teaching given to us by the Great John Paul II. So come with your family (come anyway if they cannot make it) and learn more about the gift God has given us in our body and how it can make the biggest difference in our life!
Second semester is about to begin. I hope you are well rested and ready to begin this new year with eager anticipation for the blessings God has for you and your family.
We begin the second semester with Family Afternoon/Night. The subject is Theology of the Body and we have a guest speaker who is well versed in this teaching given to us by the Great John Paul II. So come with your family (come anyway if they cannot make it) and learn more about the gift God has given us in our body and how it can make the biggest difference in our life!
Monday, December 10, 2012
Next Wednesday, Dec. 19 the 6th and 7th 6:45 RE classes will host the contemporary Christmas concert at the Oak St. Church. I am hoping that your families will be able to join us. Please bring a plate of cookies for the reception following the concert in the Community Center. You can wear your favorite Christmas hat to help pass out the programs to all of those who will be coming to our Parish Christmas concert.
If for some reason you cannot make it please let me know. There will be no 6:45 7th RE class at the Pierson St. location.
If for some reason you cannot make it please let me know. There will be no 6:45 7th RE class at the Pierson St. location.
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Well, it is finally here. Election Day. Let's pray that Our Lady of America, Patroness of our Land will intercede for us to our Lord so that He provides good leaders that will lead us closer to who He created us to be.
Because it is Election Day we do not have Tuesday RE classes. So we will see you Tuesday folks next week. There will be Wednesday RE classes this week because you didn't have class last week on Halloween. It's Family Night tomorrow night. We may have some saintly visitors: )
Because it is Election Day we do not have Tuesday RE classes. So we will see you Tuesday folks next week. There will be Wednesday RE classes this week because you didn't have class last week on Halloween. It's Family Night tomorrow night. We may have some saintly visitors: )
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Well, the year has started off with great Family Nights last week. Thanks, to all the parents who came. It means a lot to the kids when there parents come to class--it shows them what your priorities are. I know the afternoon time is hard for the parents but if you can come it makes those nights even better!
The catechists have been singing the praises of your children. I really love 7th grade mindset. They are open and willing to give themselves over to the teachings of the night. We do our best to answer their questions and teach them how to look at our world through 'the eyes of faith'.
This week's teachings are the Diocesan curriculum on chastity. Last week I reviewed the curriculum with the parents. I am going to give you the link to the parent letter and the lesson plans including info on social networking and the internet. I hope it helps you to understand the Catholic teaching for a 7th grader. This teaching reflects John Paul II's teaching on Theology of the Body. This large teaching given to us by JP II helps us to understand who we are created to be and as we learn about how it applies to every stage of our life we will better understand the plan God has for us. If your student was not at class this week I need you to fill out the 'opt out' form and indicate whether you will be teaching the curriculum at home. Then submit the form at the next class.
Here is the link: http://www.ceorockford.org/ed/ChildSafety/EducatorsGuideGrades58.aspx
The catechists have been singing the praises of your children. I really love 7th grade mindset. They are open and willing to give themselves over to the teachings of the night. We do our best to answer their questions and teach them how to look at our world through 'the eyes of faith'.
This week's teachings are the Diocesan curriculum on chastity. Last week I reviewed the curriculum with the parents. I am going to give you the link to the parent letter and the lesson plans including info on social networking and the internet. I hope it helps you to understand the Catholic teaching for a 7th grader. This teaching reflects John Paul II's teaching on Theology of the Body. This large teaching given to us by JP II helps us to understand who we are created to be and as we learn about how it applies to every stage of our life we will better understand the plan God has for us. If your student was not at class this week I need you to fill out the 'opt out' form and indicate whether you will be teaching the curriculum at home. Then submit the form at the next class.
Here is the link: http://www.ceorockford.org/ed/ChildSafety/EducatorsGuideGrades58.aspx
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Welcome to 7 RE!
I am excited to begin the new year with the 7th grade and their families. I hope you have had a great summer though it still seems to be summer (it's 90 degrees outside today-but these days are less frequent). I also hope you are settling in to the school year and ready to take on learning more about who God has created you to be and what His plan is for you this year.
Youth ministry has opened up Youth Groups on Monday and Thursday evenings to the junior high so check that out when you can. The schedule is on the calendar tab.
As far as Religious Education, I hope that you will come to a new place in your relationship with Christ and also learn more about the Church, the sacraments, and all of the many ways God has provided for us. We are beginning with an opening Mass at the Oak St. Church on Wednesday, Sept. 26. There is no better way to start our year then by receiving the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of our Lord together in community.
There are also Family Service opportunities in the calendar. The next opportunity is on Monday, Sept. 24. We will be going to Feed My Starving Children in Schaumburg, Ill.. Families are welcome but let us know how many in your group. If you are coming on your own and need a ride let us know. You will also need to fill out a YM registration (it is on the YM page under the forms and flyers tab).
Most of all I hope you look forward to the time you will have in RE. Each month there will be a Family Night where your family is invited to come with you. Yes, you can bring siblings. But if your family cannot come-come anyways! Some of the times I will have a speaker to talk with you on other nights I will have activities for you to do together or we may visit a nearby point of interest such as the Food Pantry and learn more about what goes on there. No matter what, it is always good to learn about your faith with your family. At the end of class there is snack time (which for some is their favorite time) where refreshments are served and you can spend time hanging with friends both old and new. I would ask that the first class night (not the Mass) you bring a bag of chips or a bag of cookies to help build up our refreshment supply.
Feel free to email (just click on my name to the right) or call me if you have any concerns or questions.
See you at the Mass on the 26th! It starts at 6:30 PM.
Youth ministry has opened up Youth Groups on Monday and Thursday evenings to the junior high so check that out when you can. The schedule is on the calendar tab.
As far as Religious Education, I hope that you will come to a new place in your relationship with Christ and also learn more about the Church, the sacraments, and all of the many ways God has provided for us. We are beginning with an opening Mass at the Oak St. Church on Wednesday, Sept. 26. There is no better way to start our year then by receiving the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of our Lord together in community.
There are also Family Service opportunities in the calendar. The next opportunity is on Monday, Sept. 24. We will be going to Feed My Starving Children in Schaumburg, Ill.. Families are welcome but let us know how many in your group. If you are coming on your own and need a ride let us know. You will also need to fill out a YM registration (it is on the YM page under the forms and flyers tab).
Most of all I hope you look forward to the time you will have in RE. Each month there will be a Family Night where your family is invited to come with you. Yes, you can bring siblings. But if your family cannot come-come anyways! Some of the times I will have a speaker to talk with you on other nights I will have activities for you to do together or we may visit a nearby point of interest such as the Food Pantry and learn more about what goes on there. No matter what, it is always good to learn about your faith with your family. At the end of class there is snack time (which for some is their favorite time) where refreshments are served and you can spend time hanging with friends both old and new. I would ask that the first class night (not the Mass) you bring a bag of chips or a bag of cookies to help build up our refreshment supply.
Feel free to email (just click on my name to the right) or call me if you have any concerns or questions.
See you at the Mass on the 26th! It starts at 6:30 PM.
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