March 31st 2013 - St. Catherine of Alexandria Temecula

Faith FormationKinder through 12 th Grade Faith Formaon:Registration forms for returning students will go home in April for all programs. Newregistrations begin in May. Look for us on the patio on April 28 and May 5 or downloadregistration forms online after May 1.To register you will need to complete 4 simple steps: register with the parish, provide a copyof the child’s Baptismal certificate, pay the $80 registration fee ($15 late fee after classesbegin) and complete the current registration form(s).Elementary K-5 th : We offer faith formation at 3 different times each Sunday: 7:30, 9:30 or 11:30 AM. Weask you to choose one session that you will attend weekly. Mass attendance is required.Sacraments: It is a three year program to bring your child for 1 st Eucharist. The first year is nonsacramental.The second year we will offer preparation for first Reconciliation (Confession). The third yearwe prepare for 1 st Eucharist.Our Middle School program for grades 6-8 is held Monday evenings from 6-7:30 and starts in DiLeo hallwith social/snack time , opening prayer and announcements. Two times a month they head to class. Once amonth, they will meet by grade in the Youth Center for Youth Ministry evenings which include games,prayers, discussion groups and faith sharing on a given topic. Once a month everyone stays in DiLeo for apresentation, speaker, games or panel discussion. Our theme for next year is “Becoming a Better Version ofYourself.” Middle School also includes retreats, service work, parties, scavenger hunts and much moreOur High School program for grades 9-12 meets every Sunday from 4-5:45PM. As with Middle School,every week we meet in DiLeo Hall for social and snack time, announcements and an opening prayer andtopic. Two times a month they will have class. Once a month, they will meet in the Youth Center by gradewith the Youth Minister for group discussions, activities, games, Bible study and time for reflection. Once amonth everyone stays in DiLeo for a presentation, speaker, games or panel discussion. Our theme next year is“Who do I Want to Be?” Our High School Program also includes retreats, Mission Trips, service work, YouthDays and planning and running the Parish Martyr’s Maze as well as the upcoming Youth Council.Our Confirmation Program is a 2 year program in addition to the Youth Ministry program and begins in the10 th grade. You must be enrolled in Youth Ministry to prepare for the sacrament. It includes service hours, asponsor workshop, a 2 nd year retreat, an additional class 2 times a year, and interviews.All of the Faith Formation Programs here at St Catherine’s welcome new parishioners and returning familiesto our program. We always welcome volunteer Catechists and can waive the fee for one of your children ifyou are able to serve in this way. There are several safety requirements to complete before an adult can bewith our children. We also offer training, guidance, and a partner as wellas certification in this valuable ministry.He is Risen!I hope you will join us for a wonderful year!