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Elementary Faith Formation
General InformationThe Elementary Level Faith Formation program at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church is a ‘family centered’ program that serves children from age 4 until completion the of 6th grade. If you have children of elementary age you wish to enroll, the first step in registering your child (ren) for classes is to become a member of the parish. To become a registered member of the parish you must attend a New Member dinner where there are registration forms and information about St. Michael the Archangel Parish. (Please return to the home page of the parish website and click on New Member dinners for the schedule). The next step is to decide on a day and time for your child (ren) and complete the registration form. Return the form to the office with fee payment. You will receive confirmation of enrollment, a calendar, and class assignment once payment is received. Scholarships are available by request. The office is open for registration Monday through Friday 8:30 A.M. until 5:00 P.M. Please email or call your questions to Claudette Marks, (cmarks@stmichaelcary.org) 468-6109, or Martha Waltersdorf, (mwaltersdorf@stmichaelcary.org) 468-6120. We look forward to a very exciting year!
Class Days And TimesOur traditional First through Sixth Grade classes meet once a week beginning September 16, 17, or 18, 2008 until the week of May 5, 2009. Classes meet on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 5:00—6:00 P.M. and 6:30—7:30 P.M. Thursday classes are offered from 5:00—6:00 P.M. only. Our Pre-K and Kindergarten classes will begin on September 7, 2008 and end on May 3, 2009. These classes meet on Sundays during the 8:45 am, 10:30 am, and 12:15 pm Masses. Holidays and special days/activities will be announced as we go through the year. **Classes for Catechesis of the Good Shepherd are organized by levels. Level 1 classes, for Pre-K and Kindergarten children, are offered Tuesdays at 3:30—4:30 pm and 5:00—6:00 pm. Level 2 classes, for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade students, are offered Thursdays at 3:30—4:30 and 5:00—6:00 pm. (Children must have attended level 1 or 2 previously to register for level 2.) Level 3 classes, for 4th, 5th, and 6th graders, are offered Wednesday from 5:00—6:00 pm. (Only children who have previously been in level 2 or 3 may register for level 3.) Students who are new to the program will begin the week of September 9, 2008 and returning students will begin the week of September 23, 2008. Catechesis of the Good Shepherd classes will end the week of May 26, 2009.
Special InstructionsPlease note you will need to make an appointment with the Director:
Together we will determine the best class to help you prepare your child for his/her sacraments. Special ClassesSacramental Preparation (Sac. Prep.) - designed for children who were baptized Roman Catholic, but did not receive First Penance and First Eucharist in the child’s second grade year. These classes are offered on Tuesday at 5:00 pm and Wednesday at 6:30 pm. Off-Site - classes that are initiated and organized by groups of parents and students who usually live in the same neighborhood or area. These are taught by catechists in their homes. Please call Martha Waltersdorf for more information at 468-6120. Home Schooling - parents act as their own child’s catechist using materials provided by the Faith Formation Office. Please call Martha Waltersdorf for more information at 468-6120.
Special ProgramsCatechesis of the Good Shepherd is a “hands on” Montessori based Faith Formation program for children enrolled in the Parish Early Childhood Center and for students whose parents choose it as their Faith Formation class. Children are presented with a variety of materials that enhance and encourage their relationship with God. The classes gather in the Atrium (top floor of the Trinity Building), an environment in which they experience God through work and prayer under the guidance of a specially trained catechist. Classes fill up very quickly, so if you choose one of these, please send in your registration early. Classes must have a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 20 students. Placement preference for Levels II and III will be given to students who have attended Levels I, II, and III. We will have waiting lists for this program. Class assistants and hall monitors are needed for each class time.For additional information about the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, click here for the program’s general website (www.cgsusa.org) or call Shana Zambone at 481-1016. Special Needs Please let us know if you have a child who is not able to be mainstreamed for Faith Formation, we have catechist willing to work with special needs children. St. Michael’s Faith Formation Program Needs You!The expression, “It takes a Village…” is certainly true for our Faith Community. How will you help us this year? We are asking each family to give a minimum of 2 hours of time and talent to our program. Volunteer as a….catechist, co-catechist, substitute, hall monitor, sitter, or clerical support. (see Volunteer Form) Please consider how you can help. Call us for opportunities and suggestions!When we give of our time and talent we are actively involved in the Church’s mission. We are looking forward to working with you. Thank you for your support! | ||||||||
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