May Faith Formation News
It is hard to believe that it is already May. We hope you and your family are enjoying this wonderful Easter season. May is the month of Mary and there are ideas of celebrating below.
Please pray for all of the students receiving First Communion during the month of May. We ask that God bless each of them during this special celebration of the Eucharist.
Happy Mother's Day to all of the moms in the program. May God bless each of you for all that you do.
In this newsletter you will find information on the following:
- 2021-22 Faith Formation general program information
- 2021-22 Faith Formation Registration
- First Year Requirements for the 2020-21 Faith Formation year
- VBS and Summer Faith Formation
- Family Friendly Service
K-12 FAITH FORMATION PROGRAM 2021-22
(INCLUDING SACRAMENT PREPARATION)
Due to current covid guidelines and restrictions, the 2021-22 Faith Formation Program will again be family-centered and will include:
- age-appropriate materials focused on the Sunday Gospel reading;
- supplemental at-home materials for children/teens preparing for Eucharist or Confirmation;
- several parent gatherings at GSCC to provide support and guidance in the home-based program (children will be added when possible);
- Teen Small Groups for 2nd Year Confirmation students.
- Email pk12ff@gs-cc.org with questions.
REGISTRATION FOR K-12 FAITH FORMATION PROGRAM
May 24 - June 24
- Registration will be completed online. The link will be available on the parish website beginning May 24.
- Registration will close on June 24.
FIRST YEAR EUCHARIST AND CONFIRMATION REQUIREMENTS FOR 2020-21 SCHOOL YEAR
PACKET DUE MAY 16
This is a reminder that in lieu of weekly attendance we are requiring First Year Eucharist and Confirmation students to complete the packet that was picked up with the fourth quarter materials. This packet will count as the first year of preparation and allow the student to move into the second year of preparation.
If we do not receive a packet from a first year student, that student will be a Year 1 student in the 2021-2022 year.
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL UPDATE
Vacation Bible School will not be held at Good Shepherd this summer.
We are exploring possibilities for family-friendly events. Stay tuned for more information!
FAMILY EVENTS AND SERVICE
May is the month of Mary and there are many ways that you can honor Mary as a family through prayer and service.
MOTHERS’ DAY SHOWER May 9 - May 23
Donations to the Cradle Project support the MaRiH Crisis Pregnancy Center and the Gabriel Project
Needed items include: diapers, wipes, formula, bottles, baby clothes, bath items, stroller, maternity clothes. Please drop off donations in the cradle set up in the commons.
For large items, contact Terri Hood: hoodterri@yahoo.com. Thank for you for your support!
GOOD SHEPHERD ROSARY WALK ON THE FIELD
Every A-frame features a different stained glass depiction of a Mystery of the Rosary from around the world. The photograph are by Father Lawrence Lew O.P., a Dominican priest from England.
Traditionally, each mystery is prayed on a different day of the week:
Joyful Mysteries: Monday and Saturday
Sorrowful Mysteries: Tuesday and Friday
Glorious Mysteries: Wednesdays and Sundays
Luminous Mysteries: Thursdays
How To Pray The Rosary pamphlets are on the counter in the commons or you can click here for Rosary Information from the USCCB.
You are welcome to pray the Rosary on the field!
FOOD DONATIONS
We continue to collect food to share with our local food banks to support those in need in our community and diocese.
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