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religious education programs for middle and high school students.
Religious Education classes are held at St. Joseph School from September to May.
See the calendar for details.
Grades 7 - 10
6:45 pm - 8:00 pm
Grades 11 & 12
LAFF Group - see LAFF tab
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*Classes are at 6:45 pm unless noted otherwise*
Sep. 11 - Relationships/interviews/expectations | Meet in gathering space for class
Sep. 25 - Class 1: “Your Journey of Faith”
Oct. 9 - “Fields of Faith” in Hastings. Bus leaves 6:15p and returns about 9:30p. Permission slips necessary.
Oct. 23 - Class 2: “Your Faith Community” at 6:45p-8:00 p
Oct. 30 - Retreat night, 6:30p to 8p in Gathering Space for parents and students of grade 10. Speaker Michael Strande: “Symbols and Rituals of Our Faith”
Nov. 13 - Class 3: “Your Faith”
Nov. 20 - Class: Make Care Center blankets and care packages for “Support Our Troops”
Dec. 4 - Care Center: parents drop students at Care Center and pick up. Students deliver blankets and play Bingo.
Dec. 11 - Class 4: “Your Journey Of Faith”
Jan. 8 - Speaker: Andrea from TLC Center in Hastings, 6:45p-8p
Jan. 22 - Class 5: “Your Life as A Disciple” with Deacon Rynda. Relate a model of living your life (commandments, beatitudes, mercy, corporal and spiritual works of mercy).
Feb. 12 - Class 6: “Church and the Sacraments”
Feb. 26 - Ash Wednesday, mass at 7p
Mar. 11 - Feed My Starving Children. Bus leaves 5:15p and returns about 8pm Permission slips necessary. Chaperones needed.
Mar. 18 - Class 7: “Your Call to Service and Witness” at school, 6:45p
Mar. 25 - No classes (spring break)
Apr. 1 - Class with panel discussion and questions, 6:45p
Apr. 15 - Class 8: “Come, Holy Spirit,” a close look at the sacrament.
Resources: www.pflaum.com/confirmation-program-2/bonus-resources/
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Confirmation Date: October 19, 2019 at St. Mary's-Big River
September 18 - at Freedom Park with grade 12. Class with Chris - Gifts of Holy Spirit, the Rite of Confirmation, 6:30p
September 25 - Class with Fr. Szews,”Fruits of the Spirit” 6:30,church
October 2 - Reconciliation, in the church at 6:30p followed by class with Chris, prayer, church basement
October 16 - Rehearsal at 7pm with sponsor or parent at St Mary’s
October 23 - First night of class with LAFF youth group
Confirmation:
October 19, 1 pm at St. Mary's - Big River
Arrive by noon for group photo and to line up
We invite you to continue your baptismal commitment of growing in faith. Baptism was the beginning of a faith journey for all of us. It is a continuing process of growth and knowledge. Confirmation is a “stepping stone, a new stronger beginning.”
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The LAFF group is a place for our 11th and 12th graders to discuss real life issues, search the Bible and Church teachings for answers and have fun! It's a group that wants to grow in their Catholic faith, hang out with friends, eat and be a part of other activities that involve Life, Answers, Faith and Friends! Join us anytime!