orientation for grades 6—9
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Orientation for Grades 6—9. So you signed up for SSPP Religious Education…now what?. Format of the Religious Ed Nights. The format of the Religious Ed teaching nights are… Gather Opening Prayer Preparation/activity geared towards teaching content Proclaim The actual content & teaching - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
ORIENTATION FOR GRADES 6—9So you signed up for SSPP Religious Education…now what?
FORMAT OF THE RELIGIOUS ED NIGHTS
The format of the Religious Ed teaching nights are… Gather
Opening Prayer Preparation/activity geared towards teaching content
Proclaim The actual content & teaching Small group discussion
Send Summation & recap Closing prayer
CLASSES FOR THE 2012-2013 YEAR
Grades 6 & 7 September 9 & 10 October 14 & 15 November 18 & 19 January 6 & 7 January 27 & 28 March 3 & 4 March 17 & 18 April 14 & 15 April 28 & 29
Grades 8 & 9 September 23 & 24 October 28 & 29 December 9 & 10 January 13 & 14 February 10 & 11 March 10 & 11 March 24 & 25 April 21 & 22 May 5 & 6
SERVICE HOURS
Grades 6, 7, & 8 Must complete 10 hours of volunteer service
Grade 9 Must complete 18 hours of volunteer service
What are some good ways to get hours? Servant for a Day Friends of the Night Response to Love Center Volunteer teach/aide religious education classes
for younger grades Service hour sheets are on the website for
you to access and print
CONSIDER VOLUNTEER TEACHING
Have you thought about wanting to volunteer or be involved with teaching or staying more connected to your child’s religious instruction? The teachers and office help in the religious
education program are dedicated volunteers This program can not operate without your
support If you want to help in any way, please call
the office at 649-0231 or email the office [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]
THE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION WEBSITE
SSPP Religious Education Website http://www.sspphamburg.org Click “Program Information” to take you to the
main page The website has the following…
Calendar of the school year Files/forms for download (registration forms,
service hour forms, handbook) PowerPoint presentations from religious
education classes News & upcoming events in the program RSS Feed Subscription
THE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION BLOG
SSPP Religious Education Blog http://ssppreligioused.blogspot.com
The blog has the following… Calendar of the school year Articles/posts to educate you on your Catholic
faith Links to the website and other Catholic sites Additional catechetical resources for both
students and parents A comment board for feedback and sharing ideas Email & RSS Feed Subscription
THE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION FACEBOOK PAGE
SSPP Religious Education Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/SSPPReligiousEducati
on The Facebook Page has the following:
Articles/posts that will connect you to everything Catholic
Links to Catholic websites Links to Homework assignments, SSPP Blog,
SSPP Website Keep you updated on happenings/events going
on in the SSPP parish, the diocese, & the universal Church
Comment board for feedback
EMAIL COMMUNICATION
The Religious Education Program will be communicating with parents largely through email
Please be sure to give Peggy your email address(es) to make sure you’re receiving the latest news and updates to the SSPP Religious Ed Program
CHANGES TO THE 2012—2013 YEAR
Class Schedule in 2011—2012… Grades 6 & 7/Grades 8 & 9
Sundays 6—8pm; Mondays 7—8:45pm
Class Schedule for 2012—2013… Grades 6 & 7/Grades 8 & 9
Sundays 6—8pm; Mondays 6:30—8:30pm
Q-PAY TUITION PAYMENT
ABSENTEE POLICY
What happens if my child is absent? Your child will need to complete a makeup assignment
for the class that he/she missed by the next class date How is he/she going to do that?
The makeup assignment will be posted up on the website, the Facebook page, & the blog
What kind of a makeup assignment will it be? It will most likely involve a presentation or PowerPoint
slides from the night (posted on the website) and answering some questions based on it
These must be turned in to the small group leaders by the next class
If no makeup assignment is handed in, your child will be penalized with an additional absence until the assignment is turned in
ABSENTEE POLICY
My child will not be able to make class on Sunday/Monday because of ‘excuse X’. Can he/she attend the other class on Sunday/Monday and not be marked absent? As long as you contact the office by either phone/email
before the scheduled class, this can be arranged DO NOT TELL ME IN PERSON! I WILL FORGET!
If a student has more than 2 unexcused absences, he/she will have to repeat the grade next year Unexcused absences include: Bills games, Sabres
games, family vacations, sports practices/games, music lessons
Excused absences include: death in the family, sickness (w/ note from parent), family emergencies/unforeseen circumstances
WEATHER CANCELLATIONS
In the event of bad weather, we will use TV-channels 2 and 4, the website, and radio WBEN 930AM to announce cancellations of classes
Do not call the rectory!
HARVEST HOUSE We will begin collecting
children’s clothes (sizes 0-12) at the beginning of September If you have any boots,
jackets, shirts, jeans, etc. that you no longer use, please consider donating them
Also, we will be collecting Bottles for Babies to help support the financial needs of mothers and their babies
THEOLOGY OF THE BODY CATECHESIS The Theology of the Body
refers to the series of 129 lectures given by Pope John Paul II during his Wednesday audiences in Rome between September 1979 and November 1984 These lectures were later
compiled and published as a single work entitled The Theology of the Body According to John Paul II
Blessed John Paul II discussed topics such as bodily dimension of the human person, the nature of human sexuality, the meaning & purpose of life, the human need for communion, and the nature of marriage
THEOLOGY OF THE BODY CATECHESIS The Theology of the Body
for Teens is the first published curriculum which applies the Theology of the Body to the lives of teen and pre-teens The High School and
Middle School Editions specifically address questions relating to chastity and sexuality in the lives of students
It is a multifaceted, segmented program that can be used in a variety of different contexts
THEOLOGY OF THE BODY CATECHESIS On February 6, 2013 @ 7pm we’ll be
hosting a walkthrough of the program
Those who attend will receive a free copy of the Parent’s Guide book The Parent’s Guide serves as an
excellent and informative overview of the TOB for Teens: Middle School Edition curriculum
While it has been specifically written for parents of students participating in the program, it will help any parent learn more about the Theology of the Body so that they may pass this life-changing message on to their sons and daughters
If you are interested in receiving a free copy of the Parent’s Guide at the meeting, please sign up on the back table
You have to attend the parent walkthrough meeting to get your free copy
QUESTIONS/COMMENTS/CONCERNS…
CLOSING PRAYER: PETITIONS TO SAINTS PETER & PAUL
O Holy Apostles, Peter and Paul, I choose you this day and forever to be my special patrons and advocates, you, St. Peter, Prince of the Apostles, because you are the Rock upon which almighty God has built His Church.
You, St. Paul because you were fore chosen by God as the vessel of election and the preacher of truth to the whole world.
Obtain for me, I pray you, lively faith, firm hope and burning love.
CLOSING PRAYER: PETITIONS TO SAINTS PETER & PAUL
Complete detachment from myself, contempt of the world, patience in adversity, humility in prosperity, attention in prayer, purity of diligence in fulfilling the duties of my state of life, constancy in my resolutions, resignation to the will of God and perseverance in the grace of God even to death.
So that, by means of your intercession and your glorious merits, I may be able to overcome the devil, and may I be made worthy of the Promises of Christ and enjoy His presence and love Him forever.
AMEN