Overview
St. Michael the Archangel
Faith Formation/
Religious Education PSR
Catechist Handbook
You have been called to be a catechist, entrusted with a
privileged ministry. You have been called to hand on the precious
treasure of the Catholic faith to countless young people The
treasure which you hand on is the living and active faith, passed
down from the time of the Apostles until now. This incorruptible
treasure is meant to be experienced, shared, and spread as good
news for all peopleAs a catechist, you are tasked with
communicating Gods message in its entirety and in fidelity to the
Church teaching
Handbook for Todays Catechist Ginger Infantino
490 Arnold Mill Road Woodstock, GA 30188
8/10/2018
WELCOME and OPENING PRAYER
R/. On the day we call, you answer, Lord!
WELCOME and OPENING PRAYER
ALL: Gracious and loving Father, we place our hopes, cares and
concerns with You, confident that You will hold us all close to
Your loving care. We ask that You be with us in this time together.
Through the action of the Holy Spirit, open our hearts and minds
that we might be faithful to you always.
God the Father, enlighten our minds, God the Son transform our
hearts, God the Holy Spirit inspire our works. May the Blessed
Trinity be praised now and now and forever, Amen.
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Catechists echo not just a message but a Person.
Catechesis comes from the Greek word catechein, originally
meaning to echo. In the time of St. Paul it was used to mean to
hear, to learn, or to instruct. Catechesis, then, is about hearing,
learning and teaching. And this teaching and learning can be
thought of as a kind of echoing.
Catechesis is handing on what has been received. That is what St
Paul meant when he said that I handed on to you that which was
handed on to me (1 Cor 15:3). To be a catechist is to receive and
to hand on what has been received.
Catechists hand on a precious message, the Good News. It is the
pearl of great price about which Jesus spoke in the Gospels. It is
the News which every person needs to hear.
Catechesis is an echoing or transmission of a message which the
catechist receives from the Church. The Church teaches that God has
said all He wants to say by sending Christ. Jesus is the Word of
God.
Catechesis is concerned with teaching the faith in order to open
the heart to conversion, so that those whom we teach may hear and
receive Christ, the Word. (from Echoes-Echoing Christ)
The primary responsibility for a childs faith formation rests
with the parents. As Catechists in the Catholic Church we
supplement their efforts in this endeavor and through our words and
actions, we provide the children examples of what it means to grow
in our faith and follow Christs example.
The Church has always considered catechesis one of her primary
tasks, for, before Christ ascended to His Father after His
resurrection, He gave the apostles a final command - to make
disciples of all nations and to teach them to observe all that He
had commanded (Catechesi Tradendae). As the General Directory for
Catechesis notes, The Lord Jesus invites men and women, in a
special way, to follow Him, teacher and formator of disciples. This
personal call of Jesus Christ and its relationship to Him are the
true moving forces of catechetical activity.
As a Catechist, you demonstrate the qualities of a person who
has responded to the call of Christ to give witness to His Gospel,
and to be committed to the work of the Church. Through this work,
you share in and are a servant of the faith community at Our Lady
of Hope.
Jesus was sent to reveal the deepest truth about God. He then
commissioned His Church to do the same: to teach about God, and to
foster love of God and one another.
All Catechists, as Heralds of the Word, must give support to the
Church's official teaching on all matters of faith and morals. We
are not bearers of our own message, but rather the Gospel of Jesus
Christ. You represent Christ to the youth, and speak in His
name.
It would be impossible to quantify the impact you have as
catechists on our children. Our faith community relies on
individuals such as you who are willing to step forward and offer
your time and talent for this most important ministry.
We are looking forward to working with you this school year. It
is truly a privilege to know that God has entrusted us as
catechists with the heart of the Church, the youth. May God bless
you in your catechetical efforts.
Faith Formation/PSR Contact Information for Catechists
RE OFFICE: 770-516-9699
Elizabeth Bonutti, Director of Religious Education
[email protected] Cell: 770-364-3732
Diana Mallinak, PSR Assistant
[email protected] Cell: 770-891-8603
Diane Hanson, RE Registrar/Admin. x235
[email protected]
Religious Education Office hours:
Monday & Tuesday 9:30 am 4:00 pm
Wednesday 1:00 pm 8:00 pm
Thursday 1:00 pm 7:00 pm
Sunday 8:30 am 12:45 pm; 3:15 pm 5:15 pm
RE Office Copier Code for Catechists: 9699
SMA Guest WIFI (do not share with others per Fr. Larry):
SMAguestpass2014
Keybox Code: Rooms 204,205,206: 0009
PSR CLASSTIMES
STUDENTS
CATECHISTS
Sunday Grades P4-5
9:00am- 10:15am
8:40am-10:30am
Sunday Grades P4-5
11:00am-12:15pm
10:40am012:30pm
Sunday Grades 6-8
3:45pm-5:00pm
3:20pm-5:15pm
Sunday Confirmation Prep Year 1 & 2
3:45pm-5:15pm
3:20pm-5:30pm
Wednesday Grades P4-5
5:00pm-6:00pm
4:40pm-5:15pm
Wednesday Grades 1-8
6:30pm-7:45pm
6:20pm-8:00pm
Wednesday Confirmation Prep Year 1 & 2
6:30pm-8:00pm
6:05pm-8:15pm
Thursday Grades P4-8
5:30pm -6:45pm
5:20pm-7:00pm
The RE Staff member available during class times:
Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday Elizabeth Bonutti
Sunday AM, Wednesday, Thursday Diana Mallinak
*** If you are trying to contact us immediately before, during,
or immediately after class times, please use the cell phone numbers
provided.
August 7, 2018
ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL | PSR 2018-2019 CALENDAR rev
8/7/18
Highlighted Box = NO CLASS HDO = Holy Day of Obligation RE
Office: 770-516-9699
Visit:
http://www.saintmichaelcc.org/parish-school-of-religion-psr for
updated calendar & PSR information (S27 W28 Th30)
15 Assumption of Mary-HDO
August 19, 22,23:
CLASSES BEGIN- Mandatory Parent Meet-n-Greet in childs classroom
(4yr olds thru 8th grade classes only)
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31-April 6: NO CLASSES: Spring Break
1 NO CLASSES: All Saints Day- HDO
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18-25 NO CLASSES: Thanksgiving Break
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15-21: NO CLASSES: Holy Week
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2 First Sunday of Advent
11 Advent Penance Service
12 NO CLASSES: Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
21-Jan 8 Christmas Break
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LAST CLASSES:
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Jun 16Fathers Day
VBS 2019 June 10-14
BEFORE CLASSES BEGIN
The following has been compiled to help you prepare to
teach:
Take advantage of all orientation meetings and workshops.
Get to know your Religious Education staff. We are here to help
you. Someone from staff is always available during class times to
help you deal with a disciplinary issue or medical emergency. Since
we must be available to all classes during this time, we cannot
make last minute copies or retrieve DVDs. These requests should be
addressed prior to the start of classes.
Become familiar with the layout of the building and classrooms.
The supply cabinet in each room is equipped with generic supplies
necessary for each grade. Additional materials are available to you
in Room 213, the Catechists Resource room.
Check out the resource material available to you books, music,
activities, DVDs, craft, puppets, games, posters and art
supplies.
Catechist Mentors Program: Speak to an experienced catechist who
can give you helpful hints about the age group you are to teach.
Many of our catechists have been with us for a number of years and
are delighted to help the new catechist by answering questions and
suggesting stories, projects, etc. that help to bring the lesson to
the class. A list of catechist mentors and their contact
information is available in the RE Office.
Become familiar with your Lesson Sequence, PSR yearly
calendar.
Send a letter of introduction home with the student introducing
you to their parents. Outline any specific expectations you have
for the class, items needed such as a notebook, catechism, or
Bible.
Pray:
Invoke the Holy Spirits guidance in all your preparations and to
guide you during class.
Pray for all your students and their parents.
CLASS FORMAT
Sunday Classes: 1 hour and 15 minutes
Wednesday 5:00pm Classes: 1 hour
Wednesday 6:30pm & Thursday 5:30pm Classes: 1 hour and 15
minutes
Sunday and Wednesday Confirmation Prep classes: 1 hour and 30
minutes
PSR CLASSTIMES
STUDENTS
CATECHISTS
Sunday Grades P4-5
9:00am- 10:15am
8:40am-10:30am
Sunday Grades P4-5
11:00am-12:15pm
10:40am012:30pm
Sunday Grades 6-8
3:45pm-5:00pm
3:20pm-5:15pm
Sunday Confirmation Prep Year 1 & 2
3:45pm-5:15pm
3:20pm-5:30pm
Wednesday Grades P4-5
5:00pm-6:00pm
4:40pm-5:15pm
Wednesday Grades 1-8
6:30pm-7:45pm
6:20pm-8:00pm
Wednesday Confirmation Prep Year 1 & 2
6:30pm-8:00pm
6:20pm-8:15pm
Thursday Grades P4-8
5:30pm -6:45pm
5:20pm-7:00pm
The curriculum is very complete and chapters should take all of
the time allotted for your class.
The Chapter Sequence is provided and one hour lessons plans for
grades 7 & 8 are in the blue binder.
We request all catechists to follow the format below. This is
the format of the weekly parish lesson plan and the lesson as
presented in the Parish Catechist Manual.
PREPARATION: Pre-class: pray to the Holy Spirit; prepare
environment and pre-class activity.
As students enter :
Greet the student by name and chit chat with them
Check attendance
Check family activity
Teach the students to bless themselves with the Baptismal Water
as they enter the classroom.
Welcome and Opening Prayer
PROCLAMATION: Aims of the lesson: short 2 sentence goal of the
lesson
EXPLANATION: Begin and Develop the Lesson: presentation /
discussion / questions / activity; assign Family Activities (family
activity, projects)
APPLICATION: Reinforce the lesson by answering the question:
Whats this got to do with the students everyday life and the
challenges they face?
CELEBRATION: Conclude with uplifting, happy attitude and closing
remarks and end with a Closing prayer (music, songs can be included
at this time, also)
CLASS PREPARATION
Each class is assigned two catechists. It is expected that the
catechists will share the responsibility for lesson preparation and
delivery. Each team is free to choose how to allocate the
responsibilities. To prepare you to teach your class you
should:
Pray for the Holy Spirits guidance before preparing for the
weeks lesson. Read over your lesson early in the week. Allow your
creative juices to flow.
At the top of every lesson plan write down the question; Whats
Jesus got to do with this? Our faith is Christ-centered so all
lessons should point to Jesus Christ and the Eucharist. Our
curriculum does this so by following the lesson plans and chapter
information your teaching will be centered on Jesus Christ.
Be sure to include activity pages or ideas for parents to do
with their children at home. Send emails providing an overview of
the coming weeks, what chapters they need to read with their
children, activities or prayers they need to review, etc. Involve
the parents since this is a partnership.
Think about what lessons and experiences you can bring from your
own life. Think, too, about the personalities and age group in your
class and how to make this lesson meaningful to them.
Prepare some extra material. Often it is helpful to have
something for the children to work on while you are waiting for
class to begin or are completing the housekeeping activities such
as attendance.
Prepare your lesson in blocks of time. Vary activities during
class. Actual learning from one activity goes on only for about as
many minutes as the childs age.
Use Scripture-the Bible, the Catechism of the Catholic Church,
white board, newsprint, posters, music, sacred art, sacramentals,
etc. to reinforce the ideas. Try not to rely on DVDs, videos as the
class lesson. Use them effectively. If you do use a DVD or video
discuss how it relates to the lesson.
If you are going to do an art project, prepare samples of the
art / craft project. Estimate the time needed to do the project.
Make sure the project leaves enough time to complete the lesson and
for clean-up. Do not use glitter, sequins, sand, Play Dough, paint,
or other very messy craft items.
Begin and end each class with prayer. Use this time to reinforce
the prayers listed on the Prayer program. Use the prayer tables in
the classroom. No lit candles, please.
Try to incorporate the suggested service project (food
collection, etc.) into the year. All service projects should be
done within the classroom setting. Any service project ideas
outside the classroom time must be with prior approval by the
Religious Education Department. Please submit a written request,
email is fine, at least 2 weeks prior to your service project.
If a DVD is required for the lesson, you will be responsible for
retrieving and returning to the Resource room (Room 213).
Try not to sit at the catechists table while teaching. Sitting
among the students during discussions and when telling a story
captures their attention more effectively. Try to avoid spending
too much time reading directly from the guide. Attempt to engage
the children by making eye contact and addressing them directly. Be
enthusiastic when delivering your lesson. Dont make up answers if
you dont know the answer. Tell the class you need to research the
question and you will have an answer when the class meets
again.
Avoid disciplining the entire class for one childs behavior or
losing your temper when faced with a discipline problem. Dont
embarrass students in front of their peers or use sarcasm as a way
to correct behavior. You will lose the student forever. Follow the
discipline guidelines for documenting disciplinary issues.
Dont get discouraged if it seems like they are not getting the
lesson. Even Jesus had bad days when His disciples didnt get it.
You are planting the seeds. It may take awhile for them to
grow!
STUDENT BOOKS: 1st through 8th grades
Write the students name on the inside front cover of both these
books.
The STUDENT READING books will be reused each year.
Students are expected to bring their books to and from home each
week.
Weekly family activity is to read the chapter for the next
class.
1st and 2nd grade: the parents can read the chapters to their
children in preparation for class.
Collect the books at the last class and indicate on the
Attendance sheet if book returned.
The ACTIVITY book belongs to the student.
Keep in the class cubbie/cabinet.
Tear pages out each week for class use.
Choose 1-2 pages to complete in class and/or send home
FAMILY ACTIVITIES: (otherwise known as Homework-but dont tell
them)
Catechists are to assign Family Activities weekly for the
students in first through tenth grades. The parents should assist
their child with family activity if needed.
The Activity Book pages can be used in class and/or 1-2 pages
not used during class should be sent home as Family Activities.
Pages are to be torn out each week. Books remain in the crates.
Students are required to read the chapter for the upcoming
class. 1st and 2nd grade: request the parents read the chapter with
their child.
Questions at the end of each chapter may be reviewed if time
allows.
The Scripture verse on the first page of each chapter can be
memorized.
Catechists will assign a Saint project to the students to be due
by All Saints/All Souls or at another time determined by the
catechist. Copies of suggested Saint report guidelines for
elementary grades and middle school grades are on our website.
Catechists may assign other projects/assignments use your
creative juices. These should not take excessive amounts of
time.
Catechists are to maintain a checklist of completed/missed
family activity. Each week as the child comes in to the class, the
Catechist should ask for their family activity and mark if they
handed it in or not. Uncompleted family activities need to be
completed by the next class.
Family activity may be reviewed each week in class.
A Family activity packet consisting of all missed Activity Book
pages, Chapter reading and other assignments should be kept as
make-up work for the student who misses a class.
TESTING : Quizzes and tests are found in the back of the manual.
White out Quiz, Test and write in Family Activity.
Quizzes may be given in a game format.
Several tests during the year can be given to the students to
help the catechist gauge the students understanding of the subjects
covered. Timing is at the catechists discretion. Again, white out
the word test and replace with Activity
Unit tests-AKA Family Activity may be sent home as Family
Activity and returned the next week.
St. Michael the Archangel
Faith Formation/PSR
Saint Activity Grades 1-5
Each one, Pope Benedict told the faithful, should have a saint
that is familiar to him, to whom he feels close with prayer and
intercession, but also to imitate him or her. Hence, I would like
to invite you to know the saints better.
In honor of All Saints Day on November 1, each student will
complete a written activity on a saint. The activity will be due on
___________. The activity must include the following
information:
Name of saint
Why you picked them for your activity (if applicable)
Birthplace
Feast Day
Date of birth and death
What they did during their life to make them a saint
Picture
Patron or Patroness of ?
Other information about their life
Websites: www.ewtn.com www.catholic.org/saints
http://www.catholic-saints.info/
http://www.catholic-forum.com/saints/patron02.htm
http://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/
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St. Michael the Archangel Faith Formation/PSR
Los nios y
los Santos
TODOS ESTAMOS LLAMADOS A SER GRANDES SANTOS
Grades 1-5
Each one, Pope Benedict told the faithful, should have a saint
that is familiar to him, to whom he feels close with prayer and
intercession, but also to imitate him or her. Hence, I would like
to invite you to know the saints better.
En honor al Da de Todos los Santos, 1 de Noviembre, cada
estudiante deber completar una actividad escrita sobre un
santo.
Fecha de entrega: _______________________
Cada reporte escrito debera incluir lo siguiente:
Nombre del santo
Porque lo escojustes para est actividad
Da del Santo/ diade sufiesta
Lugar y da de nacimiento o como muri.
Que hicieron durante su vida para que lo hicieran santo
Un foto
Patrn o Patrono de
Alguna otra informacin sobre su vida.
Websites: www.ewtn.com www.catholic.org/saints
http://www.catholic-saints.info/
http://www.catholic-forum.com/saints/patron02.htm
http://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/
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St. Michael the Archangel
Faith Formation/PSR
Saint Activity Grades 6-8
Each one, Pope Benedict told the faithful, should have a saint
that is familiar to him, to whom he feels close with prayer and
intercession, but also to imitate him or her. Hence, I would like
to invite you to know the saints better.
In honor of All Saints Day on November 1, each student will
complete a written activity on a saint. The activity will be due on
___________. The activity must include the following
information:
Name of saint
Why you picked them for your activity (if applicable)
Birthplace
Feast Day
Date of birth and death
Circumstances of death
What they did during their life to make them a saint?
Picture
Patron or Patroness of ?
Other information about their life
Symbol (if any) associated with the saint and what it means
Give a brief history of this person
What sort of obstacles did this person have to overcome in
his/her life?
Websites: www.ewtn.com www.catholic.org/saints
http://www.catholic-saints.info/
http://www.catholic-forum.com/saints/patron02.htm
http://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/
St. Michael the Archangel Faith Formation/PSR
Los nios y
los Santos
TODOS ESTAMOS LLAMADOS A SER GRANDES SANTOS
Grades 6-8
Each one, Pope Benedict told the faithful, should have a saint
that is familiar to him, to whom he feels close with prayer and
intercession, but also to imitate him or her. Hence, I would like
to invite you to know the saints better.
En honor al Da de Todos los Santos, 1 de Noviembre, cada
estudiante deber completar una actividad escrita sobre un
santo.
Fecha de entrega: _______________________
Cada reporte escrito debera incluir lo siguiente:
Nombre del santo
Porque lo escojustes para est actividad
Da del Santo/ diade sufiesta
Lugar y da de nacimiento o como muri.
Que hicieron durante su vida para que lo hicieran santo
Un foto
Patrn o Patrono de
Alguna otra informacin sobre su vida.
El smbolo de santo La historia del santo Qu tipo de obstculos
hizo que tienen en su vida?
Websites: www.ewtn.com www.catholic.org/saints
http://www.catholic-saints.info/
http://www.catholic-forum.com/saints/patron02.htm
http://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/
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Catechist Information:
GRADE TOPICS:
1ST Grade: saint activity on one of their parents names
2nd Grade: saint activity on the students Baptismal name
3rd Grade: saint activity on one of the 12 St. Michaels statues
(pick out of a hat)
4th Grade: saint activity on saint of their own choice
5th Grade: saint activity on one of the 12 St. Michaels statues
(pick out of a hat)
6th Grade: saint activity on one of their Godparents Baptismal
name
7th Grade: saint activity on the students Baptismal name
8th Grade: saint activity on saint of their own choice
Additional items can be added:
-Each student may talk about their saint in class.
-Provide some resources, books, websites
-Hand this info out 3 weeks before the due date to give the
children extra time to complete the activity.
-E-mail the parents at the same time so they are aware of the
project and the due date
-Ask for an extra picture of their saint on a separate page. Cut
out a BIG cloud shape , or big heart and glue the extra picture of
all the students saints on it.
- Get a binder and page inserts and put all the students
activites in it for a class saint book.
-Have a saint parade in your class.
Student Attendance/Absentee Policy
Regular attendance in PSR class is extremely important for
continuity in faith development and faith experience. Attendance in
Religious Education program is required, especially for sacramental
preparation classes. If absences become too frequent, the student
will not be able to receive credit for having attended that year,
regardless of grade. If the student is in a sacramental preparation
grade, the conferring of the Sacrament may be withheld.
An attendance rate of 80% of scheduled classes is required by
the Archdiocese.
3RD-8TH GRADE ATTENDANCE POLICY AND PROCEDURE:
When a student has been absent two weeks in a row it would be
thoughtful of the catechist to call the parents to find out how
Johnny is and letting them know that make-up work will be available
for them when Johnny gets back.
All missed assignments need to be made-up.
St. Michaels requires students to attend a minimum of 80% of the
scheduled classes to meet grade level requirements. Therefore,
students should not miss more than 5 classes.
After 4 absences the Catechist is to email the RE Office with
the childs name, number of absences and status of missed work.
Attendance should be recorded as soon as possible after the
start of class. Please keep accurate records.
Attendance sheets are very important to the Religious Education
Office in recording accurate attendance for students permanent
records, particularly when a student transfers to another parish or
is preparing to receive a sacrament.
Reminder: for higher number of absences the DRE may speak with
the family and address the issues on an individual basis. Meaning:
families may have life happens situations arise and we are here to
assist them in their childs faith journey, not hinder them.
Therefore, the DRE may enlist the help of the catechist to help
catch up the child on missed concepts.
1ST, 2ND, Sacramental Prep Year 1 & 2
GRADE ATTENDANCE POLICY AND PROCEDURE:
For those classes preparing students for the reception of the
sacraments, no more than four total absences will be permitted. If
there are special circumstances, the DRE will work with the
Catechist and family to agree on a plan.
All First and Second grade classes; and Sacramental Prep classes
need to please keep accurate attendance records.
After 2 absences in a row it would be thoughtful of the
catechist to call the parents to find out how Marie is and letting
them know that make-up work will be available for them when Marie
gets back..
After 3 absences the catechist should notify the DRE.
Make-up Work: all work missed needs to be completed and
submitted the following week.
Family activity should be sent home when a student returns to
class.
The catechist will assign the student to read the chapters
missed and complete all Activity Book pages from the missed
chapters, and complete all other missed assignments
If make-up work is completed, write an M over the on the
Attendance sheet.
ATTENDANCE SHEETS
Each class will be provided an Attendance Sheet located in the
Blue Folder in the class mailbox in Room 213 Catechist Resource
Room.
The attendance sheet will be updated as students are added to a
class or change classes.
Should an attendance sheet be updated or changed, please
transfer all relevant attendance information to the updated
sheet.
We will maintain a comprehensive record at all times by stapling
newer sheets to the top of the older attendance sheet in the blue
folder. This is important as this is the only permanent record of
attendance we have.
It is important to return the attendance sheet to your mail box
at the end of each class session. If for some reason you are unable
to attend the next class and your sheet is missing, it is difficult
to annotate attendance properly.
DO NOT ACCEPT STUDENTS NOT ON YOUR ATTENDANCE SHEET. Please
send these students to the Religious Education Office. There
have been instances of
students moving to classes of their own choosing.
ATTENDANCE SHEET NOTATIONS
Attendance should be taken at the beginning of each class.
For uniformity, catechists should use the following notations in
the boxes:
Present =
Absent = X
Tardy = T
Excused= E (parents notified in advance)
Makeup= M (Absent that day but make-up work is completed )
Cancelled C If class is cancelled by the DRE
CLASS ROSTERS
Class Rosters are provided in the blue folder.
Each class will receive a student roster with the names,
addresses and telephone number of the students in their class. We
will update the list frequently during the first part of the year.
Each catechist should take home a copy of the roster so that they
can make phone calls to the students home if necessary. It also has
the cell phone numbers of the Religious Education staff working
during your class.
It is imperative that catechists do not make informal changes to
the Rosters.
All student changes MUST be approved and processed through the
RE office. This ensures the safety of our children since we are
responsible for their whereabouts and wellbeing while under our
care.
This means that if a student is NOT listed on your roster you
must escort the child to the RE office where their correct class
will be determined.
DO NOT add them to your roster, even if asked by a parent.
Please direct parents to take their child to the RE office to
determine correct placement.
NOTE: in the first month of classes, you may get updated Rosters
weekly. Please keep all rosters in your blue folder. A new roster
is provided whenever students are added or removed from your class.
If contact info changes, please give the RE office a copy of the
update.
You may staple them together with the most current on the
top.
NOTE: the Class Roster has a date.
C = Canceled
The back of this page will have the second semester.
There will be a date on the bottom.
Keep ALL attendance sheets. Current will be stapled on top.
CATECHIST RESOURCE ROOM 213A Catechist Resource room is provided
for your use. Young children are not allowed in this room as it is
not childproofed. Some of the items available in this room are:
CATECHIST MAILBOX ; BY Grade/Class with Catechist Names
Catechists with classes held downstairs will find their mailbox
in Room 103. Catechists with classes upstairs will find their
mailbox in Room 213, the Resource Room. Catechists with classes in
the Parish Hall will find their mailbox on the side of the brown
cabinet in the Parish Hall. Your mailbox will hold your blue
catechist folder and any handouts. Anything large will be in your
crate.
Please DO NOT leave notes for Religious Education staff inside
of your blue folder. There is a clear plastic file container on the
Hospitality table: please use this to drop off any forms, notes,
etc.for the Religious Education Office.
Blue catechist folder will contain:
Attendance Sheet
Class Roster
PSR Calendar
Lesson Sequence
LEAVE ITEMS FOR PSR STAFF IN THE BLACK INBOX
Board with Catechist List
-by Grade/Day/Class
--Room Assignment
Lesson Sequence and Calendar:
Please keep one copy with your materials. Another Lesson
Sequence sheet is attached to the inside of your folder, a calendar
will be inside the folder. At the end of each class, please note
next to the appropriate date what chapter/page you covered during
the current session. In the event a substitute has to teach the
next class, this information can be used for class preparation.
PLEASE LEAVE THE BLUE FOLDER IN YOUR MAIL BOX.
DO NOT TAKE THEM HOME.
CLASS CUBBIES
There is a large white cabinet in each classroom. Cubbies in the
cabinet are marked with the class day/time
-Classes in the Parish Hall, Rooms 204, 205, 206, CR A, CR B and
first floor are in the room cabinets.
Each cubby contains:
1. Student books (to be returned to crate at conclusion of each
class)
2. Any items youd like to store
Each cubbie is labelled with the Day/Time
Travelling Madonna Rosary Bag
Supplies in Room Cabinets:
Rooms 204, 206
Flat Screen TVS and BlueRay
Most classrooms have Flat Screen TVs. DVD players are attached.
The plug for HDMI connection is on the wall below the TV. Remotes
are on the shelf in most rooms. Rooms 204, 205, 206, CR A, CR B are
in a cabinet.
The following are Smart flat screens-hard wired to the internet:
Rooms 203,204, 205, 206, CR A
The other flat screens are not hard wired and are not connected
to WIFI
HDMI cable will be on top of the cabinet or on the wall shelf in
a Ziploc bag. To connect your laptop use HDMI outlet on the wall
below TV.
Copy Machine
-There is a copier in the Resource room for your use. No code is
required.
Another copier is in the Religious Education office which
requires a code. The code for Religious Education volunteers is
9699.
-Please notify the Religious Education staff if the machine has
a paper jam, needs repairs, paper or toner. Please DO NOT try to
fix it yourself.
File Cabinet: Confirmation Prep Forms
Supplies- craft items, construction paper, additional crayons,
markers, office supplies, folders, notebooks, paper, etc. Puppets,
costumes, games, puzzles.Explore!!
CONSTRUCTION PAPER, FOLDER, VARIOUS POSTER BOARDS, PAPER ROLLS,
CRAFTS, ACTIVITIES, MASS KITS
POSTERS AND CRAFTS AREA
DVDS, CDS, TEACHER MANUALS WITH APPENDICES TO COPY PAGES
First Aide box
A Bag of band-aides are also in the top shelf of the
cabinets.
Prayer Table, Holy Water Font, Crucifix
CATECHIST ABSENCE
Never leave your class alone. A catechist or aide should always
be present in the classroom while class is in session.
Plan ahead: whether it is 6 months from now or next week, as
soon as you know you will not be able to make a class, inform your
co-catechist and the RE Office via email or a phone message. Your
co-catechist needs to inform the RE office if they will need a
substitute for you.
Substitutes: please do NOT find your own substitute. Substitutes
need to have completed the Safe Environment program. The RE Office
has a list of substitutes. If no substitute is available, then the
catechist may request one of their students parent to remain in the
class. Once a substitute is located, you will be given the name and
number of the substitute. It is your responsibility to instruct
this person as to the planned lesson. Any materials and
instructions should be placed in your class crate with the name of
the substitute catechist.
Things happen unexpectedly. Traffic is bad; you or your children
become ill, etc. As soon as you realize you will be delayed or
unable to get to class, please notify the RE Office.
Our cell phone # are listed on the contact sheet.
You will receive a business card with the RE Staff members cell
phone numbers listed. Please use only in an emergency. Keep our
business card in your wallet so you have our emergency numbers
handy.
It is impossible to secure substitutes at the last minute and
often we will have to combine classes so that the children will
have appropriate supervision. You and you co-catechist should have
already agreed on a lesson plan so that either one is prepared to
teach.
NO CLASS IS TO BE CANCELLED BY A CATECHIST.
If both catechists will be unavailable for a class, inform the
RE Office to make arrangements for substitutes, and provide the
lesson plan for that weeks class.
Classes are only cancelled by the Director of Religious
Education.
CATECHIST COMMUNICATIONS WITH STUDENTS & PARENTS
All communication outside of the class is through the parents,
never directly with the student (ie: send emails to parents, not
students; when calling, talk to the parent and then ask if its OK
to talk to the child/teen).
Copies of all communications with parents are to be given to the
Director of RE, either a hardcopy or via a cc in the email.
Hispanic Community: Ask the children if their parents need
communication in Spanish.
-Use Google translate to provide a Spanish translation with all
handouts or emails.
CLASSROOMS
1. Classroom Supplies: Cabinets are stocked with generic
supplies for all grades. If you need supplies replenished or
additional supplies please email the Religious Education office to
request them at least one week prior to your next scheduled class.
Cabinets are equipped with locks. Someone from RE will unlock them
prior to the start of class and relock them once classes are
finished for the day.
2. Corks-strips: There are corkboards, cork-strips and
whiteboards in each room and push pins in the cabinets.
3. Walls: Please do not tape anything to the inside or outside
of the doors or on the walls within the classroom. BLUE TAPE
ONLY!!!
4. Pre-school items: Most of the rooms are being used by the
pre-school. Please instruct your students not to touch or play with
the pre-school materials. Do not remove any of the pre-school
materials from the walls or the room.
5. Tables and chairs: The tables should not be folded and placed
against the walls. This leaves marks on the walls. If tables are
moved, please return them to their original configuration when the
class is over. If your class is the last one for the day, please
stack the chairs at the conclusion of your class.
6. Tasks: Catechists should encourage the aid of the children to
help tidy up after class is over. This gives them a sense of
accomplishment, ownership and pride in their room. The white boards
can be cleaned with either the eraser or you can use the spray
cleaner and paper towels from the cabinet. If the wastebasket is
full, or if you are the last class of the day, please empty it into
the trash can outside the back door.
7. White Boards: Please do not allow the children to write on
the boards or walls. ONLY WHITE BOARD (DRY ERASE) markers should be
used on the boards.
8. Only catechists should use the CD players.
9. FOOD/Treats: Please keep treat to a minimum, i.e. no food
parties each week. Simple treats for motivational purposes are
fine.
10. Parties: Please keep these to 2/3 per year, i.e. All
Saints/All Souls, Advent/Christmas, end of year. If you have a
party please help us by: empty the trash into a large, black trash
bag, empty drinks in the bathroom sinks-not the bag/trash can, and
take it out to the dumpster in the church parking lot or out to the
trash bin outside the double doors on the second floor. Parties
should be limited to the last 15-30 minutes of class.
FACILITY GUIDELINES
NAMETAGS: Catechists are to wear their nametags to all classes.
This is a visible sign to all parents and students that you are
supposed to be in the classroom.
Children in grades P4 5th should be escorted to and from class
by a parent and should not be released from the classroom until a
parent comes to retrieve them.
Parent is late for Pick-up: If a parent is running late and does
not pick up their child within 15 minutes of the end of the
session, bring the student to the RE Office.
RE Staff Intervention needed: If during class intervention is
required by the RE staff, a co-catechist should excuse themselves
and seek out the staff member. Never allow a student to leave the
classroom unattended.
Catechists Children: Catechists are asked to be in their
classrooms at least 20 minutes before class. Catechists children:
speak to your childs Catechist to determine the best time for your
child to join their class.
FIELD TRIPS-ON CAMPUS: Parents expect their children to be in a
classroom setting. For safety and liability reasons, you must
inform the Religious Education office via a written note listing
date, time, and location if you will be taking your students
outside of your classroom. Please write this info on your rooms
whiteboard as a reminder to all of us.
Restroom Protocol: All children grades P4 through 3rd grade
should be escorted by a catechist to the restroom where the
catechist will wait in the hall to escort the child back. Older
children: keep classroom door open and stay where you can see them
enter/exit/return.
Open Flames: No lit candles in the classroom at any time.
Messy Crafts: The use of messy craft item such as glitter,
sequins, sand, Play Dough, paint, etc. is prohibited due to time
constraints and the mess these types of items create.
Flammable materials: Use of any flammable materials, spray
paint, spray glue, etc. is prohibited.
End-of-Class: Classrooms should be left neat for the next class.
Reset the room for the next class by returning chairs, cleaning the
whiteboard, wiping tables, vacuuming, and throwing out the trash.
Small messes should be cleaned up using the supplies in the
classroom cabinet. At the end of each class, students should be
asked to assist catechists in stacking chairs (and moving tables,
when necessary).
If there is a class following yours, speak to those catechists
to determine if you can leave the chairs.
All classes at 6:30pm, 5:30pm and 3:45pm: please stack
chairs.
CLASSROOM DISCIPLINE
All disciplinary action should be administered with Christian
love. Good discipline is a part of Christian education; be firm and
consistent. It is necessary to establish order in the
classroom.
*** Please review this information with your class at the
beginning of the school year. *** Catechists need to present and
review their classroom guidelines with their students during the
first class. Students are expected to show respect to all
catechists, clergy, other adults and other students at all times.
Appropriate courtesy is expected from all children regardless of
age. Parents and catechists should instruct the children in proper
forms of address, manners and behavior toward these adults.
All catechists are encouraged to notify the RE staff of any
serious or on-going discipline issues in a timely manner (no later
than the second or third week of disruption) to avoid undue stress
and classroom interruption.
In the event that a student's classroom behavior is disruptive,
the catechist should:
Not allow the disruptive situation to continue to persist in the
classroom
Not embarrass the child in front of classmates
Speak to the child and try to encourage the student to change
their behavior
If the student continues to be disruptive, send the student to
the Director of Religious Education who will speak to the student.
Do this the second time the student is disruptive.
If this attempt is not successful, the parents will be contacted
by the DRE and asked to work with their child and the catechist to
have this behavior corrected.
Talk to parents if necessary
If this does not work, the parent may be asked to accompany the
student to class until the students behavior is acceptable for the
classroom environment.
If this doesnt work, a parent conference with the DRE, catechist
and Pastor will be scheduled. This may lead to removal from
Religious Education program.
CELL PHONE USAGE
If the Catechist is NOT asking the students to use their cell
phones for an activity:
Cell phones must be OFF and OUT-OF-SIGHT during class.
The use of cell phones and all electronic devices (such as but
not limited to MP3 players, IPODs, PDAs) during class is strictly
prohibited.
Cell phones and all electronic devices are a source of
distraction during class time. Cell phones and all electronic
devices need to be turned off before the opening prayer in class
and must be put away until after dismissal.
The first time a student uses a cell phone in class, the
catechist will take the cell phone/electronic device, turn it off
and place it on the teacher table
The second time a student uses a cell phone in class, the
catechist will take the cell phone, turn it off, place it on the
teacher table and at the end of class take it to the DREs office
where a parent will need to claim it.
If the Catechist is asking the students to use their cell phones
for an activityits OK. Just have them put them away once done.
FIGHTING AND BULLYING
Fighting and bullying will not be tolerated in or out of the
classroom.
Incidents will be brought to the attention of the DRE and the
Pastor immediately.
Each case will be handled individually.
Fighting and bullying can result in immediate removal from the
program.
DRUGS AND ALCOHOL
Drugs, alcohol and tobacco products are not allowed at any time
in any event associated with the religious education of minors at
St. Michaels. This includes grade school Religious Education and
Confirmation preparation programs for our high-school students.
Incidents will be handled on a case-by-case basis but will be
immediately referred to the DRE and the Pastor for consideration.
Consequences can include but are not limited to:
Removal from the program and written notification to permanent
files.
Possible legal action, including arrest and prosecution in the
case of alcohol and drugs.
Recommendation of treatment for habitual offenders.
INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR
Inappropriate touching or indecent, overt sexual behavior while
in attendance at a church function or Religious Education event,
including class, will not be tolerated.
Foul or abusive language will not be tolerated. This includes
mild as well as serious cuss words, name-calling or similar vocal
degradation.
Incidents will be brought to the attention of the DRE and the
Pastor immediately.
Each case will be handled individually.
May result in immediate removal from the program St. Michael the
Archangel Faith Formation/PSR
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
Adults: model calmness to instill calmness in the children.
Fire
1. Line-up children quickly and take a quick head count. Take
the attendance sheet-does your head count match? Ensure ALL
children are in line. Leave your classroom in an orderly manner
with one teacher in front of the line, facing the class and the
other teacher at the end of the line. Turn off lights and close
door when leaving. Conduct another head count on your way out of
the classroom. Proceed to the designated meeting place as assigned
below.
2. At the designated meeting place use the attendance sheet to
conduct another head count
3. Give the number of children accounted for to the
Director.
4. The Director will let you know when the all clear is sounded,
then return to class.
5. If the fire alarm goes off you will act as if it is REAL!
Designated meeting places for PSR classes in case of Fire:
All SECOND FLOOR classes: exit through the double doors and
continue across to the farthest ends/corners of the parking lot. If
this route is blocked then proceed to the stairwell closest to your
classroom and go to the lower level and exit to the far side of the
parking lot via the Churchs front doors. Rooms 204,205,206, 207,
208, 209 exit via the door leading to the Church. Rooms 200, 201,
202, 203, 210, 211, 212 exit via the stairs leading to the
Lobby.
All FIRST FLOOR classes and offices: exit through the Lobby,
through the front doors and continue to the far side of the parking
lot.
All PARISH HALL classes and NURSERY: exit through the front
doors into the parking lot and continue to the far side in front of
the prayer garden.
Lock Down
In the event of an intruder, the following rules should be
followed:
a. A message will be given to each of the classrooms a call
throughout the PA system in the building, a visit to your classroom
or possibly a call or text message on a cell phone
b. Catechists: immediately lock the class door, place the magnet
over the glass, and have the children sit calmly away from
windows.
c. The Director will come to each classroom to let you know when
you can resume activities.
St. Michael the Archangel Faith Formation/PSR
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
Adults: model calmness to instill calmness in the children.
Tornadoes
GOAL: move as many children as possible downstairs and into
stairwells. All others stay in upper hallway.
Designated places for PSR classes in case of a Tornado:
All SECOND FLOOR classes: Catechists, taking the attendance
sheet, escort children into the hallway. Close the class door.
Starting with classrooms closest to stairwells: calmly escort
children down to the bottom. Seat them closely together to allow as
many children as possible to fit in the stairwell. Use the steps.
Use all rooms without windows including bathrooms, offices,
hallways, stairwells and the lobby. Have the students assume the
duck and cover position against the walls.
All FIRST FLOOR classes and offices: Catechists, taking the
attendance sheet, escort children into the hallway. Close the class
door. Have the students assume the duck and cover position against
the walls. Additional space is available in the all offices,
conference rooms, hallways, lobby, bathrooms, stairwells.
All PARISH HALL classes and NURSERY: Catechists, taking the
attendance sheet, escort children through the doors and over to the
Churchs back stairwell door or kitchen door and into the first
floor hallway. Have the students assume the duck and cover position
against the walls.
++ All children who are outside will come inside immediately if
there is time. If you are outside and cannot come in, take cover in
a low-lying place away from the building. If in the open, drop to
the ground and curl-up. Cover your face with a garment to prevent
suffocation.
Stay in the position until the clear is sounded. The Director
will listen to the weather radio/TV/internet for information.
1. A WATCH refers to the possibility of tornadoes or
thunderstorms occurring between certain hours in specific areas.
Persons in the watch areas should not interrupt their normal
routine.
2. A WARNING states that a severe thunderstorm or tornado has
been sighted or detected by radar and a specific area may be in
danger for a time. Everyone should take cover immediately.
FAITH AND LIFE - PRAYERS IN THE BACK OF STUDENT BOOKS
X = Prayers to practice
* = Prayers in the back of the student book
P4
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
WE PRAY
The Sign of the Cross
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Our Father
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Hail Mary
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Glory Be
X
X
*
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Prayer to My Guardian Angel
X
X
X
*
*
*
*
*
*
Prayer Before Meals
X
X
X
X
*
Act of Contrition
*
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Apostles' Creed
*
X
X
X
X
X
X
St. Michael Prayer
*
X
X
X
X
X
X
The Prayer of Fatima
*
X
X
X
X
X
X
ADDITIONAL CATHOLIC PRAYERS
Spiritual Communion
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
Morning Offering
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
Act of Faith
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
Act of Hope
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
Act of Love
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
Stations of the Cross
*
*
*
*
*
*
The Angelus
*
*
*
*
*
Mysteries of the Rosary
*
*
*
*
*
Litany of Loreto
*
*
*
*
*
Prayer for the Pope
*
*
*
*
*
Prayer for the Bishop
*
*
*
*
*
Prayer for Vocations
*
*
*
*
*
Prayer for Unity of the Church
*
*
*
*
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Memorare
*
*
*
*
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Anima Christi
*
*
*
*
EXamination of Conscience
*
*
*
*
*
*
All prayers can be found on our website:
www.saintmichaelcc.org
8/1/2016
These files can be downloaded and edited for your particular
grade's use.
EOY Certificates for children knowing their prayers are in Room
213 and will be available on the website.
WWW.FORMED.ORG
Step 2: Use LOGIN with your password.
Step 1: REGISTER using our Parish Code:
RYTJ7W
CATECHIST RESOURCES ON OUR WEBSITE: GO TO
WWW.SAINTMICHAELCC.ORG
AND THEN FAITH FORMATION AND THEN CLICK ON Catechist Corner
Catechist Corner
Confirmation Prep Catechist Training
Catechist PSR Registration for Child
Catechist Formation Opportunities
Catechist Certification
Catechist Resources
Faith & Life Curriculum Resources
SMA Church
P4-8 In-Service
Parish Catechist Manual - Appendices
To save space in the Parish Catechist Manual and to allow for
easy updating in the future, Appendices B and C resources were
removed from the print version and are posted here in PDF files for
easy download and printing. There is also a listing by topic for
Grades 1-6 below for cross-reference.
Appendices Topics List for All Grades
Parish Catechist Manual Appendices
Grade
Type
Grade
Type
1
TOC
A
B-C
2
TOC
A
B-C
3
TOC
A
B
4
TOC
A
B
5
TOC
A
B
6
TOC
A
B
7
TOC
A
B
8
TOC
A
https://www.ignatius.com/promotions/faithandlife/downloads.htm
You need to check this out!! Power points, video clips for each
lesson!!
Diocese of Lincoln Parish Resources Grades
1-8https://www.ignatius.com/promotions/faithandlife/parish-ccd/
Special FREE resources developed by the Diocese of Lincoln,
Nebraska for weekly parish classes. These text, audio and visual
resources were put together before the development of the new
Parish Catechist Manual and are not synchronized or cross
referenced to the Parish Catechist Manual or our own downloadable
Parish Lesson Plans. Nevertheless, the Powerpoint slide shows,
Video resources and Activities are organized by chapter and
therefore easy to use if desired with the new Parish Catechist
Manual or the downloadable Parish Lesson Plans as well as the
diocese's own lesson plans. All resources are shared by agreement
and with permission from the Diocese of Lincoln, for which we are
grateful.
These are great because each chapterhas video links. They
coordinate with the CHAPTER (from the Student Reading book)not the
lesson from the Parish Manual! So... you just need to connect your
laptop to the flatscreen, go to this site, click on the icon to
enlarge the video, and play it. Hve fun--but be sure to preview the
videos at home.
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Website Resources
Scripture
Catechism of the Catholic Church
Faith and Reason
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APPENDIX
Class: Attendance Records (Class)
Class: 4B-Sun11 Grade: 4 Term: PSR 2017-2018
Print Date: 08/01/2017 St Michael The Archangel Parish
(Woodstock, GA) Page 1 of 2
Class: Attendance Records (Class)
St Michael The Archangel Parish | Woodstock, GA
Class: 4B-Sun11 Grade: 4 Term: PSR 2017-2018
Attendance Records Students: 9
Present
Tardy Absent : Excused
Student 8/13
8/20 8/27 9/10 9/24 10/1 10/8 10/15 10/22 10/29 11/5 11/12 11/26
12/3 12/10 12/17 1/14 1/21 1/28 2/4 2/11
Dellaero, Gavin
Ferguson, Daelyn
Guevara, Addison
Guzman Ramirez, Maria
Hix, Eva
Neuman, Julia
Powell, Olivia
Preuss, Emily
Soliz Lopez, Gabriela
Class: Attendance Records (Class)
St Michael The Archangel Parish | Woodstock, GA
Class: 4B-Sun11 Grade: 4 Term: PSR 2017-2018
(Class: Attendance Records (Class)) (Class: 4B-Sun11 Grade: 4
Term: PSR 2017-2018)
(Print Date: 08/01/2017) (St Michael The Archangel Parish
(Woodstock, GA)) (Page 2 of 2)
Attendance RecordsStudents: 9
Present
Tardy
Absent
: Excused
Student8/138/208/279/109/2410/110/810/15 10/22 10/2911/511/12
11/2612/312/10 12/171/141/211/282/42/11
Dellaero, Gavin
Ferguson, Daelyn
Guevara, Addison
Guzman Ramirez, Maria
Hix, Eva
Neuman, Julia
Powell, Olivia
Preuss, Emily
Soliz Lopez, Gabriela
Class: Attendance Records (Class)
St Michael The Archangel Parish | Woodstock, GA
Class: 4B-Sun11 Grade: 4 Term: PSR 2017-2018
Attendance RecordsStudents: 9
Present
Tardy
Absent
: Excused
Student2/253/43/113/183/254/84/154/224/295/6
Dellaero, Gavin
Ferguson, Daelyn
Guevara, Addison
Guzman Ramirez, Maria
Hix, Eva
Neuman, Julia
Powell, Olivia
Preuss, Emily
Soliz Lopez, Gabriela
GRADE:
3
8/10/2018
DateLESSON
August
221st ClassS-IntroParent Meet & Greet
S-Intro=Introduction to Salvation History;front of F&L
291
September
Sept 23 Catechetical Sunday
Sept 29 St. Michael, Gabriel & Raphael, Archangels
52
123
19
264
October
35
1022MarySaint Reports Due/Saint Activities
17
24
GR 1,3,6:VIRTUS:taught by Facilitator (30 min);take spl
attendance
(20 min) Items for Oct 29 Priesthood Sunday
31
November
Nov 1 All Saints, Nov 2 All Souls
Nov 25 Christ the King
76Saint Reports Due/Saint Activities
14*
21
28S-Advent
Supplemental Lesson-in back of F&L
December
57
12
1910
12/23-1/8
January
98
169
2311
3012
February
Feb 1 Catechist Appreciation Dinner
613/14
13*Church Tour
20
27S-Lent
Supplemental Lesson-in back of F&L
March
6
13
2015/16
27*Mass Kit/Review Mass
April
4/21-Easter;4/28-Divine Mercy Sunday
3
1017
17
2418
May
119
8
Last Class
20
No Class-Fall Break: Sept 16-22
LESSON SEQUENCE-Catechist
2018-19
WEDNESDAY
* = CLASS
, but No lesson assigned;review or catch-up or liturgical year
activities,etc.
Month of the Rosary
* All Saints Celebration: Gr P4-5: Meet in class then go to
Family Center 10 min. after class start time
No Class-All Saints Day Vigil Mass
Service Project-Thanksgiving Baskets and catch-up activities
Oct 7 Respect Life Sunday; Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary;
Parish Picnic; Oct 29-Priesthood Sunday
NO CLASS - Holy Week
30 min lesson; 30 min: EOY celebration; make Mother's &
Father's Day cards
NO CLASS- Christmas Break ---
(Christmas Season: December 25 - Jan 12)
NO CLASS- Thanksgiving Break: Nov 18-25
NO CLASS-Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Dec 6 St. Nicholas; Dec 8 Immaculate Conception; 12/11 Penance
Service 7pm
Lent/ March 6-Ash Wed
*
Service Day-Sandwiches
for the needy: Gr P4-8: Meet in class then go to Family Center
10 min. after class start time
NO CLASS - Winter Break : Feb 17-23
NO CLASS - Ash Wednesday
Holy Week: no classes 4/15-21; 4/14-Palm Sunday
NO CLASS -Spring Break: Mar 31 - Apr 6
Jan 6 The Epiphany of the Lord; Jan 13 Baptism of the Lord
Advent:12/2-12/24
Break: 12/23-1/8
Advent/Nativity/Christmas/Use Luke 2:1-52; 20 min Advent
Celebration
