Faith Formation

Cindy Kuykendall-CRE, Coordinator of Religious Education

 

From the Pastor's Desk

Dear Parish Volunteers,

If the Lord has called you to serve as a volunteer in a ministry that requires fingerprinting and you are financially unable to pay for the fingerprinting fee, please contact the parish office and talk to the business manager. Because you are important in the continuation of the ministry of Jesus Christ, we have fingerprinting financial aid available to those who need it.

Please know that there are not exceptions to fingerprinting and the Safe Environment Training requirement.

Please also note: financial aid does not apply to organization members/volunteers.

If you have decided to discontinue your ministry because fingerprinting is required and the Lord is calling you to do something else, we understand. However, all volunteers at St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish are still required to attend one (1) Safe Environment Training in order to continue in their ministry or service.

I want to thank all those volunteers who have complied with the diocesan fingerprinting and Safe Environment Training policy. Given the volume of volunteers scheduling appointments at the local fingerprinting center, you might experience some delay and I ask for your patience.

The fingerprinting instructions you received list other fingerprinting centers within the Diocese of Venice. If you have any questions, please contact Paulina or Maria at the Parish Office 743-6877

 

God bless, Father Rafael

 

FAITH FORMATION

                           

Faith Formation Registration 2011-2012

St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church Faith Formation Program Participation Guidelines:

- All families and children participating in the Faith Formation Program must be registered and active parishioners of St. Maximilian Kolbe.

- A copy of the child's Baptismal certificate must be included with the registration form.

- A registration fee of $35.00 per student applies to anyone registering for Faith Formation classes.

The registration fee covers the cost of books and materials associated with the program.

Financial assistance is available to any family who is unable to pay the registration fee.

- The spiritual education of your child is important to us and every child who wants a Catholic sacramentals education deserves one.

Registration Form available in the office or contact Cindy Kuykendall at 743-6877

 

Reconciliation, Confirmation and First Communion Preparation for Parents and Children

Monday 6:30 - 7:45 p.m. -- All classrooms

The candidates preparing for Confirmation and First Communion and Reconciliation will be using Call to Celebrate Reconciliation and Eucharist, published by Harcourt. Each session will begin in the Chapel with an Opening Prayer Service for parents and candidates.

All candidates are expected to participate regularly in the Sunday Eucharist and in ongoing formal faith formation. All candidates and their parents or guardians are also expected to attend and participate in the following sacramental preparations sessions:

Special Needs (Young Adults)

Sunday: 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

Young Adults with Disabilities

The Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Program is a Catholic Faith Formation for young adults with disabilities. It is a comprehensive development curriculum developed by the Diocese of Pittsburgh. It was funded by a grant from the Joseph P. Kennedy Foundation.

Early Childhood:  Sunday, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

3 Years by Sept 1, 2010

4 Years by Sept 1 2010

Beginning Sunday, Sep 12. to May 8 2011.

 

Religious Education

Tuesdays 6:30 - 7:45 pm

Ages 6-18

Grades 1st - 12th

We will be using Call to Faith at grade appropriate levels. Children will bring home materials each week. Please take time to review them with your child. At this age children will learn about Prayer and worship, Church Doctrines, and other aspects of our Catholic faith. The children will also receive further instruction about the sacraments they will receive.

ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS:

Baptism Preparation: Every first Thursday of the month in Room 101, 7 - 8:30 p.m.

Bible Study:  Every Friday morning at 9:00 a.m. beginning September 12.

RCIA:  For those adults who wish to join the Catholic Church or to complete their initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist)

Thursday evenings Room 105

HOME SCHOOL

If you are planning to home school your child(ren), please contact Cindy at the Parish Office, 941-743-6877.