Faith Formation
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Calendar
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FAITH FORMATION: WEEK OF OCT. 19th -
Regular Zoom classes for Grade 1, 2, 4AT, & Confirmation I
Book Pick-Up Times for Grades 3-7
Tues. Oct. 20th -- 4:15 p.m. - Grade 3
4:45 p.m. - Grade 5 & Grades 6/7
Wed. Oct. 21st -- 4:15 p.m. - Grades 4/5
5:30 p.m. - Grades 6/7
Faith Formation Classes
(Grades 1 - 8, Confirmation I)
“The LORD is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble…for you, LORD, have never forsaken those who seek you.” — Psalm 9:9-10.We are heartened by the response of so many families enrolling in our Faith Formation program during this difficult time. Thank you for your FAITH and SUPPORT.
With the current limitations placed upon us by San Mateo County regarding Covid 19, all classes will be conducted via zoom for the time being. We've chosen textbooks with adaptability for distance/virtual learning with portal capabilities. We are grateful for our wonderful volunteer catechists who have stepped up and embraced the new technology! Below are key dates to remember this month:
KEY DATES:
SEPT. 13 - Confirmation II First day of classes (virtual)
SEPT. 15/16 – Virtual Class for First Communion Students of Spring 2020 (2019-2020 Class); prepare for First Holy Communion Mass – Sept. 27 and Oct. 4.
SEPT. 22/23-“Soft Opening” of Faith Formation classes for Sacramental prep. students ONLY
Includes - levels 1& 2; Confirmation I
Oct. 20/21 - All Faith Formation classes opening ; Grades 3 -7 startOur life right now demands a lot of patience and flexibility for many uncertainties and changes. Let’s continue our partnership to ensure that we give each other and the children some sense of normalcy, in our “new normal”. May we all be strengthened by, “Rejoicing in hope, being patient in tribulation and be constant in prayer,” Romans 12:12.
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Our goal is to create a program of lifelong faith formation that is centered in and flows out of the events of church life. It embraces all ages and generations, promotes faith growth at home and promotes participation in the church community.
By providing a welcoming climate and an array of activities, St. Bartholomew Faith Formation invites and empowers 1st through high school grade children and their families to more fully understand and live Catholic values and faith. Through on-going development, these children strengthen their personal relationship with Christ, become active members of the community, and share in Christ's mission to be a light to the world.
The first catechists in any child’s life are the family members with whom he or she lives. The staff and volunteers at St. Bart's are here to assist you, the parents, who are the primary teachers of your children.
We Are Always Looking For New Catechists!
Please consider joining our team at St. Bart's.
For more information click on Catechist Information
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Please visit Elementary Faith Formation/Middle School Faith Formation/Confirmation pages
OR simply click on the link to the right: EFF/MFF Student Registration to register for classes
Catechesis is a responsibility of the entire Christian community. This is should not be the work of catechists and priests alone, but of the whole community of the faithful. The Christian community follows the development of catechetical processes, for children, young people and adults, as a duty that involves and binds it directly. (GDC 220) A fully Christian community can exist only when a systematic catechesis of all its members takes place and when an effective and well developed catechesis of adults is regarded as the central task of the catechetical enterprise.” (ACCC, no. 25).