GRADES 7 – 10

Topics for each class are as follow are from the Sadlier Series, We Live Our Faith:

            Grade 7            “As Disciples of Jesus”
Centers on Jesus’ life, his teachings, and the sacraments he instituted.  It presents Jesus’ call to each person to become his disciple and the ways in which his teachings, his sacraments and his Church nourish people for discipleship.

            Grade 8            “As Members of the Church”
Presents the Church from its beginning at the Pentecost event through its history, encompassing its teachings and tradition.  It presents the mission of the Church, entrusted to her by Jesus, as the responsibility of all baptized Catholics.

            Grade 9            “Creed: A Course on Catholic Belief: Faith and Revelation”
We are the church, the people of God.  Jesus promised that he would be with the Church until the end of time.  He sent the Holy Spirit to guide the Church until the end of time.  He sent the Holy Spirit to guide the Church in all things.  The course concludes with Mary and the saints and our belief in the communion of saints and life everlasting.

           Grade 10           Students will participate in mini-courses to review lessons learned in previous years of Christian     Formation, mainly to prepare them for their Confirmation experience in 11th grade.  Examples of     the mini-course topics are:  Being Catholic; Celebrating the Eucharist; Dealing with Tough    Times; Exploring the Bible; Exploring the Story of Israel; Making Decisions; Meeting  Jesus;   Praying; Seeking Justice and Understanding Myself.  The classes are meant to help students      learn how to deal with real life situations and make decisions using sound religious principles.
In addition to the above curriculum special events are planned for grades 7-10.  The special events are community building activities.  Attendance is expected for all special events, except for the field trip.  The special events are retreats, guest speakers, NET ministry, mass and reconciliation services.  Your child will need to attend the entire time the event is taking place.  This program runs Sept. – April.  See back page for  registration form & page 4 for contact person.

Confirmation Preparation

The goal and objective for Confirmation preparation is to move the young adults into the adult church, helping the young adults to become active in their own faith by participating in the Church as a servant leader in mission as well as ministry.  We accomplish this task by using a model similar to the RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) process.  The young adults will be invited to learn, form their faith, reflect on faith and go forth to serve the Mission of the church with Liturgical celebrations include Entrance and Covenant ritual,  twilight retreat as well as the Sacramental Celebration itself. The confirmation team along with the sponsor and parent participation will guide the young adults on this major journey of their life.
 

ADULT FORMATION

The pastoral plan put out by the Bishops of the United States says, "To do their part, adult Catholics must be mature in faith and well equipped to share the Gospel, promoting it in every family circle, in every church gathering, in every place of work, and in every public forum.  They must be women and men of prayer whose  faith is alive and vital, grounded in a deep commitment to the person and message of Jesus."  They have also said that Adult Formation is at the heart of catechesis and evangelization.  In an effort to help people mature in their faith and become equipped to share the Gospel, Immaculate Conception offers classes, videos, faith sharing within a small group structure, and renewal through a review process.

Women’s Bible Study
Their studies focus on women of the bible, the Gospels as well as other books from the bible. The use of videos usually accompanied by participant's manuals and facilitated by one of the people of the group is the normal forum.  If interested, call Kim Palmer  to find out the particular topics  being studied at any given time.  See the calendar or bulletin for details.