St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

FAITH FORMATION
ELEMENTARY REGISTRATION FORM 2010-2011
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FAITH FIRST click here

Labels for Education (Campbell's) click here

Preschool Calendar   click here

Elementary Calendar click here

The Children’s Ministry program at St. Mark the Evangelist is designed to support all families with children from age 3 through 5^th grade in passing on our Catholic faith and in preparing their children to celebrate the Sacraments of Eucharist and Reconciliation for the first time. Children’s Ministry provides Faith Formation for PreSchool, Elementary and Special Needs children within our parish community.

Families are asked

to register their children for Faith Formation,
to celebrate the Sunday Eucharist as a family,
to participate in our Parish Events,
to share their faith at home.

It is through a blending of classroom, family and whole community activities that the richness of our Catholic faith is shared and passed on to our children.

Call Theresa Crow, Elementary Coordinator with any questions 210-494-7434 Ext. 324 or Email tcrow@stmarkevangelist.com

Sacramental (First Reconciliation Registration Fall)
Preparation (First Eucharist Preparation)

Children's Ministry Faith Formation Brochure

Pre School Faith Formation

Pre School Faith Formation offers families with children age 3 through 5 (not in Kinder) a classroom environment to learn about their Catholic faith. Children will gather in age level groups during Sunday Mass twice each month. The focus of the PreSchool program is for our children to learn and experience the Bible stories that are such an important part of our faith tradition. During weekends when there is no PreSchool sessions, families are encouraged to bring their children to Mass. The Sunday Nursery in Inspiration will also be available to registered families on these weekends.

Pre School Sessions

Session 1      Saturday 3:30 - 4:45 pm
Session 2    Sunday during   8 AM Mass

Session 3 Sunday during 10 AM Mass
Session 4 Sunday during 12 Noon Mass

Elementary Faith Formation

Faith Formation for families with children in Kindergarten through 5th grade.Elementary Faith Formation offers families with children in grades K through 5 a classroom environment to learn about their Catholic faith. This program uses the Faith First Legacy Edition religion series and the Sunday scriptures to provide the children with an integrated experience of the Cahtolic Faith. Children will gather in grade level groups for a 75 minute session twice each month.

Elementary Sessions

Saturday Afternoon 3:30-4:45 PM	E1
Sunday Morning 8:30-9:45 AM	E2
Sunday Morning 9:30-10:45 PM	E3
Sunday Morning 11:30 AM -12:45 PM	E4
Sunday Afternoon 3:30 - 4:45 PM	E5

Sacramental Preparation

Participation in Elementary Faith Formation allows children to begin the initial preparation for the Sacraments of First Eucharist and First Reconciliation. Preparation for each of these sacraments is a 2-year process and it is during the 2nd year that the child begins the specific Sacrament training and celebrates First Eucharist or First Reconciliation.

Is my child ready to celebrate the Sacraments? Click Here for Parent Reflection page.

First Reconciliation preparation begins in September for children in Grades 2-4 who have completed one (1) year of initial Fatih Formation.

First Eucharist Preparation begins in January for children in Grades 2-4 who have completed 1 year of initial Faith Formation.

Special Needs Faith Formation

Special Needs Faith Formation offers families with Special Needs children from ages 4-12 the opportunity for faith development in a safe, nurturing environment. In a developmentally appropriate way, the children are invited and encouraged to answer the call of Jesus, to learn about His story and to celebrate the Sacraments. A certified Special Education teacher teaches this program and caring catechists with a loving desire to work with this special community provide support and assistance. We strive to provide an inclusive environment, so it is not necessary for the child to have any particular special needs to participate.

To provide the needed consistency for our Special Needs children, this program meets every Sunday during the 10 am Mass beginning 1st Sunday of September thru Last Sunday of June.

Special Needs Session
Sundays during 10 am Mass