High School Program
Benefits of Active Church Participation Live 8 years longer Significantly reduces chances of being involved in high risk behaviors- alcohol, drugs, and tobacco Dramatically reduces the risk of committing a crime Helps to rebound from depression 70% faster Dramatically reduces the risk of suicide Improves attitude about school and increases school performance and participation Reduces likelihood of binge drinking in college Improves odds for a “very happy” life; greater self esteem and well being. Gets them to wear seatbelts more often. Closer to parents
The recent research on passing on our faith is clear: Parents matter… Consider this statement from Dr. Christian Smith, principal researcher for the National Study of Youth and Religion: "The best social predictor, although not a guarantee, of what the religious and spiritual lives of youth will look like is what the religious and spiritual lives of their parents do look like.” (from Soul Searching: The Religious and Spiritual Lives of American Teenagers, p. 261)
Three Year High School Confirmation Program F a m i l y P r o g r a m a n d / o r • Ca t h o l i c H i g h S c h o o l W e d n e s d a y N i g h t • Co n f i r m a t i o n P r o g r a m A R e t r e a t E a c h Ye a r ; f o r a • t o t a l o f 3 r e t r e a t s M i n i m u m o f 3 0 S e r v i c e H o u r • R e g u l a r At t e n d a n c e a t • S u n d a y M a s s
Overview of Sections 4 Pillars of the Catechism 1. CR E E D 2 . LI TU R GY AN D S ACR AM E N TS 3 . M OR ALI TY AN D J U S TI CE 4 . P R AYE R
Family Program Teen Classes B E G I N S F R E S H M E N YE A R • 3 YE A R CYCLE • 3 CLA S S E S A YE A R • E A CH CLA S S M E E TS 4 TI M E S • 9 CLA S S E S TO TA L B Y J U N I O R YE A R •
Cycle 1 Scripture Study Ascension Press Teen Timeline- Year long Small groups
Cycle 2 Church History Prayer Morality-Respecting Sexuality and Respect Life
Cycle 3 Why Be Catholic/ Creed Sacraments Morality-Honoring God and Family, Respecting Truth
Content Competencies • En d u r i n g U n d e r s ta n d i n g • W o r k i n g Kn o w le d g e • R e fle c ti ve Aw a r e n e s s
Program Materials Ca t h o l i c Yo u t h B i b l e • Ca t h o l i c Fa i t h H a n d b o o k • Li v i n g t h e S a c r a m e n t s • Ca t e c h i s m o f t h e Ca t h o l i c • Ch u r c h
Guiding Principle Balance information and formation to encourage transformation
Wednesday Night Sessions Dates are on the website Hospitality • Food • Fun • Video • Small Group • Discussion Prayer •
Retreats Sophom ore Retreat Saturday-Sunday, • December 15-16 Where- Camp Whitcomb- • Mason Forms will be online • Junior Confirm ation • Retreat Friday-Sunday, April 5-7 • Where- St. Anthony’s • Forms will be online •
9 th / 10 th Service Day Sunday, November 4th following Family Program (12:00 – 3:00pm) Bring a bag lunch if in FP! • Permission Slip Forms are online. • Required for all 9 th and 10 th grade to • participate with their small groups. What is it? Doing fall yard work for seniors in our community! Service Requirem ent : 10 Hours a year- 30 hours before Confirmation
Prayer SPARK! Eucharistic Adoration For Teens and Young Adults! Spend time with Jesus and join us for a beautiful prayer experience. Dates Mondays, 6:30-7:30pm-DMC October 29 November 26 December 17
Confirmation Confirmation Date: Thursday, May 2, 2019 @7pm with Bishop Schuerman Rehearsal Date: Teens & Sponsors Sunday, April 28 from 3-4pm
Parent Volunteers There are many ways to support the High School program. Wednesday Night Small group • leader Retreat helpers/ sleeper • Mission trip leaders • Family Program Catechist • We can’t run our program without parent volunteers!
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