Faith Formation and Education
Religious Education for Youth: Class Details
Program Summary | Class Details | Schedule and Expectations | Registration and Fees | Volunteers | LinksClassesPreschool and Kindergarten Sessionswhen, where, and with whomPre-schoolers and kindergarteners meet 10:15-end of 10:30 Mass. Parents sign their children in and out. Class cancellation due to snow/ice will be posted on WGGB Channel 40. The two groups meet in separate spaces. The Burke Lounge gathering space is reserved for pre-schoolers, usually aged 3-4. The Burke Lounge is comfortable and near the Chapel. Kindergarteners, usually aged 4-5 years, meet in the nearby Library. Parents are welcome to visit the sessions - and may bring their infants - at the same time they are encouraged to support catechists as they maintain a safe and nurturing environment for the children registered for class.text The kindergarten text is "God Made the World," part of Sadlier's "We Believe" series. key words for the yearcreation; grace; looking after one another; praying; looking after the world; God; Jesus; seasons of the liturgical calendarelements of the class session Preschoolers enjoy structured sessions of play and prayer with their catechists.With their catechists, kindergarteners pray, sing, hear and learn. The kindergarten class follows the "We Believe" catechetical process, shaped for kindergarteners: "we gather, we believe, we respond." Each chapter begins with meaningful prayer. The catechist invites children to share their thoughts and experiences. The catechist presents the truths of the Catholic faith and offers activities that help the children explore those faith statements. In the 'we respond' portion of the class, the catechist offers ways that children can live out their beliefs through prayer, reflection and action. goalsOur goal is to help deepen the students' relationship with Jesus Christ. At the end of the year pre-schoolers should have a sense of belonging in the Catholic community and an appreciation for Jesus's love. Preschoolers should be on the way to learning the sign of the cross. Kindergarteners should also have a sense of belonging in God's creation and of their relationship with Jesus and Mary. They should know how to make the sign of the cross and pray the Glory Be. We pray they will have a healthy, lively sense of Jesus's love for us.Back to topGrade 1God Loves Us: We are in Relationship with God and Creationwhen, where and with whomChildren gather with UM student and parent catechists from 9:15-10:15 Sunday mornings as scheduled. The Library gathering space is reserved especially for this class during scheduled days and times. It is comfortable and near the Chapel. Parents and guardians are expected to sign in their children at 9:15 and sign them out when they come to pick them up at 10:15. Class cancellation due to snow/ice will be posted on WGGB Channel 40.Parents are welcome to visit at any time, and they may bring in their infants. Catechists maintain a safe and nurturing environment.elements of the class sessionDuring class we bring the children through a routine of prayer, invitation into dance/movement, picture making, and stories. Doctrinally, through the year we introduce children to God Creator and Father; the Trinity; Jesus and Relationship; the Holy Spirit and the Church; Sacraments; and Stewardship. We play games that show our mastery of the vocabulary and ideas of the week. We talk about the themes that Chris has introduced to the families. Sometimes we talk about plans for action having to do with the themes. Sometimes our activities are based on those plans. For instance, we may decide to act on the theme 'communion of saints' by painting pictures. And, every few weeks we share how our families' or class group's plans for action have worked out. text"God Loves Us" (Sadlier "We Believe" series)key words for the yearCreation, Bible, blessed Trinity, prayer, Sign of the Cross, Christmas, Holy Family, trust, commandments, apostles, Lord's Prayer, temple, Easter Sunday, Pentecost, Church, parish, worship, pastor, Sacrament, baptism, grace, peacemaker, reconciliation, Eucharist, Mass, Gospel reading, altar, saintsgoalsOur goal is to help deepen the students' relationship with Jesus Christ. At the end of the year first graders should have a sense of belonging in the Newman Center Catholic community, know how to make the sign of the cross, and pray the Lord's Prayer with greater understanding than ever. We will encourage them to become familiar with the key words for the year. We pray they will have a healthy sense of responsible, graced relationship with God and neighbor.Back to topGrade 2Jesus Shares God's Life And We May Deepen Our Relationship with Jesuswhen, where and with whomChildren gather with UM student and parent catechists from 9:15-10:15 Sunday mornings as scheduled. Change in venue as of 9/23: we'll meet in the Fr. Quigley Room. It is reserved for especially for this class during scheduled days and times. In grade 2 we prepare the children for First Reconciliation and First Communion so we get together sometimes in addition to the Sunday morning class. Catechists will provide parents with that schedule.Class cancellation due to snow/ice will be posted on WGGB Channel 40.Parents are welcome to visit at any time, and they may bring in their infants. Catechists maintain a safe and nurturing environment.elements of the class sessionDuring class we bring the children through a routine of prayer, invitation into dance/movement, conversation, games, and stories. Doctrinally, through the year we introduce children to Jesus's gift of the Church and our participation in the life of the Church including Baptism, Reconciliation and the Eucharist. We play games that show our mastery of the vocabulary and ideas of the week. We talk about the themes that Chris has introduced to the families. Sometimes we talk about plans for action having to do with the themes. Sometimes our activities are based on those plans. For instance, we may act on the theme 'incarnation' by working with The Giving Tree. Every few weeks we share how our families' or class group's plans for action have worked out. And we prepare for the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist. text "The Gift of Reconciliation" and "The Gift of Eucharist" (Silver, Burdett, Ginn Sacramental Series)key words for the yearHoly Family, divine, blessed Trinity, disciples, Apostles, Resurrection, Church, Catholics, Parishes (and Centers like ours), faith, worship, Sacrament, grace, Original Sin, Baptism, Confirmation, anointing with oil, Bible, Old Testament, New Testament, Gospels, commandments, great commandments, free will, sin, mortal sins, venial sins, mercy, penance and Reconciliation, conscience, contrition, confession, penance, absolution, Last Supper, Eucharist, Mass, Holy Communion, assembly, Liturgy of the Word, Psalm, homily, Liturgy of the Eucharist, Eucharistic Prayer, Blessed Sacrament, Tabernacle, called by God, pastor, bishops, diocese, pope, prayer, temple, saints, procession, new commandmentgoalsOur goal is to help deepen the students' relationship with Jesus Christ. At the end of the year second graders should have a sense of being invited into a particular relationship with Jesus Christ, have an age-appropriate understanding and practice of the Sign of the Cross, the Lord's Prayer, the Act of Contrition, and the Hail Mary. We will encourage them to grapple with the key words for the year. Second graders should be prepared to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation by Advent and the Sacrament of Communion by the end of the year. Of course, choice to receive these Sacraments may be made at a later time. We pray they will feel ready to respond to God's offer in well-informed freedom and with confidence.Back to topGrade 3We Are The Churchwhen, where and with whomThe young people gather with UM student and parent catechists from 9:15-10:15 Sunday mornings as scheduled. Class cancellation due to snow/ice will be posted on WGGB Channel 40.The Classroom next to the Fr. Quigley Room (Classroom 1) is reserved for class only during scheduled days and times. It is comfortable and near the Chapel. Parents are welcome to visit at any time, and they may bring in their infants. Catechists maintain a safe and nurturing environment.elements of the class sessionDuring class we bring the youngsters through a routine of prayer, conversation, invitation into dance/movement, projects and stories. Doctrinally, through the year we introduce children to Jesus, our friend; the ways we pray at the Newman Center; the Bible; and the Marks of the Church. We play games that show our mastery of the vocabulary and ideas of the week. We talk about the themes that Chris has introduced to the families. Sometimes we talk about plans for action having to do with the themes. Sometimes our activities are based on those plans. For instance, we may decide to act on the theme 'in the world but not of it, counterculture' by choosing to help decorate the chapel for the Lenten season. And, every few weeks we share how our families' or class group's plans for action have worked out. text"We Are the Church" (Sadlier "We Believe" series)key words for the yearBlessed Trinity, incarnation, prophet, repent, public ministry, disciples, apostles, Bible, Kingdom of God, faith, crucified, Resurrection, Second coming, heaven, Last judgment, mission, Ascension, Pentecost, Church, Christians, Acts of the Apostles, Gospel, martyr, bishops, dioceses, pope, Marks of the Church, Apostles' Creed, justice, prayer, synagogue, liturgy, pilgrimages, parish, pastor, deacon, vocation, lay people, vows, Sacrament, grace, Sacraments of Christian Initiation, Original sin, Passover, Eucharist, Mass, sacrifice, assembly, Introductory Rites, Liturgy of the Word, Liturgy of the Eucharist, Concluding Rite, sin, conscience, Oil of the sick, eternal Life, funeral Mass, covenant, ecumenism, rite, saints, communion of saints, Immaculate Conception, Assumption, parable, miraclesgoalsOur goal is to help deepen the students' relationship with Jesus Christ. At the end of the year third graders should have an age-appropriate grasp and practice of the Lord's Prayer, the Apostles' Creed and the Hail Mary. They should be prepared to say grace before meals. We will encourage them to grapple with the key words for the year. We pray they will feel they are whole participants in the wider life of the Catholic Church and in particular the Newman Center.Back to topGrade 4God's Law Guides Us And We Respondwhen, where and with whomUnless we post a change to the schedule, Grades 4-9 classes will begin at 9:15 am. in the Cafe. At 9:30 students and catechists will walk together to their School of Management (SOM) classrooms. At 10:15 these classes will end and the students and catechists will put the SOM rooms in order and close the doors. Parents wishing to pick up their child/ren at SOM should be there at 10:15. The remaining students will walk back to with their catechists to the Newman Center, where the children will be met by their parents and guardians. Class cancellation due to snow/ice will be posted on WGGB Channel 40. The classroom graciously provided by the Isenberg School of Management is reserved for class only during scheduled days and times. Room assignments will be posted.Parents are welcome to visit at any time, and they may bring in their infants. Catechists maintain a safe and nurturing environment.elements of the class sessionDuring class we bring the young people through a routine of prayer, conversation, invitation into dance/movement, projects and stories. Doctrinally, through the year we introduce the young people to Jesus: way, truth and life; sin; conscience; penance and reconciliation; God's Law, with attention to the Ten Commandments; that we are strengthened by Eucharist; growing in holiness; and the call to discipleship. We play games that show our mastery of the vocabulary and ideas of the week. We talk about the themes that Chris has introduced to the families. Sometimes we talk about plans for action having to do with the themes. Sometimes our activities are based on those plans. For instance, we may decide to act on the theme "communion of saints" by encouraging others to attend the Feast of All Souls Mass with us. And, every few weeks we share how our families' or class group's plans for action have worked out. text"God's Law Guides Us" (Sadlier "We Believe" series)key words for the yearIncarnation, disciples, Blessed Trinity, Original sin, Savior, Church, grace, peace, Beatitudes, Kingdom of God, justice, mission, Free will, sin, temptation, Mortal sin, Venial sin, conscience, examination of conscience, penitent, absolution, covenant, Ten Commandments, human rights, prayer, worship, idolatry, Psalm, reverence, bless, sacred Sabbath, synagogue, Holy Day of Obligation, Corporal Works of Mercy, Spiritual Works of Mercy, Mass, assembly, Liturgy of the Word, homily, Liturgy of the Eucharist, eucharistic prayer, consecration, domestic church, human dignity, virtue, chastity, stewards of creation, martyrs, witnesses, covet, modesty, envy greed, poor in spirit, liturgy, Sacrament, Gifts of the Holy Spirit, Fruits of the Holy Spirit, parish, pastor, deacon, diocese, bishops, precepts of the Church, theological virtues, cardinal virtuesgoalsOur goal is to help deepen the students' relationship with Jesus Christ. At the end of the year fourth graders should have an age-appropriate grasp and practice of the Lord's Prayer, the Hail Mary, the Ten Commandments, and the Gifts and Fruits of the Holy Spirit. They should also be familiar with the Magnificat. We will encourage them to grapple with the key words for the year. We pray they will feel called to respond to God's Law of Love in the Church and wider community.Back to topGrade 5We Meet Jesus in the Sacramentswhen, where and with whomUnless we post a change to the schedule, Grades 4-9 classes will begin at 9:15 am. in the Cafe. At 9:30 students and catechists will walk together to their School of Management (SOM) classrooms. At 10:15 these classes will end and the students and catechists will put the SOM rooms in order and close the doors. Parents wishing to pick up their child/ren at SOM should be there at 10:15. The remaining students will walk back to with their catechists to the Newman Center, where the children will be met by their parents and guardians. Class cancellation due to snow/ice will be posted on WGGB Channel 40. |
