Religious Education Grade 7-8
Currently St. James is working on the Children’s Ministry in St. James. For more information contact the Parish Center at 375-5887.
St. James offers religious education classes for junior high students on Tuesday nights from 7:00 – 8:30 PM. We begin in the Chapel for the proclamation of the Word and a brief prayer service, and then small classes convene until 8:30.
The Objectives for the Formation Program are as follows:
- Develop the ability to be still, utilizing a variety of techniques;
- Listen attentively to God’s Word and reflect on how God is speaking to them directly;
- Seek ways to live the Demands of the Gospel in their lives;
- Participate in guided discussions on making choices based on our faith and not on the pressures of our society;
- Develop an age appropriate knowledge of the doctrines of our faith and Catholic Social Teaching;
- Participate in a variety of forms of prayer; and
- Participate in the action committee for Free the Children.
Parent Requirements
We draw closer to Christ through participation in the sacraments, prayer, and service. Parents who enroll their children agree to:
- Bring their children to church so that they may be given the opportunity to hear God’s Word and receive the gift of Eucharist;
- Develop a personal relationship with God through prayer and the use of home rituals and symbols; and
- Participate in family and community service projects.
Your desire to nurture your children in faith is witnessed by bringing your children to Faith Formation Class. Living the demands of the Gospel every day is difficult. We need the support of the community to help us. St. James is committed to helping you be the very best Catholic Parent you can be. We seek to connect you with other parents and provide you with the resources that will help you on your journey of faith. It is our desire to engage you with your community of faith so that you can begin to experience the love, joy, peace, and hope of God the Father. Your are strongly encouraged to participate in the Journey Home or the Journey of Discipleship as a part of your child’s faith formation.
First Semester Schedule
Classes meet each Tuesday from 7:00 to 8:30 PM. First semester classes begin September 30 and ends December 16 with the following exception:
- October 7 - Journey of Discipleship
- November 11 - Journey of Discipleship
- November 25 - Thanksgiving Week
- December 9 - Journey of Discipleship
The second semester begins January 20 and meets each Tuesday until April 28 with the following exceptions:
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February 10 - Journey of Discipleship
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February 17 - Winter Break
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April 7 - Holy Week
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April 14 - Spring Break
The following are special events that the entire family should plan to attend:
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Sunday, October 26 - Children’s Liturgy and Harvest Breakfast;
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Monday, November 24 - Family Potluck Supper;
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Sunday, November 30 - Family Advent Retreat
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Friday, December 19 - Nativity Presentation;
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January 4 - Epiphany Children’s Liturgy;
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Sunday, March 1 - Family Lenten Retreat;
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Friday, march 27 - Stations of the Cross;
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Sunday, April 5 - Palm Sunday Children’s Liturgy
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Holy Week Services (Times and dates mailed to you);
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May 3 - May Crowning and Bloomin’ Breakfast
“Brick by Brick” - St. James committee working with Free the Children to build a school in Sri Lanka. Students are strongly encouraged to work on this committee throughout the year.
YouthInC. – St. James has a youth ministry that meets at separate times during the year to provide students with the opportunity to gather socially, share their faith in faith conversations, and serve in the community. Students are expected to participate in the Harvest Breakfast and the Bloomin’ Breakfast.
Registrations Form (Must be a registered parishioner)
If you are interested in your child participating in a Children’s Liturgical Ministry click HERE