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FAITH FORMATION
301-949-2336 / faithformation@stjuderockville.org
FAITH FORMATION IMPORTANT DATES
Oct. 21 (9:15) / Oct 22 (5:30): Mandatory meeting for Parents of students in their second year of preparation for First Communion
Nov. 6: 9:30 to 3:30 Mandatory retreat for Confirmation 2 faith formation students
Nov. 11: 10:30 and 12:30 Masses Rite of Enrollment of Children receiving First Communion in the spring.
Notice: All Sunday classes are closed except grades 1-5.
There is room for children on Mondays in grades 1-5 at 5:15 pm and young people in grades 6-12 at 7:15 pm.
Notice: 6th and 7th grade classes are closed on Sunday. 6th to 12th grades students need to register for Mondays.
ATTENTION CONFIRMATION PARENTS!Parents who missed last Sundays meeting need to speak with Jane Soberano for very important information and dates. Also please note that the mandatory retreat for young people in faith formation receiving Confirmation in the Spring will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 6 from 9:30 to 3:30.
DROP OFF AND PICK UP ON SUNDAY
Because of the near misses of children and elderly people last year, please note the following changes for Sunday Faith Formation: children and parents may enter the breezeway to go to classes. Pick-up will only be through the Walbridge door. You may not go out or even wait outside the breezeway door or even go through in the big (back) parking lot.
Adult Inquiry Grooup Begins (RCIA)Sundays, 9 to 10:15 am in Room 28 near the parish Office. A study group for people interested in the Catholic Church or who want to receive the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist.
Adult Bible Study
If you are interested in serious Bible study join our group on Thursday evenings at 7:30 in the Faith Formation Office. We will continue to use videos and study guides from The Great Adventure Bible Series. This year we begin with First Corinthians, Church and Christian Community. The community at Corinth had many of the problems that affect our Church today and St. Paul instructs, comforts and chides the community he founded there and deeply loved. Cost of the materials is $25. Scholarships available.
NEW PROGRAM for POST-CONFIRMATIONIntroducing another faith-building opportunity for youth ages 13-21 called Youth for Christ. Paticipation usually begins with a weekend retreat called "Camp Spark." There is one coming up next weekend, Aug. 17-19. Contact Nikko Dimaculangan at 301-569-1386. The next one which will be for St. Jude youth is scheduled for Oct. 12-14. Following the retreats the group gets together once a month on a Saturday.
For more information contact faithformation@stjuderockville.org.
COME AND SEE - Q and A sessions• Are you interested in being baptized?
• Would you like to explore becoming Catholic?
• Are you thinking of returning to the Church?
• Or is there anyone in your family or among your friends and co-workers who have revealed their interest in any of the above
We have just started a session with a few adults who have the interests mentioned above. We meet every Thursday in the Faith Formation Office from 7:15 to 8:30. For more information contact Jane Soberano at faithformation@stjudetockville.org or 301-949-2336 or just come.. -
ADULT FAITH FORMATION CLASS
Tuesdays, 7 to 8:30 pm, Faith Formation Office: Walking with Purpose , a woman’s Bible sharing Group using the book, Open Your Heart
.Thursdays, 7 to 8:30 pm, Faith Formation Office: Bible Study, First Corinthians, Church and Christian Community .
Saturdays, 6:45 to 8:15 am, Thaddeus Room:That Man Is You, Includes a scrumptious breakfast, a video, and discussion generally about how to be a better Christian man.Adult Inquiry Class
• Do you have questions about the Catholic Church?
• Do you wish to become a Catholic?
• Do you want to receive the sacraments of Eucharist and/or Confirmation
New inquiry classes are beginning soon on Wed. evenings and Sunday mornings.
Please contact Jane Soberano at 301-949-2336 or faithformation@stjuderockville.org
If you would prefer it in Spanish please contact Pedro Esteban at 301-946-3770 or
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INTERESTED IN BECOMING A CATHOLIC?
If the celebration of Christmas has you thinking about becoming a Catholic or made you realize that you have never received the Sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation, we are happy to announce the good news that we are again beginning classes for this very purpose. Contact the Faith Formation Office at 301-949-2336 or faithformation@stjuderockville.org to schedule an exploratory appointment.
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CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD
It has been 4 years since we began the Children’s Liturgy of the Word at the 10:30 Sunday Mass for children ages 4-10. Fortunately, the 5 founding ministers have continued to serve, but sometimes it becomes a little burdensome when family schedules change or when we have 60+ children. This is a call for more adult helpers to team up with existing ministers and “learn the ropes.” You would not be on your own with the teen helpers until you are comfortable. Please contact Jane at faithformation@stjuderockville.org or 301-946-2336,
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FAITH FORMATION REGISTRATION FOR 2018-19
Registration forms in Faith Formation Office, Church,
Parish Office and www.shrinestjude.org.
Or contact 301-949-2336 or faithformation@stjuderockville.org
REGISTRATION FOR 2018-19: Forms can be found in the Church, on the website or picked up from the Faith Formation or Parish Offices.
SEE REGISTRATION FORMS BELOW! -
Faith Formation 2018-19
Registration Forms - English and Spanish -
Faith Formation
Notice to all new families: The preparation for First Communion is two years. The preparation for Confirmation is three years: Scripture, Confirmation I and Confirmation II.. Students in the 8th grade and above can do the preparation in two years with summer classes on Scripture.