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FAITH FORMATION
301-949-2336 / faithformation@stjuderockville.org
FAITH FORMATION IMPORTANT DATEApril 21/22: Easter Break, no classes. BUT:
Apr 22, 4 to 6 pm: Make-up First Communion Retreat for those who missed March 1.May 4: First Holy Communion at 10:00 am and 12:30 pm
COMING SOON - VBS
Registration forms for Vacation Bible School from July 15 through July 19, 2019. Children from age 4 through the 5th grade are invited to take part as campers. Young people from 6th through 12th grades are invited to help out as buddies, captains and interns.
Registration forms for Faith Formation 2019-2020. Please note that children for Baptism/First Communion must study for 2 years. Three years are required for Confirmation . Classes begin on Sept 9, 2019.
SUMMER HELP NEEDED
Needed: catechists for help during summer, 2019. Increase in our enrollment includes families registering during the year and older students coming with little faith knowledge. As a result we are beginning summer classes. They will be small and take place at a time mutually agreed upon between tutor and families of a particular level. Please contact the Faith Formation Office.
NEW SCRIPTURAL MATERIAL IN THE PARISH LIBRARYIf you have not been able to attend the adult Bible study class using the Ascension Press Bible series these last four years, you will be happy to know that we are making available the DVDs and study guides for you to do this on your own. So far we have included the important prophets, the First Letter of St. Paul to the Corinthians and his letter to the Galatians. Others to come include an Overview of the Old and New Testaments, the Gospel of Luke, and the Acts of the Apostles.BAPTISM PREPARATION
Every 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7 pm in the Faith Formation Office there is a class to help parents and godparents understand the joy and obligation of supporting their young person who is being baptized. The class is a requirement for new parents at St. Jude.
ATTENTION! BAPTISMS IN ENGLISHhave moved from the 1st Sundays after the 12:30 Mass to the 1st Saturdays at 11:00 am.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 CONFIRMATION
Contact the faith formation office as soon as possible.
NEEDED!
“TUTORS” who can work with individuals or small groups who need extra help
both on Sunday mornings or Monday evenings.
NEW POST-CONFIRMATION PROGRAM
Introducing another faith-building opportunity for youth ages 13-21: Youth for Christ. Includes a weekend retreat and meetings on the 2nd Saturday of the month 1-5 pm.
DROP OFF AND PICK UP ON SUNDAY
ADULT INQURY GROUP CONTINUES
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. Last year at this time we had 8 inquirers, but this year only 2. Someone is waiting for you to invite them to join the Church.
ADULT BIBLE STUDYIf 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.
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.