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FAITH FORMATION - NEWSFAITH FORMATION DIRECTOR
Jane Zilles-Soberano, D. Min.
Faith FormationDirector/ Formación en la Fe Directora
301-949-2336
faithformationstjuderockville.org
The Faith Formation office will be open
Sun. 8 am-12:30 pm
Mon. 12-8 pm
Tues. 1:30-4:30 pm
Wed.-Fri. 9:30 am-3:30 pm
REGISTRATION FOR 2022-2023
Family Registration forms for 2022-23 have either been given out in class or mailed to this year’s students. The is a $25 discount on tuition if forms are returned by August 15. Classes start September 18/19. If you are new to St. Jude Parish call the Faith Formation Office for a registration form.
St Jude will have Vacation Bible School this year from July 18-22. Registration forms be out shortly.
INSCRIPCIÓN PARA 2022-2023
Los formularios de registro familiar para 2022-23 se entregarán en clase el 24/25 de abril. Descuento de $25 en la matrícula si los formularios se devuelven antes del 15 de agosto. Las clases comienzan el 18/19 de septiembre. Si es nuevo en la Parroquia de San Judas, llame a la Oficina de Formación de Fe para obtener un formulario de registro.
San Judas tendrá Escuela Bíblica de Vacaciones este año del 18 al 22 de julio (en ingles). Los formulario de inscripción estarán disponibles en breve.
FAITH FORMATION REGISTRATION FORMS AND LETTERS FOR 2022-23 Registration Form - English Registration Letter - EnglishRegistration Form - en EspañolRegistration Letter - en Español
Adult Bible Study
In-person Adult Bible Study is finished for the year. However, we have several kits including a DVD and accompanying study sheets for the following biblical books for your personal study this summer:
1. An overview of the Prophets
2. Acts of the Apostles
3. St. Paul’s First Letter to the Corinthians
4. St. Paul’s Letter to the Galatians
5. The Book of Revelation
We also have the Gospel of Luke and a 24 chapter overview of the whole Bible that we need someone to make into a kit. Please contact the Faith Formation Office to volunteer.
ESTUDIO BIBLICO PARA ADULTOS
El estudio bíblico en persona para adultos ha terminado para el año. Sin embargo, tenemos varios kits que incluyen un DVD y las hojas de estudio que lo acompañan para los siguientes libros bíblicos para su estudio personal este verano:
Una visión general de los profetas
Hechos de los Apóstoles
Primera Carta de San Pablo a los Corintios
Carta de San Pablo a los Gálatas
El libro de Apocalipsis
También tenemos el Evangelio de Lucas y un resumen de 24 capítulos de toda la Biblia que necesitamos que alguien haga en un kit. Comuníquese con la Oficina de Formación de Fe para ser voluntario.
CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD
CLW began again at the 10:30 Mass on Sundays for children ages 4-11. We could use another adult team and teen helpers. Contact Jane Soberano in the Faith Formation Office.
LITURGIA DE LA PALABRA PARA NIÑOS
CLW comenzó en la misa de las 10:30, 27 de marzo, para niños de 4 a 11 años. Podríamos usar otro equipo de adultos y ayudantes adolescentes. Comuníquese con Jane Soberano en la Oficina de Formación de Fe.
BAPTISMS
Parents and Godparents are required to take a Baptism class within 3 years. April’s class will be on April 20 at 7:00 pm in FF Office.
BAUTIZOS
Se requiere que los padres y padrinos tomen una clase de bautismo dentro de los 3 años. La clase de abril será el 20 de abril a las 7:00 pm en la oficina de FF (en Ingles).
BAPTISM WELCOME TEAMS
Presenting a new ministry: Welcoming the families who are bringing their children to be baptized in English.
Who: At least two teams of parishioners who would take turns attending the Baptisms on the 1st Saturday of the month at 11 am.
What: greet the families, set up what is needed and help the priest as servers. You do not need to do the paperwork or teach the once a month class. Contact Jane Soberano.
ANFITRIONES DE BAUTISMO
Presentando un nuevo ministerio: Dar la Bienvenida a Familias de Bautizo en Ingles
Quién:
Feligreses que asistirían a los bautismos el primer sábado del mes a las 11 am.
Qué: saludar a las familias, preparar lo necesario y ayudar al sacerdote como servidores.
No necesita hacer el papeleo ni enseñar la clase de bautismo una vez al mes. Póngase en contacto con Jane Soberano para explorar las posibilidades.
ATTENTION 6th GRADE FAITH FORMATION PARENTS AND STUDENTS!
Preparation for Confirmation at St. Jude is a 3 year program. In 6th grade the students study the Bible. In 7th grade they cover all of Catholic doctrine. And 8th grade is the immediate preparation for the sacrament itself. Your children deserve to understand their Catholic faith and commitment
¡ATENCIÓN PADRES Y ESTUDIANTES DE LA FORMACIÓN DE FE DE 6º GRADO!
La preparación para la Confirmación en San Judas es un programa de 3 años. En 6to grado los estudiantes estudian la Biblia. En séptimo grado cubren toda la doctrina católica. Y el octavo grado es la preparación inmediata para el sacramento en sí. Sus hijos merecen comprender su fe y compromiso católicos.
FAITH FORMATION SERVICE HOURS
Students who wish to help out in the Faith Formation Office either for Confirmation service hours or SSL hours should contact the office to set up a schedule.
HORARIO DE SERVICIO DE FORMACIÓN DE FE
Los estudiantes que deseen ayudar en la Oficina de Formación de Fe, ya sea para las horas de servicio de Confirmación o las horas de SSL, deben comunicarse con la oficina para programar un horario.
NEW GUIDELINES on the SACRAMENTS
-RCIA AND RCIC SACRAMENTS are being scheduled in small groups. Call Faith Formation
-INFANT BAPTISM:
Baptisms take place on the 1st Saturday of the month at 11 am. Baptism classes have resumed on the third Wednesday of the month at 7:30 pm.
BAPTISM PREPARATIONintroducing 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.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.NEW POST-CONFIRMATION PROGRAM
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.. -
continued FAITH FORMATION REGISTRATION FOR 2021-22
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.
In the United States we are fortunate to have faith formation for 8 years (Grades 1-8). Those who come late for Baptism/First Communion must study for 2 years. Three years are required for Confirmation. -
ADULT FAITH FORMATION CLASSADULT 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 in both English and Spanish have begun, but it is not too late to join. For English call the Office of Faith Formation. For Spanish, contact Alex Lopez Bueno, alex.lopez.bueno@gmail.com, 240-277-8202.