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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
M-W & F from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm; Thurs. from 2 to 7 pm.
TEACHERS NEEDED for 2020 Classes
The Archdiocese has stipulated that each online class should have 2 Virtus-certified teachers. That second teacher is needed in some classes. You would need to be Virtus-certified but you do not have to teach the class. Please call the Faith Formation Office.
REGISTER FOR FAITH FORMATION 2020-2021
Registration forms may be found at www.shrinestjude,org and on the bulletin boards of the church. The deadline to register is past so register immediately so that we can place your child in a class.
You may choose one of three ways for your child to participate:
• In person (a limited number)
• Online classes with a teacher and group similar to public school
• Home schooling with books and other materials and guidance from a helper using your phone.
If you chose in-person classes, they have already begun. Please wait outside, socially distanced, to be directed as to where to go.
If you chose online classes please call and then come to the Faith Formation Office to pick up your materials.
CLASSES
If you chose in person classes, they will start on Oct. 4 at 9:00 am or Oct. 5 at 5:15 or 7:15 pm. Please wait outside socially distanced to be directed as to where to go.
If you chose online your teacher will give you directions as to when and how your class will take place. Please pick up books and materials from the Faith Formation Office:
- Thursday, Oct. 1, 3:30-7:30 pm
- Friday, Oct. 2, 3:30—7:30 pm
- Saturday, Oct. 3, 11:30 am-3:30 pm
If you cannot come during those times, please call of email the office for a time. Please don’t just show up because other events are taking place and it will be hard to social distance. If you chose home-schooling you have already been called or emailed as to times to get your materials.
FAITH FORMATION REGISTRATION FORMS AND LETTERS FOR 2020-21Registration Form - English Registration Letter - English
Registration Form - en EspañolRegistration Letter - en Español
NEW GUIDELINES on the SACRAMENTS
•RCIA AND RCIC SACRAMENTS are being scheduled in small groups. Call Faith Formation
•INFANT BAPTISM: we will celebrate these one family at a time on Saturday Morning at 11:00 am. Parent Catechesis will take place at the Baptism. Please call the Faith Formation Office to schedule.
•FAITH FORMATION FIRST COMMUNIONS ARE BEING SCHEDULED with either one family or several families at a regular parish Mass, except 12:30 Spanish. Please schedule day and Mass with the Faith Formation Office.
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.. -
FAITH FORMATION REGISTRATION FOR 2019-20
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. -
Faith Formation 2020-21
Registration Forms - English and Spanish -
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?
A new inquiry class is beginning soon.
Please contact the Faith Formation Office. If you think you would be more comfortable doing the class in Spanish, contact Alex Lopez Bueno, alex.lopez.bueno@gmail.com, 240-277-8202.