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FAITH FORMATION - NEWS
FAITH FORMATION DIRECTOR
Jane Zilles-Soberano, D. Min.
Faith FormationDirector/ Formación en la Fe Directora
301-949-2336
faithformationstjuderockville.org
Upcoming Dates for Faith Formation
- The Faith Formation office will be open every morning.
- The Sacrament of Confirmation is postponed.
- Catechists will be emailing and mailing ways for students to keep up their study and prayer.
- Students should keep working on the next 3 chapters in their books. If someone does not have their book they should come to the Faith Formation Office and get it.
- First Communion students should come to get a special First Communion Book to read while they are home.
- The church is open at regular hours for private prayer. Come with your family.
For those who are already planning their summer: VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL will be July 27 through July 31, 2020 (the 4th week of July instead of the 3rd week).
Adult Faith Formation
The study of the Gospel of Matthew has begun on Thursdays at 7 pm in the Faith Formation Office. This is the Gospel for Cycle A (our current Gospel readings) using the Ascension Press videos and workbooks. Cost of the workbooks is $35, but there are scholarships for those that need to pay less. Call ahead or just come.
ADULT CONFIRMATION CLASSES
Adults who have not received the Sacrament of Confirmation are invited to take part in the upcoming class in preparation to receive that Sacrament. It will begin on January 29, 2020 at 7 pm in the Faith Formation Office and go for 6 to 8 weeks depending on the needs of the participants. Please contact the Faith Formation Office.
HELP! HELP! HELP!
Most important faith formation need at St. Jude right now: catechists who will work with individual or a small group of students that need special help because of late registration or too many absences or learning issues.
Also needed: Substitute Teachers for both older students and younger students on Sunday and Monday,
Also, because we have 439 students on Sunday and several entrances and exits, we need at least two entrance and hall monitors every week for safety of all as well as promoting an easy flow of people.
Call or email the Faith Formation Office.
SURFIN’ IN THE SPIRIT!
Thanks to Marilyn Mullan and Linda Grant who have once again made for 85 children full of faith and fun!
Click here for photos of 2019 VBSATTENTION! BAPTISMS IN ENGLISH1st Saturday of each month at 1:00 pm.NEW SCRIPTURAL MATERIAL IN THE PARISH LIBRARY
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.
NEW POST-CONFIRMATION PROGRAMIf 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.
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.
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 2019-20
Registration Forms - English and Spanish -
ADULT FAITH FORMATION CLASS
ADULT CONFIRMATION CLASSESWalking with Purpose
Our Women's Catholic Bible study Walking with Purpose will begin a six week Lenten session on Wednesday February 19 from 7 until 8:30 p.m. in the Faith Formation Office. We will meet each Wednesday from February 19 until March 25. Returning women as well as new participants are welcome. Scholarships are available for the materials. This program is a chance to grow in your Catholic faith in a special way during Lent, to connect with other Catholic women in our community and come to a closer relationship with Christ. Join us as we learn from Scripture and from each other through lively discussions, thoughtful reflections and humorous exchanges while enjoying the company of a group of wonderful women! No experience necessary, just come as you are and be a part of our ongoing community of faith.
Contact faithformation@stjuderockville.org or 301-949-2336 or just come!
ADULT FAITH FORMATION
The study of the Gospel of Matthew has begun on Thursdays at 7 pm in the Faith Formation Office. This is the Gospel for Cycle A (our current Gospel readings) using the Ascension Press videos and workbooks. Cost of the workbooks is $35, but there are scholarships for those that need to pay less. Call ahead or just come.
Adults who have not received the Sacrament of Confirmation are invited to take part in the upcoming class in preparation to receive that Sacrament. It will begin on January 29, 2020 at 7 pm in the Faith Formation Office and go for 6 to 8 weeks depending on the needs of the participants. Please contact the Faith Formation Office. 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 Pablo Maldonado at 301-946-3770 or
pablo.maldonadostjuderockville.org