The Cathedral Community
Holy Rosary * Most Precious Blood
Sacred Heart
296 Flower City Park
Rochester, New York 14615
Religious Education
Pre-K – Junior High
Learning about Christ, in the classroom;
Encountering Christ in the world!
Marianne Himmelsbach
Faith Formation Administrator
254-3221 x108
Dear Parents/Guardians,
The staff of the Cathedral Community is committed to support you in the awesome responsibility of nurturing the faith of your children.
In order to carry out this responsibility, we offer a weekly Religious Education program to all children who attend public schools. This program runs from September through May. (see the calendar on the opposite side of this brochure) We invite children who are 4 years of age through Jr. High to participate.
Our Religious Education program is held each Sunday morning following the 9:15 Mass. This gives the families an opportunity to participate in weekly Mass together. During Mass the children have an opportunity to participate in The Children’s Liturgy of the Word, which “breaks open” God’s Word, at a child’s level; while parents participate in the Liturgy of the Word at Mass.
Religious Education classes begin at approximately 10:30a.m. across the street in the Religious Education Wing of the old Sacred Heart School. We ask that parents bring their children to their respective classrooms. Children are dismissed promptly at 12 noon, and we ask that parents are at the school to pick up their children. For safety reasons, we do not dismiss children without a parent or guardian.
During classes parents are welcome to remain in the meeting room to visit and have coffee. We welcome parental support as teachers, aides and/or substitutes. If you are interested; please contact Marianne Himmelsbach at the number on the front of this brochure.
In order for a child to participate in our Sacramental Preparation Program, a child must have had at least one year of Religious Education prior to beginning Sacramental Preparation. This will assure a child’s basic understanding of the faith prior to being immersed in our sacramental traditions.
If you would like to volunteer to help in our Religious Education program, or to enroll your child in the program, or for more information; contact Marianne Himmelsbach. If your child will be enrolling for the first time and was not baptized at one of the Cathedral Community Churches, a copy of his/her baptismal record must be provided.
Materials fees are as follows:
- $35.00 – 1 child in program
- $45.00 – 2 children in program
- $55.00 – 3 or more children
Do not let the fees stop you from registering your child in our program. There is a need based scholarship available. Contact Marrianne Himmelsbach.
Religious Education is but one program which we offer to children and their families. We also provide Family Faith Formation Sundays, for children and families to work together on fun projects to reinforce Christian values. During the summer we also offer a 2 week Vacation Bible School for children from 5 to 10 years of age.
Our Youth Group is open to youth from middle school through high school.
It is our intention to offer quality programs with foundational Christian values for children and families within our community as well as within our neighborhood.
Join us!
The Cathedral Community
Holy Rosary, Most Precious Blood & Sacred Heart
Children’s Faith Formation Registration
FAMILY INFORMATION
Parish where family registered: __Holy Rosary __Most Precious Blood __Sacred Heart Cathedral __other
Family last name: ________________________________________ Number of children in the family: ______
Father’s name: ______________________________________ Religion: ______________________________
Mother’s first name & maiden name:__________________________________Religion:__________________
Family’s address:_____________________________________ City/Town/Zip:_________________________
E-mail address:____________________________ Phone #:_______________ Cell phone #:_______________
CHILD’S INFORMATION
Please note: All children must complete 1 year of Religious Education before preparing for sacraments!
If your child was not baptized at Holy Rosary, Most Precious Blood, or Sacred Heart, please provide a copy of the baptismal certificate. Thank you!
Child’s Name:__________________________________________________ Date of Birth:________________
Public School attending:_________________________________________ Grade in Sept.________________
Special medical &/or learning needs (ie. allergies, etc. also): ________________________________________
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PERMISSION & RELEASE INFORMATION
Permission and medical release form: Child’s name: ____________________________________________
In the event of an emergency, I, as the parent/guardian of the above individual, give my permission to authorize emergency medical treatment for my child during class time, I understand that every effort will be made to contact either parent or guardian prior to treatment.
Doctor & phone #:__________________________________________ Health Ins. #:_____________________
Parent/guardian signature: ___________________________________________ Date: ___________________
PHOTO RELEASE
The staff of the Cathedral Community (please check one below):
_____ has permission to photograph my child (name) ____________________________________________
_____ does NOT have permission to photograph my child (name) __________________________________
in order to share photos with the children’s prayer partners, or to promote community awareness of our Faith Formation program through bulletin board photos, power point presentations to groups, in the bulletin, or on brochures.
_____________________________________________________________ __________________________
Parent/guardian signature Date
EMERGENCY CONTACTS
Name:______________________________________________ Relationship: __________________________
Address:________________________ Phone #: ______________________ Cell phone #: ________________
Name:______________________________________________ Relationship: __________________________
Address:________________________ Phone #: ______________________ Cell phone #: ________________
Name:______________________________________________ Relationship: __________________________
Address:________________________ Phone #: ______________________ Cell phone #: ________________
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Do NOT release my child to the following:
__________________________________________________________________________________________
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FAITH FORMATION/RELIGIOUS EDUCATION POLICY
Religious education is one part of a child’s faith development. Parents/guardians have an obligation to help their children with materials provided by the Faith Formation Office and teachers, just as they would in secular studies.
I agree to be an example to my children by living out my faith in terms of attendance at Sunday Mass and of the reception of the Sacraments.
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Parent/Guardian Signature
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Please indicate whether you are willing to participate/volunteer in our program in one of the following ways:
___teacher (take training courses) ___teacher’s aide ___secretarial work ___family faith formation(crafts,etc.)
Phone number/e- mail where you can be contacted: _______________________________________________
2008-2009 Faith Formation Calendar
Held at 311 Flower City Park
Sundays 10:30a.m. until 12noon
September
21Catechetical Sunday, Youth themed Mass, bless teachers, Showcase Religious Education program
28 ........................... First class – 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time
October
05……………….Class – 27th Sunday ordinary time
12 ........................... No class, attend African Mass @ 1:00pm
19 ........................... class – 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time
26 ........................... class – 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
November
2 ............................. class, All Souls Day – Daylight Savings Time ends
09 ........................... host coffee hour after 9:15 Mass, Veteran’s Day
16 ........................... class – 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
23 ........................... class – Feast of Christ the King
30 ........................... No class – Thanksgiving break – 1st Sunday of Advent
December
07 ........................... class - St. Nicholas - 2nd Sunday of Advent
Saturday….13 ...... A Family Christmas Celebration – Feast of St. Lucy
14 ........................... no class on Sunday, it takes place on Saturday – 3rd Sunday of Advent
21 ........................... no class - 4th Sunday of Advent
28 ........................... no class – (Christmas recess)
January
04 ...................... classes resume – Feast of the Epiphany
11 ........................... class – Baptism of Our Lord
18 ........................... class, MLK prayer service for peace (week of Christian Unity?)
25 ........................... class – 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
February
01 ........................... class – 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time
08 ........................... class – 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time
15 ........................... Service to the Community – visit Senior Citizens at a home
22 ... Off (February recess) – 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time
March
01 ........................... class – 8th Sunday in Ordinary Time
08 ........................... class – 9th Sunday in Ordinary Time
15 ........................... class – 10th Sunday in Ordinary Time
22 ........................... class – 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time
29 ........................... class – 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time
April
05 ........................... class – Palm Sunday
12 ........................... no class – Easter Sunday
19 ........................... class
26 ........................... class
May
03 .......................... 9:15 Mass & reception – rectory hall
10 ........................... class (tentative)
17 ........................... 9:15 family Mass & reception – rectory hall (tentative)
In the event of inclement weather or other emergencies, please listen to WVOR 100.5 FM on your radio, or channel 9 RNews for cancellation of classes.
Total hours of Faith formation-class and with family approx. 38 hours
Service hours……………approximately 3-4hours
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