Parents, we offer you a chance to be fully involved in the faith development of your child through your participation in Family Catechesis. What is Catechesis?  It is an ancient word which means "Echoing God's Word".  The person who does this is known as a catechist.  Perhaps you have been praying with your child and talking about God's presence and love in your lives.  Wonderful!  We recognize that you, as parent, are the first educator, the first catechist of your child. Why Family Catechesis?  Parents have the mission of educating their children to pray and discover their vocation as children of God.  (Catechism of the Catholic Church 2226)  The effort in family catechesis is to help parents bring practical faith experiences into everyday life at home, to celebrate rituals, mark rites of passage (celebrating the arrival of a new baby or special visitors, leaving home, etc) creating prayer spaces and blessing rituals. Why come to the parish for sessions? It is wise to have a consistency and a sequence of exposure to our scripture, doctrines and traditions.  All of these can be assimilated more easily when parents share their own faith and their love of God. Who Teaches it?  Certified volunteer Catechists share knowledge and prayer and are happy to help parents develop the faith life of their children.  Family Catechesis, on Wednesday evenings, is presented in English and Spanish and the sessions run from September through April.  It is a requirement that parents or the person in charge of the children be present for these sessions. A word about sacrament preparation...  Parent / child sessions to prepare a child for First Sacraments take place at a time outside of the regular catechetical classes.   Normally, preparation for First Confession (Reconciliation Grade 2) and Holy Communion (First Eucharist Grade 3) begins after the child has spent at least one year in basic studies. Therefore, we urge you to enroll your child early.  A child's interest in God and ability to pray begins about the age of 3.

A los Padres de Familia les ofrecemos la oportunidad de estar totalmente involucrados en el desarrollo de la fe de su hijo/hija participando en la Catequesis Bilingüe para la Familia. ¿Qué es Catequesis?  Es una palabra antigua que significa “Haciendo Eco a la Palabra de Dios”. La persona que hace esto, es conocida como catequista. Tal vez usted ha estado rezando con su niño, hablándole acerca de la presencia de Dios y de Su amor en sus vidas. ¡Maravilloso! Reconocemos que usted como padre/madre es el primer maestro, el primer catequista de su niño. ¿Por qué Catequesis para la Familia?  Los padres tienen la misión de educar a sus niños, de enseñarles a rezar y a descubrir su vocación como niños de Dios. (CCC#2226). El esfuerzo en la catequesis bilingüe para la familia es ayudar a los padres a llevar al hogar, la experiencia práctica de la fe de cada día, en su propio idioma. Les enseñamos a celebrar rituales, marcando los ritos de transición (al celebrar el nacimiento de un nuevo bebé, visitas especiales, o cuando los hijos se van del hogar, etc.) y a crear en el hogar un lugar especial para rezar. ¿Por qué hay que venir a la parroquia para las sesiones?  La familia debe exponerse a nuestra Biblia, doctrinas y tradiciones con regularidad y en orden. Todo esto puede ser asimilado más fácilmente cuando los padres comparten su propia fe y su amor a Dios con sus hijos bajo nuestra supervisión. ¿Quién es el Maestro?  Los voluntarios, debidamente preparados, comparten sus conocimientos y sus oraciones, y gustosos ayudan a los padres a desarrollar una vida llena de fe para sus niños. Catequesis Familiar, los miercoles por la tarde es presentada en Inglés y en Español. Las sesiones seran de spetiembre hasta april.  Es obligatorio que los padres o la persona a cargo de los niños esté presente en estas sesiones. Preparación para Los Sacramentos:  Las sesiones con padres y niños para preparar al niño/niña para recibir los Primeros Sacramentos tiene lugar durante un período de dos años. Normalmente, la preparación para Primera Confesión (Reconciliación), y para recibir la Sagrada Comunión (Eucaristía) tendrá lugar después de que el niño tenga por lo menos un año de estudios básicos.

SCHEDULE OF CLASSES

Third (3) through Sixth (6)
First Wednesday of each month at 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
First Day of Classes:  September 1, 2010
Children to Education Building
Parents/Guardians to Wilhelm Parish Hall
Padres de familia/Guardianes de habla español al salón Norman

Seventh (7) through Twelveth (12)
Second Wednesday of each month 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
First Day of Classes:  September 8, 2010
 STUDENTS PREPARING FOR CONFIRMATION CLASSES
beginning 7th Grade will need Community Service Hours.
Please call 432-682-2581 for details during office hours.

NO CLASSES ON THE DATES BELOW:

Thanksgiving week Nov. 23 to 27

Christmas Break Dec. 21 to Dec. 31

Spring Break – March 15 to 19

Holy Week - April 18 - April 22

SACRAMENT CELEBRATIONS ON THE DATES BELOW:

Confession and Practice at the Church, TBA at 10:00 am

First Communion, Saturday, May 7, 2011 at 5:30 pm

Confirmation, May 14, 2011 at 5:30 pm

SCHEDULE OF UPCOMING ACTIVITIES BELOW:

All Saints Carnival Octobre 31, 2010

Bake Sale November 6, 2010

Classes for Kinder & First Grade,
January 31, 2011 at 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

First Commuion Students, January 31, 2011 at 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Interview by Parents and Teacher of 10 students of 1st Communion,

January 31, 2011 at 7:00 pm - 7:300 pm

Classes for the 3rd - 6th Grade, February 2, 2011 at 6:00 pm

Bake Sale February 4, 2010

Interview by Parents and Teacher, February 16, 2011 at 6:00 pm -7:00 pm

Ash Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Teacher's Meeting, Preparation for March Class, February 16, 2011 at 7:00 pm

Bible Sharing for Teachers, February 21, 2011 at 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Classes for Kinder - First Communion Students, March 7, 2011 at 6:00 pm

Classes for 3rd -6th Grades, March 2, 2011 at 6:00 pm

Bake Sale, March 5 and 6, 2011 at all Masses

Meeting with Parents of 1st Communion Students, Religious Education Building in St. Paul's Room

Last Interview of our 1st Communion Candidates, March 7, 2011 at 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Room 8

Spring Break, March 14-18, 2011 NO CLASSES

March 28 - April 4, 2011 Holy Week NO CLASSES

First Communion Students and Parents Reteat, March 26, 2011 at 10:00 am - 2:30 pm

Students will go to the Parish Hall
Parents (Englsih) will go to the Norman Hall
Parents (Spanish) will go to the Religious Education Building

Classes for Kinder - 1st Commuion Students, April 4, 2011 at 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Classes for the 3rd - 6th Grades, April 6, 2011 at 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Confession and Practice at the Church, April 16, 2011 at 10:00 am

Practice for 1st Communion, April 18, 2011 at 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm at Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe

First Communion Celebration, April 23, 2011 at 5:30 pm