FAMILY CATECHESIS

The parish approach to Family Catechesis is connected to the way 'FAMILY" is perceived here at St. Joseph 's Community. Family Catechesis looks at the family from a very broad perspective as a household of people attempting to grow in faith through their shared experiences, worship, and religious education.

The household approach is important because of the various kinds of families found in society today: all adults, traditional, three generational, stepparent, single parent, guardianship, blended families due to adoption, death, remarriage, etc.

Our aim is to meet some of the spiritual needs of families and to provide a Catholic atmosphere by utilizing group discussions, arts and crafts, projects, scripture and guest speakers.

IF . . . YOU ARE INTERESTED in taking over the spiritual growth and religious education of your household with help from other families and the Family Catechesis Team as a resource...

IF . . . YOU ARE INTERESTED in meeting for one hour and a half on the first Sunday of each month with other families for presentations, sharings and activities...

IF . . . YOU ARE INTERESTED in sharing your faith, exploring the Bible or updating your Catholicism...

. . .then consider registering

for Family Catechesis

LESSON THEMES 2010-2011

REGISTRATIONS

1. Family must be registered in the parish. This is usually done at the Parish Office.

2. At the Religious Education Office: Religious Education Student Record card must be completed for each child (both sides). Please indicate to the office which session is preferred and the grade level for September 10.

3. A copy of child’s baptismal certificate is submitted.

4. A non-refundable $25.00 registration fee ($50.00 registration fee after

August 15) is received. Registration fee is applied to the Service fee.

*********** Make checks payable to St. Joseph Parish **********

Please Note: No child is turned away because of an inability to pay the service fee.

Please notify the Religious Education Office if you are experiencing any financial difficulties.

2010-2011 Service Fee After August 15, 2010________

Registration Fee $25 included Late Registration Fee $50

$125 (one child) $150 (one child)

$195 (two children) $220 (two children)

$270 (three+ children) $295 (three+ children)

RE-REGISTRATION FORM

`Monthly Calendar`

2010-2011 CALENDAR

POLICIES

Family Catechesis

FAMILY CATECHESIS

Our aim is to meet some of the spiritual needs of families and to provide a Catholic atmosphere by utilizing group discussions, arts and crafts, projects, scripture and guest speakers.

IF . . . YOU ARE INTERESTED in taking over the spiritual growth and religious education of your household with help from other families and the Family Catechesis Team as a resource...

IF . . . YOU ARE INTERESTED in meeting for one hour and a half on the first Sunday of each month with other families for presentations, sharings and activities...

IF . . . YOU ARE INTERESTED in sharing your faith, exploring the Bible or updating your Catholicism...

. . .then consider registering

for Family Catechesis

LESSON THEMES 2010-2011

Religious Education Policies

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION POLICIES

The students’ safety is a concern as they arrive and leave Religious Ed Sessions. Please observe the

Students enter and exit the education buildings via the South (Back) parking lot.
NO PARKING and ONE WAY signs.
The Church circle is NOT to be used for drop off or pick up.

At dismissal, all students will wait on the sidewalk/or in the coned areas of the South (Back) parking lot for their parents to arrive. Parents who wish to park in the North lot (across Church Lane) must walk across to

the South (Back) parking lot to meet their children.

PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN

These students are to be dropped off and picked up
by their parents in the classroom
NURSERY

The Nursery for children ages 6 months through 4 years is available in the Music Room of the New Building during the 9:00am and 10:30am Sunday Masses.

SACRAMENT PREPARATION

Please consult the Parish Sacrament Handbook and watch the Parish Bulletin for Parent Meeting dates/time/place. Registration for Sacrament preparation takes place
ONLY during the Parent Meeting.
ABSENTEE POLICY

Regular attendance in a Religious Education Program is an important responsibility. When a student is absent from class, the missed work must be made up at home. Parents contact the student’s Catechist to receive materials. Lesson Guides are online.

After studying the chapter, students may go online www.faithfirst.com to complete the chapter review.
80% or higher is necessary.
Email the results to yourself and then forward to religioused@sjpmd.org

LEAVING EARLY

If a student must leave class before the scheduled ending:

1. A note, signed by the parent, should be handed to the Catechist.

2. The Parent is to report to the classroom to pick up the student.

ARRIVING LATE

When students arrive more than 15 minutes late to class, they must report to the Religious ED Office first before going to class.

BENZIGER FAMILY LIFE BOOKS

These materials will help families discuss important issues within the Catholic doctrine setting. Hand in review sheets when finished.

DISCIPLINE POLICY

St. Joseph Religious Education Program assists Parents in the faith development of our young people. This Program cannot function with misbehaving students. Our Disciplinary Policy makes every attempt to work with the Parents in resolving these problems before asking the student to complete his/her Religious Education at home.

WEATHER POLICY

There will be

a) Baltimore County Schools are closed for the day

b) Baltimore County Schools have closed early

c) If bad weather develops over the

- A notice will be placed on the parish website

http://www.sjpmd.org/reled/

- A message will be recorded on the Religious Education Office voice mail (410-683-0600, option 4).
NO Religious Education classes/programs when: weekend:
Parents are advised to use their own judgment in any weather situation.

TRAFFIC POLICY

Religious Education Calendar--2010-2011

RELIGIOUS ED "at a glance" CALENDAR

Sun, Sept 12

REL ED VOLUNTEER MEETING (all grades and ministries)
9:00 - 11:00am Multipurpose Room

Sept 18/19
CATECHETICAL SUNDAY WEEKEND
Sat, Sept 18
4:00 Commissioning Mass followed by a lite dinner for the volunteer families
Thurs, Sept 23
NEW CATECHIST MEETING (all grades)
7:00pm Education Conference Room

Sun, Sept 19
GRADE 1-8 ORIENTATION
MPR 9:00am & 10:30am

Sun, Sept 26
PRESCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN ORIENTATION
Library 9:00am & 10:30am

GRADE 1-8 CLASS

Sun, Oct 3 class Family Catechesis Session 10:15am MPR

Sun, Oct 10 class

Sun, Oct 17 class

Sun, Oct 24
class Middle School RE 5:30-7:00pm
Sun, Oct 31 class

Sun, Nov 7 class Family Catechesis Session 10:15am MPR

Sun, Nov 14
class Middle School RE 5:30-7:00pm
Sun, Nov 21 class Open House grade

Sun, Nov 28
8 NO CLASS-THANKSGIVING
Sun, Dec 5 class Family Catechesis Session 10:15am MPR

Sun, Dec 12 class Open House grade
7
Sun, Dec 19
class Middle School RE 5:30-7:00pm
Sun, Dec 26
NO CLASS-CHRISTMAS
Sun, Jan 2

Sun, Jan 9 class
NO CLASS-CHRISTMAS Family Catechesis Session 10:15am MPR
Sun, Jan 16
class Open House Pre-3/ Middle School RE 5:30-7:00pm
Sun, Jan 23 class Open House
Pre-4
Sun, Jan 30 class Open House
K
Sun, Feb 6 class Open House grade
1 /Family Catechesis Session 10:15am MPR
Sun, Feb 13
class Open House grade 2/ Middle School RE 5:30-7:00pm
Sun, Feb 20 class Open House grade

Sun, Feb 27
3 NO CLASS – RE Volunteer In-Service
Sun, Mar 6 class Family Catechesis Session 10:15am MPR

Sun, Mar 13 class Open House grade
4
Sun, Mar 20
class Open House grade 5/ Middle School RE 5:30-7:00pm
Sun, Mar 27 class Open House grade
6
Sun, Apr 3 class Family Catechesis Session 10:15am MPR

Sun, Apr 10 class

Sun, Apr 17
NO CLASS – EASTER
Sun, Apr 24
NO CLASS – EASTER
Sun, May 1 class Family Catechesis Session 10:15am MPR

Sun, May 8 RELIGIOUS ED CELEBRATION following 9:00 Mass MPR

2010-2011