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SPV FF Handbook (Revised 8.13.14)

Church of St. Pius V

Cannon Falls

2014-2015

Faith Formation Handbook

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Parish Mission Statement

The purpose of St. Pius V

is to help each other

experience Christ as the center of our lives.

We believe with the help of the Holy spirit,

we will share the talents

and blessings of our members by

Praising God,

Teaching the message of salvation,

and

Enriching ourselves through service

to all of God’s people.

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Dear Parents, Community Members and Students,

I encourage you to live out your baptismal vows by participating and supporting our Catechists in

our common responsibility of passing on the Catholic faith to our children. In his letter to

Catechists, “CATECHESI TRADENDAE”, our beloved pope, Saint John Paul II reminds us of

Jesus’ last command to his followers, “The Church has always considered catechesis one of her

primary tasks, for as Christ ascended to His Father, He gave the apostles a final command - to

make disciples of all nations and to teach them to observe all that He had commanded. For this

purpose Jesus gave them the Spirit to carry out this mission.” St. Pius V Church in Cannon Falls,

devotes much of its energy to provide catechists who willingly respond to Jesus’ call to go out and

make new disciples, to help people believe Jesus is the Son of God and to help build the Body of

Christ.

Parents, I encourage to be the primary witnesses of faith to your children. You are the first to teach

your children to keep God’s commandments as Christ taught us, by loving God and loving

neighbor. Both, the parents at home and the Catechist at church, partake of Jesus’ command to

transmit “not one’s own teaching or that of some other master, but the teaching of Jesus Christ… to

put it more precisely, the Truth that He is” (Catechesi Tradendae). Thus, on passing the faith to the

children; we must do it in a spirit of Christian humility as Jesus himself taught us, “My teaching is

not mine, but his who sent me.” Christian humility is necessary, whether we teach faith at home,

school, or church. In addition, all Catechists and Parents must be of the same mind and spirit, for

there is, "one Lord, one faith, one baptism, and one God who is Father of all.”

Both, Catechists and Parents should make sure that passing on the faith to our children is not merely

a mental exercise, for above the child’s intellectual needs; faith formation should communicate the

joy and wonder of being a witness to Christ. As your Pastor, I invite all Parents, Children and Youth

at St. Pius V Church to consider participating in all the Faith Formation aspects of the Parish’s

religious program; the ritual, spiritual, prayer, social, and sacramental components, which promote

our children’s growth in maturity and growth in Church unity.

Furthermore, Parents, you are able to create a lasting impression in the faith of your infants and

children by reciting the daily catholic prayers, which will serve them as their beginning of the

loving dialogue with the God whose word your children have begun to hear.

Dear Catechist and Parents, I look forward to joining you in the faith of the Church by actively

participating in the Church’s mission of going out and making disciples of all nations and teaching

them all Jesus has commanded us.

Yours Truly,

Fr. Terry Beeson

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General Information

St. Pius V ~ 410 Colvill Street West ~ Cannon Falls, MN 55009

Telephone: 507-263-2578 Fax: 507-263-8005

Parish Office Hours: 9AM to 2PM

Website: www.stpiusvcf.org Facebook Page: St. Pius V Faith Formation and Youth Ministry

Parish Staff

Pastor: Fr. Terry Beeson Phone: 507-263-2578

Email: [email protected]

Parish Administrator: BJ Peters Phone: 507-263-2578


Faith Formation Coordinator: Debbie Bauer Phone: 507-263-4800


Associate for Youth Ministry (AYM): Cindy Meyers Phone: 507-263-4800


Maintenance Coordinator: Shawn Carpenter Phone: 507-263-2578


Mass Times and Confessions

Saturday: 4:00pm

Sunday: 8:30am

Weekdays: Tuesday (8:00am ) and Friday (8:00 am)

Confessions: Saturday (3:00pm)

Adoration: Friday (8:30am-9:00pm)

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Communication & Correspondence

At the beginning of each school year families will receive a calendar of events for the year.

Occasionally some events may need to be changed. Please check the weekly bulletin for

updated and upcoming events.

A weekly family newsletter is sent via e-mail each week. Please be sure we have your e-

mail address when registering. FF Coordinator will communicate mostly via e-mail.

You can go to our parish website www.stpiusvcf.org to see Parish, Faith Formation, Youth

Ministry activities AND many other parish happenings.

You can also find us on Facebook at St. Pius V Catholic Church

Faith Formation Programs

Children’s Liturgy of the Word (ages Pre-school to grade 3)

Sunday mornings during the 8:30 am Mass

Begins first Sunday in October and ends last Sunday of May

Faith Formation Classes (Wednesday evenings)

Kindergarten - Grade 5: 6:00-7:00 pm (except for First Wednesdays)

First Wednesday of each month class time is 6-6:30pm.

Second Wednesday of each month includes Family Dinner 5:25 – 5:55pm

before class time. Free Will Donation for meal.

Grade 6-10: 7:15-8:30 pm (except for First Wednesdays)

First Wednesday of each month class time is 6:40 – 8:30pm (YM Evening)

First Reconciliation/Eucharist Sacramental Preparation (Grade 2)

Confirmation Sacramental Preparation: (Grades 9 & 10)

Wednesday evenings during class time.

Additional activities may take place outside of classroom time

Youth Ministry: (For Middle School and High School Youth grades 6-12)

1st Wednesday of each month 6:40pm-8:30pm. Food served at beginning of evening.

All other Wednesdays that there are Faith Formation classes from 6:00 – 7:00pm in

youth room.

Youth Leadership Team ~ PULSE (Passionately Uniting & Leading Students to

Evangelize) by application process for youth leaders in grades 9-12 (must be Confirmed

or in the Confirmation program) meet once per month at St. Pius V and meet with St.

Joseph’s parish on a quarterly basis to plan projects and activities.

Additional youth activities as announced.

First Wednesdays continue through the summer months with time to be announced.

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Family Faith Formation: Home study available on a case-to-case basis (upon approval from the

Pastor) Sacramental preparation—must be completed through the Parish Sacramental

Faith Formation Program.

Vacation Bible School (Pre-School - Grade 5) Held in June (check bulletin or Facebook).

Grades 6-12th are encouraged to help out as part of the team.

Family involvement is critical to our faith formation and youth ministry

programs here at St. Pius V.

Therefore, we ask each family to take on an area of volunteerism

to help sustain and grow the faith of our children and youth.

At our Faith Formation Kick – Off Evening in September,

volunteer opportunities will be made available for sign up.

Registration and Tuition Fees

Registration is required for all Faith Formation programs excluding Children’s Liturgy of the Word.

Registration will take place starting in July. Please check the bulletin or web page for up to date

information. No student will be denied religious education for financial reasons. If assistance is

needed, please contact the Faith Formation Coordinator. Your request will be handled in the

strictest confidence.

Current Fees:

One Child $50

Family Cap (three or more) $150

Curriculum

Children’s Liturgy of the Word (ages Pre-School -grade 3) Gospel Weeklies - Lectionary-

based Promise & Liturgy of the Word for Children www.pflaum.com

Pre-School (age 4 by September 1) God Made Me/The World www.loyolapress.com

Kindergarten (age 5 by September 1) God Loves Us www.loyolapress.com

Grades 1: Finding God www.loyolapress.com

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Grade 2: Finding God www.loyolapress.com

Preparation for the first reception of the sacraments of Penance and Holy Communion.

Additional activities with parent participation are scheduled outside of class time.

Grade 3, 4 & 5: Finding God www.loyolapress.com

Grade 6: Finding God www.loyolapress.com

Grade 7: Christ our Life www.loyolapress.com

Grade 8: Path through Catholicism www.rclweb.com

Grades 9 & 10 : Chosen: Your Journey toward Confirmation www.AscensionPress.com

Confirmation is a two year program. Additional activites; required weekend Confirmation

Retreat at National Evangelization Team (NET) Center in W. St. Paul, Scripture Notes and

Service Projects, etc enhance the journey.

Grades 11 & 12: Students are invited to take on a more adult role in the parish. This is done by

participating in volunteer ministries such as music, ushering, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy

Communion, aides for Faith Formation, helpers for Children's Liturgy of the Word and activity

leaders for Vacation Bible School.

Grades 6-12: Youth Group (For Middle School and High School Youth)

1st Wednesday of each month 6:40pm-8:30pm (see Faith Formation calendar)

Theme and Youth Ministry based curriculum/activities - vary by the Liturgical Calendar

Personal Safety Curriculum (Office for the Protection of Children and Youth)

Netsmartz: Know the Rules: PreSchool: introduction to the four basic rules.

Kindergarten: KTR Check First and Take A Friend at Primary level. Grade 1: KTR Tell

People No and Tell a Trusted Adult at Primary level. Grade 2: Knowing My Rules for

Safety, KTR Tell a Trusted Adult 2 and Beat the Tricks at Primary Level. Grade 3: Beat

the Tricks for Primary and Attachment #1. Grade 4: KTR Check First and Tell People No

Intermediate level Grade 5: Beat the Tricks 2 at Intermediate level and Attachments #1.

Grades Pre-5 also use NetSmartzKids – KTR and Beat the Tricks Videos.

Grades 6-10 Teen Vignettes and Real World Safety using NetSmartz materials.

Vacation Bible School: Group’s Totally Catholic Summer Program-using current theme

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http://www.rclweb.com/

http://www.ascensionpress.com/

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Additional Components to Classroom Instruction

Spiritual Retreats

In addition to regular classroom instruction students may be asked to participate in day, overnight or

weekend retreat. The purpose of a spiritual retreat is to temporarily leave behind the usual

distractions we all face in our daily lives and take time to reflect on our relationship with God.

The experience of retreats is meant to enhance the faith formation journey. Jesus, himself, set an

example and called the disciples to retreat: “In those days he departed to the mountain to pray, and

he spent the night in prayer to God. (Luke 6:12) “The apostles gathered together with Jesus and

reported all they had done and taught. He said to them, ‘Come away by your selves to a deserted

place and rest a while.’” (Mark 6: 30-31)

Protection of Children and Youth Initiative

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) established a comprehensive set of

procedures “The Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People” in order to protect all

children and young people in all environments, so that parents will be confident in the participation

of their children in parish and school activities. (USCCB/OCYP)

The Church of St. Pius V is taking many steps to follow the directives established by the

Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis. In order to ensure the safety of all children and young

people in our program, all volunteers who have regular, ongoing contact with minors are required to

attend an adult safe environment training session (VIRTUS), submit to a background check and sign

a Code of Conduct form.

In addition, we will present a personal safety curriculum for children and young people that

incorporate age-appropriate materials from NetSmartz: Know the Rules and other archdiocesan

approved materials.

You can learn more about the program and the safety rules the students will be learning by visiting

the website www.netsmartz.org . Materials used in the curriculum are taken directly from this

website. If you do not have internet access and would like to review the material please contact the

faith formation office.

http://www.netsmartz.org/

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Role of the Parent

The Second Vatican Council states that “Parents must be acknowledged as the first and foremost

educators of their children. Their role as educators is so decisive that scarcely anything can

compensate for their failure in it.”

“Education in the faith by the parents should begin in the child’s earliest years. This already

happens when family members help one another grow in faith by the witness of a Christian life in

keeping with the Gospel. Family catechesis preceded, accompanies, and enriches other forms of

instruction in the faith. Parents have the mission of teaching their children to pray and to discover

their vocation as children of God.” Catechism of the Catholic Church #2226

Parents are called to “accompany” and “enrich” other forms of instructions in the faith. Therefore,

parents are asked to share in the Faith Formation process by: Being role models in practicing their Catholic faith

Attending Mass as a family (Saturday vigil or Sunday)

Praying with their child(ren) and teaching them the memorized prayers

Ensuring students attend class and other activities—Provide transportation to and from events

Attending scheduled Family events throughout the year

Following through on various home assignments

Visit classroom and assist Catechist as needed

Support the efforts of the Catechists and Faith Formation Coordinator to provide a safe, secure and

non-threatening environment.

Prayers

With the limited classroom time the children spend in religious education, it is not possible to help

the children learn all of these prayers by heart. This is why we ask the parents to become our

partners in this mission. Using the schedule below and the prayers provided we ask that you please

help your children learn them in your home. (See back pages of handbook for prayers)

Pre-School Sign of the Cross, Rosary (prayed together as a family)

Kindergarten Sign of the Cross, Glory Be, Rosary (prayed together as a family)

Grade 1 Sign of the Cross, Glory Be, Guardian Angel Prayer, Rosary (prayed together as a

family )

Grade 2 Sign of the Cross, Glory Be, Guardian Angel Prayer, Act of Contrition (NOT

adapted), Rosary (prayed together as a family)


adapted), Hail Mary, Rosary (prayed together as a family)

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adapted), Hail Mary, Our Father, Rosary (prayed together as a family)


adapted), Hail Mary, Grace before Meals, Our Father, Rosary (prayed together as a

family)

Be sure you are teaching your children how to genuflect and proper church/mass behavior. (Using the holy water font, respect for the tabernacle, no gum in church, when to stand, kneel, etc.)

General Policies Attendance:

We do our best to schedule activities, retreats and service projects so as not to be in conflict with school

events or sports. While we all agree that after school activities are an important part of your child’s

growth, special care must be given to their spiritual development. Weekly attendance is expected and

necessary to assure reasonable participation and learning. Please schedule your child’s activities for a

time that does not conflict with his or her Faith Formation.

Please call the office and leave a message if your child will be absent due to illness or family

emergency. Our phone number is 263-4800.

Please help your child manage their time; try not to miss class due to homework or

extracurricular activity

Students are to complete make up assignments in order to make up for an absence from class

or missed retreat/service ministry. Parents/students are responsible for contacting their

teacher for make-up assignments

If a student has three or more absences (without make-up work if any), parents will be

contacted to discuss a solution. Parents and student may be asked to meet with Pastor and

Faith Formation Coordinator.

If a student needs to be excused early from class—a written excuse signed by a parent must

be presented to the teacher or office by the beginning of class. Parents/students must sign

out with the catechist or faith formation coordinator.

Personal Belongings:

Students will be provided with a book and basic materials.

Students should not bring anything else to class unless instructed by the teacher.

Items not allowed in Faith Formation Classes will be confiscated and kept in the office until

end of class.

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Bad Weather Policy:

If the Cannon Falls/Randolph Public School District cancels school or afterschool activities

on any scheduled Faith Formation class day due to weather; Faith Formation classes will

also be cancelled. Parent discretion is advised. You can also confirm via our Facebook

page: St. Pius V Catholic Church.

Emergency Contact: If at any time during the program year your family contact information has changed please

notify the office. It is crucial to have up-to-date information.

Safety and Security: Parents of elementary students are asked to drop off and pick up their students in their

classroom unless they make arrangements with the teacher for an older sibling to pick up the

student.

Visitors—we ask and encourage parents to sustain involvement in the classrooms. In

compliance with the Protection of Children and Youth Initiative through the Archdiocese;

all adults who have regular or ongoing contact with students are required to attend a

VIRTUS training session. All parent or visitors must check in with the faith formation

coordinator.

Parents/students are asked to follow the instruction of the traffic signs with regards to

dropping and picking up students.

Classroom Environment: Catechists will provide a positive and non-threatening classroom environment in which

spiritual growth can flourish.

Students are expected to treat the Catechist, adults and fellow students with respect.

Students are expected to respect the property given for their use, and the property of other

students.

Students are expected to come to class appropriately and modestly dressed. No hats are to

be worn in the building

Students are not allowed anywhere in the building without supervision or permission.

Running, shoving, pushing, fighting and snowball fights are prohibited at all times.

Catechist will define appropriate and acceptable behavior and handle the direction of

discipline.

Students are expected to follow the classroom rules set forth by their teacher.

Classroom Management:

We recognize that learning cannot take place unless the environment is one with order and purpose,

where every person and all property are respected. Furthermore faith formation classes are short in

length. In order for catechists to have enough time to teach the necessary concepts, they are not

expected to spend a lot of time on discipline.

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The following actions will take place when students engage in disrupting and disrespecting

behavior. If disrupting behavior becomes a habit, then parents will be asked to attend a meeting

with the Pastor and Faith Formation Coordinator to address appropriate action.

1st Notice—Student is given a verbal warning

2nd Notice—Student is removed from the classroom to meet with FF Coordinator

3rd Notice—Student is removed from the classroom to call their parent to take them home.

Catechetical Volunteers

In order to serve the faith formation needs of our parish, it is essential for a number of people to

answer the call. Each year we need catechists and Liturgy of the Word for Children leaders to share

the faith with our parish children and youth. Training is provided. We also have an In Service prior

to the start of classes. All volunteers require the 3 Essentials: Background Check, Signed Code of

Conduct, and VIRTUS Training. God does not call those who are qualified; He qualifies those He

calls. Please be in prayer about this ministry.

Youth Ministry Volunteers

Youth Ministry has a team of volunteers to help facilitate the program and activities. The team

members are asked to commit to at least 2 years when possible. Team includes Foods Coordinator,

Volunteers Coordinator, Activities Assistant and Communications Coordinator.

Team members are trained through a Volunteers Orientation and have contact with each other,

volunteers, the Youth Leadership Team, the Associate for Youth Ministry and the pastor.

Chaperones are needed for events and require the 3 Essentials: Background Check, Signed Code of

Conduct, and VIRTUS Training.

Additional Resources and Helpful Links:

Our Sunday Visitor: http://www.osv.com/

Call to Faith: http://www.osvcurriculum.com/ctf/nsmedia/menu.html

(parent resources and games for children can be found on this site)

Catholic Mom.Com: http://catholicmom.com/

NET Ministries: http://www.netusa.org/

Archdiocese of St. Paul/Minneapolis: http://www.archspm.org/

United States Conference of Catholic Bishops: http://www.usccb.org/

Vatican: http://www.vatican.va/

How to Pray the Rosary: http://loyolapress.com

Finding God: http://loyolapress.com

(parent resources and games for children can be found on this site)

http://www.osv.com/

http://www.osvcurriculum.com/ctf/nsmedia/menu.html

http://catholicmom.com/

http://www.netusa.org/

http://www.archspm.org/

http://www.usccb.org/

http://www.vatican.va/

http://loyolapress.com/


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Sign of the Cross

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and

of the Holy Spirit. Amen

Angel of God

Angel of God, my Guardian dear,

to whom God’s love commits me here.

Ever this day be at my side

to light and guard, to rule and guide. Amen

Our Father

Our Father, Who art in heaven,

Hallowed be Thy Name.

Thy Kingdom come Thy Will be done,

on earth as it is in Heaven.

Give us this day our daily bread.

And forgive us our trespasses,

as we forgive those who trespass against us.

And lead us not into temptation,

but deliver us from evil. Amen.

Hail Mary

Hail Mary, Full of Grace,

The Lord is with thee.

Blessed art thou among women,

and blessed is the fruit of

thy womb, Jesus.

Holy Mary, Mother of God,

pray for us sinners now, and at the hour

of our death. Amen.

Glory Be Glory be to the Father, and to the Son,

and to the Holy Spirit.

As it was in the beginning, is now,

and ever shall be, world without end. Amen.

Prayer Before Meals Bless us, O Lord, and these Thy

gifts which we are about to receive from

Thy bounty, through Christ our Lord. Amen

Act of Contrition O my God, I am heartily sorry for

having offended Thee,

and I detest all my sins,

because of Thy just punishment,

but most of all because they offend Thee, my

God, Who are all good and

deserving of all my love.

I firmly resolve, with the help of Thy grace, to

sin no more and to avoid the near occasions of

sin Amen.

Apostles Creed

I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Creator

of Heaven and earth; and in Jesus Christ, His

only Son Our Lord, Who was conceived by

the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary,

suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified,

died, and was buried. He descended into Hell;

the third day He rose again from the dead;

He ascended into Heaven, and is seated at the

right hand of God, the Father almighty; from

thence He shall come to judge the living and

the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy

Catholic Church, the communion of saints,

the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the

body and life everlasting. Amen.

Rosary

http://loyolapress.com

How to pray the Rosary

Catholic Prayers

Highlighted Prayers are

to be learned by our

Elementary Faith

Formation Students


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Ten Commandments

1. I am the LORD your God. You shall

worship the Lord your God and Him only

shall you serve.

2. You shall not take the name of the Lord

your God in vain.

3. Remember to keep holy the Sabbath day.

4. Honor your father and your mother.

5. You shall not kill.

6. You shall not commit adultery.

7. You shall not steal.

8. You shall not bear false witness against

your neighbor.

9. You shall not covet your neighbor's wife.

10. You shall not covet your neighbor's

goods.

Act of Faith O MY GOD, I firmly believe that You are

one God in Three Divine Persons: Father, Son

and Holy Spirit. I believe that Your Divine

Son became Man, and died for our sins, and

that He will come to judge the living and the

dead. I believe these and all the truths which

the Holy Catholic Church teaches, because

You have revealed them, Who can neither

deceive nor be deceived. Amen

Act of Hope O MY GOD, relying on Your infinite mercy

and promises, I hope to obtain pardon of my

sins, the help of Your grace, and life

everlasting, through the merits of Jesus

Christ, my Lord and Redeemer. Amen

Act of Love O MY GOD, I love You above all things,

with my whole heart and soul, because You

are all good and worthy of all love. I love my

neighbor as myself for the love of You. I

forgive all who have injured me, and ask

pardon of all whom I have injured. Amen

Holy Days of Obligation

Catholics are required to attend Mass on

Sundays and these Holy Days:

1. Mary, the Mother of God (January 1)

2. The Ascension of the Lord (40 days

after Easter, or the Sunday nearest the

end of the 40 day period)

3. The Assumption of Mary (August 15)

4. All Saint’s Day (November 1)

5. Immaculate Conception of Mary

(December 8)

6. Christmas (January 25)

Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit

Wisdom Understanding

Counsel Fortitude

Knowledge Piety

Fear of the Lord

Fruits of the Holy Spirit

Charity Joy

Peace Patience

Benignity Goodness

Mildness Long-Suffering

Faith Modesty

Continence Chastity

Four Cardinal Virtues

Prudence, Justice, Fortitude and Temperance

Seven Sacraments

Baptism

Eucharist

Reconciliation

Confirmation

Matrimony

Holy Orders

Anointing of the Sick

Documents

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