St. Thomas More Boynton, Delray, FL

St. Thomas More Catholic Church

Faith FormationSTUDENT HANDBOOK

Rev. Julian P. Harris, Pastor2013-2014 edition

Rev. Danis Ridore, Parochial Vicar Rev. Alex Vargas – Hernandez, Parochial Vicar

Rev. Seraph Balmadres, Director of Faith Formation

Mission StatementThe Faith Formation Program of St. Thomas

More Parish is a tripartite partnership among clergy, catechists, and parents which

fosters and supports the spiritual and moral development of each child within the context of the Catholic Faith. The ultimate goals of the Faith Formation program are to lead the children, young adults, and adults of the parish tolove the Person of Jesus Christ and to understand and appreciate the salvation and new life of grace that He won for us. Through the power, grace, and inspiration of the Holy Spirit, we strive to lead everyone to a life of prayer and communion with Our Lord that shows itself in service to our church, our family, and to other members of the community who are in need.

We seek to develop a deep love for the Real

Presence of Jesus Christ in the Sacrament of the Eucharist and an appreciation for the Healing and Forgiving Presence of Jesus Christ in the Sacra-ment of Penance. We strive to nurture every child with the richness of our Catholic Faith which has been revealed to us as true through Sacred Scrip-ture and Sacred Tradition. Children grow in their knowledge of the Catholic Faith by integrating the four pillars of Catholicism: Creed, Liturgy/Sacraments, Morality and Prayer throughout the Faith Formation experience. This Faith Forma-tion experience culminates in the Sacrament of Confirmation which acknowledges eachyoung adult as fully initiated into the Church, the Body of Christ, and gives witness to his/her readiness to proclaim and live the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Purpose of this Handbook

The purpose of this handbook is to provide catechists, parents, and students with guide-lines, procedures, assistance and direction

for making the Faith Formation Program of St. Thomas More Parish a vehicle of qual-

ity Catholic education. Each member of the Faith Formation community is expected to

read and assist in the implementation of these guidelines and procedures. We ask that each parent, catechist and student read and sign

the appropriate pledge form which acknowl-edges his/her commitment to the Faith For-mation catechetical program. May God bless

each of us in this endeavor.

Faith Formation Policy

All policies and aspects of the Faith Forma-tion Program must meet with the approval of our Pastor, Rev. Julian P. Harris. Regula-tions and procedures contained herein are

also in full compliance with guidelines of the Diocese of Palm Beach. The Director of Faith Formation is responsible for overseeing that all aspects of the Faith Formation Program are implemented in accordance with direc-tives from our Pastor and in conformity to

Diocesan regulations.

Mission StatementGuiding Principles for the Faith Formation Program

The following principles serve as guidelines in planning, designing, and implementing a Faith Formation Program. These principles provide the foundation on which a program of catechesis was developed at St. Thomas More Parish.

1. Catechesis is more than religious instruction, it is about conversion. The Documents of the Church remind us that the aim of catechesis is to bring people into communion with Jesus Christ. Fostering ongoing conversion is essential to the catechetical process and supports the growing faith of everyone in the com-munity.

2. Faith Formation is ongoing and lifelong. Faith Formation is not an event that only occurs within childhood and concludes with Confirmation. The process is one that takes place at every stage of life.

3. Faith sharing is at the heart of the catechetical pro-cess. Faith sharing is an essential way members of the community learn from and catechize one another.

4. Faith must first be supported where it is lived - - in strong religious households. Faith is also lived out-side of parish buildings. The parish must become a resource for these households and help all people in-tegrate faith with life. The parish will only be as strong as its’ individual households.

5. The way in which the community gathers is, by nature, catechetical and catechesis.

6. The whole community catechizes and is catechized by the ministry of service.

Train up a child in

the way he should go; even when he is old he

will not depart from it.Proverbs

22:6

The program utilized in the St. Thomas More Faith Formation Program adheres to the guidelines set forth in the National Directory for Catechesis. Utilizing the six tasks of catechesis as set forth in the Sadlier program, “We Believe, Project Disciple”, essentially, the scope and sequence for each grade is as follows:

Grade K “God Made the World”Grade 1 “God Loves Us”Grade 2 “Jesus Shares God’s Love”Grade 3 “We are the Church”Grade 4 “God’s Law Guide Us”Grade 5 “We Meet Jesus in the Sacraments”Grade 6 “We are God’s People”Grades 7&8 “We Live our Faith”Grade 9 Final Catechesis & Preparation for the reception of the Sacrament of Confirmation

Design of the Faith Formation Program

LearnCatechesis promotes knowledge of the faith. (Disciples at every grade level Learn about Jesus Christ and their Faith through Scripture and Tradition)

CelebrateCatechesis promotes a knowledge of the meaning of the liturgy and the sacraments. (The students Celebrate their faith by learning about and participating in the liturgy and the sacraments.)

ChooseCatechesis promotes moral formation in Jesus Christ. (Students Choose to follow Jesus example and his teachings, to live the commandments and the spirit of the Beatitudes)

PrayCatechesis teaches the Christian how to pray with Christ. (Students Pray to God the Father, Son and

Holy Spirit every day and in many different ways)

ShareCatechesis prepares the Christian to live in a community and to participate actively in the life and mission of the Church. (Students Share in the lives of their families, parish, and school, and participate in the mission of the Church to share the Good News of Jesus Christ)

LiveCatechesis promotes a missionary spirit that prepares the faithful to be present as Christians in society. (Students Live their faith by giving witness to the life and teachings of Jesus Christ through their words and deeds.)

Project Disciple activities are built on the Six Tasks of Catechesis:

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Admission/Placement Admission to the Faith Formation Program is limited to families who are registered, active parishioners of St. Thomas More Church. The program encompasses grades 1-9. Only children who have entered at least grade 1 are eligible to enroll. Registration will be available at the end of the school year in the month of May. No late registration will be available during the summer or beginning of the new school year. Students are generally placed in a class which corresponds to their grade placement in their regular academic school. Sacramental preparation requires a minimum of two years for the Sacraments of Penance and the Holy Eucharist and a minimum of three

Parents are STRONGLY URGED TO MAINTAIN THEIR CHILDREN’S ENROLLMENT IN THE PROGRAM FOR THE FULL NINE (9) YEARS.

years for the Sacrament of Confirmation. Weekly attendance is required to continue in the program, including consistent Sunday Mass attendance.

For the students who have received their First Eucharist, it is up to the parents/guardians to ensure that they continue to receive the Sacrament of Penance on a regular basis. All too often, we find that in preparing children to receive the sacrament of Confirmation that they have not been going to confession since First Holy Communion! It is very beneficial to the child and to the life of the family if parents/guardians lead by example. If we are to keep our young people involved in the life of the Church, they must be comfortable with participating in this wonderful sacrament on a regular basis.

Schedule Faith Formation classes meet once a week from 6:00pm-7:15pm on Monday, Tuesday or

Tuition Tuition for the 2013-2014 school year is $150 (non-refundable) per child and $50 for each additional child. This fee includes the textbook and a required shirt which students must wear to class. Students registered in a Sacramental Grades are required to pay an additional fee as follows: First Holy Communion students: $75 Confirmation students: $75 These fees will to defray the cost of added expenses incurred with preparing and receiving the sacraments (ie: certificates, Holy Communion arm bands, Confirmation Robe Rental, rehearsals, etc).

Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs

to such as these.”

Matthew 19:14

Wednesday from September to May. A calendar for the entire school year will be posted on our website: www.stmbb.org. Please note that although major recess periods generally conform to the Palm Beach County public schools calendar, there are several days when the public schools are closed for students but Faith Formation classes ARE held. For example, staff development days in the Palm Beach County schools are work days for teachers, but there are no classes for students. We have classes in Faith Formation on those days. Conversely, there are days when the public schools are in session, but St. Thomas More Faith Formation classes are not in session on those days. For example, on certain holy days such as All Saints Day, Ash Wednesday, Holy Week, etc., but we will not have classes. In Lieu of classes on Holy Days of obligation, students are REQUIRED to attend mass and scan their attendance cards in the Parish Office accordingly.

Emergency Closing of School

In the event of inclement weather or other local emergency which may necessitate the closing of school, please note that we observe the decisions of the Palm Beach County schools and local municipal au-thorities. You may also call the voice mail of the Faith Formation office at 561-737-3521 to hear a record-ing announcing any emergency closings. Each class will have a parent volunteer phone committee who will contact parents with any short notice announcements or emergencies. Please be sure to provide the Faith Formation office with any changes in your home and work telephone numbers.

Attendance

Regular attendance and uninterrupted instruction are critical factors in a child’s growth in knowledge of the Catholic faith and in his/her spiritual and moral development. Simply reading a chapter from a textbook is NOT sufficient to promote this growth and development. Integral to this growth and development is a child’s participation and engagement in learning activities with his/her peers as a community of faith.

Attendance for both Class is recorded with the use of an Electronic Attendance Card (EAC). (On the first day of class each student will be issued his/her individual card. At the closing of the school year, on the last day of class, the cards are to be returned to the Faith Formation.)

Weekly Mass attendance will be recorded by finger scanning at the Parish Office. This allows for faster scanning and remembering attendance cards will not be necessary. (Note this program software in no way maintains any DNA or physical features of your child. It merely assigns the fingerprint a number to record attendance.)

Occasionally. circumstances require that a child be absent from class. Students will be limited to a maximum of THREE absences per year. Each absence requires documentation from a physician. Students who exceed the maximum number of THREE absences will be withdrawn from the program.

In addition, it is mandatory for students to attend Sunday Mass. Failure to attend THREE (3) Sunday Masses will result in withdrawal from the program. Attendance for Mass will be logged at the Main Of-fice/Gift Shop. In the event the electronic attendance card is left home, the student must provide the Main Office with the following information:

•TheirName •Grade •ClassDay •CardNumber

The Main Office will then use this information to log the child in as being present for Mass. Failure to do so will be listed as an absence.

Attending Mass at Another Church: If Sunday Mass was attended at another Church, students are required to:

•ObtainabulletinfromthevisitedChurch. •HavethebulletinsignedbyeitheraPriestorDeacon. •Writetheirname,grade,classday,andcardnumber on the top portion of the bulletin. •Submitthebulletintotheteachatthenextclass.

Family Conferences:

Parents are required to come to all the family conferences during the 2013 – 2014 year. These conferences will be done in the church:

Monday, September 30th, 2013. 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM.Tuesday, January 15th, 2014. 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM.Wednesday, April 16th, 2014. 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM.

What Children Need to Bring to Class

Each student is expected to bring the following to class each week: Textbook, Three-Ring Binder, Writing Instrument in a Pencil Case or Box.

What Children Should NOT Bring to Class

It is NOT appropriate to bring: MP3 players, Ipods, DVDs or CD players, video games, any other dangerous items or instruments, NO food, candy or gum.

Cellphones ARE permitted, but must be placed in Silent or Vibrate mode for the entire class period and NO text messaging is permitted under any circumstances. If a parent needs to reach his/her child during time, please call the Faith Formation Office (737-3521).

Dress Code

Appropriate dress reflects a reverence for Our Lord and His Commandments, it assists our young people to develop a respect for the virtue of modesty and promotes a sense of self-respect for oneself and mutual respect for one another.

All students are REQUIRED to wear the St. Thomas More Faith Formation Shirt with one of the following:

•Dressesorskirtswhichareatfingertiplengthwhenhandsareatyoursides. •Regularfittingpants/slacks(waisttoankleorwaisttoknee) •DressshoesandSneakers(withoutskates).Footwearmustbewornatalltimes. •Clothingshouldbecleanandfreeofholes.

What is NOT appropriate:

•Hats,headphones,caps,sweatbands,andsunglasses. •Exposedmidriffsordisplayofundergarments •Flip-flops,slippers,beachsandals,rollerskatesneakers. •Tight-fittingclothesofanykindandanyitemnotconducivetoawholesomeCatholic environment.

NOTE: Violation of the dress code will result in students being sent to the Faith Formation Office and a par-ent/guardian being contacted. Repeated offenses may constitute dismissal from the Faith Formation program.

School Arrival and Pick-Up

For student safety parents should make sure their children do not arrive at their Faith Forma-tion School until the official starting time and do not remain on school grounds after official closing time. Supervision is not provided during these times.

• For Cathechists:

At the conclusion of class, all catechists are expected to remain with students until they are picked up by their parents at the classroom. Please do not dismiss students without a parent or guardian.

• For Parents:

Grades 1-9: Drop off your children at the East Entrance only by 5:50 PM. Faith Forma-tion Staff and Volunteers will be there to escort your children to their designated classroom. Only students will be permitted to enter the courtyard area.

Grades 1-9: Pick up your children at their classroom door at 7:15 PM using the East Entrance/Exit only upon departure.

A late fee of $15 will be applied if parents fail to pick their children after 7:30 PM.

PLEASE NOTE THAT YOU MUST COME TO THE CLASSROOM TO RETRIEVE YOUR CHILD (GRADES 1-9), WE CANNOT ALLOW THEM TO WALK OUT TO YOUR CAR FOR THEIR OWN SAFETY!

Please follow the traffic signs by driving around the building to use the East doors for entrance and exit.

For the safety of the children, parents will not be permitted inside the Faith Formation building and courtyard area until after dismissal at 7:15 PM.

Note: Parents, please be prompt in picking-up your children. Catechist are volunteers who graciously take time from their busy schedules to prepare lessons, teach our children and assess their progress. Please do not keep them waiting after class.

Medical Conditions and Emergencies:

In the event of an extreme medical emergency which is deemed to be life-threatening to a child, the Faith Formation Program will dial 911 to obtain immediate medical assistance and contact parent or guardian.

Fire/Emergency Drills:

The Faith Formation Program will conduct fire and emergency drills in compliance with Diocesan policies. Procedures for such drills will be reviewed with catechist and other staff members. Written directions will be posted in each classroom.

Program Announcements:

The Faith Formation Program will publish via email a monthly announcement in the Church bul-letin, usually from October to May. (Please be sure that we have your current email adress recorded at the Faith Formation Office.)

Behavior and Discipline Policy:

The Faith Formation Program belongs to all members of our faith community. As parents, cate-chists, administrative staff and volunteers, we all share responsibility for the children in our program and we all share responsibility for nurturing in our children a sense of respect for their elders, for one another, for their church and for parish property. We need to continually reinforce the message that Faith Formation is a privilege and one of the numerous blessings that we receive from Our Lord. Our cathechists are volunteers who devote countless hours in preparing exemplary instructional plans and activities to help our students grow in their Catholic faith. They are entitled to enjoy the respect and cooperation expected of all students. Furthermore, each child in the program is entitled to enjoy an environment that is free of distraction and disruption, and conducive to wholesome learning. Therefore, any behaviour deemed to be disruptive or disrespectful will NOT be tolerated under any circumstances. Inappropriate behaviour, lack of effort or poor attitude on the part of a student will result in the following actions:

•Privateconversationwiththestudentbyhis/hercatechist.•AconferencewiththeDirectorofFaithFormationandtheParents/Guardians.•Iftheinappropriatebehaviourordisruptionpersists,thestudentwillbewithdrawnfromthe

program permanently.

St. Thomas More Catholic Church Faith Formation STUDENT HANDBOOK

Rev. Julian P. Harris, Pastor

2013-2014 edition

Rev. Danis Ridore, Parochial Vicar Rev. Alex Vargas – Hernandez, Parochial Vicar Office of Faith Formation

Assignments/AssessmentsStudents can expect to receive homework assignments on a weekly basis. Catechists and

parents should convey the importance of completing assignments on time and should make students aware that they will be held accountable for these assignments. Progress reports that will be issued to parents twice during the school year, in mid-December and mid-March. These reports will include a short checklist and a brief summative evaluation of a child’s pro-gress. Reports will be mailed to parents.

Students with Special Needs:Every effort will be made by the Faith Formation Program to satisfactorily assist students with special needs.

Communications:The Faith Formation Office utilizes a variety of methods to communicate with parents and catechists including email, telephone, surface mail, flyers sent home with students, and TV ads at the Faith Formation building and office. Parents and catechist can communicate with the Director of Faith Formation using any of the following: Office Phone: 561-737-3521

DOWNLOAD OUR NEW APP!To recieve the most up to date infomration and to stay in touch with the Faith Formation Office, download our new app! Information will be available soon in our Parish Bulletin!

Community Service Hours

Required for Confirmation Preparation - Grades 7, 8 and 9

As part of their Pre-Confirmation preparations, students in Grades 7-9 are required to com-plete a total of 60 hours of community service distributed over the three grades as described below. These hours are to be in service at St. Thomas More.

Grade 7: Community Service= 15 Hours



NOTE: THESE HOURS MUST BE DONE ON THE PREMISES OF ST. THOMAS MORE.

Inquire at Faith Formation office for volunteer opportunities and sign up sheets. Students may volunteer at all of our Parish events or on Saturdays between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM.

All students should report to the Parish Office and scan their electronic card to track their community service hours. The software maintains to the minute recordings of time. It is extremely important that students remember to scan their cards upon arrival and prior to departing in order to receive accurate number of volunteer hours.

All Students:

It is strongly recommended that all students (age appropriate) participate in someway in the ministerial life of the Church. For example: the Children’s Choir, Teen Choir, Altar Servers, and/or Children Lectors. (These do not count as volunteer hours.)

Parent Volunteers:

Parent volunteers are needed for a variety of functions, tasks and services including the fol-lowing: Classroom Aides, Office Aides, Meeting & Workshop Support, Sunday Monthly Conti-nental Breakfast, Fundraisers, Security, Newsletter and Christmas Pageant. Please sign up at the Orientation Meeting or contact the Faith Formation Office.

Parents of First Holy Communion and Confirmation students should donate toward flowers and help to decorate the church for these events. Donation forms will be provided for these ceremonies, and also for Christmas.

For more information about our Faith Formation program or Church activities please visit our website: www.stmbb.org.

September Sunday 9/22 – 9am-2pm – Car Wash – Students will participate in Car Wash located in school parking lot

OctoberSaturday 10/19 – TIME TBA – Cancer Awareness Dinner – Students will help to set up the Parish Center for the dinner and assist with serving during dinner

Saturday 10/26 – TIME TBA –Danny Rodriguez Concert – Students will help to decorate the church for the concert for Danny Rodriguez and serve as ushers during the concert

NovemberSaturday 11/9 – 8am-4pm – Madonna CCW Arts and Crafts Fair - Students will help set up and assist members of Madonna CCW during Arts and Crafts Fair

Sunday 11/10 – 8am-4pm - Madonna CCW Arts and Crafts Fair - Students will help set up and assist members of Madonna CCW during Arts and Crafts Fair

Saturday 11/16 – 10am-2pm - Christmas Cards – Students will participate in putting together Christmas cards for attendees of the Shut In Mass and those who are homebound and elderly.

Saturday 11/23 – 8am-6pm - Women’s Retreat – Students will help serve during Retreat as well as assist with clean up and take down of area. Mandatory for all confirmandi students.

DecemberSaturday 12/7 – 10am-3pm – Care Packages for the Troops – Students will put together care packages and each package will be sent to troops

serving overseas.

JanuarySaturday 1/11 – 10am-3pm – Faith Formation Cleanup – Student’s will help clean rooms of Faith Formation as well as the garden around St. Thomas More Statue

Thursday 1/23 – TIME TBA – Banner Crafting – Student’s will assist Youth Retreat Committee in preparing Banners to be used as decoration in the Youth Retreat

FebruarySunday 2/9 – 9am-2pm – Faith Formation Car Wash – Students will participate in a Car Wash located in school parking lot

MarchSaturday 3/1 – 8am-6pm – Men’s Retreat - Students will help serve during Retreat as well as assist with clean up and take down of area

Fish Fry events will take place during the season of Lent and will be from 4:30pm-7pm. Dates are 3/2, 3/7, 3/12, 3/14, 3/19, 3/21, 3/26, 3/28.

AprilSaturday 4/5 – 10am-2pm – Easter Cards - Students will participate in putting together Easter cards for those who are homebound and elderly.Fish Fry events will take place during the season of Lent and will be from 4:30pm-7pm. Dates are 4/2, 4/4, 4/9, 4/16, 4/18.

SERVICE HOURS WILL NOT BE EX-TENDED BEYOND THESE DATES. ALL STUDENTS MUST COMPLETE THEIR TOTAL HOURS BY APRIL 30, 2014.

Community Service Events for 2013-2014

2013-2014 FAITH FORMATION CALENDAR(DATES AND TIMES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE OR CANCELLATION)

SEPTEMBER 2013SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY1 2

LABOR DAY

3 4 5 6 7

8 9

Parent’s Orienta-tion Meeting

10 11 12 13 14

15

Faith Formation Welcome Mass and Reception

@ 12:15

16

Classes Begin

6:00pm - 7:15pm

17

Classes

6:00pm – 7:15pm

18

Classes

6:00pm – 7:15pm

19 20 21

22 23

Classes

6:00pm – 7:15pm

24

Classes

6:00pm – 7:15pm

25

Classes

6:00pm – 7:15pm

26 27 28

29 30

Classes

6:00pm – 7:15pm

*Family Confer-ence 6:00 PM in Parish Center.

OCTOBER 2013SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1

Classes

6:00pm – 7:15pm

2

Classes

6:00pm – 7:15pm

3 4 5

Blessing of the Animals 11:00 AM

6

Life Chain 2:00PM - 3:00 PM

7

Classes

6:00pm – 7:15pm

8

Classes

6:00pm – 7:15pm

9

Classes

6:00pm – 7:15pm

10 11 12

13 14

Classes

6:00pm – 7:15pm

15

Classes

6:00pm – 7:15pm

16

Classes

6:00pm – 7:15pm

17 18 19

Cancer Awareness Dinner

20 21

Classes

6:00pm – 7:15pm

22

Classes

6:00pm – 7:15pm

23

Classes

6:00pm – 7:15pm

24 25

Concert: Daniel Rodriguez

26

27

Priesthood Sunday

28

Classes

6:00pm – 7:15pm

29

Classes

6:00pm – 7:15pm

30

Classes

6:00pm – 7:15pm

31

NOVEMBER 2013SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1

All Saint’s Day

(Holy day of obligation – Mass attendance – MANDATORY for all students)

2

All Soul’s Day

3 4

Classes

6:00pm – 7:15pm

5

Classes

6:00pm – 7:15pm

6

Classes

6:00pm – 7:15pm

7 8 9

M.C.C.W. Arts and Crafts Fair

10

M.C.C.W. Arts and Crafts Fair

11

Classes

6:00pm – 7:15pm

12

Classes

6:00pm – 7:15pm

13

Classes

6:00pm – 7:15pm

14 15 16

Preschool Dinner and auction: When in Rome.

17 18

NO CLASSES

19

NO CLASSES

20

NO CLASSES

21

THANKSGIVING DAY

22 23

Women’s Retreat 8:00 AM-7:00PM

Mandatory vol-unteering for all Confirmandi

24 25

Classes

6:00pm – 7:15pm

26

Classes

6:00pm – 7:15pm

27

Classes

6:00pm – 7:15pm

28 29 30

DECEMBER 2013SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY1

Advent Begins

2

Classes

6:00pm – 7:15pm

3

Classes

6:00pm – 7:15pm

4

Classes

6:00pm – 7:15pm

5 6 7

8 9

Classes

6:00pm – 7:15pm

10

Classes

6:00pm – 7:15pm

11

Classes

6:00pm – 7:15pm

12 13

Our Lady of Guadalupe

14

15 16

NO CLASSES

CHRISTMAS BREAK

17

NO CLASSES

CHRISTMAS BREAK

18

NO CLASSES

CHRISTMAS BREAK

19 20 21

22 23

NO CLASSES

CHRISTMAS BREAK

24

NO CLASSES

CHRISTMAS BREAK

25

CHRISTMAS DAY

NO CLASSES

CHRISTMAS BREAK

26 27 28

29 30

NO CLASSES

CHRISTMAS BREAK

31

NO CLASSES

CHRISTMAS BREAK

JANUARY 2014SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1

NEW YEAR’S DAY

NO CLASSES

CHRISTMAS BREAK

2 3 4

5 6

Classes Resume

6:00pm – 7:15pm

7

Classes

6:00pm – 7:15pm

8

Classes

6:00pm – 7:15pm

9 10 11

12 13

Classes

6:00pm – 7:15pm

*Parent Meet-ing for all First Communion Candidates

14

Classes

6:00pm – 7:15pm


15

Classes

6:00pm – 7:15pm


16 17 18

19 20

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

NO CLASSES

21

Classes

6:00pm – 7:15pm

22

Classes

6:00pm – 7:15pm

23 24 25

Youth Retreat:

Facing the Giants

8:00 am- 7:00 pm

***MANDATORY for all Confirmandi

26 27

Classes

6:00pm – 7:15pm

28

Classes

6:00pm – 7:15pm

29

Classes

6:00pm – 7:15pm

30 31

FEBRUARY 2014SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1

2 3

Classes

6:00pm – 7:15pm

*Parent Meeting for all Confirmandi Candidates

4

Classes

6:00pm – 7:15pm


5

Classes

6:00pm – 7:15pm


6 7 8

9 10

Classes

6:00pm – 7:15pm

11

Classes

6:00pm – 7:15pm

12

ASH WEDNESDAY

MANDATORY Mass attendance for all students

FISH FRY 4:00PM to 7:00 PM

13 14


15

16 17

PRESIDENT’S DAY

NO CLASSES

18

Classes

6:00pm – 7:15pm

19

Classes

6:00pm – 7:15pm


20 21


22

23 24

Classes

6:00pm – 7:15pm

25

Classes

6:00pm – 7:15pm

*All Confirmandi report for inter-views

26

Classes

6:00pm – 7:15pm


27 28


*For the week of February 24th all Confirmandi will report on Tuesday February 25th for interviews.

MARCH 2014SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1

2 3

Classes

6:00pm – 7:15pm

4

Classes

6:00pm – 7:15pm

5

Classes

6:00pm – 7:15pm


6 7


8

9 10

Classes

6:00pm – 7:15pm

11

Classes

6:00pm – 7:15pm

12

Classes

6:00pm – 7:15pm


13 14


15

16 17

NO CLASSES

Spring Break

18

NO CLASSES

Spring Break

19

NO CLASSES

Spring Break


20 21


22

23 24

Classes

6:00pm – 7:15pm

25

Classes

6:00pm – 7:15pm

26

Classes

6:00pm – 7:15pm


27 28


29

30 31

Classes

6:00pm – 7:15pm

APRIL 2014SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1

Classes

6:00pm – 7:15pm

2

Classes

6:00pm – 7:15pm


3 4


5

6 7

Classes

6:00pm – 7:15pm

8

Classes

6:00pm – 7:15pm

9

Classes

6:00pm – 7:15pm


10 11

Living Stations of the Cross

12

13

Palm Sunday


14

NO CLASSES

Holy Week

15

NO CLASSES

Holy Week

16

NO CLASSES

Holy Week


17

Holy Thursday

18

Good Friday


19

Holy Saturday

20

EASTER SUNDAY

21

NO CLASSES

22

Classes

6:00pm – 7:15pm

23

Classes

6:00pm – 7:15pm

24 25 26

27 28

Classes

6:00pm – 7:15pm

29

Classes

6:00pm – 7:15pm

30

Classes

6:00pm – 7:15pm

MAY 2014SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1 2 3

4 5

Classes

6:00pm – 7:15pm

* First Holy Com-munion Rehearsal at 6:00 PM in the Main Church Group 1 only.

6

Classes

6:00pm – 7:15pm

* First Holy Com-munion Rehearsal at 6:00 PM in the Main Church Group 2 only.

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Classes

6:00pm – 7:15pm

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First Holy Commu-nion Mass at 10:00 AM in the Main Church for Group 1.

First Holy Commu-nion Mass at 1:00 PM in the Main Church for Group 2.

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Mother’s Day

Crowning of Mary by First Holy Com-munion students at all weekend Masses.

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Classes

6:00pm – 7:15pm

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Classes

6:00pm – 7:15pm

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Classes

6:00pm – 7:15pm

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Classes

6:00pm – 7:15pm

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Classes

6:00pm – 7:15pm

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Classes

6:00pm – 7:15pm

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Classes

6:00pm – 7:15pm

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Classes

6:00pm – 7:15pm

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Classes

6:00pm – 7:15pm

* Last day of class-es for all students.

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Confirmation Rehearsal at 6:00 PM in the Main Church

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Confirmation Mass with Bishop Barbarito at 6:30 PM in the Main Church

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EVENT DATE TIME PLACEBlessing of the Animals Saturday, October 5th 2013 11:00 am by St. Francis

of Assisi

Greece-Holy Land Pilgrimage September 29th - October 11th 2013 ALL DAY Eastern Europe

Priesthood Sunday (Mass & Reception) Sunday, October 27th 2013 12:15 pm Church/Parish Center

Preschool Auction/Fundraiser Saturday, November 6th 2013 6:00 pm Parish Center

Women’s Retreat Saturday, November 23rd 2013 8:00 am- 7:00 pm Church/Parish Center

Angel Tree, Gummy Vitamins,Teddy Bear Collection November 9th - December 21 2013 7 weeks Parish Office / Lobby

Shut-In Mass & Luncheon Wednesday, December 11th 2013 10:30 a.m. Church/Parish Center

Our Lady of Guadalupe Friday, December 13th 2013 7:00 p.m. Church/Parish Center

Ministries Christmas Party Sunday, December 15th 2013 6:00 p.m. Parish Center

Church Christmas Decorations Monday, December 16th - Friday, December 20th 2013 5 days Church

Christmas Gala Dinner Friday, December 6th 2013 6:00 pm PineTree CC

Christmas Pageant/Concert Tuesday, December 24th 2013 6:00-11:00 pm Church

New Years Eve Fiesta Tuesday, December 31st 2013 7:30 pm Parish Center

Youth Retreat Saturday, January 25th 2014 8:00 am.- 7:00 pm Church/FF/Parish Center

Car Raffle Drawing February 16th 2014 12:15 p.m. Mass Church

Men’s Retreat Saturday, February 23rd 2014 8:00 am- 7:00 pm Parish Center/Church

Fish Fry Wednesdays & FridaysMarch 5th- April 18th 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm Parish Center

Madonna CCW Arts & Crafts November 9th- November 10th 2013 All DAY Parish Center

Concert with Danny Rodriguez October 25th 2013 7:00 pm Church

Penance Service Monday, March 4th 2014 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Church

Penance Service Thursday, March 7th 2014 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Church

St. Joseph Feast Saturday, March 22nd 2014 11:00 am - 2:00 pm Church

Living Stations of the Cross Friday, March 22nd 2014 6:00 pm Parish Center

Living Stations of the Cross Friday March 29th 2014 6:00 pm Parish Center

Crowning of Mary Saturday, May 10th 2014 ALL MASSES Church

First Holy Communion Saturday, May 10th 2014 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Church

Confirmation Friday, May 16th 2014 7:00 pm Church

Summer Holy Land Trip Monday, June 30th- July 7th 2014 All DAY TBA

Saint Thomas More Feast Saturday, July 30th 2014 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm Church/Parish Center

Honduras Medical Mission July 29th-August 4th 2014 ONE WEEK Honduras

Spanish Concert Friday, August 30th 2014 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Parish Center

SAINT THOMAS MORE CATHOLIC CHURCH2013-2014 Tentative Event Calendar

Name:______________________________________________________________Phone: _______________________________________________________________Address: ______________________________________________________________Email:__________________________________________________________________Date: _________________ Grade: _______________________

Faith Formation Flowers & Decorations

Donation for First Holy Communion

celebration

Name:______________________________________________________________Phone: _______________________________________________________________Address: ______________________________________________________________Email:__________________________________________________________________Date: _________________ Grade: _______________________

Faith Formation Flowers & Decorations

Donation for Confirmation celebration

Name:______________________________________________________________Phone: _______________________________________________________________Address: ______________________________________________________________Email:__________________________________________________________________Date: _________________ Grade: ___________________________

Volunteer Form forConfirmation students

(STM 30 community hours)


Faith Formation Donation for Christmas Decorations

During the season of Lent (Fish Fry)


Dare to be Daniel,Dare to be Different

Price: $25.00

STM Youth Retreat 2014:

Registration Form


Volunteer Form forConfirmation students

(STM 30 community hours)

Name:______________________________________________________________Phone: _______________________________________________________________Address: ______________________________________________________________Email:__________________________________________________________________Date: _________________ Grade: ___________________________Instrument you play ____________________________________________________

Faith FormationSTM Music MinistryRegistration Form


Faith Formation Altar Server/Lectors Registration Form

Altar Server Lector

Name of Student:___ ___________Grade: ______________________

Faith FormationSTM Music MinistryRegistration Form

Parent/Guardian name: ____________________________________________________Name of Child:____________________________________________________________Phone: _______________________________________________________________Address: ______________________________________________________________Email:__________________________________________________________________Date: _________________ Grade: ___________________________

Family Conference 1 Family Conference 2 Family Conference 3

Faith Formation required Family Conference

Registration Form

Saint ThomasMore

Gift Shop 10% discount

coupon

Name of Student:___ ___________Grade: ______________________

For Faith Formation students & families

only

wishes you a blessed school year!

Saint Thomas More Catholic Church