K-12th Grade Youth Faith Formation
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Youth Faith Formation Options
- School Year Youth Faith Formation
- Summer Youth Faith Formation
- Home School Youth Faith Formation
- High School Youth Faith Formation
- Staff Contacts
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K-5th grade
School Year Youth Faith Formation (YFF) classes meet September-April from 3:45-5:15 PM at Church of the Resurrection or from 6:30-7:45 PM at Resurrection School. Choose the timeframe that works best for your family's schedule. This traditional classroom way of learning is open to any child who attends public school in grades Kindergarten – 5th grade.6-8th grade
School Year YFF classes meet one Wednesday a month September-April from 6:30 - 7:45 PM at the LoBianco Youth Room at Resurrection School. This interactive way of learning is open to any child who attends public school in grades 6th – 8th grade. Students are encouraged to join their peers for one or two additional Wednesdays a month throughout the school year at Foundation Nights. Click HERE for more info on the Foundation program.Registration for School Year YFF 2023-24 opens April 24, 2023.
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K-5th grade
Summer Youth Faith Formation (YFF) classes meet on June 12-15 and June 19-22 from 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM at Resurrection School. This traditional classroom way of learning is open to any child who attends public school in grades Kindergarten – 5th grade.
6-8th grade
Summer YFF classes meet on June 19-22 from 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM at the LoBianco Youth Room in Resurrection School. This interactive way of learning is open to any child who attends public school in grades 6th – 8th grade. Students are encouraged to join their peers one or two Wednesdays a month throughout the school year at Foundation Nights. Click HERE for more info on the Foundation program.-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/-/
We invite the Summer YFF students to join us for Mass every Sunday with the children leading at their choice of either the 9:00 or 11:00 AM Mass on the following dates:
March 26, 2023: Kindergarten
April 16, 2023: 6th, 7th, & 8th Grade
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K-5th grade
Homeshool Youth Faith Formation (YFF) is available to any child who attends public school in grades Kindergarten – 5th grade. We provide you with a textbook and online resources to make teaching your child the faith a smooth and enjoyable process. You can choose from either our summer or our school year program.
6-8th grade
Home School Youth Faith Formation (YFF) is available for youth in 6th – 8th grade. Middle schoolers receive access to online videos that teach them the curriculum along with a corresponding textbook. You can choose from either our summer or our school year program. Middle schoolers are also encouraged to join their peers one or two Wednesdays a month throughout the school year at Foundation Nights. Click HERE for more info on the Foundation program.Register for Summer Homeschool YFF
Registration for School Year Homeschool YFF 2023-24 opens April 24, 2023
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We invite the Homeschool YFF students to join us for Mass every Sunday with the children leading at their choice of either the 9:00 or 11:00 AM Mass on the following dates:
March 26, 2023: Kindergarten
April 16, 2023: 6th, 7th, & 8th Grade
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9-12th grade
High School Youth Faith Formation (YFF) is available for youth in 9th – 12th grade starting in Fall 2023. Stay tuned for more details. High schoolers are also encouraged to join their peers for youth ministry meetings and events. Click HERE for more info on the High Shool Youth Ministry program.
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Staff Contacts
For questions regarding any of our parish youth faith formation programs, please call the parish office at (563) 556-7511 or email our coordinators at:
Emily Tatum
Coordinator of Youth Faith Formation
Kindergarten-5th Grade
Email: dbq058ff2@dbqarch.org
Brian Nilles
Coordinator of Youth Ministries
6th-12th Grade
Email: dbq058ym@dbqarch.org
Wendy Osterberger
Director of Faith Formation
Email: dbq058ff@dbqarch.org
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YFF Calendar
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March 2023
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 26Month View February 26, 202327Month View February 27, 202328Month View February 28, 202316:30p School Year YFF & Foundation Faith in Action NightMonth View March 1, 2023-
Wednesday, March 1, 6:30 PM - 7:45 PMReconciliation Night: Class for K-5th grade and Foundation Faith in Action Night for 6th - 8th gradeRead More
2Month View March 2, 20233Month View March 3, 20234Month View March 4, 20235Month View March 5, 20236Month View March 6, 20237Month View March 7, 202386:30p School Year YFFMonth View March 8, 2023-
Wednesday, March 8, 6:30 PM - 7:45 PMClass for K-8th grade students who attend public school.Read More
9Month View March 9, 202310Month View March 10, 202311Month View March 11, 202312Month View March 12, 202313Month View March 13, 202314Month View March 14, 202315NO CLASS16Month View March 16, 202317Month View March 17, 202318Month View March 18, 202319Month View March 19, 202320Month View March 20, 202321Month View March 21, 2023226:30p School Year YFF & Foundation Community NightMonth View March 22, 2023-
Wednesday, March 22, 6:30 PM - 7:45 PMClass for K-5th grade and Foundation Community Night for 6th - 8th gradeRead More
23Month View March 23, 202324Month View March 24, 202325Month View March 25, 2023269:00 Weekend Mass - Youth LeadMonth View March 26, 2023-
Sunday, March 26, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PMWe invite the youth to join us for Mass every Sunday with the Kindergarten children leading at their choice of either the 9:00 or 11:00 AM Mass this SundayRead More
27Month View March 27, 202328Month View March 28, 2023296:30p School Year YFF & Foundation Living Stations PracticeMonth View March 29, 2023-
Wednesday, March 29, 6:30 PM - 7:45 PMClass for K-5th grade at Resurrection School and Foundation Living Stations of the Cross practice for 6th - 8th grade at the churchRead More
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Documents and Forms
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Summer YFF
Annual Consent and Liability Form
Financial Aid Application
Parent Handbook
Sacrament Info for 2nd Graders
Safe Environment for K-2nd Grade
Safe Environment for 3rd-5th Grade
Safe Environment for 6th-8th Grade
Safe Environment Refusal Form
K-5th Grade Calendar: 2022-23
6th - 8th Grade Calendar: 2022-23
K-5th Grade Calendar: 2023-24
6th-8th Grade Calendar: 2023-24
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School Year YFF
Annual Consent and Liability Form
Financial Aid Application
Parent Handbook
Sacrament Info for 2nd Graders
Safe Environment for K-2nd Grade
Safe Environment for 3rd-5th Grade
Safe Environment for 6th-8th Grade
Safe Environment Refusal Form
K-5th Grade Calendar: 2022-23
6th - 8th Grade Calendar: 2022-23
High School Calendar: 2022-23
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Catechist Information
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Ten Reasons to Become a Catechist
- You will grow in your own faith, learn the teachings of the Church, and deepen your relationship with Jesus
- Your baptism calls you to share in Jesus’ ministry
- Children, teens, and adults in today’s world, more than ever, need to hear the Good News of Jesus
- Children, teens, and adults in today’s world, more than ever, need to encounter good role models of faith
- You have much to share with those you’ll teach and have opportunities to share faith with other catechists
- Today’s catechetical textbooks/resources offer outstanding support
- You’ll be challenged, you’ll have fun, and you’ll make new friends
- You’ll be helping people deepen their relationship with Jesus (you’ll be evangelizing!)
- You’ll be handing on a 2000-year-old Tradition that changes lives
- It’s our job: Jesus sent us to “go and teach all nations”
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Frequently Asked Questions
Having never been a teacher, how do I learn to teach?
Your CRE will assist you. In-services are provided several times a year that deal with effective teaching techniques as well as growing in your faith.
Who will assist me with lesson plans?
The teaching guides are designed for the non-professional teacher. They are user friendly and have a multitude of ideas on how to prepare and present lessons.
Without a background in theology, how am I able to pass on the faith?
The role of catechists is not based on a professional background in theology, rather, the ability to share faith, live faith, and journey with young people as their faith develops and matures.
What if I don’t know the answers to the questions young people ask?
It is perfectly okay to say “I don’t know, but I will find out.” Resources are available through your CRE and the Archdiocese. You will learn together with young people. -
BECOME A CATECHIST
Please contact the parish’s Coordinator of Youth Faith Formation, Emily Tatum, at (563) 556-7511 or dbq058ff2@dbqarch.org for more information on how you can give of your time and talent.
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Online Catechist Resources
- Resurrection Catechist Handbook
- St. Mary's Press Resource Center
- ERC's Pinterest Boards
- Fun Catholic Ice Breakers
- Advent Activities
- Lent Activities
- Rosary Activities
- Beatitudes Activities
- Catechetical Institute
- Catechist's Journey
- Teaching Catholic Kids.com
- Resources for Catholic Educators
- Loyola Press Presentations
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