K-8 Youth Faith Formation
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Youth Faith Formation Options
- Summer Youth Faith Formation
- Home School Youth Faith Formation
- School Year Youth Faith Formation
- Staff Contact
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Summer Youth Faith Formation
Summer Youth Faith Formation (YFF) meets Monday-Thursday for 8 days in June from 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM. This is open to any child who attends public school in grades Kindergarten – 8th grade.
In addition, we offer refreshers during the school year from 10:05 AM – 10:45 AM on Sundays once a month from September through April for grades K-5th. These classes for 2020-21 are held at the church on Sept. 13, Oct. 11, Nov. 10, Dec. 6, Jan. 10, Feb. 14, Mar. 28, & Apr.11.
** We will begin registration for Summer YFF 2021 on February 1, 2021**
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Home School Youth Faith Formation
Home School Youth Faith Formation (YFF) is available for children in K – 8th grade. We provide you with a textbook and online resources to make teaching your child the faith a smooth and enjoyable process.
REGISTER for 2020-21 School Year Homeschool YFF before registration closes on August 12, 2020.
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School Year Faith Formation
School Year Youth Faith Formation (YFF) for the 2020-21 school year meets on Wednesday evenings from September 2nd through April 28th from 6:30-7:45 PM. This is open to any child who attends public school in grades Kindergarten – 8th.
REGISTER for 2020-21 School Year YFF before registration closes on August 12, 2020.
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Staff Contact
For questions regarding any of our parish youth faith formation programs,
please contact our Director of Religious Education at:
Wendy Osterberger
Email: dbq058re@dbqarch.org
Phone: 563-556-7511
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YFF Calendar
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Wednesday, September 2, 6:30 PM - 7:45 PMWe will be meeting in the church following social distance guidelines. We ask that everyone wears a mask.Read More
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Documents and Forms
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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 DRE will assist you. In-services are provided several times a year that deal with effective teaching techniques.
Who will assist me with lesson plans?
Textbooks approved by the Archdiocese are designed for the non-professional teacher. Teaching manuals 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?
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BECOME A CATECHIST
Please contact the parish’s Director of Religious Education, Wendy Osterberger, at (563) 556-7511 or dbq058re@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
- Finding God Online Program Resources (K-6)
- Be My Disciples Catechist Resources (7-8)
- Fun Catholic Ice Breakers
- Advent Activities
- Lent Activities
- Rosary Activities
- Beatitudes Activities
- Catechetical Institute
- Catechist's Journey
- Teaching Catholic Kids.com
- St. Mary's Press Resource Center
- Resources for Catholic Educators
- Loyola Press Presentations
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