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. You can choose from either our summer or our school year program.
*Registration for 2020-21 School Year Homeschool YFF closed on August 12, 2020*
**We will begin registration for Summer Homeschool YFF 2021 on February 1, 2021**
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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.
*Registration for 2020-21 School Year YFF closed on August 12, 2020.*
** We will begin registration for School Year YFF 2021 in April 2021**
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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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January 2021
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 27Month View December 27, 202028Month View December 28, 202029Month View December 29, 202030NO CLASS31Month View December 31, 20201Month View January 1, 20212Month View January 2, 20213Month View January 3, 20214Month View January 4, 20215Month View January 5, 202166:00p Catechist In-serviceMonth View January 6, 2021-
Wednesday, January 6, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PMInservice will be held at St Joseph the Worker, Martin Hall. A light supper will be provided.Read More
7Month View January 7, 20218Month View January 8, 20219Month View January 9, 202110Month View January 10, 202111Month View January 11, 202112Month View January 12, 2021136:15p School Year YFFMonth View January 13, 2021-
Wednesday, January 13, 6:15 PM - 7:30 PMClass for K-5th grade and Foundation Community Night for 6th - 8th gradeRead More
14Month View January 14, 202115Month View January 15, 202116Month View January 16, 202117Month View January 17, 202118Month View January 18, 202119Month View January 19, 2021206:15p School Year YFFMonth View January 20, 2021-
Wednesday, January 20, 6:15 PM - 7:30 PMClass for K-5th grade and Foundation Content Night for 6th - 8th gradeRead More
21Month View January 21, 202122Month View January 22, 202123Month View January 23, 202124Month View January 24, 202125Month View January 25, 202126Month View January 26, 2021276:15p School Year YFF6:45p Citywide Holy HourMonth View January 27, 202128Month View January 28, 202129Month View January 29, 202130Month View January 30, 202131Month View January 31, 20211Month View February 1, 20212Month View February 2, 202136:15p School Year YFFMonth View February 3, 2021-
Wednesday, February 3, 6:15 PM - 7:30 PMClass for K-5th grade and Foundation Questioning Night for 6th - 8th gradeRead 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?
It is perfectly okay to say “I don’t know, but I will find out.” Resources are available through your DRE and the Archdiocese. You will learn together with young people. -
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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