K-9th Grade Youth Faith Formation
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Youth Faith Formation Options
- School Year Youth Faith Formation
- Summer Youth Faith Formation
- Foundation for Middle Schoolers
- Home School Youth Faith Formation
- Staff Contacts
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School Year Youth Faith Formation (YFF) for the 2022-23 school year meets on Wednesday evenings from September 7th through May 3rd from 6:30-7:45 PM at Resurrection School. This is open to any child who attends public school in Kindergarten – 5th grade.
Registration for School Year YFF 2022-23 is now closed.
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Summer Youth Faith Formation (YFF) classes meet on June 12-15 and June 19-22 from 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM. This is open to any child who attends public school in grades Kindergarten – 5th grade.
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:
September 25, 2022: 5th Grade
October 23, 2022: 4th Grade
November 20, 2022: 3rd Grade
January 22, 2023: 2nd Grade
February 19, 2023: 1st Grade
March 26, 2023: KindergartenRegistration for Summer YFF 2023 opens Feb. 1st.
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Foundation is our middle school faith formation program that is offered 4 evenings in the summer or 1 Wednesday a month throughout the school year for students who attend public school in grades 6th-8th. Foundation's interactive curriculum follows a 3-year cycle: All about the Bible, Catholic Social Teaching, and All about the Mass. This is not your traditional classroom way of learning. A team of awesome high energy adults lead the middle schoolers through games, talks, and small group discussion each night. This dynamic method of faith formation engages their minds, but also connects 6th, 7th, and 8th graders more personally with their faith community to help foster their personal relationship with Jesus.
In addition, we encourage your middle schooler to bring a friend and join us one or two Wednesdays a month throughout the school year from 6:30 - 7:45 PM to build community with their Resurrection peers and put their faith in action.
Foundation Community Nights - hang out, learn about a Saint, play games
Foundation Faith in Action Nights - go out in the community and serveTo find out more about our upcoming Foundation Nights, check out our middle school youth ministry page by clicking HERE.
Registration for Summer Foundation 2023 will open Feb. 1st.
Registration for School Year Foundation 2022-23 is now closed.
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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.
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:
September 25, 2022: 5th Grade
October 23, 2022: 4th Grade
November 20, 2022: 3rd Grade
January 22, 2023: 2nd Grade
February 19, 2023: 1st Grade
March 26, 2023: Kindergarten
April 16, 2023: 6th, 7th, & 8th Grade
We also encourage 6th - 8th graders to join us at the Resurrection School gym for Foundation Nights one or two Wednesdays a month throughout the school year from 6:30 - 7:45 PM to build community with their Resurrection peers. To find out more about Foundation, check out our middle school youth ministry page by clicking HERE.Registration for Summer Homeschool YFF 2023 will open Feb. 1st.
Registration for School Year Homeschool YFF 2022-23 is now closed.
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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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January 2023
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1Month View January 1, 20232Month View January 2, 202336:00p Catechist In-serviceMonth View January 3, 2023-
Tuesday, January 3, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PMCatechists plan lessons for months of January & February at Pizza Ranch.Read More
4NO CLASS5Month View January 5, 20236Month View January 6, 202378:30 Christmas Program PracticeMonth View January 7, 2023-
Saturday, January 7, 8:30 AM - 10:00 AMChristmas Program practice will be held for those wanting to participate in the January 8th program at Mass.Read More
811:00 Christmas Program at MassMonth View January 8, 2023-
Sunday, January 8, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PMChildren K-5th grade will put on a Christmas program on the Epiphany at during the 11:00 MassRead More
9Month View January 9, 202310Month View January 10, 2023116:30p School Year YFF & Foundation Community NightMonth View January 11, 2023-
Wednesday, January 11, 6:30 PM - 7:45 PMClass for K-5th grade and Foundation Community Night for 6th - 8th gradeRead More
12Month View January 12, 202313Month View January 13, 202314Month View January 14, 202315Month View January 15, 202316Month View January 16, 202317Month View January 17, 2023186:30p School Year YFFMonth View January 18, 2023-
Wednesday, January 18, 6:30 PM - 7:45 PMClass for K-8th grade students who attend public school.Read More
19Month View January 19, 202320Month View January 20, 202321Month View January 21, 2023229:00 Weekend Mass - Youth LeadMonth View January 22, 2023-
Sunday, January 22, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PMWe invite the youth to join us for Mass every Sunday with the 2nd grade children leading at their choice of either the 9:00 or 11:00 AM Mass this SundayRead More
23Month View January 23, 202324Month View January 24, 2023256:30p K-5th: School Year YFF6:45p 6th-12th: AdorationMonth View January 25, 202326Month View January 26, 202327Month View January 27, 202328Month View January 28, 202329Month View January 29, 202330Month View January 30, 202331Month View January 31, 202316:30p School Year YFF & Foundation Community NightMonth View February 1, 2023-
Wednesday, February 1, 6:30 PM - 7:45 PMClass for K-5th grade and Foundation Community Night for 6th - 8th gradeRead 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
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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 DRE 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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