K-8 Youth Faith Formation
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Youth Faith Formation Options
- Summer Youth Faith Formation
- Ignite
- Totus Tuus
- 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) 2021 will meet on June 14-17 and June 21-24 from 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM. This is open to any child who attends public school in grades Kindergarten – 5th 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 2021-22 are held at the church on Sept. 19, Oct. 10, Nov. 14, Dec. 5, Jan. 9, Feb. 13, Mar. 6, & Apr.10.
REGISTRATION FOR SUMMER 2021 IS NOW CLOSED
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Ignite
Ignite is a 4-day, 3-night faith formation program for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders. Programming is aimed at helping middle schoolers put their faith into action. The days are spent helping others in our community. Each afternoon/evening, the middle schoolers learn about How, Why, and Where God is calling them to be Christ's presence for others.
Look Back soon for Dates and Themes for Summer 2022In addition, we encourage your middle schooler 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.
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Totus Tuus
Totus Tuus, which translates to Totally Yours, is the motto of St. John Paul II and it signifies our desire to give ourselves completely to Jesus through his mother, Mary. This program strives to share the Gospel and promote the Catholic faith through evangelization, catechesis, Christian witness, Eucharistic worship, and fun. This program will be held at the church and led by seminarians and college missionaries. To learn more about what Totus Tuus is all about, click HERE and watch a 2-minute video explaining the program.
1st-6th Grade: Monday, July 12 - Friday, July 16 from 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM
7th-12th Grade: Sunday, July 11 - Thursday, July 15 from 7:00PM - 9:15 PMREGISTRATION FOR TOTUS TUUS IS NOW CLOSED
In addition to attending Totus Tuus during the summer, we encourage your middle schooler 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.
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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 SUMMER HOMESCHOOL HAS NOW CLOSED
REGISTER FOR SCHOOL YEAR HOMESCHOOL
In addition, we offer REfreshers for K-5th graders 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 2021-22 are held at the church on Sept. 19, Oct. 10, Nov. 14, Dec. 5, Jan. 9, Feb. 13, Mar. 6, & Apr.10.
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.
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School Year Faith Formation
School Year Youth Faith Formation (YFF) for the 2021-22 school year meets on Wednesday evenings from September 1st through April 27th from 6:30-7:45 PM. This is open to any child who attends public school in grades Kindergarten – 8th.
REGISTER FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2021-22
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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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Sunday, July 11, 7:00 PM - 9:15 PM7th-12th GradeRead More
129:00 Totus Tuus7:00p Totus TuusMonth View July 12, 2021139:00 Totus Tuus7:00p Totus TuusMonth View July 13, 2021149:00 Totus Tuus7:00p Totus TuusMonth View July 14, 2021159:00 Totus Tuus7:00p Totus TuusMonth View July 15, 2021169:00 Totus TuusMonth View July 16, 2021-
Friday, July 16, 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM1st-6th gradeRead More
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Monday, July 19, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PMThis summer we will host Vacation Bible School: Cool Kingdom Party! Your child is officially invited to spend a royal week with the King and Queen of Heaven and Earth. Enter through the gates of the Cool Kingdom and learn all about Mary, our Blessed Mother, and how she leads us closer to her Son, the King of Kings. Please click on full details on how to register.Read More
209:00 VBSMonth View July 20, 2021-
Tuesday, July 20, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PMThis summer we will host Vacation Bible School: Cool Kingdom Party! Your child is officially invited to spend a royal week with the King and Queen of Heaven and Earth. Enter through the gates of the Cool Kingdom and learn all about Mary, our Blessed Mother, and how she leads us closer to her Son, the King of Kings.Read More
219:00 VBSMonth View July 21, 2021-
Wednesday, July 21, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PMThis summer we will host Vacation Bible School: Cool Kingdom Party! Your child is officially invited to spend a royal week with the King and Queen of Heaven and Earth. Enter through the gates of the Cool Kingdom and learn all about Mary, our Blessed Mother, and how she leads us closer to her Son, the King of Kings.Read More
229:00 VBSMonth View July 22, 2021-
Thursday, July 22, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PMThis summer we will host Vacation Bible School: Cool Kingdom Party! Your child is officially invited to spend a royal week with the King and Queen of Heaven and Earth. Enter through the gates of the Cool Kingdom and learn all about Mary, our Blessed Mother, and how she leads us closer to her Son, the King of Kings.Read More
239:00 VBSMonth View July 23, 2021-
Friday, July 23, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PMThis summer we will host Vacation Bible School: Cool Kingdom Party! Your child is officially invited to spend a royal week with the King and Queen of Heaven and Earth. Enter through the gates of the Cool Kingdom and learn all about Mary, our Blessed Mother, and how she leads us closer to her Son, the King of Kings.Read More
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Documents and Forms
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School Year YFF
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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 as well as growing in your faith.
Who will assist me with lesson plans?
The teachng 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 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
- 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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