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 YFF 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 BOTH THE SUMMER & SCHOOL YEAR HOMESCHOOL PROGRAMS HAVE NOW CLOSED
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.
REGISTRATION FOR SCHOOL YEAR YFF 2021-22 IS NOW CLOSED
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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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October 2021
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 26Month View September 26, 202127Month View September 27, 202128Month View September 28, 202129NO CLASS6:00p Catechist In-serviceMonth View September 29, 202130Month View September 30, 20211Month View October 1, 20212Month View October 2, 20213Month View October 3, 20214Month View October 4, 20215Month View October 5, 202166:30p School Year YFFMonth View October 6, 2021-
Wednesday, October 6, 6:30 PM - 7:45 PMClass for K-8th grade students who attend public school.Read More
7Month View October 7, 20218Month View October 8, 20219Month View October 9, 20211010:05 Sunday REfresherMonth View October 10, 2021-
Sunday, October 10, 10:05 AM - 10:45 AMREfreshers are offered during the school year on Sundays once a month from September through April for grades K-5th graders who are a part of either the Summer YFF or Homeschool YFF programs. This year, each month we will talk about a different New Testament character of the Bible.Read More
11Month View October 11, 202112Month View October 12, 2021136:30p School Year YFFMonth View October 13, 2021-
Wednesday, October 13, 6:30 PM - 7:45 PMClass for K-5th grade and Foundation Community Night for 6th - 8th gradeRead More
14Month View October 14, 202115Month View October 15, 202116Month View October 16, 202117Month View October 17, 202118Month View October 18, 202119Month View October 19, 2021206:30p School Year YFFMonth View October 20, 2021-
Wednesday, October 20, 6:30 PM - 7:45 PMClass for K-5th grade and Foundation Service Night for 6th - 8th gradeRead More
21Month View October 21, 202122Month View October 22, 202123Month View October 23, 202124Month View October 24, 202125Month View October 25, 202126Month View October 26, 202127NO CLASS6:00p Catechist In-serviceMonth View October 27, 202128Month View October 28, 202129Month View October 29, 202130Month View October 30, 202131Month View October 31, 20211Month View November 1, 20212Month View November 2, 202136:30p School Year YFFMonth View November 3, 2021-
Wednesday, November 3, 6:30 PM - 7:45 PMClass for K-8th grade students who attend public school.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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