K-8 Youth Faith Formation
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Youth Faith Formation Options
- Summer Youth Faith Formation
- Ignite
- 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.
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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.
This year's theme is Body Builders, learning all about what it means to build up the Body of Christ. It takes place at Shalom Spirituality Center from July 25-28th.In 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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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.
REGISTER FOR SUMMER HOMESCHOOL
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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April 2021
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 28Month View March 28, 202129Month View March 29, 202130Month View March 30, 2021316:15p School Year YFF/Living Stations of the CrossMonth View March 31, 2021-
Wednesday, March 31, 6:15 PM - 7:30 PMClass will be from 6:15-7:00 PM. The Living Stations will be 7:00-7:30 PM. We invite parents to join their children for the Stations.Read More
1Month View April 1, 20212Month View April 2, 20213Month View April 3, 20214Month View April 4, 20215Month View April 5, 20216Month View April 6, 202176:15p School Year YFFMonth View April 7, 2021-
Wednesday, April 7, 6:15 PM - 7:30 PMClass for K-5th grade and Foundation Questioning Night for 6th - 8th gradeRead More
8Month View April 8, 20219Month View April 9, 202110Month View April 10, 202111Month View April 11, 202112Month View April 12, 202113Month View April 13, 2021146:15p School Year YFFMonth View April 14, 2021-
Wednesday, April 14, 6:15 PM - 7:30 PMClass for K-5th grade and Foundation Content Night for 6th - 8th gradeRead More
15Month View April 15, 202116Month View April 16, 202117Month View April 17, 202118Month View April 18, 202119Month View April 19, 202120Month View April 20, 2021216:15p School Year YFFMonth View April 21, 2021-
Wednesday, April 21, 6:15 PM - 7:30 PMClass for K-5th grade and Foundation Community Night for 6th - 8th gradeRead More
22Month View April 22, 202123Month View April 23, 202124Month View April 24, 202125Month View April 25, 202126Month View April 26, 202127Month View April 27, 2021286:15p School Year YFF Closing MassMonth View April 28, 2021-
Wednesday, April 28, 6:15 PM - 7:00 PMClosing Mass for whole familyRead More
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Documents and Forms
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Home School 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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