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Faith Formation Newsletter - June 2023
Vacation Bible School (VBS)
Holy Trinity Vacation Bible School (VBS) July 10-14, 2023 (Monday – Friday) 9:00am – 12 Noon. Registration Fee of $40.00 per child includes a custom T-Shirt, daily snacks, and all supplies.
Children who have reached the age of 4 by July 10 through those that are entering Grade 5 in Sept. 2023 are invited to LAUNCH on a cosmic quest where they’ll have a BLAST shining JESUS' LIGHT to the world. Our VBS Adventure will be STELLAR as we rocket on an out-of-this-world adventure that’s light years of faith-building fun. NEW THIS YEAR, our Grade 5 campers have the opportunity to participate in our Youth Leaders-In-Training program, see the VBS Registration link below for your application!
YOUTH LEADERS in Middle and High School (Grades 6 and over) are called to join us...we can not do this without you! We also need ADULT Volunteers to help make this week a STELLAR success!! Apply at the link below!
Faith Formation Family Survey
Click the link HERE to share your thoughts with us, thank you!
2023/2024 REGISTRATION IS OPEN!!
Faith Formation (Religious Education) Grades K-7
We offer two Faith Formation (Religious Education) options for your family. Both programs are designed to invite you and your child to find God every day in relevant and relatable ways. In addition, parish-wide “Family Events” are offered throughout the year to encourage participation in our parish community, foster service to others, help us learn about the liturgy, and engage deeper in our relationship with Christ as we grow in our faith.
FAMILY FAITH PROGRAM (Grades K-7)...An intergenerational program that gives parents all the tools and support needed to explore and live out your faith at home.
- All families come together once per month in-person to dive deeper into the weekly work completed at home and participate in an interactive hands-on lesson.
- During the rest of the month, weekly family lesson options will be emailed to you, from which you choose one to do together.
- This option is best for families who value flexibility, want to involve a grandparent or other loved one, and/or who enjoy or want to try learning, praying, and living the faith together.
SUNDAY CLASSROOM PROGRAM (Grades 1-7)...A traditional teacher-led classroom program.
- Children will attend weekly grade-level Faith Formation sessions with their peers exploring and experiencing their faith with the guidance of a catechist.
- Classes meet on Sundays between our two Masses from 9:30am until 10:20am, allowing your family to attend Mass either before or after class.
- This option is best for children who learn well in a group setting.
FIRST SACRAMENT PREPARATION (Reconciliation and Communion)
It is a Diocesan requirement that all children must be enrolled and participating in a Parish or Catholic School Faith Formation program for an entire year before enrolling in Sacrament Preparation. The Faith Formation classes, or Catholic School curriculum, provides the necessary foundation of our faith and core beliefs that will help them to better understand what we will share with them in First Sacrament Preparation, which focuses specifically on the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Communion.
Students in Grade 2 and above may register to begin their First Sacrament Preparation if they have completed at least one full year of Faith Formation either in a parish or in a Catholic School (Grade 1 or above) and are currently enrolled in their second year of Faith Formation.
- Children attending Public School must enroll in BOTH Faith Formation classes as well as Sacramental Preparation.
- Children attending Catholic School should enroll ONLY in Sacramental Preparation.
- Beginning in October, we prepare for First Reconciliation to be received in the fall and then for First Holy Communion to be received after Easter.
- For each Sacrament, we alternate between in-person sessions for parents and children together and home-based sessions for families to complete on their own time.
CONFIRMATION PREPARATION YEARS 1 and 2 (Grades 8 and up)
Confirmation Year 1 must be completed before enrolling in Year 2. Students will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation in the spring of Confirmation Year 2.
Catholic School students are excused from attending the weekly classroom sessions as the school curriculum meets this requirement. However, in both years of preparation, they are expected to register and participate in confirmation retreats (one each year), service projects, all scheduled speaker engagements and liturgical special events, as well as regular Mass attendance.
CHILDREN’S LITURGY of the WORD (ages 4-10)
Additional Faith Formation Opportunities for All Ages
Our NCYC Pilgrims need your Bottles & Cans...and your Dirty Cars!!
NCYC Car Wash August 6
Splish-Splash
Let's Raise Some CASH!!
Our NCYC Youth have done an amazing job, with the YOUR generous help, raising scholarship funds for our Holy Trinity delegation to attend the National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) in Indianapolis this November. They still need to raise almost $3,000 more! Please help them out by bringing your car in for a scrub on Sunday, August 6 in the rear parking lot after Mass!
And they are collecting your BOTTLES & CANS for redemption as well. 100% of all money raised goes directly to support their NCYC trip!! Drop them off at any parish entrance!
THANK YOU!!
HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH CATECHISTS
TEENS...you can help our younger children GROW in their faith (while you grow too!!)
Are you a HIGH SCHOOL Student who enjoys working with children and youth? Do you love God? Would you like to learn more about your faith? Are you interested in finding a rewarding opportunity to serve others in your faith community?
God may be calling you...and so are we! We are looking for Youth Assistant Catechists and Classroom Helpers for a variety of age levels and programs. As a Youth Assistant Catechist, you are paired with an experienced adult Catechist to serve as your mentor and guide.
If you would like to learn more about this special opportunity have your parents reach out to Tricia Kull (Mrs. K) for more information at tricia.kull@dor.org.
CASE TRAINING for VOLUNTEEERS
Volunteers: Creating a Safe Environment
- For more information on how to become a CASE Certified Volunteer click HERE.
- Youth Volunteers (ages 13-17) click HERE to register for our next class.
June 11...Last Children's Liturgy of the Word at 10:30am Mass, will resume in September
July 9...VBS Mass at 10:30am
July 10-14...VBS at Holy Trinity
Holy Trinity Faith Formation
For more information about our programs you may contact:
- Tricia Kull, Faith Formation Coordinator at (585) 265-4750 or tricia.kull@dor.org
- Silvia Parravano, Faith Formation Admin Assistant at (585) 265-1616 x328 or Silvia.Parravano@dor.org
Programs include: Children's Liturgy, Faith Formation (Religious Education), Sacrament Preparation (Baptism, First Penance, First Holy Communion, and Confirmation), RCIC Program, Middle and High School Youth Ministry, Youth Christian Service Opportunities, Vacation Bible School (VBS) and more!
Email: wholytri@dor.org
Website: holytrinityweb.com
Location: 1460 Ridge Road, Webster, NY, USA
Phone: (585) 265-4750
Facebook: www.facebook.com/holytrinitywebster/