Family Religious Education Program
Catholic Community of Flint FREP Updates for November 2021
FREP Meeting for Second Session: Sunday, November 7, 2021
Again, this year the CCF FREP Website will be available with postings by the catechists for each month's lessons and focus. Take time to access the website and confirm any information about each grade level's October announcements and information to prepare for FREP in November.
**ALSO PLEASE NOTE:
- Because of the unexpected date change of FREP in October, a number of families had conflicts with attending on October 10th. If you were unable to attend in October, all are welcome on November 7th.
- If any families were unable to complete tuition payments for FREP in October, please plan to pay the participation fees when attending FREP on November 7th.
- Finally, click on the link below to contact your FREP Catechist for further information to prepare for attending FREP on November 7th.
CLICK BELOW FOR FREP CATECHIST CONTACT INFORMATION:
End of Daylight Saving's Time: 2:00 am - November 6, 2021
Corporal Works of Mercy for November: Non-perishable canned, packaged, or boxed foods and cash for Thanksgiving Turkeys
At FREP in November, families are asked to donate non-perishable food items in cans, boxes or packages as well as small cash contributions to provide a Thanksgiving Turkey for a family in need.
Once again, a basket will be set up at FREP for families to leave nonperishable food items as well as a jar for contributing cash/coins for the purchase of Turkeys.
For pre-planning, the remaining Corporal Works of Mercy for the rest of the year are as follows:
- October: Socks (all sizes) and cereal and change
- November: Non-perishable Thanksgiving items + coins and change to make a cash donation to purchase a turkey for a family
- December: Baby Items i.e..... diapers and blankets PLEASE
- January: Mittens and Scarves
- February: Non-meat protein
- March: Personal hygiene items for women, men and children
- April: Cleaning items
- May: Gently used clothes, professional clothes or jeans
November FREP Theme: The Trinity
To prepare for discussions and family work together, CLICK HERE to view a short video with Bishop Robert Barron identifying how we as Catholics understand the Trinity.
All Saint's Day 2021 (Not a Holy Day of Obligation in 2021)
For information about the beatification and process to canonization of sainthood, CLICK HERE.
Remaining CCF FREP 2021-22 Meeting Dates
Please note the following dates for the remainder of the FREP year:
- November 7, 2021
- December 5, 2021
- January 2, 2022
- February 6, 2022
- March 6, 2022
- April 3, 2022
- May 1, 2022
SEEKING ADDITIONAL FREP CORE TEAM PLANNING MEMBERS!
For more information, CLICK HERE to "start the ball rolling."
Current members of the planning team will contact you when the meeting will take place in November to plan the December FREP Meeting and beyond. Current Director of Religious Education for The Catholic Community of Flint, Maureen Kelsey will be unavailable while recovering from health related needs.
Catholic Community of Flint FREP Contact Information
If you would like more information about the FREP, please use the email contact below for any questions or concerns. Feedback is always welcome!
Email: martinits@yahoo.com
Website: http://www.flintcatholic.org/
Location: 2415 Bagley Street, Flint, MI, United States
Phone: 810-235-1812