Catechist's Corner
October 27, 2017 Emmaus Catholic Parish
What's coming up...
Week of 10.29.17: Class 6
Week of 11.05.17: Class 7, Parent Session #B during class (1st Communion parents)
Week of 11.12.17: Class 8, Family Mass, RCIA Adapted Session #3
Week of 11.19.17: No Class
Week of 11.26.17: No Class
Wed. 11.29.17: Family & Faith Activity
Parent Session #A Recap
It was very deep and difficult.I shared a video, gave a short 5-10min personal reflection of video, a song about the prodigal son, then asked parents to write their children a letter.
Most parents attended and most were in tears. I was not prepared for the reaction.
After 4 of these parent sessions, I am emotionally moved by their honesty and comments about how they needed to hear what was discussed. There were some emotions brought up that maybe had not before. Some families are hurting and broken.
I share this because it is so important that you know what you are doing in the classroom is making a difference not just in the life of the children, but in their parents as well!
I hope that your relationship with your students' parents is growing as well. We are all in this together. You are in my prayers!
October Themes
LifeLong Catechesis – another great resource
Catholic Mom Bible Resources
October: Month of the Rosary
October Overview - feast days, readings, guardian angels, rosary, halloween
Week of :
Oct. 22 - 5th Class - 29th Sun. in Ordinary time: Who is Mary, Mary Prays for us
Oct. 29 - 6th Class - 30th Sun. in Ordinary time: What are Saints, Halloween, All Saints day
Video Resources
These are some nice quick Catholic video clips:
Children's Questions
Children are always asking questions and really good ones, please submit the questions at the link below!
It has been suggested that Father Samuel discuss the questions during Family Mass every month!
Questions, Comments, Concerns
Let me know if you have any questions...
Bertha Halfmann
Text: 512.413.1555
Email: bertha.halfmann@emmausparish.org
Website: http://www.emmauslakeway.com
Phone: 512.413.1555
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