Growing in the Spirit
Rooted in Christ
Brighton Catholic Faith Formation Community
Our Lady of Lourdes, Our Lady Queen of Peace,
St. Anne & St. Thomas More
Newsletter January 8 , 2021
Jennifer Abdalla
Director of Faith Formation
244-3010 ext. 109
Faith Formation Office Hours
Our Lady Queen of Peace
601 Edgewood Ave, Rochester, NY 14618
Monday 9:00-2:00 pm
Our Lady of Lourdes
165 Rhine cliff Dr. Rochester, NY 14618
Wednesday 9:00-2:00 pm
St. Anne's
1600 Mount Hope
Rochester, NY 14620
*Hours by Appointment
St. Thomas More
2617 East Ave.
Rochester, NY 14610
*Hours by Appointment
Children's Liturgy of the Word
Dear Families,
I know that this week has only added that much more for us to contend with and pray for. If you find that you need additional pastoral support for you or your family, please feel free to reach out This week we celebrate the Baptism of the Lord. May we all rest in the renewal and hope our Savior brings.
This Week:
Grades K-5 - January 12, 2021
Zoom Class at 6:00pm
Grades 6-7 - January 10, 2021
Home Study
Grades 8&9- January 10, 2021
Zoom Class at 6:00pm
Grade 10-12- The monthly presentation will be in next week's newsletter.
Confirmation Year One: Please mail in any Year One retreat reflections and Community Service reflections you have. These are due for those who did not attend the zoom retreat, so be sure to get them in!
Confirmation Year Two: Packets will be mailed home the week of January 12th that will outline the requirements needed to prep for Confirmation. Be sure we have your correct address to ensure you receive this packet next week.
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First Reconciliation: Tentatively scheduled for February 6th. Details are in the video above. Be sure you have completed all six chapters of the Sacramental preparation book.
Stay safe and Be well!
Many Blessings,
Jennifer Abdalla
Faith Formation 2021
Our Lady of Lourdes-Our Lady Queen of Peace-St. Anne-St. Thomas More
Kindergarten
Ms. Abdalla
email: Jennifer.Abdalla@dor.org
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Zoom Class
6:00pm
Meeting ID: 919 8066 7174
Passcode: 760836
We will be covering Chapter 13
pages 77-82. Feel free to try the craft and listen to the song below to bring the Good Shepherd Message to life!
Let's Listen to the Good Shepherd Story Song:
Grade One
Mr. & Mrs. Viterise
email:kmviterise@gmail.com
Tuesday, January 5, 2021
Zoom Class
6:00pm
Zoom Meeting Link will be sent directly to parent emails.
Review Chapter 10 –
God Chose Mary and Joseph
Open with Our Father
• Review the story of Mary and Joseph.• God has chosen people to love and care for us. • Do activities on page #89 and #90 together.
• Review the story of Mary and Joseph.• God has chosen people to love and care for us. • Do activities on page #89 and #90 together.
Closing Prayer is Hail Mary
Grade 2
Mrs. Vacanti
email:cvacanti@frontiernet.net
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Zoom Class
6:00pm
Meeting ID: 919 8066 7174
Passcode: 760836
Chapter 9, pages 69-76
At the beginning of class, I will answer any question you may have regarding last week’s Home Study Chapter 8.
Grade 3
Mrs. Baier
Email: Nita.Baier@gmail.com
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Zoom Class
6:00pm
Your Zoom meeting link was sent to your parent email for this class. If you have any questions, feel free to email Ms. Baier directly. Thank you!
Grade 4
Mrs. Schiralli & Mr. Frantz
email:
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Zoom Class
6:00pm
This week please use the zoom link that was sent to your email on
December 1, 2020. If you have lost this information please email Mrs. Schiralli.
Grade 5
Mrs. Griffiths
email: sharonanddavidgriffiths@yahoo.com
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Zoom Class
6:00pm
Meeting ID: 919 8066 7174
Passcode: 760836
Grade 6
Ms. Abdalla
Email: Jennifer.Abdalla@dor.org
Uplifting music to remind us of God's love for us! Start your day with music that reminds us of what is most important.
Sunday, January 10, 2021
Home Study!
Chapter 10
Read and follow along with these videos below. We will review them and dive into Chapter 11 on our next Zoom class.
Part One:
Part Two:
Sunday, January 10, 2021
Home study
Homework assignment will be sent to your email from Mrs. Samper. If you have any questions, please email your teacher directly.
Grade 8
& Confirmation Year 1
Mrs. Dean
email: david1jen@gmail.com
Sunday, January 10, 2021
Zoom Class
6:00pm
Zoom ID: 922 8853 0098
Passcode: 547889
Passcode: 547889
Remember that if you did not attend the Year One Zoom retreat, you need to submit your reflections from the video retreat that was sent out in November. Please be sure to email those so you can get credit for attending.
Grade 9
& Confirmation Year 2
Mrs. Obark
Emaill: mobark6@aol.com
Click here for a Volunteer Service reflection form.
Sunday, January 10, 2021
Zoom Class
6:00pm
Zoom ID: 922 8853 0098
Passcode: 547889
Passcode: 547889
Reminders to all Grade 9/Year 2 Confirmation Youth:
Please be sure that we have an updated address for you to receive the important Confirmation packets we are sending out the week of January 12th.
Remember that 2 Volunteer Community Service projects and reflection pages are due in March. If you have not signed up for a community service project yet, or need ideas for how to do so, please feel free to contact Mrs. Obark or Ms. Abdalla today!
Grade 10 thru 12
Ms. Abdalla
Jennifer.Abdalla@dor.org
Next Presentation will be on
January 16th
For this week, feel free to watch the video below:
Are we asking God for Advice as we choose our future plans?
Food For thought this week!
First Reconciliation Chapter Videos
Act of Contrition Prayer for Practice
can be Found on Page 74
Chapter Three- Jesus Forgives Us
Chapter Five
Chapter One- God Calls Us Friends
Chapter Two- Jesus Saves Us
Chapter Four-
Chapter Six
If you have participated in Community Service:
Click on the link to the left to get a copy of your Community Service Reflection Page.
Remember that two Community Service Projects are expected to be completed by March 7, 2021
If you did not attend the Year One Retreat and did not receive an Email with the video version of the retreat, please contact Ms. Abdalla at Jennifer.Abdallla@dor.org
6.Catholic Christmas Tradition in Mexico
Chapter Four
Parent Resources
Food Insecurity Resources:
Mental Health Services:
Covid-19 Resources:
New York Department of Health COVID-19 Information
https://www.health.ny.gov/diseases/communicable/coronavirus
https://www.health.ny.gov/diseases/communicable/coronavirus
Volunteer Opportunities
Coloring Posters for the Stations of the Cross
Students will be Given a Poster to color which will depict a Station of the Cross. These Posters will be a part of the Outdoor Stations of the Cross that will be on display during Lent. Once you sign up, you will receive an email with arrangements for poster and supplies to be picked up. All Posters due to be Complete and returned by February 17th, 2021 (For Confirmation students- One poster counts as one community service credit.)
Poster Coloring
Volunteer Readers needed for virtual Children's Liturgy of the Word!
Those who sign up will receive the Scripture readings for the weekend Mass. You would then make a video from home of your child reading them and email it to Ms. Abdalla to use in the weekly Newsletter and parish website. This is a community Service opportunity for Confirmation students but is also open to anyone who is interested!
Readers
Card Making for Nursing Home Residents of St. John's Home, Episcopal Senior Life, Friendly Home and Jewish Home
Make 10 cards wishing an elder has a good day and knows we are praying for them. Cards due to the parish offices by February 5, 2021.Card supplies can be given by request. Simply email Ms. Abdalla for supplies at Jennifer.Abdalla@dor.org. This project counts toward Confirmation Community Service.
Making ten winter greeting cards