Hello Faith Formation Families!
I hope you're all staying cool! I managed to get myself a crazy sunburn at yesterday's Midland High football game at U of M's Big House, watching my son play the sousaphone with the band. It was a lot of fun, but as an Ohio State graduate, I never imagined myself in a place with so many big yellow M's! If you're looking for me at this weekend's "Back in the Swing of Things" events, I'm the one who looks like a lobster!
Actual photo
of Mrs. Cathcart
BACK IN THE SWING OF THINGS
We're getting "Back in the Swing of Things" this weekend! I hope to see you at one of our "Back in the Swing of Things" events--Saturday's 5:00 outdoor mass and picnic, or Sunday's "Coffee and Donuts" and outdoor mass at 11:00. The Faith Formation Team will have a table at all those events, ready to answer any questions you have about this year's Faith Formation programming or get you registered if you haven't already. Stop by and introduce yourself... because after last year's virtual year, I have yet to connect most of your names with your faces!
If you signed up for the Sunday afternoon golf outing, have fun, but you won't see me there! I'm such a terrible golfer that my brother told me years ago that I just needed to quit trying! :)
FAITH FORMATION:
"THE BIG REVEAL"
It's coming...
Join us in the Parish Center on Sunday mornings from 9:45-10:45 (between the masses).
PreK and kindergarten classes follow a program based on the Sunday lectionary cycle, exploring the weekly gospel through song, art, drama, and dress-up.
First and second graders meet in individual classes and use the Loyola Press Finding God series as the foundation for reception of the sacraments in second grade.
Third, fourth, and fifth graders meet all together in a large group, exploring God's Big Reveal and how they can grow in their faith.
As we begin our Faith Formation year, we will be requiring all catechists, aides, and students in our programs to wear masks while indoors, whether or not they have been vaccinated. We appreciate your understanding, and we ask for your prayers as we continue into another unusual year!
REGISTRATION
Are you registered yet? Join the party!
1. Return the pre-filled form you received in the mail (for those registered in 2019-2020)
2. Sign up on Saturday, August 28, 6:00, at the Faith Formation table at "Back in the Swing of Things."
3. Sign up on Sunday, August 29, 9:00-1:00, at the Faith Formation table at "Coffee and Donuts"
4. Register on the parish website
VOLUNTEER
We need volunteers to make it all happen! Is God calling you to this important ministry? We're on the lookout for volunteers to serve as:
1. Catechists and catechist aides for grades PreK-2
2. Table leaders and assistants for grades 3-5
3. Substitute catechists and table leaders
4. Crafters and kit preppers
Training will be provided for all volunteer roles.
Do you have another talent you would like to share? Let me know!
I hope to see you this weekend!
Peace,
Corinne
corinnec@blessed-midland.org