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INDEX Rev CALENDAR 2010 & Important Dates CHILDREN'S LITURGY OF THE WORD EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM RCIA ADAPTED FOR CHILDREN CONFIRMATION PREPARATION PROGRAM |
Children’s Liturgy of the Word Children's Liturgy of the Word is celebrated year-round during the 9:30 a.m. Sunday Mass for children Grades K-4. Children sit with their families. After the opening prayer the celebrant calls the children up for a dismissal blessing. The children go to celebrate the Liturgy of the Word in a celebration adapted to their age-level. At the offertory of the Mass, the children return to their families. (Note: Parents of kindergarten students have the option of enrolling their children in the Early Childhood Program or they may participate in Children’s Liturgy of the Word.) Early Childhood Program The Early Childhood Program is offered for children ages 3-4-5 years of age. Classes meet on Sunday mornings, beginning late September through mid-May, 9:30 am - 10:30 am. (during the 9:30 am Mass). If Mass goes past the dismissal time of 10:30 am, the teachers will stay with the children until parents are able to pick them up. The curriculum for the Early Childhood Program is Our Sunday Visitor’s I AM SPECIAL PROGRAM.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES: o To help children develop positive self concepts through increased awareness of their own special God given characteristics and abilities. o To help children develop positive concepts about family, friends, Church and school. o To help the children learn about a loving and caring God by discovering and appreciating the world around them. o To help the children increase their awareness and appreciation of their primary senses as gifts from God. o To help the children develop Christian attitudes of sharing, taking turns, listening, helping, loving, thanking, and celebrating. o To teach children about prayer and how to pray. o To help the children develop a friendship with Jesus. o To introduce the children to the liturgical seasons and prepare for the religious celebrations of Christmas and Easter.
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RCIA Adapted for Children The Rite of Initiation Adapted for Children is a process for older children, ages 7 –14, wishing to become Catholic, who are not yet baptized; and for older Catholic children, ages 9 – 14, who are baptized or unbaptized and have not been catechized (instructed) or received First Communion. The group meets Sunday Morning, 10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
To register or to learn more about our CFF program please contact Dan Faloon, Director of Religious Education, 415- 422-2195, or e-mail faloon@usfca.edu
EASTER VIGIL MASS: Brendan and Christopher, who were part of the RCIA adapted for Children group, make a Profession of Faith and are received into the Church.
Father Jim Blaettler, S.J., baptizes Matt at the Easter Vigil Mass.
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