Parish Mission Statement
St. Agatha Parish is a Christian Community of Catholics from
Milton,
· Proclaiming and celebrating God’s presence on earth.
· Being open and welcoming to all.
· Reaching out to our sisters and brothers near and far.
· Providing opportunities for prayer, service, education and recreation.
In living this mission, we accept our responsibility for giving witness to the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
We want every member of St. Agatha Parish
· to understand with every fiber of their being that God loves them and to live in response to that love.
· to know the depth, breadth, beauty and richness of the Christian Story and the Catholic Faith Tradition.
· to hear and understand the Word of God as revealed in Scripture and to internalize its essential truths.
· to participate fully in the Sacramental and liturgical life of the Church and to experience a meaningful private and communal prayer life.
· to live in right, loving relationships with God and others and to continue to grow in those relationships.
· to nurture and support each other and to be nurtured and supported in loving, faith-filled communities.
· to have life to the fullest and to live in ways that are life-giving to others.
· to make good ethical and moral choices that promote justice and peace.
· to realize all their God-given potential and use it in service for the common good.
These goals of holistic faith formation take a lifetime to accomplish and an entire community to achieve. What we do in faith formation programs is only a part of the greater whole. We, each as individuals and together as St. Agatha parish community, teach and contribute to the formation of others by the way we live, love, pray and serve.
The St. Agatha Parish Faith Formation Advisory Board is composed of a group of confirmed parishioners who foster faith formation at all levels and with all ages. They serve as an avenue of communication between the parish at large and the parish staff, particularly the pastor and Faith Formation Office. The annual selection process for new members takes place in late spring, and new members take their place on the board in the fall. For more information, contact Sr. Susan Czaplicki, ssnd, Staff Liaison to the Board, at 617-696-1388.
Mission
The St. Agatha Parish Faith Formation Advisory Board will support, enable, propose, and assess endeavors that encourage the lifelong faith formation of all parish members.
Goals and Objectives
Goal 1: The Board shall promote the maturation of the Christian life in all its dimensions by fostering diversified opportunities for lifelong formation in faith.
Objective 1 Foster Knowledge of the Faith
Objective 2 Foster Liturgical Life
Objective 3 Foster Moral Formation
Objective 4 Foster Prayer
Objective 5 Foster Communal Life
Objective 6 Foster Missionary Spirit
Goal 2: The Board shall cultivate resources.
Objective 1 Cultivate Human Resources
Objective 2 Cultivate Media Resources
Goal 3: The Board shall assess the faith formation endeavors of the parish.
Objective 1 Assess Current Endeavors
Objective 2 Assess Future Needs
Intergenerational faith formation, or whole community catechesis, is a way of bringing the whole parish together to learn and share about God and our faith.
This style of faith formation:
· provides strong links between liturgy and catechesis (religious formation)
· provides opportunities for people of all ages and all types of “family” to come together to learn and share
· emphasizes faith sharing -- mixture of formal instruction and informal sharing
· can include faith festivals (gatherings) for all generations to receive information and reflect on it together
Realizing that we are all disciples of Jesus, we are all called and chosen by God, regardless of our age, St. Agatha Parish continues to provide opportunities for learning and sharing faith together in intergenerational settings. These opportunities are interwoven with our excellent programs which address the needs of specific groups – women’s groups, men’s groups, age-specific groups (children, teens, young adults, adults, etc.), groups based on a specific interest, etc.
Several activities currently scheduled include
- Lenten Faith Gathering (see below)
- Book – Religious Item Fair (see next page)
- Fifth Grade Liturgies (see page 26)
- Other intergenerational opportunities will be planned and announced during the year.
Lenten Faith Gathering / Faith Festival
This year our Faith Festival concentrates on the Sacraments
of Initiation – Baptism, Eucharist, and Confirmation – through which we are
fully incorporated into God’s family and the life of the church. These sessions will lead to a fuller
understanding of and participation in the Easter season and especially, the
Holy Saturday Vigil mass. All
parishioners are invited and encouraged to attend one of these sessions, whether
with your family, your household, or by yourself. Please plan on attending one of them:
Thursday,
March 29 evening
Saturday, March 31 morning
Sunday, April 1 afternoon/evening
Each session will include a meal, a variety of learning opportunities.
Attendance at one of these sessions is built into the schedule for our Faith Formation and Confirmation programs as well (see those sections for further info). The particular session you attend is up to you and your family / household.
More details will be offered during the year.
Religious Goods / Book Fair
Glastonbury Abbey is bringing its store to us! They will bring a wide selection of their books, videos and religious goods to the parish for sale. They will be in the Cafeteria (school):
Saturday November 4 3:30 pm to 6:00 pm
Sunday November 5 7:30
am to 1:30 pm
Refreshments will be available as well. Come and do some early shopping for Christmas; use this as an opportunity to talk about faith with others; or just stop by and have a cup of coffee and visit.
Adult faith formation, by which people consciously grow in the life of Christ through experience, reflection, prayer, and study, must be the central task in this catechetical enterprise, becoming that axis around which revolves the catechesis of childhood and adolescence as well as that of old age.
Such lifelong formation is always needed and must be a priority in the Church’s catechetical ministry; moreover, it must be considered the chief form of catechesis. All the other forms, which are indeed always necessary, are in some way oriented to it.
Our Hearts Were Burning Within Us, #5 & 13
St. Agatha Parish offers faith formation opportunities for adults that include the many dimensions of Christian life – knowledge of the faith, prayer, liturgy, scripture, morality, service and development of community. All parishioners are welcome.
Please consult the parish bulletin for details and/or potential changes or additions to the following offerings.
While always welcome at any of our adult gatherings, you may feel a need or desire to get together with your peers as well. This year we are especially pleased to be planning some gatherings and discussion opportunities specifically for you. Come and be with your peers to share food and share faith. And, come to the general adult offerings as well.
If you have some ideas of what you’d like, or would like to be part of the planning group, please contact Fr. Bob Poitras (617-698-2439) or Sister Susan (617-696-1388), or both of them at YADA-Info@StAgathaParish.org .
YADA (Young Adult Discussion Association)
Interested in talking with your peers about God, faith, doubts, fears, the good and the bad in the world? We are beginning an online list server (e-mail discussion group) for young adults. Exactly how it evolves is up to you!
E-mail us at YADA@StAgathaParish.org
Marriage
CONTACT: The Rectory at 617-698-2439
Preparation
At least 6 months prior to your wedding date, please contact the rectory to make an appointment with a priest or deacon. He’ll discuss Church teaching on marriage and help you look at your readiness for a lifelong commitment. He will see you once or twice more.
Engagement -- is a time to decide if your relationship is strong enough to become a lifelong marriage.
Your Wedding -- is very important but not as important as the life you’ll be leading afterwards. Compare the time and money you’re spending on your wedding day to how you’re preparing for your married life.
Marriage is a Sacrament -- just as you took a long time to prepare for First Communion and other Sacraments, marriage requires a preparation of at least six months; a year is even better.
You are the Ministers of Marriage – not the priest or deacon. This makes it important for you both to understand Church teaching on marriage so that you’re not just “going through the motions.”
Engaged Couple (Pre-Cana) Weekend
CONTACT: Deacon
Attend an engaged couple workshop. You must register for the workshop at least 2 weeks in advance. Space is limited. Contact St. Agatha Rectory (617-698-2439) for an application. (You may attend the workshop before meeting with a priest or deacon.) St. Agatha Parish offers a workshop three times during the year:
Session 1: September 19,
24, 26; October 1, 2006 7-9:30 pm
(Tue, Sun, Tue,
Sun)
Session 2: January 7, 9,
16, 23, 2007 7-9:30 pm
(Sun, Tue, Tue,
Tue)
Session 3: April 24, 29;
May 1, 6, 2007 7-9:30 pm
(Tue, Sun, Tue,
Sun)
Each session is four nights. You must attend all four evenings to receive a certificate of completion. The topics include Communication, Adjustments, Finances, Parenting, Sexuality, and Spirituality. The marriage preparation team consists of 25 married couples from our parish.
Baptism
CONTACT: The Rectory at 617-698-2439
The baptism of a child is important to both the parents and the parish because it is through baptism that one becomes a member of God’s family, the church.
Preparation for Baptism
Prior to the baptism, parents and godparents come to an information session on either
1st Tuesday of the month at 7:30pm
3rd Saturday of the month at 11:00am
Celebration of Baptism
The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated on the 2nd and 4th Sundays at 2:00pm. Some families choose to have their child baptized at the celebration of the Eucharist. This can be scheduled at the time one registers for baptism.
Families wishing to have their child baptized should call the rectory at 617-698-2439.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
CONTACT:
RCIA is a ministry that blends all the elements of the Mission Statement of St. Agatha Parish. Our primary goal is the formation of new members into our faith community. We do this by proclaiming and celebrating God’s presence on earth.
RCIA is first and foremost a ministry of hospitality and welcome to all members of God’s family. We provide support and education to those seeking Baptism, to Christians of other faith communities who wish to become Catholic, and to baptized Catholics who are seeking to complete the sacraments of initiation – Eucharist and Confirmation.
RCIA is a four-part process that includes opportunities for prayer, education, service and recreation. Liturgical Rites, usually celebrated at the 10:30am Sunday Mass, transition from one phase of the faith journey to the next.
Rite of Acceptance Sunday, November 26, 2006
Rite of Election Sunday, February 25, 2007
First Scrutiny Sunday, March 11, 2007
Second Scrutiny Sunday, March 18, 2007
Third Scrutiny Sunday, March 25, 2007
Rites of Initiation Easter Vigil, April
7, 2007
followed by an Alleluia Party to
welcome the new members of
our faith community.
RCIA Witness Talks Pentecost Sunday, May 27, 2007
The members of the RCIA team accept their commitment to witness to the Risen Jesus with faith, joy, love and service. Team members are sponsors and/or catechists. Sponsor formation is available.
Adult Confirmation
CONTACT: Sr. Susan Czaplicki, ssnd at
617-696-1388
or FaithFormation@StAgathaParish.org
Often we encounter people who have been baptized and received First Communion in the church but have not been confirmed. If you or someone you know is at the point in their faith journey that they wish to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation, or you would like to help with this process, please contact Sr. Susan. Formation sessions are scheduled as needed.
Parent / Sponsor Formation for Children’s Sacraments
Parent Sessions for First Penance
and First Eucharist
Catechetical sessions for parents are offered prior to their child’s celebration of First Penance and First Eucharist. These sessions provide opportunities for parents to reflect on Reconciliation and Eucharist and assist them in their responsibility of preparing their child for the celebration of these sacraments. Please see “Faith Formation Grades 1-5” for schedule.
Parent/Sponsor Formation for
Confirmation
Several formation opportunities are offered for parents and sponsors prior to their child’s celebration of the sacrament of Confirmation. Please see “Confirmation Preparation” for events and schedules.
Celebrating liturgy (mass, vespers, or other official prayer of the church) together is a crucial way for us to come together as a faith community. We invite you to come and participate.
Mass Schedule
Saturday 4:30pm (Vigil)
Sunday 7:30, 9:00, 10:30am
12 noon and 5:00pm
Weekday 7:00 and 9:00am (Mon. – Sat.)
Holy Day As announced
Masses of Anointing / Sacrament of Healing
Twice a year, in the Fall and Spring, there is a Mass of Healing followed by a social gathering and special luncheon for the elderly and their families. Also, parishioners are encouraged to avail themselves of the gift of the Sacrament of Anointing after daily and weekend masses if they are seriously ill or facing surgery. In case of an emergency, the parish priests are available to administer the Sacrament at anytime.
Saturday, Oct. 14, 2006 11:00
am
Saturday, June 2, 2007 11:00am
Mass of Remembrance
Each year, on the first Saturday of November, a Parish Mass of Remembrance is celebrated in which we remember all of the deceased members of the parish who have died that year. After mass all are invited to gather for coffee and conversation.
Saturday, Nov. 4, 2006 9:00am
Vespers (Advent and Lent)
The sung evening prayer of the church will be offered on Sundays during Advent and Lent. Priests will be available following Vespers to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
7:00-7:45pm
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Art and Environment Committee
CONTACT: Carol Varnum at 617-698-2439
This committee enhances our worship space to reflect the liturgical seasons. Each member brings his/her specific talents to this committee. This committee is made up of people with talents such as sewing, artistic abilities, and a willingness to enter into hands-on work.
Eucharistic Ministers
CONTACT:
Deacon
Eucharist Ministers help in the distribution of the Body and Blood of Christ during parish liturgies. This ministry is open to parishioners from high school age upwards. Training and evenings of enrichment will be offered during the year.
Some Eucharist Ministers are available to bring the Eucharist to our homebound parishioners. Please see “Outreach” for more information.
Lectors
CONTACT: Mary
Gallagher at 617-698-2439
or MGallagher@StAgathaParish.org
Lectors proclaim the word of God during parish liturgies. This ministry is open to parishioners from high school age upwards. Training and evenings of enrichment will be offered.
Music Ministry
CONTACT: Kevin Drake at 617-698-2439
Choir members, leaders of song, and musicians are all invited to join our music ministry and assist in our liturgical services.
Youth Choir for children in grades 3-8.
· Rehearses every Friday from 3:00-4:00 pm
· Sings at two Family Masses (Sunday, 9:00 am) each month.
Contemporary Choir for adults.
· Rehearses every Wednesday evening (7:30 – 9:00 pm)
· Sings at the 12:00 Mass every Sunday.
Traditional Choir for adults.
· Rehearses every Thursday evening (7:30 – 9:00 pm)
· Sings at the 10:30am Mass every Sunday.
Leaders of Song (cantors) lead the people in
singing at
Musicians who play a variety of instruments accompany choirs and leaders of song.
Family Mass Committee
CONTACT: Kathy Pritchard at 617-698-7439
The committee works to enrich the spiritual experience of those who attend the Family Mass (Sunday, 9:00am), to provide opportunities for fellowship, and to support social outreach and Christian service as a family activity.
Centering Prayer Group
CONTACT: Linda McKay at 617-696-0487
Mondays 7:30pm Rectory Conference Room
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
Following the 9:00 Mass on Friday mornings, the Blessed Sacrament is exposed until 1:00 pm. During Advent and Lent, the Blessed Sacrament is exposed again from 7:00-9:00 pm to provide an opportunity for private worship.
Fridays Following
9:00 Mass
(Sept through June)
Legion of Mary
CONTACT:
The objective of the Legion of Mary is to glorify God in and through the sanctification of its members. Through the intercession of Mary, prayer, and service, the members strive to advance the reign of Jesus.
Wednesdays 9:30am Lower Rectory
Men’s
Prayer Group
CONTACT: Phil Plageman at 617-696-3170
Prayer, reflection and discussion centered around the gospel of the week.
Tuesdays 7:30 pm Rectory
Nocturnal
Adoration Society
CONTACT: George Hallet at 617-698-6321
Celebration of the Eucharist is followed by Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament with spoken prayer.
1st Thursday of each month 7:00pm
Saturday Morning Prayer Group
CONTACT: Gertrude Williams at 617-696-8086
A group of men and women meet before Mass on Saturday mornings for private prayer and the recitation of the rosary.
Saturdays 8:00-9:00am Lower Church.
Scripture
Study
CONTACT: Sr. Susan at 617-696-1388
or FaithFormation@StAgathaParish.org
Interested in finding out more about the Bible? Wishing you could look up chapter and verse like a pro? Would you like to know how the Old Testament and New Testament relate to each other, and most especially relate to your life today? These sessions will address the needs of the true beginner, or the somewhat experienced reader.
Thurs, Oct 19 7:00-8:30
pm Introduction to the Bible
Thurs, Nov 16 7:00-8:30 pm Old Testament Themes
Thurs, Dec 14 7:00-8:30 pm New Testament Themes
All sessions will be held in the Music Room in the school.
W.I.N.G.S.
(Women in God’s Spirit)
CONTACT: Debbie
Riley at 617-698-2349
or Rectory@StAgathaParish.org
Our faith enrichment program welcomes women of ALL ages who want to begin, regain, and/or refresh their relationship with God. W.I.N.G.S. is offered three times each year – fall, winter and spring. Fall session:
Wednesdays 7:00
– 9:00 pm
(Sep 27 – Oct 25)
Watch the bulletin for winter and spring sessions.
Spirituality
& Creativity
CONTACT: Sr. Susan at 617-696-1388
or FaithFormation@StAgathaParish.org
Blessed are the piecemakers, knitters, crocheters, cross-stitchers, and needle workers of all kinds! Bring a project with you and explore the spiritual aspects of creativity while we pray, reflect and stitch together.
2nd Wednesday 9:30-11:00 am --
Rectory Conference Room
(Sept – May) 7:00-9:00 pm --
Faith Formation Office
Prayer and Spirituality:
Keeping It Real
CONTACT: Mary
Gallagher at 617-698-2439
or MGallagher@StAgathaParish.org
Our lives as Catholic Christians are rooted
in the communal prayer we celebrate at
Tuesdays 10:00
– 12:00 noon Lower Rectory
(Oct 31 – Nov 28)
Catechists /
Religion Teachers
Please refer to the sections “Faith Formation for Grades 1-5” and “Young Church Ministry/Faith Formation Grades 6-12”.
Other Adult Formation Opportunities
Other formation opportunities for adults in the parish may be offered throughout the year. Please consult the parish bulletin or web site for current schedules and events.
Bereavement Ministry
CONTACT: Mary Gallagher at 617-698-2439
or MGallagher@StAgathaParish.org
Bereavement
Support Groups
These 7-week sessions, hosted by three Milton parishes, St. Agatha, St. Mary of the Hills, and St. Elizabeth, are held three times a year, once each in the fall, the winter and the spring. The first one is scheduled at St Agatha’s:
Tuesdays 6:00-7:30
pm Lower Rectory
(Oct 3 -- Nov 14)
Please consult the bulletins throughout the year.
Bereavement
Drop-In
Monthly drop-in sessions are held for people who have completed the 7-week Bereavement Support Group on an as-needed basis on the fourth Wednesday of the month from 7-8:30pm in the Rectory Conference Room. Please call Mary Gallagher.
Bereavement Team
The Bereavement Ministry is a healing ministry, and every Catholic by virtue of Baptism is called to participate. The “call” may be to assist the family in the preparation of the Funeral Liturgy, to serve as a bereavement minister, or to simply serve as a sign of God’s presence during this time of sorrow. Twelve of our parishioners are currently serving as members of our Bereavement Team. They make the initial visit offering the sympathy of our Faith Community, assist in the preparation of the Funeral Liturgy, and represent our Faith Community at the wake and funeral. Follow-up phone calls are then made and cards are send on special anniversaries as a reassurance of God’s compassionate love.
The team meets several times throughout the year to pray with, reflect upon, and review their ministry.
Chernobyl
CONTACT: Mary
Gallagher at 617-698-2439
or MGallagher@StAgathaParish.org
The purpose of this project is to provide respite and relief to the children of the Chernobyl Region and to raise awareness of the plight and needs of the people who were affected by the world’s worst nuclear accident. Each summer our parishioners serve as host families for a select group of Russian and Belarussian children who are in need of medical care and much-needed rest from their contaminated homeland.
Eucharistic Ministers to the Homebound
CONTACT: Sr. Helen at 617-698-2439
In addition to our parish priests who are always available to administer the Sacrament of the Sick, a team of Eucharistic Ministers is privileged to bring the Eucharist to the homebound on a regular basis. Evenings of enrichment will take place during the year.
Hospital Visitation
If you or a family member is admitted to a hospital, your parish staff is not informed unless you let us know. Because of privacy regulations, lists of Catholics or parishioners are not available to the parish staff.
If you or any member of your family wish to see a priest or one of our Parish Staff, please be sure to notify the hospital administrators at the time of your admission, or call the rectory at any time.
Haiti
CONTACT: Catherine Liberles at 617-698-2439
Our goal is to help a poor rural community in desperate need by supporting a medical clinic at St. Rock, conducting an over-the-counter medications drive, and raising funds to purchase goats and provide for education needs. Watch the bulletin for ways you can help.
Mornings for Moms
CONTACT: Mary Gallagher
at 617-698-2439
or MGallagher@StAgathaParish.org
Mothers from St. Agatha Parish and the surrounding community
drop in at the
Thursdays 9:30
– 11:30 am
My Brother’s Keeper
CONTACT: Mary
Gallagher at 617-698-2439
or MGallagher@StAgathaParish.org
Furniture: To
donate usable items of furniture, please contact them directly at 508-238-7512.
Food Service: My Brother’s Keeper has a constant need for cereal, pancake mix, syrup and peanut butter. Stasia Toomey collects the items and delivers them to My Brother’s Keeper twice a month.
Giving Tree: For this annual Christmas project, parishioners give wrapped presents that are distributed to area families by My Brother’s Keeper. Contact Jack Riley at 617-698-2439.
Parish Nurse Program
CONTACT: Parish Nurse Office at 617-698-2439 extension 121.
This is a holistic health care program inclusive of all generations that offers parishioners an atmosphere of compassion and understanding as they struggle with health and wellness issues. The goal is to provide opportunities for parishioners to recognize and address health care issues, to offer health-related educational programs and to serve as a liaison between parishioners and community resources.
Blood Pressure Clinics
Saturdays after
4:30 pm mass Parish Meeting Room
Sep 23, Oct 21, Nov 18 (watch the
bulletin for additional dates)
Social Committee
CONTACT: Mary
Gallagher at 617-698-2439
or MGallagher@StAgathaParish.org
This committee assumes responsibility for creating a warm, hospitable atmosphere at all parish socials.
Social
Mission Committee
CONTACT: Mary
Gallagher at 617-698-2439
or MGallagher@StAgathaParish.org
This committee consists of representatives from all aspects of our social ministry. The committee’s goal is to enhance communication and collaboration in order to develop a more unified approach to parish outreach.
Let the children come to me and do not prevent them; for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these. Mt. 19:14
CONTACT: Mrs.
I AM SPECIAL is a faith formation program for 3, 4 and 5 year old children taught by high school volunteers. The focus of the program is on God’s love; the three and four-year-old curricula emphasize the senses while the five-year-old curriculum involves The Jesus Story and the use of parables to show God’s love for all. The children pray, play, sing and enjoy small craft activities. They also participate in several simple outreach opportunities throughout the year.
Each age level can involve up to 36 children, divided into smaller groups. The children meet from 10:30-11:30 on Sundays from October through April.
There are up to 100 teens involved, split into two teams. Each Team meets with the children twice monthly and each Team has an adult coach. There is also an Art Committee of 7th and 8th graders.
Registration of children:
Sunday, September 24 10-11am Parish Meeting Room
Since parents have conferred life on their children, they have a most solemn obligation to educate their offspring. Hence, parents must be acknowledged as the first and foremost educators of their children. Their role as educators is so decisive that scarcely anything can compensate for their failure in it.
Second
The Faith Formation Program of St. Agatha Parish supports, assists and provides guidance for parents in the religious formation of their children by providing opportunities for education, prayer, service and the development of Christian community for all parishioners.
A variety of faith formation opportunities are offered for children, youth and adults to help all members of the parish grow in their understanding of the Catholic Faith and to enable them to witness to that faith in their lives within and beyond their families and parish community.
CONTACT: Sr. Susan at 617-696-1388
or FaithFormation@StAgathaParish.org
Schedule
Classes are held weekly on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday afternoons from 3:45-5:00pm in the
All five grades meet each day so that families have a choice of day for their children. Usually, a family’s first choice for day can be honored. Occasionally, because of limitations on space or catechists, a family may need to come on their second choice day.
Parents and guardians are asked to volunteer as catechists (teachers), aides, hall monitors or safety officers on the day their child(ren) attend sessions. Registration fees are waived for the children of catechists.
Sessions begin:
Grades 2-5 September 19, 20, & 21, 2006
Grade 1 September 26, 27, & 28, 2006
On the first day, children and parents should report
to the
Sessions end:
Grades 1-5 April 8, 9 & 10, 2007
A preliminary schedule for the full year, including special
events, will be distributed the first day, and will be available on the parish
website. In general, we meet weekly and follow
the
Inclement Weather: If
Special Faith Gathering for Whole Family
This year, the program incorporates a special faith gathering for the whole family (as well as all parishioners) during Lent. These gatherings teach about the Eucharist and prepare us to celebrate Holy Thursday and Easter in a new and deeper way.
Each session will include a meal, a chance to learn together, and a chance to learn in age-appropriate groupings.
Attendance at one of these sessions is built into the schedule for our Faith Formation program. The particular session you attend is up to you and your family / household.
Thursday, March 29 evening
Saturday, March 31 morning
Sunday, April 1 afternoon/evening
Absence
If your child will be absent from class on a given day, please call the Faith Formation Office at 617-696-1388.
When a child is absent we will mail home the material covered in class that day so that the child will be able to keep up with her/his classmates. Please review the material with your child(ren) and return it to your child’s catechist the following week or as soon as possible.
Assignment Of Children To Groups
The children in our program live in different towns and attend many different schools. We intentionally assign children from a variety of schools to the same group to encourage and facilitate their getting to know other members of our parish community.
Carpools
If your child is in a carpool, please instruct him/her to meet with the others in the carpool after class in the cafeteria. Once all carpoolers are present, they may go out to the schoolyard to be met by their driver.
Code Of Behavior
All children are expected to treat persons and property with the courtesy and respect indicative of Christian attitudes and values.
Any child who displays inappropriate behavior in the classroom, church or schoolyard will be sent to the Faith Formation Office to meet with the Director. If a child’s behavior is consistently inappropriate, parents will be notified.
Drop-Off/Pick-Up Safety Regulations
This information is critical for the safety of your children
and all the children who attend Faith Formation in the
- When driving in the schoolyard, please observe a speed
limit of no more than 5 m.p.h.
- Orange cones are placed in the yard to indicate areas that are off-limits to cars. Do not drive through, around or over them. Only monitors on duty may move the cones.
- Please observe all instructions given by the Safety Officer in the schoolyard.
- If you do not drive your own children, please communicate this information to those who transport them.
Entrance (Arrival) Procedure
All children should arrive and depart on time.
Upon arrival, all children are to meet their catechist in the school building, in the Cafeteria. Children will sit at tables assigned to their class. Catechists will lead children to their classroom.
At selected times throughout the year, the session will begin with a general prayer and/or blessing prior to the children going to their classrooms.
Late arrival -- Children who are tardy must report to the Parish Meeting Room and wait there until their class is dismissed from the opening session, or until they are instructed to go to their room. For safety reasons, children MUST NOT go directly to their room; classes sometimes meet in different places on the parish property.
Exit (Dismissal) Procedure
Grades 1, 3 and 5 exit via the door closest to the church.
Grades 2 and 4 exit via the door at the ramp near the gym.
If a child’s ride may be delayed, please notify the Faith Formation Office at 617-696-1388. Ordinarily, the building closes at 5:15pm and all children should be picked up by then.
Please instruct your child that under NO circumstances should he/she go home with anyone other than the person designated by the parent.
Early Dismissal -- No child will be released early from class without a note from the parent. The parent or person picking up the child early must come to the Faith Formation Office. The child will be brought to the office for dismissal. Please know your child’s catechist’s name and room number.
Food Or Drink
NO FOOD OR DRINK is permitted during Faith Formation sessions. Parents are encouraged to provide a snack for their children before they arrive at the school.
Service and Outreach
Service to others is an important dimension of Christian
life. Opportunities for service are integrated into the program throughout the
year, including a
Text Series
This year we have switched to the text series, We Believe, published by Wm. Sadlier, Inc. The books have perforated pages. When a lesson is completed, children will bring home those pages as well as a “Family Page” containing ideas and suggestions for use at home. This keeps parents informed about what their children are learning and offers resources for activities in the home.
Web Sites
Our
parish website, www.StAgathaParish.org
, includes information about program activities, special events, calendar
changes, etc. During the year we hope to
add more information about the content of each chapter, the vocabulary lists,
prayers, etc. Please refer to the
“Resource” section at the end of this booklet for information about additonal
web sites appropriate for children and adults.
Wm. Sadlier Co., the publisher of the texts used in Grades 1-6, provides information and activities at www.webelieve.com. Catechists of all age groups can find valuable information at www.catechist.com.
Special Events
Throughout the year we incorporate special activities and liturgical events. These events are offered during regular class times – 3:45 – 5:00 pm. Parents and other family members are encouraged to attend.
Penance Services
Grades 3, 4 & 5 December 12, 13 & 14, 2006
Teaching Masses
Students will be taken to the church during their normal class time and will be taught about the mass, its history and its beauty.
Grade 2 March 21, 22, and 23, 2007
Grades 3, 4 & 5 Tuesday, October 17, 2006
Wednesday,
January 24, 2007
Thursday, March
1, 2007
Sunday Masses (Fifth Grade Liturgies)
During the year, the children in grade 5 in
Tuesday FF Students Sunday, Nov 5, 2006 9:00 am Mass
Wednesday FF Students Sunday, Feb 11, 2007 5:00 pm Mass
Thursday FF Students and
CONTACT: Sr. Susan at 617-696-1388
or FaithFormation@StAgathaParish.org
Preparation for First Penance (also called Reconciliation or Confession) and First Eucharist is a two-year process in Grades 1 and 2. Both sacraments are celebrated in the second grade.
NOTE: If you have an older child who needs these sacraments, please contact Sister Susan.
Preparation for these sacraments includes parent sessions (so that you may appropriately support your child(ren) in this process), rehearsals and special liturgies in addition to the ongoing instruction you child receives each week. Consistent attendance is critical to your child’s appreciation and understanding of the sacrament.
First Penance
Through the Sacrament of Penance (also called the Sacrament of Reconciliation or Confession), we experience God’s forgiveness and peace. It helps us restore right relationships with God and one another.
Parent Sessions
Parents are to attend one of the following meetings:
Tues. December 5, 2006 7:15-8:30 pm Cafeteria
Thurs. December 7, 2006 9:45-11:00 am Cafeteria
Thurs. December 7, 2006 7:15-8:30 pm Cafeteria
Final
Preparation
Before receiving the Sacrament for the first time, the
children will be taken to church for a review and a chance to watch the
sacrament enacted. Parents are invited
to attend. All sessions will be in the
Tues. January 9, 2007 3:45-5:00pm
Wed. January 10, 2007 3:45-5:00pm
Thurs. January 11, 2007 3:45-5:00pm
First Penance Schedule
First Penance is celebrated with a community of students and
relatives. After a prayer service and
Examination of Conscience, the children will go to one of the priests for
individual confession. Once all of the
children are finished, parents and family members are invited to celebrate the
sacrament as well. Parents will be notified
of their child’s group. All celebrations
will be in the
Saturday, January 13, 2007 11:00am Group 1
Saturday, January 20, 2007 11:00am Group 2
Saturday, January 27, 2007 11:00am Group 3
First Holy Communion
Eucharist (also known as Communion) is one of the three
sacraments of initiation. The other two are Baptism and Confirmation. At
Baptism we become members of God’s family, the church. In the sacrament of
Eucharist, we celebrate God’s love for us at our special “family meal,” the
Parent Sessions
Parents are to attend one of the following meetings:
Tues. Mar 6, 2007 7:15-8:30 pm Cafeteria
Thurs. Mar 8, 2007 9:45-11:00 am Cafeteria
Thurs. Mar 8, 2007 7:15-8:30 pm Cafeteria
First Holy Communion Rehearsals
(at 3:45 pm in the Church)
(Parents will be notified of their child’s group.)
Tues. April
25, 2007 Readers for Groups 1
& 2
Wed. April 26, 2007. Group 1 (all) – plus
ushers
Thurs April 27, 2007 Group 2 (all) – plus ushers
Tues. May 2, 2007 Readers for Groups 3 & 4
Wed. May 3, 2007 Group 3 (all) – plus ushers
Thurs. May 4, 2007 Group 4 (all) – plus ushers
First Holy Communion Schedule
Group 1 Sat. April 28, 2006 10:30 am
Group 2 Sat. April 28, 2006 12:30 pm
Group 3 Sat. May 5, 2006 10:30 am
Group 4 Sat. May 5, 2006 12:30 pm
Catechist
Events (Grades 1-5)
Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, . . .teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. Mt. 28:19-20
Catechists are disciples – men and women of the parish who are called by God to pass on the faith of the church, the faith that they live and believe. Are you called to be a disciple, a catechist?
St. Agatha’s supports our catechists in a number of ways. First, we honor and recognize them in a formal commissioning at mass. As a parish we send them forth to help form our children. Second, we support each other through catechist meetings. Third, we take advantage of programs offered by the Archdiocese, including the Catechetical Congress and various training programs.
We can only offer that which we have. The richer our own faith life, the more we have to offer to others in the parish. As catechists, we need to be even more aware of our own faith formation.
Catechist Meetings -- Attendance at these meetings is extremely important.
Tuesday Sep 12, 2006 3:45 pm Cafeteria
T, W, Th Feb 13-14-15 5:00 pm Cafeteria
Archdiocesan Religious Education Congress
Saturday, Nov 18, 2006 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
The
Lantana,
Other Training and Enrichment Opportunities
Please see Sr. Susan for other opportunities for your own formation.
Those who with God’s help have welcomed Christ’s call and freely respond to it are urged on by the love of Christ to proclaim the good news everywhere in the world. This treasure, received from the apostles, has been faithfully guarded by their successors. All Christ’s faithful are called to hand it on from generation to generation, by professing their faith, by living it in fraternal sharing, and by celebrating it in liturgy and prayer. Catechism of the Catholic Church, #3
CONTACT: Mary
Sheedy at 617-696-8978
or YoungChurchMinistry@StAgathaParish.org
Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, . . .teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. Mt. 28:19-20
All
Catechists’ (Faith Formation Teachers’) meetings are held in the Young Church
Ministry Office unless otherwise noted.
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Grades
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Tuesday |
Sep 12, 2006 |
by appointment between 10:30 am – 7:00 pm |
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Tuesday |
Feb 13, 2007 |
by appointment between 10:30 am – 7:00 pm |
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Grade
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Tuesday |
Sep 12, 2006 |
by appointment between 10:30 am – 7:00 pm |
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Sunday |
Oct 1, 2006 |
Gym |
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Sunday |
Oct 22, 2006 |
8:00-8:15pm, Gym |
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Sunday |
Nov 5, 2006 |
8:00-8:15pm, Gym |
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Sunday |
Feb 11, 2007 |
8:00-8:15pm, Gym |
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Grade
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Tuesday |
Sep 12, 2006 |
by appointment between 10:30 am – 7:00 pm |
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Sunday |
Sep 24, 2006 |
8:00-8:15pm, Gym |
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Sunday |
Oct 22, 2006 |
8:00-8:15pm, Gym |
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Sunday |
Jan 21, 2007 |
8:00-8:15pm, Gym |
Adolescent formation for 6th, 7th and 8th graders is a catechetical undertaking that is part of a life long process of faith growth that supports the family’s primary role of forming young people in the faith.
General Sessions
Sessions are generally held in the Faith
Formation Catechists’ home with some special meetings in the Church or gym. The
curriculum is centered on community faith formation, service to others, and
socialization. We depend on parents to
partner us in this process. We will be inviting Faith Formation Catechists to
bring their classes to the
Christian Service Reflection
Additionally, as part of the curriculum we invite Faith Formation Catechists and their classes and parents to a Christian Service Reflection Session so that the young people will be able to process their Christian service. They may come either on
Tuesday Nov
15, 2006 7:00 pm Game Room
Tuesday Mar 6, 2007 7:00 pm Game
Room
Opening Mass & Meeting for Parents and Young People
We begin the year with an opening Mass on Sunday, September 17th (see schedule below) followed by a meeting with the parents and young people over in the GYM.
OPENING MASSES -- Sunday, September 17,
2006
Sixth Grade -- 9:00am Mass
(Parents and 6th Graders)
Seventh Grade -- 10:30am Mass
(Parents and 7th Graders)
Eighth Grade -- 10:30am Mass
(Parents and 8th Graders)
There will
be an investment ritual at these Masses
involving both the parents and their children
Immediately following the Opening Mass there
will be a meeting for parents and their children in the GYM. These meetings are not just informational
sessions. This time will count as the first
class for your child for each
of these years. Parents are expected to attend with your child. There will be a
formal presentation, an opportunity to meet the Faith Formation Catechist and a
chance to receive your child’s books and other information for the year. Please
reserve this important time.
Sixth Graders
Mini
Retreat Sun, Nov 5,
2006 2:00-4:00pm Cafe
Sixth Grade Parents and Young People
SAVE THE DATES for the following special meetings. Parents are expected to accompany their children to these important events.
Reconciliation Svc Tues, Dec
5, 2006 7:00pm
Teaching
Mass Tues, Feb 6,
2007 7:00pm
Faith Festival March 29, March 31, April 1, 2007
- See page 3 for overview. Every young person together with family and extended family is expected to attend one of these sessions. This is a required part of the curriculum for this year.
Seventh & Eighth Grade Parents & Young People
SAVE THE DATES for the following special meetings. Parents are expected to accompany their children to these important events.
Reconciliation Svc Thurs, Dec
7, 2006 7:00pm
Teaching Mass Tues, Feb 6, 2007 7:00pm
Upper Church
Faith Festival March 29, March 31, April 1, 2007
- See page 3 for overview. Every young person together with family and extended family is expected to attend one of these sessions. This is a required part of the curriculum for this year.
Christian Service (Grades 6-8)
Service to others, especially to the poor and disadvantaged, is at the heart of our identity as Christians. For a Christian, being a person of service is not an option. Participation in Christian service is one of the most important components of our program.
Each year classes spend some time doing Christian service outreach right here in our community. Last year many classes joined in with other outreach processes going on in the parish and helped out. A couple of classes prepared meals at Fr. Bill’s Place and other classes helped at My Brother’s Keeper. An important part of the outreach process is the reflection session and each class is expected to attend at least one reflection session to process their Christian service.
During the summer, a group called the
“Service Plunge” (in collaboration with the Milton Council on Aging) engaged in
a week of Christian service in the surrounding communities. During this week,
many hours of service are designated to the elderly in our community. This has
become an intergenerational project and many parents become involved in this
process. Additionally, last summer some groups went to Nazareth Farm in W.
Virginia and “Young Neighbors in Advocacy” in
Drop-In Center
The “
The schedule is as follows:
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October 27 November 3 November 17 December 8 December 15 January 5 January 19 January 26 |
February 2 February 9 April 13 May 4 May 11 May 18 May 25 |
We will have two dances in this time frame and will need ten chaperones for each dance. Watch the bulletins for the date of the dances. Chaperones are also needed at the Drop-In for the regularly scheduled evenings. Call Mary Sheedy at 617-696-8978 if you can volunteer.
Confirmation Sacramental Preparation
-- Grades 9-11
Receive the Holy
Spirit
…….John 20:19-23
Preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation at St. Agatha Parish is a two-year process with the sacrament being celebrated in the fall of grade eleven.
The Catholic Church welcomes new members through the sacraments of initiation: Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist. Through these sacraments the Church celebrates the presence and action of the risen Jesus in our lives. The Sacrament of Confirmation reaffirms our baptismal promises and our commitment to the Catholic faith.
Eucharist is the heart and center of our Catholic community. As Eucharist is also a celebration of our unity with each other and with the risen Christ, we encourage the Confirmandi and families to come gather as a faith community at the 5pm Mass on Sunday evenings during the year. It is important for families who have children engaged in the Confirmation process to make every effort to accompany them on this journey.
Faith formation, service outreach and socialization are all
components in this process. Each year many young people engage in Christian
service outreach and we are proud of their commitment to make a difference in
the lives of the people they encounter.
The idea of living in a spirit of justice and service to each other is a
lifetime call. The ninth grade classes and their Faith Formation Catechists are
encouraged to do Christian service as a group and the tenth grade Confirmandi
are free to engage in an individual Christian service opportunity. This year we
will also be doing the “Service Plunge” and we will be applying to “Young
Neighbors in Advocacy” in
SERVICE CONTACT: Donna Regan coordinates all Christian service processes. She can be reached at 617-471-4853
Schedule – Grade 9
Gather: 5:00
pm Mass before each session
Sessions: 6:00-8:00 pm in the gym (pizza included)
unless
otherwise noted
These sessions focus on community, relationship with God, Jesus’ message of discipleship, and how one can live out a commitment as a Catholic Christian disciple.
Schedule
for the Ninth Grade Process
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Sun., Oct. 1, 2006 |
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Incoming Conversations* |
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Sun., Oct. 22, 2006 |
Class 1-A |
Belonging – Celebrating Community |
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Sun., Oct 29, 2006 |
5pm Mass |
The Rite of
Entrance |
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Class 1-B |
The Sacrament of Confirmation |
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Sun., Nov. 5, 2006 |
Class 1-C |
The Challenge of Discipleship |
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Sun., Nov 12, 2006 |
Class 2-A |
Challenges to Christian Spirituality |
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Sun, Jan 21,, 2007 |
Cafeteria – 6 pm |
Respect for Life” Presentation (Parents and Young People) |
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Sun., Jan 28, 2007 |
Class 2-B |
Encounters with Jesus in the Scriptures |
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Sun., Feb 11, 2007 |
Class 2-C |
Morality: Meeting Jesus’ Challenges in Everyday Life |
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Fri, Mar 2, 2007 |
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Retreat** |
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Week of March 25 |
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Faith Festival*** |
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*Incoming Conversations … will be held Sunday, October 1, 2006 in the Gym from 9:00-11:30am. The group will be divided in half and there will be two sessions – one from 9:00-10:00am and the other from 10:30-11:30am. The format will be a large group presentation and a space to meet with your child’s Faith Formation Catechist. Please reserve this time.
** Retreat … As part of the curriculum, each ninth grade candidate for Confirmation is required to participate in an evening retreat here at St. Agatha. The group will be divided in half and one of these dates will be assigned to each person. Please reserve both the above dates until a specific date is assigned to you. Once classes start in the fall a specific date will be assigned to each person.
***Faith Festival … See page 3 for overview. Every young person together with family and extended family is expected to attend one of these sessions. This is a required part of the curriculum for this year.
Schedule – Grade 10
Gather: 5:00
pm Mass before each session
Sessions: 6:00-8:00 pm in the gym (pizza included)
unless
otherwise noted
The Year Two sessions focus on deepening one’s relationship with God, worship, accepting the challenge to discipleship, understanding the Gifts of the Spirit and serving others.
Schedule
for the Tenth Grade Process
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Sun., Sept. 17, 2006 |
Class 3-A |
Pray to Love, Love to Pray |
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Sun., Sept. 24, 2006 |
Class 3-B |
Celebrating the Eucharist -- |
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Sun., Oct. 1, 2006 |
5pm Mass Class 3-C |
Rite of Acceptance Parents are invited Sacraments – Rituals Celebrating Our Catholic Faith |
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Sun., Oct 22, 2006 |
Class 4-A Cafeteria |
Accepting the Challenge for Discipleship |
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Sun, Oct 29, 2006 |
Cafeteria --6:00pm |
“Respect for Love” Presentation (Parents and Candidates) |
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Sun., Jan. 7, 2007 |
Class 4-B |
Christian Lifestyles |
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Sun., Jan. 21, 2007 |
5pm Mass |
Parents, Sponsors & Confirmation Candidates |
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Class 4-C |
Encountering the Gifts of the Spirit |
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Week of March 25 |
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Faith Festival* |
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Fri, April 27, 2006 |
Gym |
Retreat with Sean Forrest |
*Faith Festival … See page 3 for overview. Every young person together with family and extended family is expected to attend one of these sessions. This is a required part of the curriculum for this year.
Schedule – Grade 11:
The Sacrament of Confirmation
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Sunday, |
9:00am- 11:30am |
Confirmation
Conversations with Confirmandi and Parents |
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The group will be divided in half and there will be
two sessions. The first session will be held from 9:00-10:00am and the other
from 10:30-11:30am. At each session
there will be a large group presentation and an opportunity to meet with your
child’s Faith Formation Catechist |
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Tuesday, |
7:00pm |
Presenter: Rev.
Daniel O’Connell (Confirmandi and Parents) |
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An evening for reflection in preparation for the
Sacrament of Confirmation. This
evening is part of the curriculum. |
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Thursday |
7:00pm |
Evening for
Reconciliation |
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Presenter: Rev. Michael Boutin. This evening’s presentation will center on the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Individual Reconciliation will follow the presentation. This evening is part of the curriculum. |
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Special Invitation – 11th and 12th Graders: Come and join us for the Faith Festival (week of March 25, 2007): See page 3 for overview. Every young person together with family and extended family is especially invited to attend one of these sessions.
Rehearsals
Monday, November 6, 2006 Group 1 7 pm Church
Tuesday, November 7, 2006 Group 2 7 pm Church
Sacrament
of Confirmation
Thursday, November 9, 2006 Group 1 7 pm Church
Friday, November 10, 2006 Group 2 7 pm Church
Christian Service Opportunities (Grades 9-12)
CONTACT: Mary Sheedy at 617-696-8978.
Christian service outreach is a very important part of all
we do as Church. St. Agatha Parish offers many opportunities for engagement in
this process. Last summer forty young
people and several adults in collaboration with the Milton Council on Aging
participated in the “Service Plunge” right here in the parish. We sorted
clothing at Cradles to Crayons in Quincy, assisted at programs at the Milton
Council on Aging, served lunch at Fr. Bill’s place, helped at the Interfaith
Food Bank in Quincy and the Greater Boston Food Bank, visited the sisters at
Bethany House in Framingham, and washed windows and planted flowers at the
Elderly Housing in Milton. Another group of young people went to “Young
Neighbors in Advocacy” in
Listed below is a description of opportunities for Christian service outreach.
I Am Special -- is a faith formation program for 3, 4 and 5 year old children taught by high school volunteers. See the “I Am Special” section for details.
Young Neighbors in Action – is about helping participants both
deepen their commitment to the call of the Gospel and work for justice in our
world today. This weeklong experience
provides young people with the opportunity to serve those in need. This
Christian outreach opportunity is located in
Young Neighbors in Advocacy – is a process
sponsored by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Young people are
invited to participate in a justice experience.
It is an opportunity to experience direct service, learn about issues of
injustice and how to be a voice for the voiceless on a national level. The
group engaged in this justice journey will travel to
“Service Plunge” – An opportunity
to gather together as a small Christian community centered on outreaching
locally to folks in our community and the surrounding area. This is a weeklong experience based out of
the
Adults are welcome to borrow varieties of materials (books,
magazines, videos) from the
Glastonbury Abbey is bringing its store to us! They will bring a wide selection of their books, videos and religious goods to the parish for sale. They will be in the Cafeteria (school):
Saturday November 4 3:30 pm to 6:00 pm
Sunday November 5 7:30
am to 1:30 pm
Come and do some early shopping for Christmas; use this as an opportunity to talk about faith with other family members; or just stop by and have a cup of coffee and visit.
Most
of these websites have links to other Catholic sites, as does our parish web
site. These represent but a few of the thousands of excellent web sites of
interest to Catholics. Please forward links to your favorite sites so we can
share them with parishioners.
General
Sites (Local, Archdiocese, USCCB, Vatican
St. Agatha Parish - www.StAgathaParish.org
St. Elizabeth Parish,
St. Mary of the Hills Parish,
Archdiocese of
Information on most archdiocesan agencies and parishes.
U. S. Conference of Catholic Bishops
- www.usccb.org
Policies, publications and
departments of the
with links to American dioceses.
Irish Jesuits –
· www.sacredspace.ie -- a great prayer site.
· www.soulsearching.ie -- for students with discussion and articles on a variety of topics.
Sites for Children, Youth, Families and Catechists
www.webelieve.com -- Wm. Sadlier Co., the publisher of the texts used in Grades 1-6; provides information and activities
www.faithfirst.com -- an excellent site provided by Resources for Christian Living (RCL)
www.catechist.com -- a great site for catechists of all age groups.
Publishers, Gifts, Art
These are a few sites where you can find varieties of Catholic books, magazines, publications, information, gifts, cards, and art.
American Bible Society – www.americanbible.org
Ave Maria Press – www.avemariapress.com
Catholic Books – www.catholicbookshopper.com
GetFed (Catholic books & gifts) – www.getfed.com
Loyola Press – www.loyolapress.org
Ministry of the Arts – www.ministryofthearts.org
Our Sunday Visitor – www.osvpublishing.com
Pauline Books & Media – www.pauline.org
St. Mary’s Press – www.smp.org
Local Retreat Centers.
Weston (781-788-6810)
Espousal Retreat House,
Gonzaga Easter Point Retreat House,
· www.easternpointretreathouse.org
· retreat.center@csjboston.org
All families must re-register each year. We cannot assume that everyone who is in the program this year will return next year.
Registration forms for 2006-2007 are available now – on the St. Agatha website or by calling the Faith Formation Office (617-696-1388). Forms for 2007-2008 will be sent home in the spring. We ask that registrations be returned by the date indicated on the form.
If you have a child entering the program for the first time, a copy of the child’s Baptismal certificate must accompany your completed form.
N.B. Families must be registered in St. Agatha Parish in order to participate in the Faith Formation Program. Parish Census Forms are available at the Rectory.
Please call the contact person as listed in this booklet. If in doubt, feel free to contact the Faith Formation Office at 617-696-1388 or FaithFormation@StAgathaParish.org .