3 Year Old and PreK
Welcome to religious education for preschoolers! We have classes for 3 year olds (potty trained and 3 by October 1) and preschoolers (both 4 and 5 year olds – not yet in Kindergarten). Classes will be held from 9:30-10:30 Sunday mornings during the 9:30 Mass. Children must be signed in and out by an adult. Classrooms are located downstairs in the West Hall. For class schedule
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As the primary Catechists, parents are the foundation for a child’s faith development. We will enhance your efforts in your child’s faith formation by providing curriculum that is age-appropriate. Our classroom environment will be one to nurture participation in prayer and discovering God’s love. Classes consist of a variety of prayer, story, music, arts and crafts.
In late August, your family will receive a letter from me with class information and room number. We will be starting on Sunday, September
20, 2009.
I look forward to seeing you in the fall.
Robin Scurto
Director of Faith Formation
Pre-School - Elementary
rscrto@stfranciscr.org
303.688.3025 ext. 106
ATTENDANCE
Sometimes parent/guardians become concerned that their children or youth will tire of coming to Mass or going to class. Children and youth will rejoice in the opportunity to come to church for liturgy if the parents rejoice with them. They will take their obligation to participate in Catholic Formation seriously if the parents are supportive of the catechists, ministers and programs offered. The involvement of the parents/guardians in completing materials sent home, discussing information presented in class, and providing space to display completed projects will relate to the children that this is a very important element in their life. It will give the children the message that learning to bring Jesus into their daily life is the most important thing they can learn!
It is understood that year round school poses scheduling challenges. We will work with you as these arise. In addition to attending all the scheduled classes it is also important that families take part in the special events that are planned throughout the year. Family attendance at Sunday Liturgy is also critical. We come to Sunday Mass to worship God and to refresh our mind, body, and soul. We never need a rest from Sunday Liturgy. Formation class is not a substitute for Sunday Liturgy. It is important that their Christian peers and the life of Christ influence our children. Children will be quick to tell you how unimportant your faith is to you if you allow them to miss Mass and class for frivolous reasons.
Just as in academic school, the students are obligated to make up lessons. The difference is that the lessons they miss in school are for this lifetime. The lessons they miss at church are for eternity.
Attendance is expected at all Faith Formation classes. All families enrolling in classes should be registered as parishioners at St. Francis of Assisi. If for some reason this is not possible please contact Robin in the parish office.
If a student is unable to attend please call or email their catechist, or Robin. After three unexcused classes a phone call will be made to the parent or guardian. All class work missed must be made up and returned to the catechist.
Long-term absences (four or more classes) will be evaluated on an individual basis. Absence of over one year will need to be discussed with Robin, Director of Faith Formation, before enrolling in Faith Formation classes or sacramental preparation.
