LNMV Religious Education Parent-Student Handbook 2020-2021 - *due to COVID-19, expect updates to the handbook as we adapt with the changing times ...
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LNMV Religious Education
Parent-Student Handbook
2020-2021
*due to COVID-19, expect updates to the handbook as we adapt with the
changing times. Thank you in advance for your flexibility
Church of St. Nicholas, New Market
www.stncc.net
Father Nick VanDenBroeke,
Parochial Administrator
952-461-2403 x2
Father Josh Powers
Parochial Vicar
952-461-2403 x6
Immaculate Conception, Lonsdale
https://icchurch.cc
Father Nick VanDenBroeke
Pastor
Father Josh Powers
Parochial Vicar
507-744-2829
Most Holy Trinity
www.mhtveseli.com
Father John Lapensky
Pastor
507-744-2823
Director of Religious Education
Anna Laughery
952-652-6100 ext. 130
annal@holycrossschool.net
WEBSITE: www.lnmvre.net
Religious Education Tuition
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT REGISTRATION BY
August 8th, 2020
ONLINE REGISTRATION
https://mytads.com/a/lnmvreligiouseducation
EARLY BIRD Registration Pricing ends on August 8th
Registration fees through August 8th, 2020:
Grades 1-8 $90.00/student
Confirmation classes open to grades 9-12:
Confirmation Class: year 1: $135.00*
Confirmation Class: year 2: $135.00*
First Reconciliation\Communion 2nd grade & up
First Communion material fee: $35.00**
*fee includes retreat registration fees
**for ALL 2nd grade (and older) students preparing for First Reconciliation/Communion
(includes home school, catholic school and RE students)
REGISTRATION FEES BEGINNING August 9th, 2020
Grades 1-8 $105.00/student
Confirmation classes open to grades 9-12:
Confirmation Class: year 1: $140.00*
Confirmation Class: year 2: $140.00*
First Reconciliation\Communion 2nd grade & up
First Communion material fee: $40.00
ALL REGISTRATIONS to be completed
NO LATER THAN August 15th
After this date we assign classrooms and catechists and classroom
availability may be limited depending on volunteers and classroom
size
All Registration is done online through TADS
Payment Plans are available through TADS (Additional cost to manage)
All payments made online, if you use electronic check there will be no additional fee, you will also have an option to pay
by credit or check card, however, the merchant fee will be added to the amount you owe.
Registration Information Continued
Catechists* Discounts
Catechists and co-catechists: (weekly commitment)
Gr 1-8 = Free Tuition
Confirmation = $90.00 discount
No discount on First Communion materials fee or AYD or confirmation retreat fees
Classroom Aides: (weekly commitment)
Gr 1-8 tuition 50% discount Confirmation = $45.00 discount
No discount on First Communion materials fee or AYD or confirmation retreat fees
*If you are interested in being a catechist or aide contact Anna Laughery @ annal@holycrossschool.net or
952-652-6100 ext. 130. All Catechists and Aides are required to have Virtus safe environment training, current
background check, signed code of conduct and current online training as assigned.
SACRAMENT PROGRAM REGISTRATION:
First Reconciliation\First Communion Preparation:
• All students preparing for First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion must register for the Sacramental
Preparation Program, this includes students educated at home through a home school program, Catholic
School or through the Religious Education Wednesday evening classes.
• A mandatory parent meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 16th at 6:00pm in the Gym at Holy Cross
Catholic School. The meeting will give details on the sacramental preparation program.
• All students planning on preparing for First Communion must be a registered member of one of the three
parishes and must be attending either the Catholic School or the RE Wednesday night program. For those
students not attending a public or private school they should be enrolled in a home school program or co-op.
Confirmation Preparation
• Two-year Confirmation Preparation is open to all students 9th – 12th grade
• Confirmation Prep meets from 6:30-7:45pm on Wednesday evenings following the RE schedule
• A mandatory Parent-Student meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, September 16th at 7:30pm in the Gym at
Holy Cross Catholic School. The meeting will give details on the sacramental preparation program.
BAPTISMAL CERTIFICATES
All students preparing for receiving sacraments in 2021 will need a certified baptismal certificate from the parish of
baptism if not baptized at the parish of current registration. Certified copies should come directly from the parish of
baptism. We will be collecting these certificates starting in November. We must receive these certificates by
January 1st or the Sacrament could be delayed. This is applies to all our First Communion students and our Year 2
(grade 10) Confirmation students. This does not apply if your child was baptized at one of our three parishes. Our
RE administrative assistant will work with you and your parish of baptism to receive the certified certificate.
“The aim of catechesis is to lead believers to a deeper knowledge and love of Christ and the
Church and a firm commitment to follow him” (National Directory for Catechesis).
All religious education is formation in Christ, given to make “faith become living,
conscious and active, through the light of instruction” (CD, 14)
1LNMV Religious Education Class Schedule 2020-2021 Grade 1-10
www.lnmvre.net
Wednesday Nights at 6:30pm – 7:45 pm
Classes held at LNMV Catholic Education Center, home of Holy Cross School
6100 37th Street West, Webster, MN 55088 952-652-6100 ext. 130
September 9 Catechist/aides/Volunteer Orientation Workshop (Grades 1- 10) 6:00-8:00pm
16 First Communion Parent Meeting @ 6:00pm in gym at Holy Cross
16 Confirmation Parent Student Meeting @ 7:30pm in gym at Holy Cross
23 Class
30 Class
October 7 Class
14 NO Class – MEA Break
21 Class
28 Class
November 4 Class - Safety training for Grades 8-9-10
11 Class - Safety training for Grades 4-7
18 Class - Safety training for Grades 1-3
25 NO CLASS – Thanksgiving Break
December 2 Class
9 Class Confirmation Sponsor Night @ SN/IC on Sat. December 12th
16 Class
23 NO CLASS (Christmas Break)
30 NO CLASS (Christmas Break)
January 6 Class Conformation Sponsor Night @ MHT on January 9th, 2021
13 Class First Reconciliation Workshop January 9th, 2021
20 Class – First Reconciliation Interviews First Reconciliation: January 30th, 2021
27 NO Class – Catechist workshop
February 3 Class
10 Class – Prayer Knowledge Testing
17 NO CLASS – Ash Wednesday
24 Class
March 3 Class
10 Class
17 Class
24 Class
31 NO CLASS – Holy Week
April 7 Class First Communion Workshop at each parish 9:30am
14 Class
21 Class – First Communion Interviews First Communion @ MHT April 25th, 9am
28 Class – Last night First Communion @ SN May 1st, 5pm and @ IC May 2nd, 10am
Additional events for First Communion and Confirmation students can be found on the next page!
ABSENCES:
• Can be emailed to: annal@holycrossschool.net
2• LNMV RE Web site has button to click to report absences.
• Reported by calling 952-652-6100 ext. 130
ADDITIONAL 2020-2021 EVENT DATES:
Wed. Sept. 16th, 2020 - 2nd Gr. Parent meeting @ 6:00pm – 7:00pm @ Holy Cross Gym
Wed. Sept 16th, 2020, Confirmation student-parent meeting @ 7:30pm @ Holy Cross Gym
God in the Family Parent meetings for First Communion will begin the week of October 18th 2020 (dates tba)
Sat. October 24th, 2020 Archdiocesan Youth Day – Bus leaving 11:30am returning approx. 10:00pm
Confirmation date TBD – Confirmation Retreat for Year II Confirmation Students
Sat. Dec. 12th, 2020 – Sponsor/Confirmation Student Meeting for Confirmation II class @ St Nicholas with IC
Sat. Jan. 9th, 2021 – Sponsor/Confirmation Student Meeting for Confirmation II class@ Most Holy Trinity
Sat. Jan. 16th, 2021– 2nd gr. Parent/Student Reconciliation Workshop – 5pm mass/tour/talk @ Parishes
Sat. Jan. 30th, 2021– First Reconciliation @ parishes
Saturday, April 10th, 2021 – First Communion Parent/Student Workshop 9:30-11:00 @ your parish
Sunday May 9th – Rite of Sending for Confirmation yr. 2 students
Sunday May 16th – Confirmation at Cathedral of St. Paul in St. Paul
ARCHDIOCESIAN YOUTH DAY – SATURDAY, October 24th
Required retreat for 9th grade (Year 1) Confirmation
Grades 10*-12 are invited – room available on first come basis
Parental Consent forms will be emailed out and available on the website. This form is required to attend.
AYD fee is included in registration fee for first year confirmation students only.
AYD fee for Youth in grades 10, 11 and 12 is $35.00
Location is: St. Thomas Academy, Mendota Heights
Meet at the gym at Holy Cross at 11:00am and depart by bus and return approximately 10:00pm
*Year 2 confirmation students can attend AYD for 2 faith events
Immaculate Conception, Lonsdale
First Reconciliation: Saturday, January 30th, 2021
First Communion Rehearsal: May 1st @ 9:30 am
First Communion: Sunday, May 2rd @ 10:00am Mass
Most Holy Trinity, Veseli
First Reconciliation: Saturday. January 30th, 2021 @ 10:30am
First Communion Rehearsal: Sat. April 24th @ 9:30am
First Communion: Sun. April 25th @ 9:00am Mass
St. Nicholas, New Market
First Reconciliation: Saturday, January 30th, 2021 @ NOON
First Communion Rehearsal: Friday, April 20th @ 6:00pm
First Communion: Sat. May 1st @ 5pm Mass
Fall 10th Grade Confirmation Retreat,
Date: TBA
Friday night: 6:00pm–10:00pm and Saturday 8:30-6:00pm
Confirmation –Sunday, 2:00 pm May 16th, 2021 @ Cathedral of St. Paul
3FORMED is a website that is a gateway to awesome Catholic content for both children and adults and is FREE to all
our families. The children programming is great and kids love the animated programs, movies, bible stories, and
there are even books to download and they become yours! If you have not registered yet please go to the RE
website and on the front page clik on the blue “register now” as you see below.
You can also register by going to lnmv.formed.org
Through FORMED you have access to over $800,000 of programming, this is a wonderful tool. To help you get
started they provide a “pick of the week” or simply pick topics you are interested in.
FORMED APP: Download the formed app on tablets and other mobile devices. Great content for your children to
have access to.
FAMILY LEARNING GOALS
1. Parents are the first and most influential educators of their children. You are encouraged as parents to discuss the
material learned in class with your child. Discussing the material, praying as a family and frequently attending Mass
will help your child to grow in his or her faith.
2. Mass attendance on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation is a serious obligation. Religious Education assists the
student in growing in his\her faith; it does not take the place of Mass attendance. Mass attendance every Sunday
and Holy Day of Obligation is expected of every student.
43. Parents are asked to assist their children in learning the formal prayers of the church. The expectations of each
grade level are outlined in this book along with a copy of the prayers. Parents, Godparents and Grandparents can
help students prepare for their prayer testing. By helping them memorize their prayers, you can also help build a
habit of prayer and strengthen your child’s relationship with God.
4. Homework is sometimes assigned by the catechists. The goal in assigning homework is to reinforce lessons
learned in class. Please discuss your child’s homework with them and assist him or her to ensure that he\she is
learning the material as well as possible.
GENERAL POLICY AND GUIDELINES
1. Due to COVID-19 we may have social distancing guidelines, and mask wearing policies. We will
update these as they are released. Watch your emails and www.lnmvre.net for more details
2. Drop-off time for all students is between 6:20pm – 6:30pm. Students may not enter the classroom
unless their Catechist/teacher is in the room. Catechists are not responsible for students dropped off earlier
than 6:20pm. Doors are locked for security at 6:35 after opening prayer.
3. Classes release at 7:45pm; please pick up your child(ren) promptly. If you have a child in grades 1-4
you must come into the school to pick up your child or an older sibling must come to the classroom to pick
them up, if arranged with teacher. If you are part of a carpool, please make arrangements with the teacher
ahead of time so they know who to release your child to. This is for your child’s safety!
4. ATTENDANCE POLICY: Children should make every effort to attend every class. This helps all students and
catechists when they do not have to repeat or re-teach for those missing. REPORT Absences through link
on RE website or email to annal@holycrossschool.net You may also call 952-652-6100 ext. 130 as soon
as you are aware that your child will be absent, you may contact the catechist directly if you have their
information. If there is no advance notice your child’s absence will be considered an unexcused absence.
5. Students are not to bring I-pods, cell phones, headphones, food, drink, gum, weapons, toys, or anything else
to class that will cause distractions. Any items brought to class that does NOT have to do with Religion
may be confiscated and returned at the end of class. (No Exceptions).
6. Appropriate dress: Students should dress respectfully for class; NO hats, caps, tank tops, t-shirts with
inappropriate sayings. All YOGA OR LEGGING PANTS should have long sweater/shirt for coverage;
short shorts are NOT allowed.** Parents may be contacted to bring appropriate clothing.
7. Students that make a threat of any kind to their teacher, peers, helpers or parents, will immediately result with
dismissal from the program.
8. If your child looses or damages a textbook, there is a $9.00 replacement fee.
9. CHANGES to the Wednesday evening religion classes as well as announcements of upcoming events
will be published in your parish church bulletin and the RE website: www.lnmvre.net The link is also
available through each parishes’ website. Email notices will be sent if appropriate.
10. You must be a registered parishioner of the parish in order to participate in Religious Education, if you need to
register please call your parish office first
11. Parking lot at Holy Cross: Please be courteous in picking up and dropping off children. Please park your car
in the lot if your child is not waiting at the curb. Drive slow and careful as many students are crossing the
parking lot to get to a waiting car. Handicap parking is ONLY for those with Handicap stickers per the law!
STUDENT BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS
51. Respect school and student property. Wipe muddy feet before entering the building, use garbage cans for
garbage, do not sit or stand on desks or tables. Keep hands out of day-students’ desks and off of day-class
items, if this is not observed it could lead to disciplinary action.
2. Respect yourself, your peers and all the teachers.
3. Listen quietly when someone is talking and speak with good manners. Keep hands and feet to yourself. Do not
run in the hallways. The Gym is only used with permission.
4. Arrive prepared to learn and to contribute positively to the class. (Read chapters, complete assignments,
and practice prayers regularly.)
DISCIPLINE POLICY
Disorderly and disrespectful conduct to catechists\teachers or peers is not acceptable. Resolution will depend
upon the severity of the problem and frequency. General guidelines are listed below.
1. The catechist will verbally correct the erring student by directing the student to stop the unacceptable behavior
and conform to the expected behavior. A verbal correction may be followed up with an Incident Report Form
letting the parent know there was an issue. The form needs to be signed and returned the next week. If the
behavior continues we move to step 2.
2. Student will be sent to the DRE to discuss the behavior and come up with a plan for the rest of evening. Student
may return to classroom upon Catechist and DRE approval. There will be follow up with a notification of parents.
If behavior problems continue we move to step 3.
3. Student will be doing seat work in the office the remainder of class time. The DRE will contact the parents about
the issue and together determine the proper resolution of the problem which could result in the dismissal of the
student from the program. A plan for continued education of the student will be completed with the help of the
parents. Parents will be requested to sit with child in classroom if child is sent to the office more than 3 times.
WEATHER UPDATES
PLEASE TAKE NOTE: Because of the multiple school districts and the fact that severe weather changes during the
day and can develop late in the day which may cause the cancellation of evening classes. It also happens that some
school districts cancel while others do not and weather can improve during the day, so classes can and will be held
in the evening regardless of school day cancellations. Please check the LNMV RE web site at: www.lnmvre.net under
the weather tab for updates.
Please verify if classes have been cancelled. If weather develops late in the day we will post the cancellation by
4:30pm. You may also contact your student’s teacher. Late afternoon Weather announcements are difficult but we
do use our email system to give notification to all parents. Please check your listed email account.
SCHOOL SECURITY 6The doors of the school will be locked at 6:35pm and re-open at 7:35pm. All parents coming to pick up their children
are asked to remain in the hallway in front of the office until 7:40 pm, voices do carry so we ask for quiet
conversations so we do not disturb classrooms. If you or your children arrive after 6:35pm there will either be
someone at the door to check you in or you may ring the bell at the door and wait for someone to ask to identify
yourself and let you in. All parents who wish to visit a classroom with their child or be in the hallways after 6:35 must
sign in at the office and have a prior to going to the classroom.
GRADE K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9* 10*
Holy Water Etiquette
X X X X X X X X X X X
The Sign of the Cross
X X X X X X X X X X X
Proper Genuflection
X X X X X X X X X X X
Grace Before Meals
X X X X X X X X X X X
Our Father X X X X X X X X X X X
Hail Mary X X X X X X X X X X
Guardian Angel
X X X X X X X X X X
Glory Be
X X X X X X X X X X
Act of Contrition X X X X X X X X X
10 Commandments X X X X X X X X
Mysteries of Rosary X X X X X X X X
Fatima Prayer X X X X X X X X
Hail Holy Queen X X X X X X X
St. Michael Archangel X X X X X X
Apostles Creed X X X X X X
Memorare X X X X X
Morning Offering X X X X X
Act of Faith X X X X
Act of Love X X X X
Act of Hope X X X X
Sins & Virtues X X X
Works of Mercy X X X
Holy Days Obligation X X
Beatitudes X X
Precepts of Church X X
Seven Sacraments X X
Seven Gifts Holy Spirit X X
*Confirmation classes have a study guide to study before testing
7Holy Water Etiquette
Worshippers dip their right fingertips into the holy water font as they enter church and make the sign of the cross. Repeat
before exiting the church.
The Sign of the Cross
In the name of the Father,
The Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen
(Make the Sign of the Cross before and after saying prayers. Please make sure your child is using his/her right hand, and going
from
forehead to the heart or stomach, to the left shoulder and then the right shoulder.)
Proper Genuflecting (Kneeling)
We genuflect (to bend the knee) to show honor and servitude to Jesus Christ present in the Blessed Sacrament (whether in the
tabernacle or exposed in the Monstrance during Eucharistic Adoration).
Everyone should genuflect (kneel) toward the tabernacle on the right knee so that it touches the ground whenever entering or
leaving a pew, except during communion. During Eucharistic Adoration, adorers genuflect on both knees when Jesus is present
in the monstrance.
Grace Before Meals
Bless us, O Lord,
and these, Thy gifts,
which we are about to receive
from Thy bounty,
Through Christ, our Lord. Amen
Our Father (The Lord’s Prayer)
Hail Mary
Our Father, who art in heaven,
Hail Mary, full of grace;
hallowed be Thy Name.
the Lord is with thee.
Thy Kingdom come, Thy Will be done,
Blessed art thou among women,
on Earth as it is in Heaven.
and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.
Give us this day our daily bread,
Holy Mary, mother of God,
and forgive us our trespasses,
pray for us sinners,
as we forgive those who trespass against us,
now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil. Amen.
Guardian Angel Glory Be
Angel of God, my Guardian dear, Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to
to whom God’s love commits me here, the Holy Spirit.
ever this day be at my side- As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever
to light and guard, shall be,
to rule and guide. Amen. world without end. Amen
Act of Contrition – update!
Parents may opt to teach either version however beginning with the 2nd grade this year the children will
learn and recite together as a group Version B going forward.
8Act of Contrition: Version A
O, my God, I am heartily sorry for having offended Thee.
I detest all of my sins because I dread the loss of heaven and
the pains of hell, but most of all, because they offend Thee,
O my God, Who art all good and deserving of all my love.
I firmly resolve, with the help of Thy grace, to confess my sins, to do penance, and to amend my life. Amen
Act of Contrition: Version B
My God, I am sorry for my sins with all my heart.
In choosing to do wrong and in failing to do good,
I have sinned against You, Whom I should love above all things.
I firmly intend, with Your help, to do penance, to sin no more,
And to avoid whatever leads me to sin.
Our Savior Jesus Christ suffered and died for us. In His name, my God, have mercy. Amen
The Ten Commandments
1. I am the Lord, your God, You shall not have other gods before Me.
2. You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain.
3. Remember to keep holy the Sabbath day.
4. Honor your father and mother.
5. You shall not kill.
6. You shall not commit adultery.
7. You shall not steal.
8. You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.
9. You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife.
10. You shall not covet your neighbor’s goods.
THE MYSTERIES OF THE ROSARY
THE JOYFUL MYSTERIES THE SORROWFUL MYSTERIES
1. The Annunciation 1. The Agony in the Garden
2. The Visitation 2. The Scourging at the Pillar
3. The Nativity 3. The Crowning with Thorns
4. The Presentation of Jesus in the Temple 4. The Carrying of the Cross
5. The Finding of Jesus in the Temple 5. The Crucifixion
THE LUMINOUS MYSTERIES THE GLORIOUS MYSTERIES
1. The Baptism in the Jordan 1. The Resurrection
2. The Wedding Feast at Cana 2. The Ascension
3. The Proclamation of the Kingdom of God 3. The Descent of the Holy Spirit
4. The Transfiguration of our Lord 4. The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
5. The Institution of the Holy Eucharist 5. The Coronation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Fatima Prayer
Oh, my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the
fires of hell. Lead all souls to heaven, especially those
most in need of Thy mercy. Amen
Hail Holy Queen
Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy, Hail our life, our 9
sweetness, and our hope. To thee do we cry, poor
banished children of Eve; to thee do we send up our
sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears.
Turn then, Most Gracious Advocate, thine eyes ofMorning Offering
O Jesus, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary,
I offer You my prayers, works, joys, and sufferings of this day,
in union with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass
throughout the world. I offer them for all the
intentions of Your Sacred Heart: the salvation of souls,
in reparation for my sins, for the intentions of our associates,
my loved ones, and fellow adorers, and in particular
for those of our Holy Father, Pope Francis. Amen
St. Michael, the Archangel Memorare
St. Michael, the Archangel, defend us in battle!
Be our protection against the wickedness and
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that
snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray.
never was it known that anyone who fled to thy
And do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host,
protection, implored thy help, or sought thy
by the power of God, thrust into Hell,
intercession was left unaided. Inspired by this
Satan and all the evil spirits who prowl about the world,
confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of Virgins,
seeking the ruin of souls. Amen
my Mother; To thee do I come, before thee I
stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the
Apostles Creed Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but
I believe in God, the Father almighty, in thy mercy hear and answer me. Amen
Creator of heaven and earth,
and in Jesus Christ,
his only Son, our Lord, Act of Faith
who was conceived by Oh my God, I firmly believe that You are one
the Holy Spirit, God in three Divine Persons- Father, Son, and
born of the Virgin Mary, Holy Spirit. I believe that Your Divine Son
suffered under Pontius Pilate, became Man and died for our sins, and that He
was crucified, died and was buried; will come to judge the living and the dead. I
he descended into hell; believe these and all truths, which the Holy
the third day he rose again Catholic Church teaches, because You have
from the dead; revealed them, Who can neither deceive nor be
deceived.
He ascended into heaven,
and is seated at the right hand Act of Hope
of God the Father almighty; O My God, relying on Your almighty power and
from there he will come to judge infinite mercy and promises, I hope to obtain
the living and the dead. pardon for my sins, the help of Your grace, and
life everlasting, through the merits of Jesus 10
Christ, my Lord and Redeemer. Amen
Act of Love
O My God, I love You above all things, with my
whole heart and soul because you are all-goodI believe in the Holy Spirit,
the holy catholic Church,
the communion of saints,
the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body,
and life everlasting. Amen.
Sins and Virtues
A. Seven Capital Sins:
Pride, Covetousness, Lust, Anger, Gluttony, Envy, Sloth.
B. Virtues
1. Three Theological Virtues:
Faith, Hope and Love (Charity)
Four Cardinal Virtues:
Prudence (good judgment), justice, temperance (self-control), and fortitude (courage)
2. Other important moral virtues:
humility, chastity, meekness, moderation, brotherly love,
diligence, generosity
WORKS OF MERCY
Spiritual Works of Mercy Corporal Works of Mercy
1. To admonish the sinner 1. To feed the hungry
2. To instruct the ignorant 2. To give drink to the thirsty
3. To counsel the doubtful 3. To clothe the naked
4. To comfort the sorrowful 4. To visit the imprisoned
5. To bear wrongs patiently 5. To shelter the homeless
6. To forgive all injuries 6. To visit the sick
7. To pray for the living and the dead 7. To bury the dead
Holy Days of Obligation
1. January 1 – Solemnity of Mary, Our Queen
2. Ascension Thursday – 40 days after Easter
3. August 15 – Feast of the Assumption
4. November 1 – All Saints’ Day
5. December 8 – Feast of the Immaculate Conception
6. December 25 – Christmas Day
Beatitudes
1. Blessed are the poor in spirit; the reign of God is theirs.
2. Blessed are the sorrowing; they shall be consoled.
3. Blessed are the lowly; they shall inherit the land.
4. Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for holiness; they shall
11have their fill.
5. Blessed are they who show mercy; mercy shall be theirs.
6. Blessed are the single-hearted; they shall see God.
7. Blessed are the peacemakers; they shall be called sons of God.
8. Blessed are those persecuted for holiness’ sake; the reign of God is theirs.
Precepts of the Church
1. To attend Mass on Sundays and holy days of obligation.
2. To fast and abstain from meat on the days appointed.
3. To confess my sins at least once a year to a priest.
4. To receive Holy Communion during Easter time.
5. To contribute to the support of the Church. (financial, time, & talent)
6. To observe the laws of the Church regarding marriage.
7. To actively spread the Word of Jesus- teach, mentor, etc.
Seven Sacraments Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit
1. Baptism 1. Knowledge
2. Holy Eucharist 2. Understanding
3. Penance 3. Counsel
4. Confirmation 4. Wisdom
5. Anointing of the sick 5. Piety
6. Holy Orders 6. Fortitude
7. Matrimony 7. Fear of the Lord
Faith Formation Volunteer Opportunities:
• Catechist: Prepare lessons and teach children their faith
• Co-Catechist: Team teach with another adult (alternate the main teaching responsibility each
week)
• Substitute Catechists: Called to fill in for a main catechist in cases of illness or emergencies,
sometimes planned and sometimes a last minute need.
• Classroom aides: To be present in the classroom each week to aid the Catechist in keeping students on
task and to do minor tasks for the catechist that aide in classroom management.
• Substitute Classroom aides: Called to fill in as a classroom aide when there is illness or emergencies
• Office Help: helping in the front office with copies, projects, calls, questions, and occasional filling
in as an aide in the classroom.
12• Set-up classrooms before classes: Takes about 20 minutes and need to be finished by 6:10pm
each Wednesday;
• Clean up after classes: If you are able to stay for 15 minutes to help put away tables and chairs
and simple cleanup after classes it would be a tremendous help!
• Parking lot monitor: 10 minutes each week: 7:40-7:50pm: keep order in pick up zone, directing traffic
and protect children from running out in front of cars in the parking lot
If you are able to volunteer for any of the above opportunities, please contact Anna Laughery at
annal@holycrossschool.net or 952-652-6100 ext 130.
SAFE ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
Our parishes are committed to creating safe environments for all children, youth and vulnerable adults. In response
to the Charter for the Protection of Children, we follow the guidelines of the Archdiocese of Minneapolis and St. Paul
for all of our volunteers who have regular or unsupervised contact with minors or vulnerable adults. All new
volunteers working with children will complete a volunteer application and visit with the program director and go
over the VIRTUS: Protecting God’s Children program.
The program consists with registering on www.virtusonline.org From this website you can register for a one
time live VIRTUS training available at many locations throughout the Twin Cities. It is through this website you will
be able to request the required background check, watch short presentations\videos on the code of conduct and
other videos as assigned. Your background check, code and Virtus will be re-credentialed every 3 years during your
volunteer work with minors or vulnerable adults. For more information about volunteer requirements or creating
safe environments, contact your parish office.
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