K-8 Youth Faith Formation
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Youth Faith Formation Options
- Summer Youth Faith Formation
- Ignite
- Home School Youth Faith Formation
- School Year Youth Faith Formation
- Staff Contact
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Summer Youth Faith Formation
Summer Youth Faith Formation (YFF) 2021 will meet on June 14-17 and June 21-24 from 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM. This is open to any child who attends public school in grades Kindergarten – 5th grade.
In addition, we offer refreshers during the school year from 10:05 AM – 10:45 AM on Sundays once a month from September through April for grades K-5th. These classes for 2020-21 are held at the church on Sept. 13, Oct. 11, Nov. 10, Dec. 6, Jan. 10, Feb. 14, Mar. 28, & Apr.11. Sunday REfresher dates for 2021-22 will be posted at a later date.
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Ignite
Ignite is a 4-day, 3-night faith formation program for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders. Programming is aimed at helping middle schoolers put their faith into action. The days are spent helping others in our community. Each afternoon/evening, the middle schoolers learn about How, Why, and Where God is calling them to be Christ's presence for others.
This year's theme is Body Builders, learning all about what it means to build up the Body of Christ. It takes place at Shalom Spirituality Center from July 25-28th.In addition, we encourage your middle schooler to join us at the Resurrection School gym for Foundation Nights one or two Wednesdays a month throughout the school year from 6:30 - 7:45 PM to build community with their Resurrection peers. To find out more about Foundation, check out our middle school youth ministry page by clicking HERE.
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Home School Youth Faith Formation
Home School Youth Faith Formation (YFF) is available for children in K – 8th grade. We provide you with a textbook and online resources to make teaching your child the faith a smooth and enjoyable process. You can choose from either our summer or our school year program.
REGISTER FOR SUMMER HOMESCHOOL
**We will begin registration for School Year Homeschool YFF 2021 on April 1, 2021**
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School Year Faith Formation
School Year Youth Faith Formation (YFF) for the 2020-21 school year meets on Wednesday evenings from September 2nd through April 28th from 6:15-7:30 PM. This is open to any child who attends public school in grades Kindergarten – 8th.
*Registration for 2020-21 School Year YFF closed on August 12, 2020.*
** We will begin registration for School Year YFF 2021 in April 2021**
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Staff Contact
For questions regarding any of our parish youth faith formation programs,
please contact our Director of Religious Education at:
Wendy Osterberger
Email: dbq058re@dbqarch.org
Phone: 563-556-7511
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YFF Calendar
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February 2021
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 31Month View January 31, 20211Month View February 1, 20212Month View February 2, 202136:15p School Year YFFMonth View February 3, 2021-
Wednesday, February 3, 6:15 PM - 7:30 PMClass for K-5th grade and Foundation Questioning Night for 6th - 8th gradeRead More
4Month View February 4, 20215Month View February 5, 20216Month View February 6, 20217Month View February 7, 20218Month View February 8, 20219Month View February 9, 2021106:15p School Year YFFMonth View February 10, 2021-
Wednesday, February 10, 6:15 PM - 7:30 PMClass for K-5th grade and Foundation Content Night for 6th - 8th gradeRead More
11Month View February 11, 202112Month View February 12, 202113Month View February 13, 202114Month View February 14, 202115Month View February 15, 202116Month View February 16, 2021176:15p School Year YFFMonth View February 17, 2021-
Wednesday, February 17, 6:15 PM - 7:30 PMClass for K-5th grade and Foundation Content Night for 6th - 8th gradeRead More
18Month View February 18, 202119Month View February 19, 202120Month View February 20, 202121Month View February 21, 202122Month View February 22, 202123Month View February 23, 202124NO CLASS25Month View February 25, 202126Month View February 26, 202127Month View February 27, 202128Month View February 28, 20211Month View March 1, 20212Month View March 2, 202136:15p School Year YFF/ReconciliationMonth View March 3, 2021-
Wednesday, March 3, 6:15 PM - 7:30 PMClass for K-1st grade and Communal Reconciliation for 2nd - 8th grade and their families at the churchRead More
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Documents and Forms
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Home School YFF
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Catechist Information
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Ten Reasons to Become a Catechist
- You will grow in your own faith, learn the teachings of the Church, and deepen your relationship with Jesus
- Your baptism calls you to share in Jesus’ ministry
- Children, teens, and adults in today’s world, more than ever, need to hear the Good News of Jesus
- Children, teens, and adults in today’s world, more than ever, need to encounter good role models of faith
- You have much to share with those you’ll teach and have opportunities to share faith with other catechists
- Today’s catechetical textbooks/resources offer outstanding support
- You’ll be challenged, you’ll have fun, and you’ll make new friends
- You’ll be helping people deepen their relationship with Jesus (you’ll be evangelizing!)
- You’ll be handing on a 2000-year-old Tradition that changes lives
- It’s our job: Jesus sent us to “go and teach all nations”
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Frequently Asked Questions
Having never been a teacher, how do I learn to teach?
Your DRE will assist you. In-services are provided several times a year that deal with effective teaching techniques as well as growing in your faith.
Who will assist me with lesson plans?
The teachng guides are designed for the non-professional teacher. They are user friendly and have a multitude of ideas on how to prepare and present lessons.
Without a background in theology, how am I able to pass on the faith?
The role of catechists is not based on a professional background in theology, rather, the ability to share faith, live faith, and journey with young people as their faith develops and matures.
What if I don’t know the answers to the questions young people ask?
It is perfectly okay to say “I don’t know, but I will find out.” Resources are available through your DRE and the Archdiocese. You will learn together with young people. -
BECOME A CATECHIST
Please contact the parish’s Director of Religious Education, Wendy Osterberger, at (563) 556-7511 or dbq058re@dbqarch.org for more information on how you can give of your time and talent.
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Online Catechist Resources
- Resurrection Catechist Handbook
- St. Mary's Press Resource Center
- ERC's Pinterest Boards
- Fun Catholic Ice Breakers
- Advent Activities
- Lent Activities
- Rosary Activities
- Beatitudes Activities
- Catechetical Institute
- Catechist's Journey
- Teaching Catholic Kids.com
- Resources for Catholic Educators
- Loyola Press Presentations
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