Want to Volunteer in class?

I am currently looking for Cathechists for our Sunday program for teachers and classroom aids, and for help on our Sacramental Prep team to help our children prepare for their sacraments.
. Call the parish office or e-mail Joyce Marks  joyce@shepherdcatholic.com if you feel you might be called to this ministry.

Also, were you aware that we have Catholic Schools in the area? Both schools also have a Middle School component. Here are some links for more information:

Sacred Heart Catholic Grade School
St. Mary Catholic High School

Passing the faith down to the next generation? You Bet!

CLASSES BEGINS ON SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 8TH 10:30 A.M. IN THE HALL

ONE PROGRAM: TWO TRACKS
"ALIVE IN CHRIST" PROGRAM RUNS AT THE SAME TIME AS SECOND YEAR CHILDREN MAKING SACRAMENTS THAT YEAR.  SECOND YEAR JUST GETS DIFFERENT BOOKS.

Registration  opens August 2024 for 2024-2025 School Year

We take our job seriously in helping you form your children in the reality of the faith and discipleship. Let’s work together to help our youth know the Lord.  
  At Shepherd we empower and support Parents to be the primary faith educators of their children!  We have a  family catechesis program called "Alive in Christ".  It is one lesson for the WHOLE FAMILY!  Parents want to be able to do one meaningful lesson that touches and connects with not only them, but each of their kids, ages k--8th grade.  They also want it as a hybrid class, meeting two times a month at church, and the parent doing 2  lessons at home during the month.  At church, in a class, kids are always taught in English on Sunday mornings.  Parents can choose to be taught in a Spanish spoken class or an English spoken Class.  That is where we teach and support you so you can then be successful at home with your two lessons for the month! We all come back at the end of the month as families to review, celebrate, fellowship, and have community. 
  

REGISTRATION IS OPEN THROUGH AUGUST 2024!!

 "Alive in Christ" in English is from 10:30 am– 12:00 pm – 1st  and 4th  Sundays

Kinder – 1st grade is held in the Bridal Room of the Church
  2nd- 3rd  grade: Matthew module
  grade: Matthew module
  4th/5th grade combo: Mark module
  6th-8th grade: Luke module
  Nursery: John Module- Babies-preschool
  Adults: Hall : English   Chapel: Spanish

COST: $35.00 PER CHILD (One book)

Middle School Youth group meets during

TRACK TWO:

SECOND YEAR SACRAMENTAL PREP: THOSE MAKING SACRAMENTS IN MAY 2025

 1st and 4th SUNDAYS, 10:30-12:00 pm

WILL FOLLOW THE SAME CLASS SCHEDULE AS TRACK ONE. 

¿Pasar la fe a la próxima generación? ¡Usted apuesta!

LAS CLASES COMIENZAN EL DOMINGO 8 DE SEPTIEMBRE A LAS 10:30 A.M. EN LA SALA

UN PROGRAMA: DOS PISTAS
EL PROGRAMA "VIVOS EN CRISTO" SE REALIZA AL MISMO TIEMPO QUE LOS NIÑOS DE SEGUNDO AÑO REALIZAN LOS SACRAMENTOS ESE AÑO.  EL SEGUNDO AÑO RECIBE LIBROS DIFERENTES.

PISTA UNO:
PARA PRIMER AÑO 1-8° GRADO: SAC. PREP Y SACRAMENTALIZADO 3-8 GRADO
La inscripción se abre en agosto de 2024 para el año escolar 2024-2025.

Nos tomamos en serio nuestro trabajo de ayudarlo a formar a sus hijos en la realidad de la fe y el discipulado. Trabajemos juntos para ayudar a nuestros jóvenes a conocer al Señor.  
¡En Shepherd empoderamos y apoyamos a los padres para que sean los principales educadores de fe de sus hijos!  Contamos con un programa de catequesis familiar llamado "Vivos en Cristo".  ¡Es una lección para TODA LA FAMILIA!  Los padres quieren poder impartir una lección significativa que los toque y conecte no solo con ellos, sino también con cada uno de sus hijos, desde jardín de infantes hasta octavo grado.  También lo quieren como una clase híbrida, reuniéndose dos veces al mes en la iglesia y que los padres tomen 2 lecciones en casa durante el mes.  En la iglesia, en una clase, a los niños siempre se les enseña en inglés los domingos por la mañana.  Los padres pueden optar por recibir enseñanza en una clase hablada en español o en una clase hablada en inglés.  ¡Ahí es donde te enseñamos y apoyamos para que luego puedas tener éxito en casa con tus dos lecciones del mes! Todos regresamos a fin de mes como familias para revisar, celebrar, tener compañerismo y tener comunidad. 
 

¡¡LA INSCRIPCIÓN ESTÁ ABIERTA HASTA AGOSTO DE 2024!!


 "Vivos en Cristo" en inglés es de 10:30 am a 12:00 pm – 1er y 4to domingo

Kinder – 1er grado se realiza en el Salón Nupcial de la Iglesia
  2do- 3er grado: módulo Mateo
  grado: módulo Mateo
  Combo 4to/5to grado: Módulo de calificaciones
  6.º a 8.º grado: módulo Luke
  Guardería: Módulo John- Bebés-preescolar
  Adultos: Salón: Inglés Capilla: Español

Grupo de jóvenes de secundaria se reúne durante "Vivos en Cristo" el domingo

PISTA DOS:

PREPARACIÓN SACRAMENTAL DEL SEGUNDO AÑO: AQUELLOS QUE REALIZAN LOS SACRAMENTOS EN MAYO DE 2025

 1º y 4º DOMINGO, 10:30-12:00 h

Y SEGUIR EL MISMO HORARIO DE CLASES. 

Aulas: 2º-5º: Sala CLOW en la Iglesia
 Plan de estudios: Encuentro con Cristo
Escuela Secundaria: Salón Pequeño en el Pasillo
Plan de Estudios: Fusión en la Fe
REGÍSTRESE USANDO SAC DE 2DO AÑO. FORMULARIO DE PREPARACIÓN.

There are also ongoing adult education classes and events from time to time as well. See Adult Formation and check the bulletin for upcoming classes..

Sacramental Preparation for First Communion -Second Year
Welcome and may Christ be with you in a special way this year!!

You will enroll in Track Two with is for those who will make First Reconciliación and First Communion in May 

Costs for THIS program only: $55.00 per Child
                                            
You will receive 2 book sets for the year.  The first semester you will receive “Encounter with Christ” from Our Sunday Visitor and you as the primary Catechist and faith teacher of your child, will go over 2 chapters every month.  Twice a month, YOU AND YOUR CHILD WILL MEET IN CLASS, 1st and 4th Sundays, at the listed dates and times.  Please Mark these times and dates down now in your family calendar and phone for the whole year. 
If your child knows their prayers, has successfully completed their book and has an understanding of Reconciliation,
 they will then move to Part TWO in February of 2025 of their Sacramental Year, First Communion!!!!
You will receive your second book, “The Eucharist” from Our Sunday Visitor in February First Communion Orientation Class.  Once again, you will go over 2 chapters every month with your child, while meeting twice a month , 1st and 4th Sundays at the below listed times and dates. 
 2-5th grade: CLOW room in the Church

Middle School: Small room in the Hall 
 

Registration through August 2024

The Schedule for 2023-2024 Sacramental Prep is here!  Once a Month Mandatory Classes: 

SACRAMENTAL PREP. CALENDAR FOR 2024-2025 YEAR (prayers to have memorized)

 Baptismal certificate needed to make reconciliation and First Communion.
Schedule for the year TBA.  CLASSES START ON SEPTEMBER 8TH 10:30-12:00 P.M. IN THE HALL

Expectations and responsibilities:
Your child will need to know their prayers, especially the Act of Contrition before their first Reconciliation. They cannot have more than 3 excused Sunday School absenses. The listed classes above are mandatory.  
If your child is ill or cannot make it to class, please email or call their teacher. If there are challenges in your home that may be affecting your child, we would be glad to help or support your family if we knew, so please communicate with us so we can.
Families are expected to attend mass regularly. There is an interactive mass journal that will be provided to your child during 2nd year Sacramental Prep.
Your child's faith and success is dependent at this age upon your commitment to helping them grow their faith, getting them to class, helping them learn to pray and know God, and most importantly, commiting to adult formation to better prepare your self for your faith journey as well.  You can't share what you don't have.  It's never too late and we have a God who meets us where we are at!

ADULT FORMATON

I am proud of our commitment here at Shepherd of the Valley, where our parents walk the talk of faith. When we have a child in Rel. Ed program, our parents attend a 90 min. class while their children are in class on Sundays and 60 min during the week in our Spanish programs.  We believe as followers of Christ, our conversion and discipleship grows and deepens with fellowship and learning.  We are role models for our children. We take this seriously as primary educators of the faith to our children. On Sunday, during the middle of the month, our parents are busy teaching their children "Alive in Christ" and "Encounter Christ" in a family setting.  Either way, there is an expectation of being a life long learner and sharer of your faith.  We have a rich Adult Faith Formation program in our church.  To see what we offer, click HERE

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