St. peter parish faith formation program

Parent newsletter

Vol 1, no 1 september 2006 ordinary time

A Message from the Director May God’s peace be prevalent in your lives this fall. This is the first of what I hope to be a regular newsletter to the parents of the children enrolled in the St. Peter Parish Faith Formation Program (PFFP). I want to take this opportunity to tell you how delighted I am that you have entrusted your children’s faith formation to this parish program and to remind you that the parish program is secondary to what you yourselves provide at home on a daily basis. I am heartened by the increase in enrollment this year – a 25% increase to be exact. I feel exceedingly blessed that I have an outstanding team of catechists who are well-versed in the Catholic faith and who bring much love, joy, creativity and enthusiasm to this ministry. Please know that if ever you have a question or concern, I am always available – don’t hesitate to contact me by phone at (859) 381-9233 or e-mail PMcBerger@aol.com. May we all grow in faith and love and hope this year! ~Pam Berger~

Catechists Commissioned & Blessed on Catechetical Sunday 17 individuals were called to “Unlock the Word of God” for others on Sunday, September 17^th, at the 8:30 a.m. Mass. Those who were commissioned are as follows:

Louise Brown Sunday Morning Coordinator

Lisa Clark & Abby Fraebel Pre-School Catechist & Assistant

Kim Kelly & Mary Spanier Kindergarten/1^st Grade Catechists

Louise Hensley & Paulette Shirley 2^nd Grade/1^st Rec./1^st Comm. Catechist & Assistant

Wanda Scott 3^rd/4^th Grade Catechist

Amy Lindon 5^th/6^th Grade Catechist

Shellie Hall 3^rd/4^th/5^th/6^th Grade Assistant

Ramona Bowling & Mike Showalter 7^th/8^th Grade Catechists

Vicki Gold, Kristin Janow & High School/Conf. Catechists

Veronica Thacker

Ted Fraebel Adult Scripture Study Catechist

Valerie Hall Substitute Catechist

2^nd Adult Formation Class to be Added beginning the 1^st Sunday of Advent. Father Nick, Deacon Bill and Lisa Boley will team up to offer a Lectionary-Based class that will meet 10:05 – 11:10 a.m. Sunday mornings. If you are looking for a place to learn more about the faith, to explore the church’s teachings, to make more sense of the Sunday Mass – then this is the place for you!

New Safe Environment Program In an ongoing effort to keep our children as safe as possible, the United States Catholic Bishops and our own bishop, Ronald Gainer, have mandated a program whereby these children will be instructed with regards to keeping themselves safe. Three units will be taught each year in grades 1 through 12. These units are just 10 minutes in length and will be incorporated into the Sunday morning curriculum. A lesson for the parents to carry out with their children is included and will be given in this newsletter – please see the reverse side for the fall lesson. And read more about the program in the enclosed letter.

Parent Survey Vacation Bible School has become a staple at St. Peter Church with the program being offered on 5 consecutive evenings in mid-June each year. VBS offers a themed Christian formation opportunity through storytelling, crafts, games, music, and drama for pre-school through 5^th grade children. Older youth are invited to assist in the various areas. It’s high energy and lots of fun. Unfortunately our attendance is very low. So, in an effort to build this special ministry please respond to the following questions by circling your answers and return this portion of the newsletter (along with the reverse side completed) to the special collection box in the school hallway. Thank you for your time!