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May 30, 2016

Dear STL Families,

Welcome to St. Luke’s Faith Formation Program for 2016-2017! The Program Summary, Disciple Registration Form and Volunteer Opportunities information may be found on the following pages of this packet. Look for the changes of the program year schedules on the Faith formation Registration Form.

PROGRAM SCHEDULE EMMAUS DiscipleFests for ALL parishioners begins Wednesday, October 5, 2016. CGS Level I: Sessions for Preschool-K begin the Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016, and Thursday Sept. 15, 2016 CGS Level II: Sessions for Grades 1-3 also begin Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016; Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2016 and

Thursday Sept. 15, 2016. CGS Level III: Sessions for Grades 4-5 begin Monday, September 12, 2016. Middle School: Session for Grades 6-8 begin Monday, Oct. 10, 2016. High School Confirmation Prep: Sessions begin Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016.

Please check our church website: http://thechurchofstluke.weconnect.com Click on “Calendar” for the schedule of classes

REGISTRATION PROCEDURE Register through our parish website OR drop by our Parish office Monday through Friday, 9:30am-4:30pm To register online go to: http://thechurchofstluke.weconnect.com

o Click on the “Faith Formation” Tab and select the appropriate classes for your familyo Next click on the “Register” Button.o You may review, download and print out the Program Summary and Registration Forms.o Complete the necessary forms (front and back) and return it with your payment to our parish office.

PAYMENT METHODS If you are paying with a check:

o Make check payable to The Church of St. Luke.o Write the disciples’ names & FF (stands for “Faith Formation”) on check , e.g. Mary-FF

If you are paying with cash:o Please stop by our parish office and allow us to handle this transaction in person so that you may

receive a receipt of payment. If you are paying with credit card:

o Please note your request at the bottom of the registration form.o We will then take your card information in person or by phone. This sensitive information will not be

retained after processing your payment. If you would like to be billed:

o An invoice will be mailed to you. Full payment is due by Dec. 31, 2016.

If there are any financial considerations or assistance needed, please contact either Debbie Stenovec orEvelyn Beale directly.

Thank you! We look forward to walking this faith journey with you and helping you raise your disciples.

Debbie Stenovec Evelyn Beale Preschool – Grade 5 Middle School – High School

(619) 442-1697, ext. 105 (619) 442-1697, ext. [email protected] [email protected]

Learning the Way…Living the Way…Sharing the Way… The Church of Saint Luke ~ Parish Faith Formation Summary

EMMAUS DiscipleFest is the centerpiece of our faith formation designed for ALL parishioners, individuals and families. We gather eight times a year as a whole community, share a meal togeth-er, sing and pray, participate in a fun large group learning experience, break out into age appropri-ate learning groups, and then re-gather to share about our experiences and pray before we return to our homes. EMMAUS has the feel of a community of disciples and respects the fact that the fam-ily is the primary locus for learning the faith.

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd - Our CGS program is an approach to the faith formation for disciples ages 3-12, which is rooted in Liturgy (the Mass), scripture, and prayer.

Level I - Preschool-K disciples ages 3-6: A disciple age 5 must be entering kindergarten in the Fall. The curriculum theme for Level I is “The Good Shepherd.”

Level II - Grades 1-3 disciples ages 6-9: A disciple age 6 must be entering grade 1 in the Fall. The curriculum theme for Level II is “The True Vine.”

Level III—Grades 4-5 disciples ages 9-12: A disciple age 9 must be entering grade 4 in the Fall. The curriculum theme for Level III is “The Plan of God.”

Life’s Question, Scripture’s Answers for Middle School aged youth in grades 6-8 orients them toward a deeper understating of the Word of God and helps them identify and talk about the Lord’s presence in their everyday lives. We brainstorm with the young teens the struggles, ques-tions, and teachings that may help them process their emotion in the context of life’s encounters. Small group activities guide the young disciples on this leg of their faith journey.

High School Youth Group for teens in 9-12 Grades provides an open, positive environment for discussions about The Faith. We meet monthly and discuss topics relevant to high schooler’s lives and explore our faith through small groups and activities. This program is an informal portion of our comprehensive youth ministry programs and meets monthly.

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We also offer the following supplemental faith formation programs to help our young disciples encounter Our Lord through Mass, scripture, and prayer.

Learning the Way…Living the Way…Sharing the Way… Sacramental Preparation

First Eucharist & First Reconciliation Preparation is designed for six and seven year-old disciples who have already been baptized and are preparing to receive the sacraments of Eucharist and Reconciliation for the first time. We recognize parents as the primary teachers and models of faith for their children. Regular participation in our Sunday Eucharistic Liturgy, the Mass, is essential.

This two year process includes the disciple’s regular participation in the Sunday Liturgy, monthly EMMAUS Disci-pleFests and weekly CGS sessions. In the 2nd year of preparation, an online learning program is offered to help parents prepare their children to receive the sacraments. In addition, there are two informal one-on-one con-versations which allow us to check-in with the parents/guardians and talk about the disciple’s readiness. One of these conversations takes place at the beginning of the preparation process and the other conversation prior to scheduling the actual First Eucharist date.

Confirmation Preparation is designed for teen disciples who are minimum age 13 and in high school grades 9-12. The goal is to help our families raise mature disciples (learners, practitioners and proponents of The Way)by helping them; name and claim the experience of the Lord in their lives, put words to and share their faith,develop an intimate relationship with the Lord, come to know themselves, and commit to living out the life ofdiscipleship as a member of the Body of Christ. This continues with their regular participation in our Sunday Eu-charistic Liturgy: the Mass.This two year process includes the disciple’s regular participation in the Sunday Liturgy, monthly EMMAUSDiscipleFests, twice per month preparation sessions, the annual parish youth retreat, and two Youth Days. Inaddition, Confirmation candidates will be assigned a Mentor to assist them in their growth as Catholic disciplesand to help evaluate their readiness for the sacrament. These Mentors will meet with their assigned teens regu-larly to have conversations about the candidate’s faith journey. It’s important to note that the role of the Men-tor does not, however, replace the role of the candidate’s Sponsor or Parents.

Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) adapted for Unbaptized Children and Teens is de-signed for young disciples over the age of 7 who desire to be fully initiated into the Catholic Church. This pro-cess may take up to two years. During this time, we guide them through the stages of conversion that leads to the full sacramental initiation through the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist. Please jeep in mind this RCIA adapted for Children and Teens Process is IN ADDITION TO their regular Sunday Mass participa-tion, monthly EMMAUS Disciple-Fests, and Supplemental Faith Formation Programs described earlier.

Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) adapted for Baptized Children and Teens is designed for disciples over the age of 7 who: 1) have already been baptized, but did not receive the sacraments of First Eucharist and Reconciliation at the grade level when these sacraments are usually celebrated, OR 2) have been baptized in another Christian faith and desire to come into full communion with the Catholic Church through the sacraments of Reconciliation, Eucharist and Confirmation. While this process may take up to two years, it is one that is based primarily on the disciple’s readiness and not so much on chronological age or grade level. Pleas keep in mind this RCIA adapted for Children and Teens Process is IN ADDITION TO their regular Sunday Mass participation, monthly EMMAUS DiscipleFests, and Supplemental Faith Formation Programs described earlier.

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The Church of Saint Luke 1980 Hillsdale Road, El Cajon, CA 92019 Website: www.thechurchofstluke.org

COMPLETE THE REVERSE SIDE OF THIS FORM TO COMPLETE YOUR REGISTRATION.

DISCIPLE REGISTRATION FORM 2016-2017

Family Last Name: ___________________________________ Parent/Guardian’s Full Name: ____________________________ Primary Contact Person:______________________________ Relationship: _________________________________________ Primary Phone: (___)________________ Alt. Phone: (___)________________ Email: ___________________________________ Address: (Street, City, State, Zip): _____________________________________________________________________________ Mother’s Full (Maiden) Name: ____________________________ Father’s Full Name: _________________________________ Emergency Contact: ____________________________________ Relationship: ______________________________________Address:______________________________________________ Phone:(___)____________ Alt. Phone:(___)______________

DISCIPLE 1 INFORMATION Disciple’s First/Middle/Last Name: _____________________________ Date of Birth: _________________________

Does your child have any medical issues or take any medication? Please initial: YES _____ NO _____

Describe medical issues: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Does your child have any learning issues? Please initial: YES _____ NO _____

Describe learning issue: ______________________________________________________________________________________________________

Please complete the Sacramental Record below and provide a copy of the Baptismal Certificate for official documentation in our Parish Register:

SACRAMENTS Received: Date: (Mo/Day/Yr) Parish/Church Address (City & State)

BAPTISM: _________________ _____________________________ ______________________________ RECONCILIATION: _________________ _____________________________ ______________________________ EUCHARIST: _________________ _____________________________ ______________________________ CONFIRMATION: _________________ _____________________________ ______________________________

Prior Enrollment in a Faith Formation Program? Please initial: YES _____ If so, where? _____________________________________ NO ______



















Today’s Date: _________________

IF RETURNING FROM THE PRIOR YEAR: Complete the TOP PORTION ONLY. Then complete the BACK SIDE of this form.

IF NEW to our Parish Faith Formation: Complete the ENTIRE FRONT AND BACK SIDES of this form.

Circle the letter of your desired program/schedule and fill in the information next to the red arrows below. EMMAUS Plus Catechesis of The Good Shepherd (CGS) - for disciples in Preschool-Kindergarten & grades 1-3 as of Fall 2016 CGS Level I (Prek-K)

CGS Level II (Grades 1-3)

CGS Level III (Grades 4-5)

A. Starting Sun. Sept. 11 10:30am-12:00pm

C. Starting Sun. Sept. 11 10:30am-12:00pm

F. Starting Mon. Sept. 12 4:00-5:30 pm

B. Starting Thurs. Sept. 15 4:00-5:30pm

D. Starting Wed. Sept. 14 4:00-5:30pm

E. Starting Thurs. Sept. 15 4:00-5:30pm

* Note: To achieve optimal class size, your selection may change.

EMMAUS Plus Life’s Questions/Scripture’s Answers - for disciples in Middle School (grades 6-8) as of Fall 2016

G. Weekly starting Mon. Oct. 10 3:45-5:00pm; first fifteen minutes — social time and snacks.

EMMAUS Plus Confirmation Preparation - for disciples in High School (grades 9-12) as of Fall 2016; sessions held 2 times per month

H. Conf. Year I - starting Sun. Oct. 2 10:15-11:30am I. Conf. Year II - starting Sun. Oct. 2 10:15-11:30am

EMMAUS Plus First Eucharist/First Reconciliation Preparation - for disciples who have already been baptized & are minimum age 7

J. Sac. Prep. Year I disciples K. Sac. Prep. Year II disciplesNOTE: Requires concurrent participation in EMMAUS DiscipleFests AND one of the Supplemental Programs above.

EMMAUS Plus Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA) adapted for Children and Teens - for disciples over the age of 7 who: 1.) have not been baptized or 2.) are already baptized and will be preparing to receive the Sacraments of Eucharist, Reconciliation, and Confirmation.

L. RCIA adapted for UNBAPTIZED Children and Teens M. RCIA adapted for BAPTIZED Children and Teen

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PRINT the name and grade of each disciple as of Fall 2016 in columns 1 & 2 below. Record the highlighted program letter (A, B, etc.) from above in column 3 below. Record “1st year” or “2nd year” in column 4 below. Attach separate sheet if additional space is needed.

DISCIPLE’S FIRST & LAST NAME GRADE (Fall 2016) PROGRAM LETTER(S) SACRAMENTAL PREP YEAR

I give permission to publish a photograph of my child(ren) in the Parish Bulletin or on the Parish website. YES NO

REGISTRATION FEES - These fees provide only partial funding for our Parish Faith Formation. We truly appreciate your understanding. * Family Enrollment: $135 for one disciple; $185 for two disciples; $220 for three or more disciples

* Sacrament Prep Fee: $65 for 2nd Year of FIRST EUCHARIST & FIRST RECONCILIATION; $35 for 2nd Year of CONFIRMATION* Desired Method of Payment:

Family Name ______________________ Today’s Date ______________________

Faith Formation Programs for STL Parishioners, Families, Children & Youth EMMAUS DiscipleFests, The Heart & Centerpiece of our Parish Faith Formation is designed for ALL parishioners, individuals and families, to experience our Catholic faith as a community of disciples. There are eight monthly gatherings held on the first or second Wednesday of each month from 5:30-8:00pm. EMMAUS includes a home made meal, a large group activity, breakout sessions by Preschool-K, Grades 1-5, Middle School (Grades 6-8), High School teens and Adults. It is a whole community gathering and an intergenerational thing; please join us!

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY — REGISTRATION FEE DUE: $_________ SACRAMENT FEE DUE: $ __________ AMOUNT PAID: $ __________ BALANCE DUE: $________

Paid By Check # _________ Paid By Cash $ _________ To Be Paid By Credit Card $ __________

Comments: ________________________________________________________________________________ Ok’d by: __________ Date: _________

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Sharing the Way

DISCIPLE REGISTRATION FORM 2016 - 2017

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Wanted! The Body of Christ ~ Faith Formation Volunteer Opportunities

EMMAUS DiscipleFests are held eight times a year on the first or second Wednesday of October through May from 5:30-8:00pm. It includes a homemade meal, lively large group activity and interactive breakout sessions by age group.

**Learning Group Catechists are responsible for leading a small group in fruitful discussions on the topic or theme of the session. Catechists are needed to facilitate preschool, elementary children, teens, adults and families. Aides are needed to assist the Catechist during each DiscipleFest.

**Materials Team is responsible for assisting in the preparation of the materials and craft projects for the participants’ use during each DiscipleFest.

**Music Team is responsible for selecting and leading the music for the opening and closing prayers.

**Hospitality Team is responsible for helping the Kitchen Team Coordinator prepare and serve the meals and beverages as well as help with kitchen clean-up. **Set-up or Take-down Team is responsible for the program table settings (includes materials, crafts and centerpieces)

. Supplemental CGS Preschool-Grade 5, Middle & High School Faith Formation **Catechetical Team Members work together to present the material to the disciples, in either CGS Preschool-Grade 5,

Middle School, or High School Sessions. Middle School and High School catechists meet as a team to coordinate the topical discussions for each week.

**Aides assist the catechists by taking attendance, passing out materials, helping with classroom management, sharing ideas, etc. There is no outside planning involved when you are an Aide. Regular attendance of the Aide is vital for the program and for the children in the sessions. Aides might be called to fill in when one member of the catechist team is absent.

**Weekday Helpers are responsible for a few set-up and takedown tasks, specifically, arriving early to distribute snacks; placing snack cart in kitchen at the end of snack time and securing playground equipment prior to sessions.

**Children’s Liturgy of the Word takes place during the Sunday 9:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Masses. Volunteers commit to assist at one Mass per month. Catechists are given resources to prepare them to proclaim the Word to children. Aides assist with the activities for that particular gathering.

**Youth Ministry volunteers must enjoy spending time with adolescents and teens. Availability for youth gatherings or community service projects is needed. Young adults are needed to serve as Confirmation Program Mentors and Ministry Advisory Leaders.

For additional information or questions, please contact our parish office and ask for the contact person for your desired volunteer opportunity (Carol for EMMAUS, Debbie for Preschool-5; Jane for Youth Min.)

To comply with our diocesan policy for adults (over age 18) working with children/youth: A background check plus completion of Safe Environment Training which includes viewing a twenty-minute video is

required. Catechists, Aides and Team Members are eligible for a Faith Formation Registration Discount for your families.

“In helping others, we shall help ourselves, for whatever good we give out completes the circle and comes back to us.” ~ Flora Edwards

Prayerfully consider volunteering your gifts and talents in support of our Faith Formation Ministry. Your actions help fulfill the Mission of Christ which is to love and serve others. Thank you and God bless you!

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