Religious Formation Registration Dates:

( To Be Announced )

Class Schedule for 2009-2010 formation year:

Pre-K/Kindergarten:
Sunday: 10:00-11:00 a.m.

Grades 1-5:
Monday: 4:45-6:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 4:00-5:15 p.m. & 5:45-7:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 4:45-6:00 p.m.

Grade 6:
Monday: 2:55-4:10 p.m.
Wednesday: 6:30-7:45 p.m.

Grades 7 and 8:
Monday: 6:30-7:45 p.m.
Wednesday: 6:30-7:45 p.m.

Sunday Family Program:

Schedule of Class dates:
December 20th - South Lyon Gardens.
January 10th and 24th.
February 7th and 21st.
March 7th and 21st.
April 11th and 25th.

Service project dates and information:
On site - November 8th and February 7th, from 12:30-1:00 p.m.
Off site - December 20th and March 21st. We will meet at an off site location on these dates. (Locations TBD)

Attendance:
Because of the smaller number of sessions, missing more than one and a half sessions would not be acceptable. Please consider this before registering for this program.

Children must be in attendance with at least one parent.

2nd and 8th Grade Sacramental Preparation:
All candidates for a sacrament will still be required to attend all extra formation opportunities. (e.g. Parent/Child Meetings... Retreats... Liturgical Rites...)

High School family members will be encouraged to aide in a class. Otherwise, they may participate in the adult formation class.

Tuition :
$135.00 for the first 2 people
$30.00 per each additional person.

One of the great benefits of this program is the development of a strong, small faith sharing community within the greater community here at St. Joseph's. It is the intension of this program for all who participate in it, to take ownership of it. This means that you will be encouraged to actively participate in all areas, not just come to witness. Families will be asked to assist with determining service projects, weekly hospitality, as well as opening and closing prayer.

Inclement Weather Policy:

If the South Lyon Schools are cancelled due to stormy weather, our faith formation classes will not be in session that day.
If the weather becomes dangerous during the course of the day, we will make a judgment by noon and call the schools to announce that there will be no religious education classes that day.
If severe weather warning has been issued during class time, children will not be allowed to leave the building unless their parent or guardian accompanies them.

First Eucharist Important Dates to Remember:

January 9th - Parent/Child Reconciliation day. 9:30 - noon.
January 18th and 21st - Communal Penance Services - 7 p.m.
February 6 and 7th - Rite of Election and Bible Presenting - During all masses.
March 6th - First Eucharist Parent/Child day - 9 a.m. - noon.
May 1st at 9 a.m. or 11:30 and May 8th at 9 a.m. - The Celebration of First Eucharist - Time has been assigned.

Confirmation Important Dates to Remember:

December 18th - Baptismal Certificates due.
February 27th - Mini Retreat - Christian Morality - 10-noon.
August 28th - Confirmation Retreat

Scheduled breaks:

Christmas Break- No classes week of December 21st.  Classes resume January 4th.
Mid Winter Break - The week of February 14th.
Easter Break - No classes the week of March 28th. Classes resume April 12th.

Education Commission Members and Phone numbers:

Laura Rector - (248) 446-8728
Mary Jo Hartman - (248) 446- 8729
Marge Rozman - (248) 446-9546
Theresa Smith - (248) 486-1693
Sally Ricks - (248) 446-8961
Dorothy Sheets -(248) 437-0034

Please Consider Joining this Ministry Team. Call any team member for more information!