The tip on 3 -4 years old is absolutely correct. We have a program at the same time in a different building. They have a completely different rhythm. They like...
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MNuehring@...
Jul 2, 2000 12:56 am
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Micheleiw@...
Jul 6, 2000 7:51 pm
There is another e-group that focuses just on First Communion and Reconciliation. It can be reached at ...
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Leonard Campbell
soup@...
Jul 10, 2000 10:00 pm
Hi, I'm wondering if there has been a discussion on the following report, or if anyone has been working with it in their diocese of parish. Lay Ecclesial...
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Amy Ballanco
olmrea@...
Jul 11, 2000 2:30 pm
We are currently planning our Confirmation program for next year. Are there any ideas that would help get the parish involved in our candidates preparation...
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mc_staugler
mc_staugler@...
Jul 11, 2000 5:18 pm
We do something similar for Confirmation but each student fills in a card with their name, address, phone # and these are pinned on a banner that hangs in the...
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Marie Murphy
mmurphy@...
Jul 11, 2000 6:34 pm
Dear Leonard ; I don't remember a discussion being held here on Lay Ecclesial Ministry but I have been keeping up to date at the http://nccbuscc.org...
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Mary Ann Houser
mahouser@...
Jul 11, 2000 6:40 pm
We attempt to get the parishioners involved at two levels. Each candidate provides a photo of him/her self that is placed on posterboard around a commitment...
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Sister Susanne
srsusanne@...
Jul 11, 2000 7:49 pm
Amy, we ask the candidates preparing for confirmation to do three very short reflection papers on their personal prayer, parish participation and outreach in...
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koreen
koreens@...
Jul 12, 2000 9:48 pm
We have done a prayer partner thing for Confirmation as well, but followed it a bit more and had a few activities that candidates could meet with their prayer...
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Sandy Soulek
jabsoule@...
Jul 19, 2000 2:17 am
DRE-TALK: ON THE SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION, HOW DO YOU HANDLE ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS IN ORDER TO RECEIVE THE SACRAMENT? WE USE A ONE YEAR PROGRAM FOR THE ...
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Mary Ann Houser
mahouser@...
Jul 19, 2000 3:41 am
We have a two year requirement for general catechesis. The student must be registered in either the parochial school or our faith formation program for both...
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susantague@...
Jul 19, 2000 6:20 am
Here in Boston we are bound by regulation to provide a two year process for reception of the sacrament. Candidates are accepted into the process in high ...
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Sister Susanne
srsusanne@...
Jul 19, 2000 1:23 pm
Years ago I had two groups of seventh grade boys to prepare for Confirmation, 40 in each group. I also had several other classes in various grades. I told ...
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bjndre323@...
Jul 19, 2000 6:07 pm
The way we handle attendance is to require each candidate to belong to Life Teen program - this year we are using a new program - it has 4 Super Sundays where...
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bjndre323@...
Jul 19, 2000 6:13 pm
Confirmatiion requirements in our Archdiocese of Atlanta are 7&8 grade attendance for public school children and one year prior class attendance for Catholic...
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Mary Ann Kelley
dreonline@...
Jul 22, 2000 6:44 pm
... Ministry but I have been keeping up to date at the http://nccbuscc.org Website. The committee which has worked on this project has determined that there...
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Julie Dekreon
pfjxd@...
Jul 23, 2000 7:01 pm
If the students attend Life Teen mass, then where is their participation with their own families? And how did you make the determination that Life Teen would ...
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bjndre323@...
Jul 25, 2000 1:25 am
Families are encouraged and do participate at this Mass with their teens. The Life Nights that follow accomplish the total Youth Ministry Vision by addressing...
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Marie Murphy
mmurphy@...
Jul 25, 2000 1:35 pm
Dear Mary Ann; Sorry for the delay in responding. I was out of my office. The material on Lay Ecclesial ministry is at the Website of the National Cinference...
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Gloria Flinn-Linderman
gflinnlin@...
Jul 25, 2000 6:25 pm
at what age do you celebrate confirmation...what are your diocesan guidelines for preparation and length of preparation and how does all this jive with Life...
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bjndre323@...
Jul 29, 2000 6:53 pm
Hi Gloria, To answer the rest of your questions - Confirmation age is now grade 6 and up but soon to be changed to 10th grade and higher. Archdiocese of...
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gcote@...
Aug 15, 2000 4:58 pm
Hello everyonne, I have recently added over 100 graphics to the clipart collection on my web site. It now contains over 300 pictures divided by themes which...
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Steve Palmer
Palmer@...
Aug 22, 2000 2:08 pm
I received the following message from the owner of the catechist egroup. I have monitored it for several months and they just stick to "practical" issues in...
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Dotty Werner
dwerner@...
Aug 22, 2000 2:50 pm
Dear Steve, Thanks for the heads-up on the catechist e-group. I decided to subscribe to that also to see what they are about. I have been working very hard...
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Mary Ann Kelley
dreonline@...
Aug 23, 2000 4:24 am
Anyone have any Home Study programs that have developed policies to go with it? I know I will have to do this. I need the experience of others that have such...
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susantague@...
Aug 23, 2000 10:38 pm
I have always had a home study program in one form or another, usually something resources my me to each parent. Depending on numbers and how much time I've...
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Peter Ries
pries@...
Aug 23, 2000 11:52 pm
Susan: Who publishes "Share the Joy Home"? Is that part of the Benziger Program? Pete Ries...
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susantague@...
Aug 24, 2000 2:56 am
Yes, Benziger publishes "Share the Joy at Home. Sadlier also has a "new" program out this year for home study use. It also looks like it has good potential....
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DxeGirl@...
Aug 24, 2000 10:57 am
Hello DRE's. Does anyone have a nice opening prayer (preferably with everyone taking part) for the first teacher's meeting. thanks for your help Annie...
