OUR
LADY OF THE LAKE
FAITH
FORMATION OFFICE
2010-11
REGISTRATION INFORMATION,
HANDBOOK
and VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Dear
Members of Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church:
It’s
time to think ahead to next year’s faith formation programs and plan to take advantage
of the wonderful opportunities that are offered to the young people of our
parish.
WHAT’S
NEW FOR REGISTRATION THIS YEAR:
V REGISTRATION
DEADLINE: AUGUST 31, 2010 -- no
registrations will be accepted after this date, therefore late fees have been
eliminated.
V EARLY
REGISTRATION INCENTIVE: All registrations received before July 1 will be
entered into a drawing from which the names of three families will be drawn.
These families will receive FREE FAITH
FORMATION REGISTRATION FEES FOR 2010-11!
CLICK
HERE FOR THE 2010 REGISTRATION FORM
WHAT
HASN’T CHANGED?
V Fees will remain the same as last year. Even with the cost of the new books for
grades 7-8 and the program materials for grades 9-10, we have been able to keep
our expenses low.
V Registrations
will be accepted at the final faith formation session of the year, and
throughout the summer. Checks will be held for deposit until July 1 (the new
fiscal year).
The
Faith Formation Committee and I have been working to optimize the registration
process in order to help us prepare more efficiently for faith formation
programs in the fall. This is why we are asking families to please respect
the registration deadline. This deadline ensures that we will have the
needed time to form class lists and get scheduling letters to families in early
September, arrange for the proper number of catechists and hold their
in-service, prepare for needed space, and have all books and materials on hand
before the first class in early October.
Please
read the attached Faith Formation Handbook carefully to familiarize yourself with the details of our policies and registration
deadlines for the upcoming year. All families participating in the program are
asked to sign the acknowledgement on the back of the registration form stating
that you have read and understand the Handbook. Parents are expected
to volunteer in at least one area during the faith formation year.
Opportunities are listed on the back of the enclosed registration form—please
carefully and prayerfully consider how you will help our program succeed.
We
have set a tentative schedule
for next year. It is:
Session
I, K-6: Oct. 2, Nov. 6, Dec.
4, Jan. 8, Feb. 5, Mar. 5, Apr. 2
Sunday
Session, 7-10: Oct. 3, Nov. 7, Dec. 5,
Jan. 9, Feb. 6, Mar. 6, Apr. 3
Session
II, K-6: Oct. 9, Nov. 13,
Dec. 11, Jan. 15, Feb. 12, Mar. 19, Apr. 9
Times
for sessions will remain the same: K-6,
9:00 am – 12:30 pm
7-10,
1:00 – 4:30 pm
Individual
family schedules will be mailed in early September, after registration has
closed.
We
are excited that the opportunities for the youth of our parish continue to
evolve and increase with the implementation of new materials for grades 7-10,
and the addition of youth ministry in our parish. I invite you to call me with
any questions, comments, or concerns. I am blessed to serve the people of Our
Lady of the Lake Parish!
Barbara Olson, Director of Faith Formation