RCIA FOR CHILDREN REGISTRATION PACKET

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1 RCIA FOR CHILDREN REGISTRATION PACKET RCIA for children is for children: 7 years old and older who have not been baptized and/or in 4 th grade and above who are baptized but have not received First Eucharist. Required documents: Birth and Baptism certificates and Baptismal Sponsor verification form INSTRUCTIONS FOR REGISTERING FROM THE ST. JUDE WEBSITE: Download Parent Handbook and read Download Safe environment Parent letter and read Download and print RCIA for children registration packet; answer all questions (one packet per child) forms included in the registration packet; registration for, emergency card, Parent Handbook acknowledgement form, consent form for Safe Environment, Baptism requirements, sponsor verification form THE FOLLOWING FORMS MUST BE SUBMITTED TOGETHER: Signed Parent Acknowledgement Form Signed Safe Environment Parent Consent Form Completed registration form and Baptism form Baptism/Birth Certificate If the child needs Baptism then a Sponsor verification form for the godparents is required Completed Emergency Card Fee for Religious Ed. $45/child/year no family discount Please note: If your child needs Baptism you must attend 1 Baptism Preparation class. Please call the St. Jude office for the days and times of the classes

2 ST. JUDE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM STUDENT REGISTRATION RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Children) ONE REGISTRATION FORM PER CHILD PLEASE PRINT ATTENTION PARENTS/GUARDIANS - EVERY ITEM MUST BE ANSWERED CORRECTLY 1) FATHER S NAME: PHONE: (H) (C) Religion: ADDRESS: Street City Zip Code 2) MOTHER S MAIDEN NAME: PHONE: (H) (C) Religion: Address: Street City Zip Code 3) GUARDIAN S NAME: PHONE: (H) (C) Religion: Address: Street City Zip Code 4) IS YOUR FAMILY REGISTERED AT ST. JUDE PARISH? YES NO 5) Child s name: (Last) (First) 6) Grade: 7) School: 8) Birthday: (month) (day) (year) 9) Birthplace: (country) (city) (state or province) 10) Is your child baptized? (Yes) (No) 11) Name of Church and date of Baptism:

3 EMERGENCY INFORMATION PLEASE PRINT. ALL INFORMATION MUST BE COMPLETE AND ACCURATE. Name: Sex: M F Birth date: (MM/DD/Year) Home Address: Apt. No. Zip code: Father/Guardian s Name: Home phone: Cellular phone: Mother/Guardian s Maiden Name: Home phone: Cellular phone: EMERGENCY CONTACTS: In case child listed above becomes ill or injured at St. Jude Church and I cannot be contacted, the parish authorities have my permission to contact and release my child to the custody of one of the following: NAME RELATIONSHIP PHONE FAMILY PHYSICIAN: Phone : In case my child needs to be taken to an emergency facility, he/she will be taken to the nearest one. I give my consent for parish authorities to take appropriate action for the safety and welfare of my child. My child has health insurance: Yes No My child is allergic to: My child receives regular care for the following condition(s): (Example: ADHD, autism, diabetes, heart condition, asthma. seizures, etc) My child is on the following medications: (parent/guardian signature)

4 Parent Acknowledgment Form (This form must be signed and submitted with the registration form) This is to acknowledge that I/we have received the St, Jude Catholic Church Handbook for Religious Education. We understand and agree to cooperate with the parish policies set forth in the handbook. Signed (Parent/Guardian) Date Signed (Parent/Guardian) Date

5 Safe Environment Program: Consistent with diocesan policy, St. Jude Catholic Church will conduct Safe Environment training as part of the religious education curriculum. A meeting will be held before the class is conducted to provide parents an opportunity to review the safe environment materials. March 4, 2012 at 1:45pm. Yes, I give my consent for my child(ren) to participate in the Safe Environment training program. No, I do not give my consent for my child(ren) to participate in the Safe Environment training program. On the day this lesson is presented, my child will not attend religious education class and will be under my supervision. Signed (Parent/Guardian) Date

6 ONLY FOR CHILDREN 7YEARS OLD AND OLDER IN NEED OF BAPTISM St. Jude Catholic Church Requirements for BAPTISM 1) If your family is not yet registered with St. Jude Catholic Church, we invite you to do so at this time. If your family has chosen to baptize your child at St. Jude Catholic Church, but is registered at another parish, you must obtain a Sacramental Release from your parish. 2) Parents must attend a Baptism Preparation session, held on the first Tuesday of the month at 6:00 pm. (If the first Tuesday is a holiday, the session will be held on the second Tuesday of that month.) If at all possible Godparents are also highly encouraged to attend. Baptisms will be celebrated on the last Saturday of the month AFTER the 5pm Mass (unless otherwise specified). Families are asked to attend the 5pm Mass. 3) ALL PAPERWORK: Baptism Application, a photocopy of your child s birth certificate, Godparents Verification Form and Sacramental Release (if you are NOT registered parishioners of St. Jude Catholic Church) must be submitted to the parish office at St. Jude no later than the Tuesday before your child s baptism date. (Our office hours are Monday-Friday, 9:00-5:00, excluding holidays.) 4) If you have any questions or concerns regarding the baptism preparation and/or requirements, please call Mrs. Caren Argenzia, Administrative Assistant at ext. 231.

7 FOR OFFICE USE ONLY Attended Baptism Prep Session on: Documents Received: Baptism Application Godparent(s) Verification Sacramental Release Copy of Birth Certificate Other (Needed if family is registered at another parish) Notations:. Please note that we can only document your 2 PRIMARY godparents.

8 Log # Vol. # Date of Baptism: Baptized By: ST. JUDE CATHOLIC CHURCH BAPTISMAL APPLICATION (Please print legibly and complete ALL information.) CHILD S INFORMATION (Please provide a photocopy of your child s birth certificate) Name: (First) (Middle) (Last) Date of Birth: Month/Day/Year Place of Birth: City/State or County PARENT S INFORMATION Father s Full Name: Religion: Mother s MAIDEN Name: Religion: First Maiden Name Address: No. Street Name Apt. City/State/Zip Telephone Number(s): (Home) Work (Cell) Married: (check one) Yes No Married by: Priest/Deacon Judge Minister Place & Date of Marriage: City/State or County Name of Church Date of Marriage GODPARENT S INFORMATION Godfather Godmother Name: Name: Religion: Religion: Church: Church: If CATHOLIC ONLY: (Yes or No) If CATHOLIC ONLY: (Yes or No) a. Is Godfather a member of the Church listed a. Is Godmother a member of the church listed above by registration? above by registration? b. Is Godfather a member of the Church listed b. Is Godmother a member of the Church listed above by regular attendance? above by regular attendance? c. Is Godfather a practicing Catholic in good c. Is Godmother a practicing Catholic in good standing? standing? d. Is Godfather at last 16 years old? d. Is Godmother at least 16 years old? e. Godfather has received the sacrament of e. Godmother has received the sacrament of Baptism Baptism Holy Communion Holy Communion Confirmation Confirmation

9 Catechetical year Dear Parents and Guardians, St. Jude Church Office of Religious Education Makakilo Drive Kapolei, HI Phone: (808) ext. 212 Fax: E mail: bonnie@stjudehawaii.org Welcome to St. Jude s Religious Education program. Thank you for entrusting your wonderful child/children to us. We are here to support you in your role as the primary educator of your child/children. Together we will help them to follow in the footsteps of Jesus to become loving, compassionate Christians, concerned about others and vibrant members of a Catholic faith community. The Diocese of Honolulu has stated that preparation for First Communion must take 2 years which means your child/ren must attend grade one. If not your child/ren will be placed in a pre First Communion class and will not receive the sacrament until the two years are completed. This handbook includes procedures and other pertinent information regarding our Religious Education programs. Please take a few minutes to review this information with your child/children. We value your insights and welcome your involvement in their religious education. If you have any questions, concerns, comments, or suggestions please contact me at the parish office ( ext. 212). The Religious Education Team thanks you and looks forward to having a great spirit filled year with your family. Yours in Christ, Bonnie Boquer Director of Religious Education

10 St. Jude Mission Statement We, the community of St. Jude, commit ourselves to Jesus Christ, our Savior, His teachings and the Traditions of the Roman Catholic Church. With the guidance of the Holy Spirit, we embrace and nurture our culturally diverse community through worship, evangelization, renewal and service. *** This handbook is primarily a means of communication. It is meant to provide you, the parents/guardians, with helpful information on how we intend to go about our mission in serving you and your children. St. Jude Catholic Church Religious Education Department reserves the right to amend this handbook as necessary in accordance with the Diocese of Honolulu Office of Religious Education. You will be notified in writing if changes are made to any information, policy or procedure contained in this handbook. Please review this booklet as it contains pertinent information regarding our programs and other procedures. REGISTRATION & FEES: Because of the increase in the cost of books and supplies the St. Jude Religious Education Program will now charge a registration fee. $35.00/child for the catechetical year Family rate (two or more siblings) $60.00 for the catechetical year Children in First Eucharist and RCIC $45.00 for the catechetical year (they have 3 books no family discount for children in sacramental preparation.) SESSION TIMES: Religious Education (Grades Pre-K, to Grade 8) meets on Sunday, from 12:30p.m to 1:30 p.m. ABSENCES: Children preparing to receive the sacraments are allowed 3 unexcused absences. If the child is consistently absent the DRE will meet with the parents/guardians to assess the child s readiness to receive the sacraments.

11 BEHAVIOR/DISCIPLINE: The Religious Education classes share class space in the Multi Purpose Room (MPR), in the church and lanai areas. It is expected that our students behave in a Christian manner: each child respects their fellow students, catechist, catechist s aide and other adult volunteers and the property of others; each child participates and cooperates in class. Disruptive behavior will not be tolerated during religious education classes, retreats, and prayer services. The following behavior is considered unacceptable: Consistently talking out of turn and interrupting the catechist and class. Using inappropriate language. Biting, kicking, spitting on or hitting another student or adult. Bullying. Threatening another student or adult with physical harm. In the event of continuous unacceptable behavior: The catechist will report the incident to the DRE. The DRE will meet with the student and parents to discuss the behavior of the student. If the behavior continues, the DRE will notify the Pastor and the student will be asked not to attend religious education classes until his/her behavior improves. COMMUNICATION: Information and events are communicated through a Religious Education memo/flyer, St. Jude Religious Education website (stjudehawaii.org) and/or parish bulletin. DISMISSAL: The safety of your child/children is a priority of St. Jude Parish. The following rules MUST be followed to protect your child/children during dismissal for Religious Education classes on Sunday s at 1:30pm. Please do not leave your child unattended after the 11:00a.m Mass and meet your child on time after Religious Education class ends at 1:30 p.m.

12 a) No child attending the St. Jude Religious Education Program will be allowed to: leave St. Jude property and meet the people assigned to pick them up at the bus stop or at the entrance to St. Jude at the top of the driveway walk or take public transportation without a parent/guardian or designated adult minor children will never be allowed to leave St. Jude property without a designated adult b) All children must be off of St. Jude property by 1:50pm. In case of emergency please call the DRE, Mrs. Boquer ( ). c) Do not bring any child other than your own home without written consent from the parent/guardian addressed to the DRE. If there is a question the DRE will call the parents. d) Parents/guardians must follow traffic regulations and traffic flow. Please be aware of children and parents using the crosswalk. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES: In case of an emergency in the class, the catechist aide will notify the DRE immediately. The catechist will remain with the class. If needed the DRE will call 911. The DRE will then contact the parents or the Emergency Contact designated on the registration form. FIRE DRILL/EVACUATION: Should the need arise to evacuate the church building; catechists will assist their classes by leaving from their designated exit. All classes will proceed to the far end of the parking lot and wait there until the all clear signal is given to return to class. We will have several fire drills during the year. PARENT OUTREACH & SUPPORT: Parents/Guardians can best support their child s spiritual formation by: *attending Mass each week with your child *getting children to class regularly and on time *taking an interest in what is happening in your child s class *practice and live the faith your child is learning

13 SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION: Sacramental preparation classes are only for registered members of St. Jude Parish. If you are not a registered member of our parish we need a letter from your parish priest allowing your child/children to receive the sacraments at St. Jude. Students wishing to receive First Eucharist are required to register at the beginning of the school year. * The Diocese of Honolulu has stated that preparation for First Communion is a two year process. Your child/ren must have attended religious education in a parish or school in the first grade. If they did not attend first grade then they will be placed in a pre- First Communion class. If you are transferring from another (Catholic) Religious Education program, a written confirmation of attendance will be required from your prior parish. A PHOTOCOPY OF YOUR CHILD S BIRTH AND BAPTISMAL CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED. CHILDREN PREPARING FOR FIRST RECONCILIATION AND FIRST EUCHARIST MUST BE REGISTERED IN RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NO LATER THAN OCTOBER 16, For the children receiving the sacraments there will be 3 Saturday sessions for them to attend with their parents. Please check the schedule for the dates and times. *Please note new policy for First Communion RCIC for Children: a) 7 years old and above who desire to be baptized will attend RCIC classes and receive the sacraments of Baptism and Communion with the other adult Catechumens at Easter Vigil Mass. Birth Certificate isrequired upon registering. b) Out of sequence children (children in 4 th grade and above) who have not received First Reconciliation or Communion will attend RCIC classes and receive their First Eucharist at Easter Vigil Mass. Birth and Baptismal certificates are required upon registering.

14 SAFE ENVIRONMENT PROGRAM: The Diocese of Honolulu mandates that all parishes and schools in Hawaii conduct Safe Environment training as part of their religious education curriculum. Parents must sign the consent form for their children to be included in the program. The classes will take place during the Sunday Religious Education classes. Those parents not allowing their child/ren to attend the Safe Environment class must keep their child/ren home on the day the class is given. St. Jude Religious Education students will be using Faith First Legacy Series (grades 1-8). Parents/guardians are welcome to visit the Faith First website at

15 ST. JUDE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Calendar of Activities Class Time: SUNDAYS, 12:30 pm. - 1:30 p.m. September Opening day of Religious Education assembly in church at 12:15 p.m. 18 Class in session 25 Class in session October Class in session BEGIN PLANNING FOR CHRISTMAS PROGRAM 9 NO CLASS COLUMBUS DAY 16 Class in session - Last day to register for RCIC and First Eucharist 23 Class in session 30 NO CLASS ST. JUDE PICNIC? November Class in session Mandatory parent meeting for First Eucharist parent meeting in the MPR at 1:45pm-2:30pm 13 Class in session Mandatory Parent meeting RCIC (Baptism) 1:45pm-2:30pm 20 Class in session 27 NO CLASS THANKSGIVING & FIRST SUNDAY IN ADVENT December Class in session 11 Class in session 18 Class in session Christmas program January NO CLASS MOTHER OF GOD 8 NO CLASS FEAST OF THE EPIPHANY 15 Class in session (MLK but we ve had too many days off!!) 22 Class in session 29 Class in session February Class in session 12 Class in session 18 SATURDAY DAY OF RECOLLECTION FHC & RCIC 8:45AM 19 NO CLASS PRESIDENTS DAY 22 ASH WEDNESDAY 26 Class in session Rite of Sending at St. Jude 11AM Mass Rite of Election at St. Theresa s Co-Cathedral at 2:00PM (children to be baptized)

16 March Class in session MEETING FOR PARENTS SAFE ENVIRONMENT 1:45PM 10 SATURDAY FIRST RECONCILIATION 9:30AM 11 Class in session (Passover Meal First Eucharist & RCIC) 18 Class in session - Mandatory meeting RCIC parents 12:20pm in the MPR 25 No Class Religious Ed. Congress April NO CLASS PALM SUNDAY 7 PRACTICE FOR EASTER VIGIL 9:00AM (RCIC) MASS AT 7PM 8 No Class Easter Sunday 15 Class in session Safe Environment K-3 Mystagogy RCIC 22 Class in session Safe Environment 4-6 Mystagogy RCIC 29 Class in session Safe Environment 7-8 Mystagogy RCIC Mandatory meeting for First Eucharist Parents at 1:45PM May Class in session 12 SATURDAY PRACTICE FHC 9:00AM 13 NO CLASS MOTHER S DAY 19 SATURDAY FHC 10:00AM MASS 20 Last day of class