St. Joan of Arc Faith Formation 2601 San Ramon Valley Blvd. San Ramon, CA 94583 Faith Formation pre-k thru grade 6: 925-830-4710 Youth Ministry grades 7-12: 925-830-4720 June 5, 2018 HELLO ST. JOAN OF ARC FAMILIES! I hope this le er finds you well, and looking forward to summer! With kids already out of school, I know it s hard to think about, but it is that me of year again me to register for next year s Faith Forma on programs! We are so pleased to con nue offering Families of Faith, our faith forma on program for children in grades K-3 AND their families! Here at St. Joan of Arc, we passionately believe that parents are the first and best teachers of faith for their children, and that God s love is experienced most profoundly in the family. We believe our job is not just to minister to children or teens, but to minister to the whole family. As we help parents draw closer to Christ, we are helping their children draw closer to Christ. Instead of dropping your child off for weekly classes, parents and children together gather twice a month for dynamic and interac ve faith forma on for the whole family. As we pray together, read Scripture together, learn together and have fun together with our parish family, your family will grow closer to God who loves you immeasurably, and make faith part of your everyday life. Each year will have a new theme and new topics to learn, so yes your family can a end year a er year and keep learning new things! Children both older and younger than grades K-3 are welcome to a end with their families, and if you have a 4th or 5th grader, we will be offering ROCK sessions just for them while Families of Faith is mee ng we are trying as much as possible to make coming to church for faith forma on easier for families! See our Faith Forma on tri-fold brochure for more details. As for our other programs ROCK, BLAST, EDGE and LIGHT are all s ll the same! It is such a blessing to work with the children, teens and families of our parish. And we are commi ed to the parents of these older children as well! It can be hard to find me in our crazy-busy schedules to nourish our own faith, when we are so commi ed to our kids. We hope you will consider volunteering in your child s program, so you can grow together in faith at the same me! The Prayer of St. Francis says, it is in giving that we receive, and a er doing this for several decades, I can promise that as you give to our amazing young people, you will get more than you give, and that your own faith will grow. And please don t think, but I don t know how to teach... Truly, our volunteers are not teachers they are facilitators, simply listening to kids and engaging them in faith conversa ons. Our program directors do the teaching, all you need to do is love kids! And we provide excellent training so you will feel confident sharing faith with young people. You can volunteer for our weekly programs on the registra on page. (OVER)
So what s next? GET REGISTERED! Register all your children on the same form, the registra on form included in this packet, and don t hesitate to call us if you have any ques ons! Registra on forms are due by August 15; a late fee will be added for any forms received a er that date. (A note on Families of Faith: due to space limita ons, we can only accommodate 100 families for each program me [Sundays 10-11:15 a.m., Sundays 11:30-12:45, or Thursdays 6-7:15 p.m.], so get your registra on in soon as we will fill those spots on a first come, first served basis) Here s what we have included in this packet: 1. Family Registra on form: list all children you are registering for any of our programs 2. Parental Permission and Health Authoriza on form: this is the health informa on form we need filled out each year. Don t forget to sign the back! 3. A Save the Date page with important dates for parents, 4. And last but not least, a tri-fold that explains each of our programs. And again, don t hesitate to call us if you have ques ons about any of our programs! We look forward to journeying in faith together with you and your children next year! Blessings to you and your family on behalf of our en re Faith Forma on team! Mary Machi Director of Faith Forma on and Evangeliza on
2018-19 FAMILY REGISTRATION FORM FOR FAITH FORMATION AND YOUTH MINISTRY St. Joan of Arc Faith Formation Office (925) 830-4710 Youth Ministry Office (925) 830-4720 FAMILY INFORMATION Family Name Mailing Address Best Email Preferred Phone ( ) City ZIP Code PARENT/GUARDIAN INFORMATION: Please print neatly. Mother s Name: Father s Name: Mother s Cell Phone : ( ) Father s Cell Phone: ( ) Mother s Email: Father s Email: Mother s Religion: Father s Religion: Status: Single Married Separated Divorced Remarried Status: Single Married Separated Divorced Remarried (Circle One) (Circle One) Send communications to: (check one) Mother Father Both Mother and Father STUDENT INFORMATION - Only list names of students ENROLLING (3 ½ years old to Senior in High School): Emergency Contact: ` Relationship to Children: Phone Number: Child(ren) may be released to: Child(ren) s Name Gender Date of Birth Sacrament Received (Y/N) Grade First Last M/F mm/dd/yy Baptism Reconciliation Eucharist Confirmation 2018/2019 Child(ren) resides primarily with: Mother Father Both Mother and Father Guardian List any special family concerns or custody issues: Does your child have a medical condition, disability, or social concerns that we should know about?:
Please place an x in the proper column for each child you are enrolling and in the column the parent/guardian would like to be a volunteer. Child s First Name Little Saints 3 ½ to 5 years SUNDAY Please circle one 9 AM Mass OR 10:30 AM Mass Families of Faith Program Each session limited to the first 100 families signed up. (K Gr. 3) PLEASE CIRCLE ONE SESSION/TIME SLOT SUNDAY 10:00am - 11:15am (After 9:00 Mass) OR 11:30am 12:45pm (After 10:30 Mass) THURS. 6:00-7:15pm ROCK (Gr. 4 & 5) PLEASE CIRCLE ONE SESSION/TIME SLOT SUNDAY 10:00am - 11:15am OR 11:30am - 12:45pm Meets same days/time as Families of Faith (Limited to 20/session) MON. 6:00-7:30pm GYM BLAST (Gr. 6) WED. 6-7:30pm MPR EDGE** (Gr. 7 & 8) WED. 6:50-8:30pm GYM** LIGHT (Gr. 9-12) MONDAY 6:50-8:30pm MPR Confirmation (Pre-requisites must be met) See Conf. calendar Child receiving 1 st Communion or Confirmation this year? YES Or NO *I will be an Adult Facilitator/Leader **If you are enrolling your child in EDGE please circle a t-shirt size for him or her: YM YL AS AM AL AXL PROGRAM FEE SCHEDULE: a late fee of $25 will be applied after August 15 th. 1. Program registration fee: A. 1 st child = $175 B. Plus $125 for each additional child 1. Program Registration Fee (A+B): 2. Additional Sacrament Fee of $100 per child, per sacrament 2. Sacraments Fee(s) if applicable: *Discount of $75 is given if a parent is a weekly facilitator or adult leader in our programs Name of Parent/Guardian weekly volunteer: 3. Adult weekly volunteer discount: TOTAL REGISTRATIONS FEES DUE (ADD #1 AND #2 above and subtract #3, if applicable): Please make checks payable to St. Joan of Arc or pay via credit card on the website (www.sjasr.org, click on GIVING under TOTAL = $ the quick links list located on the bottom right of the page) or come in person to the office. Financial aid and payment plans are available to families. Please contact Gina McCormick at 925-830-4720 or email her at gmccormick@sjasr.org to discuss options.
2018/2019 Faith Formation and Youth Ministry St. Joan of Arc Parish, Diocese of Oakland PARENTAL PERMISSION, HEALTH AUTHORIZATION, RELEASE FORM There must be a copy of this form at ALL Faith Formation and Youth Ministry Activities 1 st Child s Full Name: DOB: Cell Phone (if child has): Sex (Circle One): M F Grade (Fall 2018): School (Fall 2018): Allergies/Drug Allergies: Asthma: Y N Routine Medications: List any medical conditions we should be aware of: Date of child s last physical examination: 2 nd Child s Full Name: DOB: Cell Phone (if child has): Sex (Circle One): M F Grade (Fall 2018): School (Fall 2018): Allergies/Drug Allergies: Asthma: Y N Routine Medications: List any medical conditions we should be aware of: Date of child s last physical examination: 3 rd Child s Full Name: DOB: Cell Phone (if child has): Sex (Circle One): M F Grade (Fall 2018): School (Fall 2018): Allergies/Drug Allergies: Asthma: Y N Routine Medications: List any medical conditions we should be aware of: Date of child s last physical examination: Emergency Contact (other than parent/guardian) THAT CHILD(REN) MAY BE RELEASED TO: Name Cell phone HEALTH AND MEDICAL INFORMATION Family Physician: Phone: Address: Print Name of Policy Holder: Insurance Company: Employer/Group Number: Policy/Plan number: Do you authorize the adult leader to authorize medical treatment for your child in an emergency, as considered necessary by the attending physician? Yes No State any reasons why you do not want medical care given to your child in an emergency: (Complete AND SIGN Back of Form/Page Two)
Parental Permission and Acknowledgment of Conditions for Participation in Program 1. I/we, parent or authorized guardian of the child(ren) named above give permission for his/her/their participation in 2018/2019 Faith Formation and Youth Ministry programs and all related activities, including but not limited to transportation to and from the youth ministry activities. 2. I/we agree to direct my/our child to cooperate and comply with reasonable directions and instructions from Faith Formation and Youth Ministry staff or adult volunteer leaders. 3. I/we agree to be responsible for all medical expenses relating to injury of my/our child(ren) as a result of his/her/their participation in any faith formation or youth ministry activity, whether or not caused by the negligence of the parish, faith formation or youth ministry program employees, agents or volunteers or other participants. 4. I/we understand that children participating in faith formation or youth ministry activities risk injury to the body, psyche or property damage to themselves or others. Such injuries can be caused by other persons or accidentally or intentionally self inflicted, faulty equipment or facilities, conditions of recreational facilities, vehicle accidents while in transport or through the activity itself. RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT In consideration for being permitted to participate in the activities of the faith formation and youth ministry program, use the equipment provided and to enter the premises or facilities of the Diocese of Oakland for any purpose including observation and participation in activities, the parent or guardian for him or herself and any successors in interest and on behalf of the minor child(ren) agrees: 1. To release, waive, discharge and promise not to sue the Diocese of Oakland, and its affiliated entities, its officers, directors, employees, agents and volunteers (hereafter referred to as Releasees ) from all liability for any loss or damage, and any claim or demands therefore on account of serious or mortal injury to the body, injury to psyche or property of the minor child, or undersigned parent or guardian,` whether caused by negligence or other conduct by the Releasees while the minor child, parent or guardian is participating the youth ministry activities or in, upon or about the premises of the Diocese or any of its facilities or equipment. 2. To indemnify and hold harmless the Releasees from any loss, liability, damage or cost it may incur due to the presence of the minor child, parent or guardian in, upon or about the premises of the Diocese, its facilities or equipment, or while participating in any youth ministry activities whether caused by the negligence of Releasees or otherwise. 3. That the parent or guardian has read this Agreement, voluntarily signs the Agreement and that no oral representations, statements or inducements apart from the contents of this written Agreement have been made. Model Release Statement I hereby (circle one) GRANT/ DECLINE permission for my child(ren) named on this form to be photographed and/or videotaped during Faith Formation and Youth Ministry events; and for the resulting photographs and/or videotaped footage to be edited for the purpose of promoting St. Joan of Arc. I have read this Agreement and understand everything written above. Print Name of Parent or Guardian Signature of Parent or Guardian Date Mother s cell phone: Father s cell phone: Family Email:
PARENT INFORMATION MEETINGS HOORAY! Okay, okay I know you don t really shout hooray at the thought of a ending parent mee ngs! But here s why they are important: In a parish as large as St. Joan of Arc, we want you to see our faces and we want to see yours! We want you to know who you are entrus ng your children to. We want your children to grow in faith! Come to the parent mee ngs to find out what we do to lead our young people closer to Christ. And it only happens if we work together! We want God to be the center, the heartbeat of your home. Let us know how we can be er help your family grow in faith. For all of the programs below, we offer more than one op on for the Parent Informa on Mee ng. Pick the one that works best for you, and we look forward to seeing you in August! All of the mee ngs are for parents only, but don t hesitate to bring your kids if child care is not available! They might be a bit bored, but we do try to cover everything we need to cover as quickly as we can! SACRAMENTS INFORMATION: First Reconcilia on and First Communion Sunday, August 19, a er the 9 a.m. mass (10-11 a.m. in the MPR) OR Sunday, August 19, a er the 10:30 a.m. mass (11:30-12:30 in the MPR) OR Thursday, August 30, 6-7 p.m. in the MPR ROCK (4th-5th grade) and BLAST (6th grade) INFORMATION: Monday, August 20, 7:30-8:30 p.m. in the MPR OR Wednesday, August 22, 7:30-8:30 p.m. in the MPR YOUTH MINISTRY (grades 7-12) INFORMATION: Monday, August 27, in the MPR: 7-8 p.m. for EDGE (grades 7-8) parents 8-9 p.m. for LIGHT (grades 9-12) parents OR Wednesday, August 29, in the MPR: 7-8 p.m. for EDGE (grades 7-8) parents 8-9 p.m. for LIGHT (grades 9-12) parents
It only happens once every two years... For all 7th-12th graders... You do NOT want to miss it! Mark your calendars ~ Sunday, sept. 16, 2-8:30 pm! SAVE THE DATE!!! A fun and faith-filled day, with the best music, the best speakers, a great way to kick off an incredible youth ministry year! (Best of all the Youth Rally is FREE for all teens in our youth ministry programs!)