FIRST COMMUNION REGISTRATION PACKET Children preparing to receive First Communion must be at least 7 years old in grade 2, baptized in the Catholic Church and has attended a religious education class whether in a parish or Catholic school the prior year (grade one.) If your child/children have not attended a grade one religion class they will be placed in a pre-communion preparation class. The Diocese of Honolulu is requiring a two year preparation for First Communion. All parishes are complying with this new directive. 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 First Communion 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. THE FOLLOWING FORMS MUST BE SUBMITTED TOGETHER: Signed Parent Acknowledgement Form Signed Safe Environment Parent Consent Form Completed registration form Baptism/Birth Certificate Completed Emergency Card Fee for Religious Ed. $45/child/year no family discount
ST. JUDE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM STUDENT REGISTRATION 2010-20011 First Communion ONE REGISTRATION FORM PER CHILD PLEASE PRINT ATTENTION PARENTS/GUARDIANS - EVERY ITEM MUST BE ANSWERED CORRECTLY Did your child attend a religion class last year? Yes No If you answered yes: Name of Parish or Catholic School phone number: 1) FATHER S NAME: PHONE: (H) (C) Religion: ADDRESS: Street City Zip Code 2) MOTHER S 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:
EMERGENCY INFORMATION 2010-2011 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 1. 2. 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)
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 (Student) Date
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 27, 2011 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
ST. JUDE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (First Communion) 2010-2011 Calendar of Activities Class Time: SUNDAYS, 12:30 pm. - 1:30 p.m. September 2010 12 Opening of Religious Education Assembly in Church at 12:15 pm. 19 Class in session Catechetical Sunday 26 Class in session October 2010 3 Class in session 10 Class in session 17 Class in session Last day to register for First Communion/RCIC 24 Class in session 31 NO CLASS St. Jude Parish Feast Day Celebration November 2010 7 Class in session Mandatory parent meeting for First Communion in MPR 1:45pm 14 Class in session 21 Class in session 28 NO CLASS - THANKSGIVING WEEKEND First Sunday of Advent December 2010 5 Class in session 12 Class in session - Last day to submit Baptismal and birth certificates 19 Class in session 26 NO CLASS CHRISTMAS BREAK January 2011 2 NO CLASS FEAST OF THE EPIPHANY 9 Class in session 16 NO CLASS - MARTIN LUTHER KING HOLIDAY 23 Class in session 30 Class in session
February 2011 6 Class in session 13 Class in session 19 SATURDAY - DAY OF RECOLLECTION FOR FIRST COMMUNION AND RCIC CHILDREN AND PARENTS 8:45AM 20 Class in session 27 Class in session March 2011 6 Class in session 9 Ash Wednesday Lent begins 12 SATURDAY FIRST RECONCILLIATION FOR FIRST COMMUNION AND RCIC CHILDREN AND PARENTS 9:30AM 13 Class in session 20 No Class Religious Ed. Congress (March 17-20) 27 Class in session April 2011 3 Class in session Mandatory meeting for First Communion parents at 1:45pm 10 Class in session 16 Saturday Mandatory practice for children and parents for First Communion at 9:00am 17 NO CLASS Palm Sunday 24 NO CLASS Easter Sunday May 2011 1 Last day of class 7 Saturday, First Communion Mass at 10:00am
Catechetical year 2020 2011 Dear Parents and Guardians, St. Jude Church Office of Religious Education 92 455 Makakilo Drive Kapolei, HI 96707 Phone: (808) 672 8669 ext. 212 Fax: 672 3779 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/children must attend grade one. If not your child/childrenren will be placed in a pre First Communion class and will not receive the sacrament until the two years of preparation 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 (672 8669 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
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 Communion Preparation 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.
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.
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 (389-1420). 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
SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION: Children preparing for First Communion and RCIC 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 18, 2009. 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.
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 www.faithfirst.com.
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