Grades 6-8 (formerly EDGE)
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CalendarOctober 2021
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 26Month View September 26, 2021276:30p Gr 6-8 ProgramMonth View September 27, 2021-
Monday, September 27, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PMJoin us as we go deep into Sacred Scripture every other Monday from 6:30 - 8:00pmRead More
28Month View September 28, 202129Month View September 29, 202130Month View September 30, 202114:30 Apple PickingMonth View October 1, 2021-
Friday, October 1, 4:30 AM - 7:00 PMPick apples at Lavoie's then return to peel & make apple pies to be donated to the food pantryRead More
2Month View October 2, 20213Month View October 3, 20214Gr 6-8 ProgramMonth View October 4, 2021-
Monday, October 4Join us as we go deep into Sacred Scripture every other Monday from 6:30 - 8:00pmRead More
5Month View October 5, 20216Month View October 6, 20217Month View October 7, 20218Month View October 8, 20219Month View October 9, 202110Month View October 10, 202111Month View October 11, 202112Month View October 12, 202113Month View October 13, 202114Month View October 14, 2021155:00p - College Care PackageMonth View October 15, 2021-
Friday, October 15, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PMPut together college care packages for parishioners attending college full-timeRead More
16Month View October 16, 202117Month View October 17, 202118Month View October 18, 202119Month View October 19, 202120Month View October 20, 202121Month View October 21, 202122Month View October 22, 202123Month View October 23, 202124Month View October 24, 2021256:30p Gr 6-8 ProgramMonth View October 25, 2021-
Monday, October 25, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PMJoin us as we go deep into Sacred Scripture every other Monday from 6:30 - 8:00pmRead More
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Our next class is Oct27Your child will learn that:
- God speaks to His people through Sacred Scripture proclaimed at Mass.
- The Mass has two major parts: the Liturgy of the Word and the Liturgy of the Eucharist.
- Most of the prayers of the Mass find their roots in Scripture.
- The Bible is unlike any book that has ever been written.
- To read the Bible effectively, we must first know how to read it.
Family Talk Time:- What are some ways we can prepare for Mass in order to be nourished by God’s Word?
- Do you have a favorite book, or story, from the Bible? What is it? What do you like about it?
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Our program is a dynamic program made and tailored just for Middle School youth. Monday nights 6:30 - 8pm (bi-weekly) In years past, we used materials from Life Teen geared for youth in grades 6-8 called EDGE. However, as the diocese has mandated that Religious Education for grades K-8 utilize materials from one of three publishers, we will be modifying our program to use the materials from Sophia Press, but will retain the format from EDGE which follows the structure of Mass -- Gather, Proclaim, Break and Send. This format keeps our youth engaged as they learn. The nice part of tis change is that the students will have wonderful workbooks packed with awesome information to share with the family.
Please take note that we've adjusted the start time to begin at 6:30pm
As our program is now bi-weekly, the youth will have homework in their workbooks to complete with parents. This is aimed at reinforcing what was learned and bringing the family together in a faith-filled activity. Homework was not meant to be completed all at once but in small 10 minute pieces. I truly believe that the homework will be great for al.
Besides the bi-weekly gatherings, we ask that each student participate in
- Assist at a Mass at least once (see Liturgy Assistanc below)
- Attend the Passion Play (Palm Sunday or Friday night prior to Palm Sunday)
- Attend at least 2 Community Events
- Particpate in at least one Work of Mercy project (Serving at a dinner, Church clean ups, etc)
For upcoming youth opportunities to live your faith in service/building relationships with Christ and one another, check out the SJN Youth Ministry page.
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What we've covered thus far...
Oct 4: Inspiration of Scripture and Writing Styles of the Bible + Senses of Scripture
- All of Scripture is inspired by God.
- Scripture teaches solidly, faithfully, and without error that truth which God wanted written in Scripture for the sake of our salvation.
- There are many writing styles present in Scripture
- To better understand Scripture, we must consider its literal and spiritual senses.
- Typology is the study of how people, places, things, or ideas earlier in Salvation History foreshadow or point to a later person, place, thing, or idea in Salvation History
- Missed Class Information - Unit 2 Sessions 6-7
- Family Talk Time:
- If you were going to record an event that you witnessed, how would you go about it?
- What sort of problems happen when everybody interprets the Bible their own way?
- Homework – Please spread the homework out across the weeks between classes.
- Pages 25-27
- Pages 34-35
- Lectio Divina handout (Session 4) to do as family
Sep 27: Use of Scripture at Holy Mass & How to use the Bible- God speaks to His people through Sacred Scripture proclaimed at Mass.
- The Mass has two major parts: the Liturgy of the Word and the Liturgy of the Eucharist.
- Most of the prayers of the Mass find their roots in Scripture.
- The Bible is unlike any book that has ever been written.
- To read the Bible effectively, we must first know how to read it
- Missed Class Information - Unit 1 Sessions 3+5
- Family Talk Time:
- What are some ways we can prepare for Mass in order to be nourished by God’s Word?
- Do you have a favorite book, or story, from the Bible? What is it? What do you like about it?
- Homework – Please spread the homework out across the weeks between classes.
- Page 12, Scriptural Roots of the Mass, to do with your parents
- Pages 22-23, How to Use the Supplemental Materials in the Bible
Sep 13: Revelation of God + Purposes of Sacred Scripture- God reveals Himself to us through Sacred Scripture and Tradition.
- Sacred Scripture is the written record of God’s revelation of Himself.
- Sacred Tradition is the mode of transmission of the Word of God as it was handed on by Jesus to the Apostles and their successors, the bishops.
- The Magisterium is the teaching authority of the Church.
- Theology is the study of God and the things of God.
- In Scripture, God has revealed Himself and His plan for our salvation.
- We meet the Person of Jesus Christ in His Scriptures
- Missed Class Information - Unit 1 Sessions 1-2
- Family Talk Time:
- What are some of our family traditions? How do we stop these traditions from being lost or forgotten?
- What kinds of things do we learn about God in Scripture? What kinds of things do we learn about ourselves?
- Homework – Please spread the homework out across the time between classes.
- Pages 2-3, God Reveals Himself in His Word
- Pages 5-7 to do with your parents
- Get to know your new Bibles handout
- Extra credit: Complete two (or more if you can) Bible passages on page 11
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Liturgy Assistance
In Middle and High School, we ask all of our students to assist at least once a year in at our 6 PM Mass as Lectors or Hospitality. If your family attends a different Mass time, you can also volunteer at that Mass time. Those who are active altar servers, lectors, or hospitality ministers who serve throughout the year, do not have to sign up.
When signing up, either choose to be a Lector or Hospitality.
When serving, please arrive by 5:30 pm on that Sunday evening, dressed in your Sunday best.
What is
Hospitality - Greet people as they come into the Church and hand out any worship aids
- Help with the collection and bring up the gifts
- Pass out bulletins
- Help organize the Church after Mass
Lector - Proclaim one of the readings - Must prepare ahead of time! -
Parents / Adult Help Needed!The success of our Faith Formation programs relies heavily on the volunteerism of our confirmed SJN Parishioners. Please consider sharing one of your most valuable assets with our children…your TIME! There are many ways to get involved within the Edge Program, whether it is working directly with the students or helping in the background!
We are looking for people to help in a number of different ways, but especially as a Core Team Member. If you are interested or have questions, please contact Cheri'!
EDGE Core Team members are volunteers for our EDGE program. Core team members will attend sessions meeting on Monday evenings from 7-8:30 pm, twice a month. They will help facilitate the various components of the sessions, including small group discussions. Core team members will also meet for regular planning sessions with other core team members. -
More Information?
Contact Cheri' Andersen
Youth Minister
(603) 880-0825 x 111