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On
January
3, 2011
the 3rd
Block
for Teen
Faith
began.
This
block
will be
devoted
to the
diocese
sponsored
Called
to
Protect
series.
Called
to
Protect
is
a
program
devoted
to
making
our
children
aware of
what
constitutes
abuse,
how to
protect
themselves
against
abuse
and what
to do if
they, or
someone
they
know are
in an
abusive
situation.
Called
to
Protect
is a
multi-media
program
created
by
Praesidium,
a
national
leader
in abuse
risk
management.
The
complete
Called
to
Protect
series
includes
an
innovative
program
for
school-aged
children
based on
the
latest
child
development
research.
The
materials
are
comprehensive
and
user-friendly
and have
already
been
successfully
implemented
in
several
parishes
thoughout
the
diocese.
All St.
Mary's
PSR
students,
grades 7
through
9 will
be
expected
to
attend
these
sessions.
Only
those
students
with a
parent
signed request
(Opt-Out
form)
will be
exempt
from
attending.
We will
be
starting
with a
Family
session
on
January
3rd, in
which
the
parents
and
students
are
encouraged
to
attend. This
session
will be
held in
the
St.
Mary's
School
Gym
starting
at
7:00pm.
The 2nd session of the Called to Protect series is scheduled for this Monday, 1/10/2011 at 7:00pm in the Media Center. This session will discuss “Boundaries” . . . what they are and how to protect them from being violated. Our 7th grade PSR students, as well as all Teen Faith students are invited to attend. Mrs. Amy Ducat will facilitate this session. The 3rd session of the Called to Protect series is scheduled for this Monday, 1/24/2011 at 7:00pm in the Media Center. This session will discuss “What to do” . . . how to react when your boundaries are violated. Our 7th grade PSR students, as well as all Teen Faith students are invited to attend. Mrs. Nora Bricker will facilitate this session. The 4th session of the Called to Protect series is scheduled for this Monday, 2/6/2011 at 7:00pm in the Media Center. This session will discuss “Who and How to tell” . . . who can we tell about abuse and how do we tell them. Mr. Morgan will facilitate this session. Our 7th grade PSR students, as well as all Teen Faith students are invited to attend. February 14th is the last session in Teen Faith Block III. Pam Riczo, Education Coordinator from Our Lady of the Wayside, will attend our last session. She will be sharing information with our teens about recognizing abuse and abusive relationships and what services are available to help “Make Abuse Stop!”. Pam has served as a nurse with the Neo-Natal Intensive Care Unit at Metro Hospital and as a Case Manager with the Berea Children’s Home.
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8th / 9th PSR Program
Because this year will focus on the change of our Confirmation Program and the number of students that need to be prepared, Teen Faith will not exist! Instead our 8th grade PSR program will be administered by Sr. Meribeth and our 9th grade PSR program will be handled by Fr. Chris Weber.
Each program will have a separate schedule, in addition to the Confirmation schedule. Both schedules are included in the "REO Calendar" listed under the navigation bar (gold) at the top of the page as well as below.
************************************************************************************* 2010-11 Teen Faith Program The fourth, and final block of Teen Faith this year, will focus on Theology of the Body, the revolutionary teaching given to us by Pope John Paul II.
Theology of the Body is not a list of rules. Rather, it is a map that answers the questions: - Who am I? - What is my purpose in life? - Why did God make me a male or a female? - How can I find true happiness here on earth? - How can I find love that really satisfies me?
Theology of the Body says that our bodies are holy and good! Instead of dwelling on the consequences of impurity, Theology of the Body shows the deeply satisfying freedom that comes from having a pure heart.
In this curriculum, teens will discover the beauty and purpose of their sexuality, and why it is such a major part of their ability to love. They will learn that the Church actually teaches and believes that human sexuality is really important, and good, and beautiful. It is actually meant, in a sense, to point us to heaven! The curriculum they will study will help them figure out how to express their sexuality properly without repressing it.
The curriculum is broken down into 12 topics, or subject chapters. We have chosen 6 of those subjects for our last Teen Faith Block. They are:
Week 1 – 3/7/2011 – Created for Love. Many people are searching for the meaning of life and love but don’t realize that the answer is actually right in front of us; the key to finding that love we’re all looking for is hidden in God’s original design of our bodies and souls. This chapter will explore the idea that God has actually hidden in our design as “male and female” a key to the secret of love. There will be a class mass as part of this session.
Week 2 – 3/14/2011 – Love Defined: Giving vs. Using. Deep in our hearts, each of us wants to give and receive love, but most of us don’t know how to do this. In order for people to love one another properly, they must first desire what is good for the other person. In this session, you will discover what authentic love looks like and learn the difference between “love” that is self-seeking and real love that is self-donating. Confessions will be made available for all PSR/Teen Faith students during this session.
Week 3 – 3/21/2011 – Naked without Shame. In the beginning, God created Adam and Eve to be pure and holy. Their relationship with each other was filled with love, generosity and passion. There was no fear of being seen as an object to be used. In this session, you will discuss how to turn back to God and learn to become a gift to one another.
Week 4 – 4/4/2011 – Truth and Freedom. This session tries to answer two very important questions: Who are we and how are we called to live. Knowing and accepting the answers can help us rejoice in the truth and become free.
Week 5 – 4/11/2011 – Language of the Body. Simple things like a smile, a nod of the head, or a wave of the hand all act as signs that convey a message even if no words are said. In this chapter, we will examine the language of the body and show that the proper language it should speak is a language of love, which rejoices in always telling the truth.
Week 6 – 4/18/2011 – Dating with Purpose and Purity. This last session discusses the purpose and boundaries that should exist in your dating life and by enjoying good relationships that are pure you can have a future of happiness and romance without regret.
Mrs. Janet Klimo, longtime Catechist for our PSR program and active member of St. Mary’s Parish, will be the facilitator for this Block. As with our other sessions, we will begin at 7:00pm and end at 8:15pm. All sessions will be in the school media center (library).
************************************************************************************* The Second Block or Teen Faith was a discussion about Who is the Church. Thanks to all those who were involved. October 25-Thanks to Joe Bliss for his witness about how he lives the “Marks of the Church” in his life as a member of the laity. “The Church is HOLY.” November 1- Thanks to Deacon Tom Grasson and Father Chris Weber who spoke to our young people about service to the church as ordained ministers. Their witness demonstrated “The Church is ONE in charity” and “The Church is APOSTOLIC.” November 8- Thanks to Sister Barbara Daugherty SND and Sister Laura Wingert SND for their discussion about, “Human Trafficking” and how it relates to the Christian Social Principles and expands “The Church is CATHOLIC.” November 15, Thanks to Sister Valerie SND and Sister Chetana SND, for their presentation about The Sisters of Notre Dame Global Missions in India, Africa and Nicaragua. “The Church is CATHOLIC.” November 22, (last session till January) Sister Luisanne SND will explain her ministry of Project Hope. Emma Auckels will be here from St. Ignatius High School to tell about the “Labre” ministry to the homeless, the Arrupe Center’s ongoing service to the West side, and the students’ participation in “The Arimethea Society” that provides respectful and reverent burial of the indigent will also be explained. “The Church is ONE in charity.”
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The St. Mary's Berea Teen Faith Program is for the all 8th & 9th graders in the Parish. There are a series of topics, all dealing with issues that surround the Christian youth of our parish . . . and our society. The sessions are held on Monday evenings throughout the year depending on Catechist availability. This program has been established to "bridge the gap" between PSR, where we learn about our faith, and Confirmation, where we accept our faith.
For more or specific information about this program, please select the "Contact REO" navigation button at the left of the page.
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