SJE Faith Formation Virtual Classroom

  Christmas 2023: Celebrating the Birth of Jesus This Christmas, we explore the mystery of God breaking into our existence not only to only save us, but also to enter into a deep relationship with us.  But Christmas is not just one day! The Church dedicates a whole Season to Christmas, which is about 15-20 days long and ends with the Baptism of the Lord. Experience the Christmas Season this year with your family! Below are some resources to help you and your family celebrate the Incarnation - when God became Man. Christmas Mass Schedule @ SJE: We hope you'll join us in prayer and worship as we celebrate the coming of Christ into the World! Please see below for our Mass schedule for Christmas Eve/Christmas Day.  (Please note: Masks are now required at all indoor SJE Masses and events.) CHRISTMAS EVE MASS TIMES: 4PM (Church) 4PM (Auditorium) 6PM (Church) 9:30PM (Church - SPANISH) 12Midnight (Church) CHRISTMAS DAY MASS TIMES: 8AM (Church) 10AM (Church) 12Noon (Church) For more details

Level 8 (Confirmation Prep-YR 2) December 2020 Session Welcome to our first session for those in Level 8/Year 2 of our Confirmation prep program! This month, we will be focusing on the Season of Advent and John 14. Below is the video and Google Form link. Please watch the video and fill out the Google Form reflection afterwards. Please complete and submit the Google Form by Monday, January 4, 2021. Google Form Link (Level 8 - December):  CLICK HERE FOR LEVEL 8 FORM

  Level 7 (Confirmatio n Prep-YR 1) December 2020 Session Welcome to our first session for those in Level 7/Year 1 of our Confirmation prep program! This month, we focus on the Season of Advent and continue exploring the Prologue of the Gospel of John. Below is the video and Google Form link. Please watch the video and fill out the Google Form reflection afterwards. We have also included helpful materials on the topics we discuss. Please complete and submit the Google Form by Tuesday, January 5, 2021. Google Form Link (Level 7-December):  CLICK HERE FOR LEVEL 7 FORM

  A Family of Faith: December – Grade 4 Grade 4 Coordinators: Linda Filosa & Kellin Amaya CLICK HERE FOR A PDF OF THE BELOW IMAGE

SJE Office of Faith Formation Our Faith Formation staff at SJE is here for you! If you have any questions or need more information about our programs, including Sacramental prep, please feel free to contact us: Office Hours (Barn): By appointment Email: faithformation@sjecm.org Phone: 631-878-0009, ext. 5 SJE Faith Formation Team: Ms. Michelle Pirraglia, Director of Faith Formation Mrs. Ann Caceres, Staff  Mrs. Cathy Mussi, Staff

  A Family of Faith: December – Grade 2 Grade 2 Coordinators: Elizabeth, Emily, Erika & Laura Boge Elizabeth Leavy CLICK HERE FOR A PDF (WITH CLICKABLE LINKS)  OF THE BELOW IMAGES

  The Advent Wreath The Advent Wreath has a long history and tradition that dates back centuries. Learn more about the Advent Wreath and how you can make one in your own home! History of the Advent Wreath Article from catholiceducation.org:  CLICK HERE For a short description of the Advent Wreath from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishop's website (usccb.org):   CLICK HERE WATCH WITH YOUR KIDS! "Advent Wreath: The Superbook Show": Making An Advent Wreath While you can certainly purchase an advent wreath online ( simply Google search "Buy Catholic Advent Wreath" ), you can also make one at home. It can be as elaborate or simple as you want it to be! Visit this link to Pinterest for some ideas on creating your own Advent Wreath: CLICK HERE Advent Wreath Prayers Advent Wreath Blessing (usccb.org):  CLICK HERE Prayers for Each Week: Downloadable a PDF from Sadlier Publishers: CLICK HERE See More Prayer Options Below: (CLICK HERE FOR LARGER VERSION OF THE

  Meet & Contact Our "Family of Faith" Grade-Level Catechists! SJE is blessed to have several volunteers who enrich our Faith Formation program and are here to support our parish families. Get to know our "Family of Faith" catechists who are providing grade-level content for you and your children each month! Need ideas on how to make the "Family of Faith" program come alive in your home? Contact our catechists via their grade-level emails! A big thank you to all our volunteers who work hard to share the faith! Grade 1: Email: grade1@sjecmff.org Maria Montoya - Grade 1 Leader Hi! My name is Maria Montoya and I am one of the grade one coordinators for our “Family of Faith” program at SJE. I have been teaching for first and second graders in our parish’s Faith Formation program for about three years now. It’s been a beautiful experience sharing the faith and how to live as Jesus' followers! I am also an active member of our parish’s Spanish community.

  A Family of Faith: December - Grade 3 Grade 3 Coordinators: Linda Scanlon & Anne O’Connor Hello St. John’s Families! This month focuses on the holiness of the Blessed Mother and the Birth of Jesus. My Advent Planner (AB pgs. 65-72) Fill in dates and plan with your child(ren) activities you will include during this time. Suggested saints to know and model are on page 81 in the Parent’s Guide. The Annunciation: Read pgs. 82-84 in the Parent’s guide to prepare for next lesson. You can paraphrase content or read Scripture Reading aloud. The Discussion, Activity, and Prayer will follow using Parent’s Guide and Activity Book. Scripture Memorization (AB p. 64) Explain this quote, memorization is optional. Your child may wish to color Mary Consoles Eve (p. 74). The Immaculate Conception: You may wish to do this lesson on December 8 th . Your child may have difficulty understanding Original Sin. In your explanation be clear that Mary was born without it. Read pgs. 86-87 in the Paren

  A Family of Faith: December – Grade 5 Grade 5 Coordinators: Deana Ditta & Kenia Perez-Bautista CLICK HERE FOR A PDF OF  THE BELOW IMAGE

  A Family of Faith: December - Grade 6 Grade 6 Coordinators: Kathleen Creamer & Jennifer Tennant CLICK HERE FOR AN ADVENT CRAFT (PDF)  CLICK HERE FOR A PDF OF THE BELOW IMAGE

  A Family of Faith: December – Grade 1 Grade 1 Coordinators: Maria Montoya & Jennifer Schulze CLICK HERE FOR A PDF OF THE BELOW IMAGE