Faith Formation
Catechist Registration Form 2008-2009
Registration and Volunteers, Contact:
Bette Scaringe, Director of Religious Education
E-mail: scaringeb@gs.ptdiocese.org
Phone: 850-893-1837
The goal of Religious Education is faith formation -- to help to make a person's "faith become living, conscious, and active, through the light of instruction."
Visit the Adult Faith Formation web page for information regarding the many bible study, education, formation, and sacramental preparation classes/activities available for adults.
Children & Youth Faith Formation
Click here for information on Religious Education Registration for 2008-2009.
Catechist Corner
Visit the Catechist Corner web page for information about becoming a catechist as well as additional catechetical resources.
Parents' Corner
Visit the Parents' Corner web page for the Religious Education Handbook (General Policies & Information) as well as additional resources.
SACRAMENTAL
Baptism
Infant - Classes are held the first Sunday of each month for registered parishioners. Call the Parish Office at 850-893-1837 for more information and to register.
Children - see Children's Initiation below.
First Communion/First Reconciliation
Both sacraments are celebrated in grade 2. There is a prerequisite of one year of religious education prior to receiving First Communion and First Reconciliation.
First Communion Festival 2007 Pictures
Confirmation
Confirmation classes are available for students in Grade 8, or above, and Trinity Catholic students. Visit the Confirmation Program web pages for detailed information.
Children's Initiation
Any child or youth in grades 2-8 who has not celebrated the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation) or
First Reconciliation will participate in the Children's Initiation Program.
High School Catechesis is available for those who need preparation for the celebration of Sacraments of Initiation and First Reconciliation.
EDUCATION
Classes are available for Preschool (3 & 4 year old), Kindergarten and grades 1-8. All classes are taught by teams of two.
Vacation Bible School (VBS)
VBS is a fun-filled week of music, crafts, activities and Bible adventure held each June. The theme for 2008 -- Power Lab - Discovering Jesus's Miraculous Power. Visit the Power Lab web page for more information.
Power Lab Directors:
Sondra Rowe, 893-1874
Cheryl Ibarra, 894-8513, gsvbs@comcast.net
Sacred Heart Home Educators
A Catholic homeschooling group in Tallahassee with co-op classes at Good Shepherd on Thursday afternoons and attendance at First Friday Masses. Act ivies are designed to provide spiritual support and educational enrichment. For information, contact Kathleen Button at klbuttton@comcast.net.
FORMATION
Children's Liturgy of the Word
Available each Sunday during the 10:15 a.m. and 12:00 noon Masses, children age 5 through 5th grade are invited to the Parish Center to hear the weekly readings at their level.
- Free Mass Leaflets - Pick up copies of the week's readings for children from the bookrack. Four versions available: Seeds for preschool, Explaining God's Word for grades 1-3, The Good News Weekly for grades 4-6, and Visions for grades 7-8.
Scout Religion Awards
Available for girls in grades 2-10 and boys in grades 1-5. For information, contact Diane Molitaris at scaringeb@gs.ptdiocese.org.
Middle School & Teen Web site
Good Shepherd has an active and enthusiastic youth ministry to promote spiritual growth and socializing opportunities for students in grades 6-12. Find out more at the Good Shepherd Youth web site, or e-mail Angela Turner, Youth Director, at angeladturner@gmail.com.
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