Faith Formation Grades 7-10

Grades 7-10 teachers are needed!
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Volunteer Needs:
We cannot offer these programs without the help of our dedicated volunteer ministers (about 160), who are mostly parents like you!  Both adults and young people that serve in this ministry follow the Archdiocesan Safe Environment Guidelines. 

o    All adults (ages 18+) will attend VIRTUS safe environment training, complete a background check, and read and sign a Code of Conduct for Adult Volunteers, as mandated by the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis.  Adult volunteers will update their volunteer screening every 3 years.

o    All young people (ages 12-17) will submit 2 letters of reference, and read and sign the Code of Conduct for Youth, as mandated by the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis.

Catechists:  Catechists may be an adult, or a young person that has received the Sacrament of Confirmation (typically 10^th grade or older). 

Classroom Assistants: Classroom Assistants may be an adult or young person.  

OUR MISSION:
The mission of the High School Faith Formation Program is to provide moments for the youth of St. Vincent de Paul to encounter Jesus through prayer, sacraments, and fellowship. In the hope that the youth will be encouraged to  deepen their relationship with Jesus so that they will desire to live their life with Him at their center, guided by the Holy Spirit.  

Classes Offered: 
The Faith Formation classes for  7, 8, 9, & 10 Grade meet on Sunday evenings.
Two sessions are offered: 5 - 6:30 PM, and  7 - 8:30 PM. 

    Parents may indicate their preferred day and time during registration. However, Please be aware     that we do have special events where both class sessions will attend at a special time for       the evening. Having an all student special event allows our program to have a variety of                     speakers, retreats, and Masses to supplement our regular curriculum while also being good               stewards of our budget. Thank you in advance for you flexibility. 

Session Dates:
To be determined

Special Events:
See Class Schedules (Below) for extact times for these events:

Registration for Faith Formation will begin online August 1, 2017. 

Thank you so much to ALL the parishioners at SVDP who helped make the NW Metro Mobile Pack a success!

We had so many amazing volunteers - many of whom volunteered at multiple packing sessions!
We appreciate everyone's prayers for the event, as well as donations of money, time, and energy!

Your efforts helped us pack 1,784,160 meals for hungry children! Please continue to keep this event in your prayers as we hope to make the MobilePack an annual event in the Northwest Metro! #KidsGottaEatNWMetro!

7th Grade: Salvation History, Sacraments,  the Creed, and the Encounter Curriculum -

Class Schedule

8th Grade: The Mass, Sacraments, Beatitudes, Prayers, and Theology of the Body-

Class Schedule

9th Grade: Morality, and Confirmation Preparation 

Class Schedule

10th Grade: Review of previous levels, Grace & Sin, Salvation, Spirituality, and Confirmation Preparation

Class Schedule   Saint Report, Statement of Intent

Service project schedules by class and information about the service projects are listed below


7th Grade : Serving at St. Vincent de Paul

Service project schedule


8th Grade:  CROSS Food Shelf

Service project schedule

Parent Consent Form for Cross


9th & 10th Grade: Northwest Mobile Pack

Service project schedule 

Parent Consent Form Northwest Mobile Pack

 9th Grade: Family Kit for BIZAA and Documentary: Dec. 10


 
Please use this form when making up a service project:

Verification Form for make up service projects

Level 9 Retreat:

4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Regan Hall

All L9 classes from the 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM sessions should attend. This is the only Level 9 retreat offered this year.   This retreat is mandatory.  Registration materials and more information regarding this retreat will be mailed to all L9 students  in the fall. If you have a conflict with this time, please contact Nichole Chang at nicholechang@saintvdp.org or  763-762-7370 to discuss a makeup option.



 10th Grade Retreats:

1. 10 grade Confirmation Retreat with your Sponsor:
   

The Retreat will begin with Mass  at 11:00 AM.  Please check in for attendance prior to Mass in the gathering space by 10:50 AM.  Lunch will be served after Mass in the Gym.  All L10 students will receive information regarding  registration for the Confirmation Sponsor Retreat  in October. If your Sposor is not able to attend, a parent may attend with you in their place.

2. 10th Grade Confirmation Weekend Retreats: 
     Every L10 Confirmation Candidate must register and  attend a weekend retreat.  Registration              materials and details regarding the retreat will be mailed home to all L10 students in October.  Or        you may download the forms below: 
 
 2017-2018 Retreat Registration will be posted in the Fall.
   
         Code of Conduct: This form is required for every student.
      
If the following dates do not work for your family, you may attend the other retreat date if a spot is available. We have a limited number of spots for switching. This is done on a first come basis. Please contact Nichole Chang.   Please see below for the only Retreat make-up option.
 

• Confirmation Send-off Masses at St. Vincent de Paul:

• 2018 Confirmation Date: 

      Saturday, April 21 at 10:00 am
      Basilica of St. Mary
      Minneapolis