St. Joe's Faith
Where YOUR faith can grow and bear fruit!
Where YOUR faith can grow and bear fruit!
PARENT/TEACHER GUIDES AVAILABLE HERE - http://www.pflaum.com/teachingres.htm
CATECHISTS/AIDES ARE ALWAYS NEEDED!
Contact Athena - aschmidt@stjosephbuffalo.com
The task of handing on our faith from one generation to the next belongs to the entire Parish
community, but in a special way to Catechists. We are always in need of volunteer Catechists
who have the special role to model, present and explain the truths of the Catholic Faith.
Volunteers are needed as lead catechists, catechetical aides and as substitutes in our many
programs, Youth Ministry and in our Children's Liturgy of the Word. We have many ways for
you to serve including:
- Tuesday night Faith Formation for Grades K to 8
- Sunday Family Formation for Grades Pre-K to 8 (monthly)
- Reconciliation Formation (Nov. to Jan.)
- Eucharist Formation (Feb. to May)
- Confirmation Formation Gr. 10 to 12
- High School & Youth Ministry Adult Formation Team
- Children's Liturgy of the Word Teams
- Service Teams for Youth Ministry
- Administrative helpers
Parent Pages:
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October
Parent Articles
Youth Culture Now Our Globalized Kids
Redefining Family
AMERICAN CATHOLIC
Carry this thought in your heart this week
Come and see what God
has done: he is awesome
in his deeds among
mortals.
Psalm 66:5
Open My Eyes
Open my
eyes, O Lord, that
I might see you in the
wonders of winter, in the
faces of my family, and in the
loveliness of time spent in quiet.
Place a new song on my lips that
I may praise you for the gift of
faith. Guide me as I follow your
way through the daily tasks that
fill my life. Help me proclaim your
presence in times of joy
and sorrow. Keep me
enclosed in your
abiding embrace.
Amen.
The Faith
of the Church makes us one in the People of God,
The Eucharist unites us with God and
the Church. Through this sacrificial
meal of bread and wine, God feeds us
on the body and blood of his Son,
Jesus Christ, and redeems us from our
sins.In the Mass, the sacrifice of the
cross that saves us from sin and death
is made present in a sacramental way
(Cf. US Catholic Catechism for Adults, Ch17).
Andrew is so excited over his new insights that he rushes to share the news with his brother, Simon. Andrew points out Jesus to his brother. Through the witness of his brother, Simon believes and is given a new name, Peter. Similarly, John the Baptist lets go of his claim over his followers, pointing to Jesus as the One long awaited.
Adults
In what ways do I point (witness) to Jesus as I share my life with others.
Children
What would I say to Jesus if I spent an afternoon with him?
Who art in heaven
Hallowed be Thy Name;
Thy kingdom come,
Thy will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread,
and forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us;
and lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil. Amen.
When a believing person prays,
great things happen.
James 5:16b NCV
Websites for the Classroom, Children's Liturgy or Home study: http://www.loyolapress.com/sunday-connection.htm ~you can subscribe to http://www.pflaum.com/pgwnewsletter/201010/201010.php#catechist~
www.FaithFirst.com
www.findingGod.org
www.sermons4kids.com
www.pflaum.com/families
http://www.gratefulness.org/index.htm ~you can subscribe to
**ALL CATECHISTS**
Please keep current with your Virtus Bulletins
Log on to www.virtus.org
Protecting
God's Children
This Diocesan training is required for ALL CATECHISTS and adults who have regular contact with children in the Parish. Go to the Virtus website to register www.virtus.org
Any questions contact
Athena Schmidt at 837-2971.