Faith Formation Grades 6-10

Grades 6-10 catechists are needed!
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OUR MISSION

The mission of the 6-10th Grade Faith Formation Program is to provide opportunities for the youth of St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church to encounter Jesus through prayer, the Sacraments, and fellowship. It is our hope that the youth will be encouraged to deepen their relationship with Jesus and desire to live a life grounded in the Catholic faith.

FAITH FORMATION SCHEDULE 2024-25

September 29th - Opening Mass for all families of students in 6th-10th grade

October 6th

October 13th

October 27th

November 3rd

November 10th

November 17th

November 24th

December 8th - Advent Night of Prayer

December 15th

January 12th

January 26th

February 2nd

March 2nd - Speaker

April 6th

April 13th

April 27th

May 4th - May Crowning

MIDDLE SCHOOL (6TH, 7TH, & 8TH GRADE):

6th Grade

In 6th grade the youth will be placed in small groups (split male and female) to promote fellowship and faith.  We use the curriculum Encounter by Ascension Press.  Throughout the year there will be time for participation in the Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, and the Sacrament Reconciliation.

About Encounter:

"Encounter is an eight-part, video based introduction to Scripture that leads middle-school students into a life-changing encounter with God.  This fast paced and dynamic journey through the Bible is based on the popular Great Adventure Timeline by Jeff Cavins.  In eight, half-hour video sessions, Mark Hart invites young people to get to know God and his deep love for each of them.  He introduces them to the great biblical heroes of the Faith, and helps them find echoes of (and help for!) their own daily struggles and concerns.  In the process, they will become familiar with the basic outline of Salvation History and God's plan for their lives."

2024-2025 6th Grade Schedule

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7th Grade

We continue the 7th grade year with the same small groups from 6th grade.  This allows the small groups to continue to grow a foundation of trust and fellowship that allows them to feel comfortable in asking questions and sharing their thoughts.  In this year we will be focusing on the Mass and the Eucharist.  Altaration by Ascesnion Press is the curriculum that we use this year.  Throughout the year there will be time for participation in the Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, and the Sacrament Reconciliation.

About Altaration:

"Altaration addresses head-on one of the biggest problems we all face: how do we get Catholic teens to appreciate the awesome beauty and mystery of the Mass…and to actually look forward to attending and participating?  Through a unique learning experience, including powerful cinematography and workbook resources, teens will come to see the Mass and the priesthood in a dramatically new way.  Altaration is designed to stir thought, create conversation, dispel myths, and inspire young souls to a deep and lasting love for the Mass.  The goal of Altaration is not to fill teens’ heads with information but to pierce their hearts with transformation."

Click here to view the full schedule for the year:

2024-2025 7th Grade Schedule
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8th Grade

In 8th grade, the youth will have the same small groups from 7th grade.  Again, this is to promote fellowship and lasting friendships that will support them in all areas of their life.  The main curriculum will be Theology of the Body by Ascension Press.  Throughout the year there will be time for participation in the Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, and the Sacrament Reconciliation.

About Theology of the Body:

"Theology of the Body (TOB) contains Pope John Paul II's teaching on the significance of humanity created male and female in the image and likeness of God...The TOB provides profound insight into the meaning of manhood and womanhood, thus shedding light on a host of moral issues.  How does TOB connect to middle schoolers?  This program ministers to their varied desires by answering life's two core questions, those which Theology of the Body directly confronts: 'Who am I?' and 'How should I live?'  We have been amazed to see how the answers to these questions address nearly every difficulty faced by middle schoolers: body image, techno socializing, dating, sin and reconciliation, healthy sharing of emotions, cyber bullying, weekend culture, and of course, questions about sex and love. We will probe these throughout the program."

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9th Grade

Confirmation Curriculum: Ydisciple

9th Grade Confirmation Discipleship Hours: 

• Confirmation Students must complete 10 hours of service each year of Confirmation.
• Please log your hours on the Discipleship log found in your Confirmation Handbook.
• The Northwest Metro Mobilepack may count for 2 of your hours.
• If you are absent for the Mobilepack you will be expected to make up the hours with a service project of your choosing.

• Confirmation Students must complete 10 Discipleship hours each year of Confirmation.
• Please log your hours on the Discipleship log found in your Confirmation Handbook.
• The Northwest Metro Mobilepack may count for 2 of your hours.
• If you are absent for the Mobilepack you will be expected to make up the hours with a service project of your choosing.

WHEN: Friday, November 22nd-Sunday, November 24th

WHERE: Trinity Woods Catholic Retreat Center (N10884 Hoinville Road, Trego, WI 54888)

TIME: Drop off at 6:00 PM at SVDP on Friday (Busses will arrive at Trinity Woods at approx. 9:00 PM).  Pick up at 3:30 PM at SVDP on Sunday.

DETAILS: More information to come!

**REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4TH AT 5:00 PM**

Location of Event: 

Transportation: Families are responsible for transporting their teen to and from the event. 

Directions:
This year the NW Metro Mobilepack is a smaller event.  All those planning to pack must be preregistered and must check in when they arrive. To help facilitate a speedy check in, I will be entering all the teens names into the registration site based on when their small group will be attending. Youth should attend the packing session with their small group leader at the date and time listed below. Please arrive at least 15 min prior to the start of the session listed below to allow time for check in. 

If the time selected by your small group leader does not work for you, please see the makeup instructions at the end. There are also directions for families with two children in different sessions and for parents who would like to attend. 
                                   

Makeup Instructions:
Please tell your small group leader that you will not be able to attend your assigned packing session. Then select the makeup option below.

• If you are able to attend one of the other listed sessions above, please contact Nichole Chang at: [email protected].  Please include your name, grade, and session that you are able to attend.  Spaces are limited.  Nichole will register you and will confirm with you that you have a spot.

• IF you are NOT able to attend one of the listed sessions that SVDP Faith Formation is attending you may select one of the following to do as makup:

1. You may attend any of the other Northwest Metro MobilePack sessions with a parent. You are responsible for registering. To register to voluneteer click Here

2. You may volunteer at the FMSC packing site in Coon Rapids with a parent on the date of your choice. Make sure to pick up the Volunteer sheet from the staff and submit it to your small group leader. To register to volunteer go to: