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Child Ministry at St. John Vianney
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We are pleased to announce the successful launch of the Family Faith Formation program at St. John Vianney in September. Many families enjoyed a meal with other parishioners and afterwards children attended age appropriate sessions and parents had their own presentation. We concluded together with song.
The second
Family Faith Formation opportunity will be on
Sunday, October 1st from 8:45-10:45am OR Monday, October 2nd from 6:00-8:00pm.
You will meet a
family with first-hand experience of the ravaging effects of drugs on their child. They will teach us what they learned and steps we can take to ward off the problem or counter it effectively. The children will have their own session on making good choices.
Your family must RSVP for this special event. Please click here for a registration form.
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Sunday Morning Christian Formation
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Sunday morning classes for children K4-8th meet from 9:30-10:45am. Our October schedule is as follows. Click here for the CF Sunday calendar 2017-18.
October 8
October 15
October 22
No regular classes on Sunday, October 1st for Family Faith Formation and on October 29th.
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Wednesday Evening Christian Formation
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Wednesday evening classes for children 1st-8th meet from 5:00-6:15pm. Our October schedule is as follows. Click here for the CF Wednesday calendar 2017-18.
October 11
October 18
No regular classes on Wednesday, October 4th and October 25th.
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Christian Formation Classes
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CLASSROOM REMINDERS -
Please make sure you are on time dropping off and picking up your child since we only have 75 minutes together. We ask that they have something to eat before class, a snack on Wednesdays or breakfast on Sundays, so they are not hungry and can stay focused. Please make sure they use the bathroom before entering their classroom. If one child needs to go, the whole class wants to go. Please also check the folders each week for any homework or correspondence your child may receive. We appreciate your help and cooperation as we all want to use our time wisely.
ATTENDANCE POLICY and CONTACT INFORMATION
- We ask that students attend all classes unless they are sick or there is a family emergency. All absences MUST be excused by emailing Suzette Hildebrand at [email protected] or calling the Christian Formation secretary at 262-796-3944. Please leave your child's full name, please spell your last name, grade level, and reason for the absence, so we can alert the catechist of the absence.
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During the last school year, the St. John Vianney school community, was in the process of writing important policies regarding food to guarantee that every child (particularly those with severe food allergies) are safe when they are in their classroom. Allergens found within treats brought inside the building are huge threats to these children.
Since our classes are only 75-minutes long, we would like to limit weekly snacks so we can provide a safe and faith-filled experience for our children. We ask that children eat a good breakfast on Sundays or an afterschool snack on Wednesdays before they come to class. If there is a need for a snack in the classroom, please refer to the "safe snack suggestions" below. If you want your child to bring a birthday treat, please consider a non-food treat and we can always sing "Happy Birthday" to make them feel special in other ways.
It is important that we focus our time and attention in ways other than food and our children will be healthier. Thanks for your support in creating a safe learning environment for all of our parish youth!
Safe Snack Suggestions
Apple slices
Cutie oranges
Bananas
Strawberries
Grapes
Carrots
Celery sticks
Cucumbers
Broccoli
Cauliflower
Cherry tomatoes
Goldfish crackers-cheddar
HoneyMaid Graham Crackers- honey flavored
Skinny Pop
String Cheese
Babybel
Simply Gogurt
GoGo Squeeze, Apple cinnamon applesauce
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At St. John Vianney, children in second grade receive both First Reconciliation and First Communion. Parents of children who wish to receive these sacraments this year are asked to attend a parent/child meeting on Wednesday, October 18th at 5:00-6:15pm OR Sunday, October 22nd at 9:30-10:45am in the Presentation Hall. Children will have their own session during this time in the Church Hall. A separate email was sent to all families with information on registration, parent meetings, and upcoming events.
Click here for the First Reconciliation calendar 2017-18
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NEW ALTAR SERVER TRAINING -
Any student in fifth grade or older, or any current altar server who wants a review, is invited to attend one of the upcoming training sessions in the Church.
Attend any one of the following (no need to attend all):
Sunday, October 1 after the 5:00pm Mass
Wednesday, October 4 at 6:30pm
Sunday, October 8 after the 11:00am Mass
Monday, October 9 at 6:30pm
Please RSVP to
[email protected]
which training session you plan to attend. If you have any questions, please call the Office for Liturgy and Music at 262-796-3946.
All students trained at any session will be able to serve at Mass.
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TINY TOT TIME
Join us on Tuesday, October 17th at 10:00am in the Church Hall. Moms, Dads, Grandparents, please bring your little ones for an hour of story time, activities, and snack. This month we will learn about Noah's Ark. Feel free to drop in or call to let us know you are coming.
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MARYKNOLL STUDENT ESSAY CONTEST 2017 -
Open to 6th-8th grade students on the topic of "Recognizing Violence and Promoting Peace" in the world. The essay should cite examples of violence and telling actions they are taking or could take to promote peace. The deadline is November 10, 2017. Prizes are awarded and essays are published in the Maryknoll Magazine. Please
click here
for the official entry form.
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SJV BASKETBALL REGISTRATION - GRADES 5-8 -
Basketball registration is now open for the 2017-18 season. Registration is online at
ww.sjvathletics.org/bb.
Registration is $105 per child through October 2nd. Registrations from October 3rd-October 9th are $125. Due to league team formation, no registrations after October 9th will be accepted. Participation in athletics is open to all parish children in grades 5th-8th who are registered in Christian Formation or the Parish school. If you have any questions regarding basketball registration, contact
Kim Tallmadge
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SOLES FOR CATHOLIC EDUCATION WALK
Come walk with the SJV community on Saturday, October 21st at 10:00am at Mount Mary University to celebrate Catholic Education. Click here to join the SJV Team!
Help us "Stuff the Bus" with gently-used shoes to distribute to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. You can bring your shoes to the Christian Formation Office until Wednesday, October 18th.
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FORMING THE CATECHETICAL SPIRIT
The ideal opportunity to learn more about the Catholic Church and become comfortable sharing your Catholic faith? This parish-based program is designed for those who serve the Church as parish catechists and for parents who would like to be more involved. Sessions begin on Saturday, September 30th. Click here for dates and topics.
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THE CATHOLIC FAITH AND OUR TIMES
Adversity: Where Grace Abounds
Come engage in one woman's story of going through adversity to experiences of grace. Ms. Claire Hoffmeyer, Director of Youth Ministry, will lead a session that weaves stories of challenges and grace. Claire invites you to participate in the process by sharing your own encounters with overcoming life's difficulties. Please join us on October 4th from 6:30-7:30pm in the Presentation Hall for an interactive and engaging exploration of where grace abounds.
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THE PALLIUM LECTURE
Beyond Career to Calling: Acting as Leaders in the Public Square Who Serve God
Thursday, October 19th at 7:00pm
Divine Savior Holy Angels High School
4257 North 100th Street
A conversation with Michael Naughton, Ph.D., the director of the Center for Catholic Studies, The University of St. Thomas in Minnesota, where he holds the Koch Chair in Catholic Studies, and William Bowman, MBA, the dean of The Busch School of Business and Economics, Catholic University of America, with moderator Daniel J. Scholz, Ph.D., the dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, Cardinal Stritch University.
- to reflect on Christian business leadership in light of the principles of human dignity and the common good
- to encourage all who work in business to recognize their work as a true vocation and to respond to God's call in the spirit of true disciples inspired by their faith and moral convictions
- to engage in a practice of discernment to evaluate what is being passed on to younger generations
The Pallium Lecture, a presentation selected by Archbishop Jerome E. Listecki, is an opportunity for the faithful to learn from national and international experts on a variety of topics that are pertinent to Catholic life in today's world. The evening is sponsored by the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. It is open, free of charge, to everyone.
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SAFEGUARDING ALL GOD'S FAMILY
Any adult
(18 years or older)
who wishes to volunteer in the classroom or serve as a chaperone must complete the Safeguarding All of God's Family program through the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. This one-time class helps adults become educated on the importance of protecting our children from the dangers of abuse and related dangers. To register for this course, please CLICK HERE and then click the orange "register" button.
Thank you in advance for participating in this important session.
The following classes are offered in the coming weeks near Brookfield:
- Thursday, October 12th, St. Leonard, Muskego, 6:30-9:30pm
- Saturday, October 14, St. Alphonsus, Greendale, 9:00am-12:00pm
- Wednesday, October 18, St. Matthias, Milwaukee, 6:00-9:00pm
- Thursday, October 19th, St. Charles, Hartland, 6:00-9:00pm
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Saint Therese of Lisieux was my maternal Grandma's favorite saint and one of my favorites too. Therese was the youngest of nine children and was only four years old when her mother died. She became sad and serious and her big sisters became little mothers to her. When two of her older sisters became nuns, she followed their example. In the Carmelite convent, Sister Therese of the Child Jesus had a new way to serve God. The young nun would do boring or messy jobs with a big smile and when the other sisters were annoying or unkind, she never got mad. She tried to make the best of things.
Therese always talked to God about the hard moments and the happy moments of her day. She called this "the little way" to God and believed everyone can follow "the little way." "God loves our little steps toward him," Therese said. She was asked to write about her childhood and her life in the convent. Titled, "The Story of a Soul," her book became a famous spiritual autobiography. Therese died at the age of 24 from tuberculosis. People often refer to her as "The Little Flower" and her feast day is October 1st.
Saint Therese, pray for us!
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Wishing you and your family beautiful and colorful Autumn Blessings!
Dawn Van Dorf
Director of Child Ministry
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St. John Vianney - Christian Formation - [email protected]
1755 N. Calhoun Rd. - Brookfield, WI 53005 - 262-796-3944
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