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Youth Ministry Catechist Newsletter - Week 6
October 18th and 19th, 2021
7th Grade: Chapter 5 - Jesus, Word of God
8th Grade: Chapter 5 - We are Christ's People
Parent Formation - The Search: What's our Story? Part 2

Hello wonderful catechists!

Thank you for another great week of faith formation and for your dedication to our students! You should have all received the Parent Newsletter I just sent out but if not, here it is for Week 6. As always, if you have any questions, please just call, email, or text me!

8th Grade Confirmation Update!
New Confirmation Date:
This date is final. Confirmation will be on Wednesday, April 20th at 7:00pm. Students and sponsors will need to arrive at 6:30pm. Bishop Conlon will be the Celebrant. We will have a rehearsal on Tuesday, April 19th at 7:00pm. If you have any questions or concerns, please let me know!

Sponsor Night:
Please remind your students that Sponsor Night is Wednesday, November 10th at 7:00pm. They need to RSVP for that. I sent out the RSVP link in the parent email this week and will send it the next couple weeks as well. You as the catechist do not need to be at sponsor night, but if you're curious about it you are always welcome to come.

This meeting will be an opportunity for students to begin their Confirmation journey with their sponsors! We will go over some resources I will give students and sponsors to do together these next few months and will have some time for students and sponsors to begin their first activity together.

Upcoming Due Dates:
  • Spiritual Experience Proposal - Due Sunday, November 21st
  • Sponsor Information Form - Past Due
  • Confirmation Registration Form - Past Due

Service Opportunities!
  • Altar Servers - Our parish is in need of altar servers for all Mass times. Please encourage your students to volunteer their time! This a great way for students to get more involved in the life of the Church, learn more about the Mass, and be generous with their time and talents!

If you ever learn of any other service opportunities that would be good to share with the students, please let me know!

Supplies and Handouts
Please let me or Lori know if you are running low on supplies or if you would like anything printed out ahead of time before class. We are happy to print anything, just let us know a few days in advance of the class.

New Resources Available:
  • Bible Bingo Game - Available in the YM Office in the lower level
  • Books of the Bible Relay Race - Available in the YM Office in the lower level
  • Salvation History/Faith Map Reflection Handout - I used this resource with parents this week and they loved. It's an awesome resource to use for almost any age. I especially think our middle schoolers might get something out of it if you would like to use it. Click the links below to check it out.
Catechist Website
You may also use the catechist website page as a resource as it has the most up to date information. I will also be posting these newsletters on the website every week. On the website under the Youth Ministry tab, you can also see the Parent Page and Confirmation Page for more information!


Thank you so much and God Bless,

Stephanie Snyder
Director of Youth Ministry
Phone: (630) 852.3303 ext. 6
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Our Lady Of Mt. Carmel Youth Ministry
8404 Cass Ave.,
Darien IL 60561
Phone: 630-852-3303