St. John Neumann
Middle School Ministry
(6th-8th Graders)
Parent Newsletter
Middle School Faith Formation

Rooted is the Middle School Faith Formation program at St. John Neumann parish. Rooted takes a different approach to Faith Formation and consists of a series of sessions which follow a retreat model focused on providing an engaging and meaningful experience. The Rooted year consists of seven two-and-a-half-hour sessions and two longer “retreat” days. Through these sessions, sixth, seventh, and eighth graders participate in learning, fellowship, service, prayer, and fun; with a focus on becoming more ROOTED in their Catholic faith.
Rooted Highlights!
Please see below in this email and check out our website for more information on these and other events/announcements.
Participant (Youth) Registration: It's time to register your youth for the 2020/2021 Rooted year.
Volunteers Needed: We are in great need of volunteers to keep Rooted running smoothly next year. There are many different ways that you could help out.
New Parent Orientation: Is your family new to Rooted? Join with Angela Davis (Rooted Coordinator) via Zoom for an orientation.
We Miss You: Rooted volunteers were very disappointed to have the final retreat canceled and are looking forward to this coming Rooted year!
Rooted in Service: Thank you for all of the donations allowing us to make a donation to Cross Catholic during these difficult times.
Branching Out Highlights!
Please see below in this email and check out our website for more information on these and other events/announcements.
Chalk the Walk: Come out this week (June 24/25/26, 10am-2pm) to spread anti-racism through chalk.
Topic Talk - Racism and Our Faith: Would your youth be interested in a Zoom event discussing current events and what our Church says about racism?
Middle School Work Camp: This event has been canceled due to our current public health concerns.
Calendar for 2020/2021: The Branching Out Calendar for this coming year is currently in progress and will be available soon.
Middle School Youth Ministry

Branching Out is the Middle School Youth Ministry program at St. John Neumann parish. Branching Out aims to provide a number of opportunities for 6th, 7th, and 8th Graders to engage in service-oriented, social, and faith growing experiences to complement the Rooted program. As we become more ROOTED in our faith, we are called to BRANCH OUT as Christ's hands in the world around us.
Please see additional information on the above announcements and more below!
Participant (Youth) Registration - It is very important to register as soon as possible for Rooted as some spaces fill-up quickly and we plan based on the number of youth registered. Registration is done on-line and on-line registration closes on August 14. So please register today!

Pleas e know that o ur office is currently exploring alternative plans for Rooted in the event we need to adapt our program due to continued social distancing recommendations. We will keep all families informed of any potential changes.



New Parent Orientation

We Miss You! - The Rooted volunteer team misses all of you and can't wait for the coming Rooted year.
Rooted in Service - Check out this article published in our parish bulletin on June 14th.

Chalk the Walk - with Branching Out and our entire SJN community.
Branching Out Presents: Topic Talk - On Anti-Racism and Our Church - Let us know if your child would be interested in this event and we will schedule the date/time once we have an interested group established.

Thank you for all you do to make your youth's faith formation a priority and for inviting us to support you in this wonderful journey.

Angela Davis
Coordinator of Middle School Faith Formation
St. John Neumann Church
Reston, VA 20191
[703-390-2345]  [adavis@saintjn.org]  [www.saintjn.org]