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Blessed Sacrament Parish Faith Formation

REGISTRATION FOR THE 2022/23 FAITH FORMATION YEAR IS NOW OPEN

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FAITH FORMATION NEWS FOR 2022/23!

Online Registration will begin on Tuesday, September 6th on our website. An email with registration info will be sent to all families already enrolled in our Faith Formation program. Those NEW to Blessed Sacrament Parish Faith Formation, or those wishing to volunteer should contact the Faith Formation Office:

Phoebe Szarek for grades K-6: phoebe.szarek@cath-comm.org, 860-872-0200 x308

Bridget Thurston for grades 7-10 and Youth Ministry: bridget.thurston@cath-comm.org, 860-872-0200 x306

Important note for teachers and volunteers:

There will be teacher meetings held at 6 pm on Septemeber 26th at St. Matthew campus and on the 27th at St. Bernard campus.

You will receive an email for the correct day, time and location for the class you volunteered to teach.

All interested NEW volunteers, please read the following notice in regards to the Diocese of Norwich and Blessed Sacrament Parish's guidelines for working with the youth of our parish:

In an effort to maintain a happy and safe environment for everyone, Blessed Sacrament Parish follows all of the protocols put forth by the Diocese of Norwich.

1. Every new volunteer must have all Safe Environment paperwork and training completed before the start of classes in September. This will include proof of identification and a screening process. Our Faith Formation staff will guide you through the entire process. Everything takes about 1 hour or less to complete. This may be done on your own or in our office.

2. Returning volunteers may be asked to renew or update their paperwork and or training.

3. Mandated Reporter training is also asked of our volunteers every two years.

Guidelines and requirements are subject to change and are all mandated by the Diocese of Norwich. For more information on Safe Environments please see this page of our website.

Currently we have several openings for teachers and aides and other volunteers. Please note we are required to have at least 2 adults in each classroom setting.

To see the needs for the K-6 program, please click here.

To see the needs for the Grades 7-10 program, please click here.

To volunteer in another capacity such as substitute, hall monitor, retreat helper, or an occasional volunteer, please email LeeAnn.

If there are any questions, please contact Bridget at bridget.thurston@cath-comm.org or at 860-872-0200 x 306.

Thank you!!

CLASS TIMES and LOCATION FOR GRADES K-6:

LOCATION	DAY	TIME
St. Bernard Parish Center	Sunday	8:45 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
St. Matthew Parish Center	Monday	5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
St. Bernard Parish Center	Tuesday	4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

CLASS TIMES and LOCATION FOR Grades 7-10:

LOCATION	DAY	TIME
St. Matthew Parish Center	Monday	7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
St. Bernard Parish Center	Tuesday	6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Youth Ministry Faith + Fun* *Alternating between churches refer to calendar or Youth Ministry Page for event location and info.	Sundays OR Saturdays	10:30 - 1:30 p.m. OR 5 - 8 p.m.

7th and 8th Grade HOME STUDY STUDENTS: You may drop off your completed chapter assessments at either location. Please be sure to put your name on them.

St. Matthew – please place assignments and correspondance in the "Parish Office" drop box on the left hand door on the lower entrance.

St. Bernard – Please place assignments and correspondance in the vestibule of the Parish Office betwen 8:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

2022/23 calendar for Grades 7-10 St. Bernard Campus Revised 10-7-22

2022/23 calendar for Grades 7-10 St. Matthew Campus Revised 10-7-22