Blessed
Sacrament Parish
2116 Hollister Avenue
Madison WI 53726-3958
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Blessed
Sacrament Parish
2116 Hollister Avenue Madison WI 53726-3958 |
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High School Religious Education
High School Religious Education concluded this year on May 18, 2008. Please check back later this summer for information on next years Religious Education Schedule.
The High School Religious Education program aims at helping students in grades 9 & 10 understand the basics of our Catholic Faith, while instilling in them a sense of community at Blessed Sacrament Parish. Youth who attend the high school religious education program are prepared to enter into the Confirmation Preparation program in their Junior Year of High School.
Click Here to download the 2007-2008 High School Handbook and Registration Form.
To see a listing of what is required to get into the Confirmation Program (usually in Grade 11), go to the Confirmation page.
To ask high school students to attend the following (these will be required to get into the Confirmation Prep Program):
o Students from Public High Schools must have completed 10 segments (all 6 of The Basics segments and 4 Elective segments);
o Students from Catholic High Schools must have completed 4 segments (from either The Basics segments or Electives segments);
SEGMENTS:
The Basics Mini-courses
The Basics includes sessions on the Fundamentals of our Catholic Faith. These segments are required of all 9th and 10th grade students from Public Schools that are planning to be in the Confirmation Program. These segments can serve as an elective for students from Catholic High Schools.
2007 – 2008: Creed (September 30, October 7, October 14); Morality (October 28, November 4, 11); Prayer (December 2, 9)
2008-2009 Topics: Bible Basics, Catholic Social Teaching, Sacraments
Electives
Electives are the segments that 9th and 10th grade students can choose to attend. Students from Public Schools must complete 4 elective segments (2 per year) if they are planning to be in the Confirmation Program.
Electives include:
Catholic Heart Workcamp – 1-time segment (summer 2008 dates TBD)*
Lifest – 1-time segment (July 9-13, 2008)*
Resurrection Rally – 1-time segment (February 1-3, 2008)*
Food Fast 24 Hour Hunger Retreat – 1-time segment (tentatively March 7-8, 2008)*
Mini-course: Living Catholic Social Teaching (January 13, 20, 27)
Mini-course: Theology of the Body (January 13, 20, 27)
Mini-course: The Exodus (February 24, March 2, 9)
Mini-course: Current Events (February 24, March 2, 9)
Mini-course: World Religions (April 5/6, 12/13, 19/20)
Mini-course: Images of God (April 6, 13, 20)
The Bible as Literature (a course at West High School) will count as an elective. Please note that this class is not offered as a religion class, but has good information. To receive credit for this class, bring in a copy of your grade.
SEGMENT DESCRIPTIONS
The Basics Mini-course Title: Creed
Date: September 30, October 7, 14; Time: 6:30 – 8:00 PM
Class size: unlimited
Catechist: Ben Weisse & Fr. Pat Norris, OP
This required Segment will help participants to better understand the central beliefs of all Christians.
The Basics Mini-course Title: Morality
Date: October 28, November 4, 11; Time: 6:30 – 8:00 PM
Class size: unlimited
Catechist: Ben Weisse & Fr. Pat Norris, OP
This required Segment will help participants understand how to apply the teachings of our Catholic Faith into everyday decision-making. For each person, each day moral decisions are being made. This segment will look at the decision making process in light of our Faith.
The Basics Mini-course Title: Prayer
Date: November 25, December 2, 9; Time: 6:30 – 8:00 PM
Class size: unlimited
Catechist: Ben Weisse & Fr. Pat Norris, OP
This required Segment will help participants better understand and experience our connection with God.
Mini-Course Title: Living Catholic Social Teaching
Dates: January 13, 20, 27; Time: 6:30 – 8:00 PM
Class Size: up to 20
Catechists: Mary Murphey, Michelle Horton, & Just Faith Group
The Church’s social teaching is a rich treasure of wisdom about building a just society through compassion and service, which is how Jesus lived, and what He calls us to do. In this session, we will explore the seven themes of Catholic Social Teaching focusing predominantly on the Option for the Poor, and Solidarity - locally, nationally, and internationally. Come prepared to actively participate in this lively course that will strengthen your understanding of the Church's social mission.
Mini-Course Title: Theology of the Body
Date: January 13, 20, 27; Time: 6:30 – 8:00 PM
Class Size: up to 20
Catechist: Eric Schiedermayer & Ron Garcia
Is there a real purpose to life and if so, what is it? Why were we created male and female? Does it really matter if we are one sex or another? What exactly is "Love"? Join the counter-revolution! Come check out the Theology of the Body!
Dates: February 24, March 2, 9; Time: 6:30 – 8:00 PM
Class Size: up to 15
Catechist: TBD
The story of the Exodus is a major event in the Hebrew Scriptures. Participants will learn more about this story, culminating in experiencing a Passover Meal, which celebrates the Exodus.
Mini-Course Title: Current Events
Dates: February 24, March 2, 9; Time: 6:30 – 8:00 PM
Class Size: up to 15
Catechist: TBD
What does Faith have to do with our world? We’ll take the latest headlines and issues of the day and explore them in light of our Faith.
Mini-Course Title: World Religions
Dates: April 5/6, 12/13, 19/20; Times TBD
Class Size: up to 12
Catechist: Dave Schmiedicke
This mini-course will explore and discuss different religions, with visits of places that may include the following religions: Judaism, Buddhism, Islam, and/or Christian (non-Catholic) churches. Some of these visits will include some of the following times: Saturday morning, Sunday morning, Sunday evening. Exact dates/times TBD.
Mini-Course Title: Images of God
Dates: April 6, 13, 20; Time: 6:30 – 8:00 PM
Class Size: up to 20
Catechist: TBD
How does our media and culture image God? How do you image God? Our image of God changes as we grow. This session will explore a variety of images and help participants to express their past and current image of God.
Catholic Heart Workcamp is a weeklong service trip that will be held in the summer of 2008. Approximate cost is $650 (fundraisers will help offset this cost). Date & location TBD. For more information, go to: www.heartworkcamp.com.
Lifest is a Christian music festival held in Oshkosh. The date for this summer’s Lifest is July 9-13, 2008. Approximate cost is $150. For more information, go to www.lifest.com.
Resurrection Rally is a two-night high school youth rally held at the Chula Vista Resort in Wisconsin Dells. The date for this year’s rally is February 1-3, 2008. Approximate cost is $150.
Food Fast 24 Hour Hunger Retreat is a one-night retreat in which participants learn more about Hunger issues in the world, in part by not eating for a 24-hour period. The tentative date for this first Food Fast Retreat is March 7-8, 2008.