Youth Formation
-According to the National Directory of Catechesis, “Parents are the most influential agents of catechesis for their children. They have a unique responsibility for the education of their children; they are the first educators, or catechists.” The aim of the St. Anthony Youth Formation program is to uphold the Church’s promise “to help parents foster their child’s faith.” (National Directory of Catechesis)-
Epiphany Pageant
January 7th 2012
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Children's Liturgy of the Word
"Let the children come to me, and do not hinder them,
for the Kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.” Matthew 19:14
What is Children’s Liturgy of the Word (CLoW)?
Children’s Liturgy of the Word is based on the scripture readings each Sunday. It includes a prayer and Sunday scripture readings. Instead of a homily, there is a question and answer discussion about what the children heard. We end with a Profession of Faith. more...
High School
The High School Youth Ministry Program at St. Anthony Church focuses on each
student's coming to a better understanding of his or her own faith. This includes
focusing on what it means to have a relationship with God, and how to encourage and
develop that fellowship. We assume that at this point in the student’s religious
education, that they have a basic understanding of the tenants of our Catholic
faith. more...
Safe Environment
SAFE ENVIRONMENT PROGRAMS
Here at St. Anthony’s, we adhere to the U.S. Bishops’ requirements for a safe environment. These requirements are three tiered.
--All volunteers need to fill out a background check form;
--All volunteers with regular contact with at risk populations, i.e. children, handicapped, the elderly, and homebound, must take a safe environment training course;
--And lastly children participate in the Child Lures Program. The Child Lures Prevention program is an in depth safety program. This program is part of the Curriculum for children in grades 1-8. It is required by the National Conference of Bishops.
As it state in the Child Lures Prevention Guide, “For any prevention program to
be truly successful and effective, we must enlist the support and cooperation of
the parents. The importance of parental involvement in prevention education
cannot be overstated”.
As in the case whenever a new topic is addressed, parents may have questions.
Therefore, I would like to suggest that parents be present during the 2 week
program. You may also stop in our office to preview the program.
There is a Child Lures Parent Guide available. This guide allows parents to
continue the prevention efforts at home. Children are more likely to consider a
program interesting and helpful if the conversations continue at home. Home
reinforcement of the child Lures program helps to ensure that students will retain
the invaluable information.
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