KINGDOM KIDS
We are kids who live in the constant aware
ness that God is in charge.
Kingdom Kids is our traditional faith formation program. Youth are in a single-age group classroom with the two catechists (teachers.) Our weekly sessions include a welcome, Scripture, connection to life, and prayer. The same group of children and adults meet throughout the school year. Emphasis is placed on the Four Pillars of the Catholic Faith:
- What We Believe ((The Apostles' Creed)
- How We Worship (The Sacraments)
- How We Live (The Ten Commandments and Beatitudes)
- Prayer
When do you meet?
You have two choices on Monday evenings, from either 4:45-5:45 pm or 6:30-7:30 pm. We meet most Mondays during the school year.
Calendar for 2011-2012 school year.
What curriculum do you use?
The catechists teach from the Sadlier series for all grade levels. The Sadlier: We Believe curriculum is on the United States Council of Catholic Bishops (usccb) conformity list. Each child is given books appropriate to their grade level:
| Book | Publisher | |
| 1st Grade | The Eager Reader | Our Sunday Visitor |
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With Jesus Always | Sadlier |
| 2nd Grade – Sacrament Prep | We Believe: Jesus Shares God's Life | Sadlier |
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With Jesus Always | Sadlier |
| 3rd Grade | Breakthrough Bible | St. Mary's Press |
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With Jesus Always | Sadlier |
| 4th Grade | Breakthrough Bible | St. Mary's Press |
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We Believe and Pray | Sadlier |
| 5th Grade | Breakthrough Bible | St. Mary's Press |
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We Believe and Pray | Sadlier |
How can I help?
It's very easy to be a catechist (teacher). The lessons are written for you and all supplies are prepared. You will learn with and from a group of five to twelve youth in a specific grade level. Come share your faith! The Diocese of Winona asks that all volunteers complete a three-hour VIRTUS safe environment session. You may go attend any session offered on the website: virtus.org. To volunteer, complete this form and mail or drop it at the church office or contact Joyce Lehman at 226-0395. If you are not called to be a teacher, we are also in need of people to watch teacher's children in the nursery during our sessions, help organize our supplies, or help at special activities. If you have a desire, we have a need.
How do I join?
To register complete this form and mail or drop it at the church office. For questions contact Joyce Lehman at 226-0395.
Children's Choir
The children's choir practices from 5:45-6:30 (between the two Kingdom Kids sessions) on Monday evenings. Contact the choir director, Joe Kelley, at 226-.0395 for more information.