THIS WEEK'S PRAYER FOCUS....
-Communion of Saints-
Even though we can't worship together at this time, this musical meditation reminds us that there is a bond we all share as the Communion of Saints, God's beloved.
MESSAGE FROM POPE FRANCIS
Easter: The contagion of hope
ATTENTION PARENTS!
*Preschool thru 9th grades*
You now have access to continue
faith formation at home!
The Pflaum Gospel Weeklies are a liturgically-based catechetical program that helps parents participate in their important role as the first educators of your children.
These are FREE, EASY and ENGAGING weekly lessons based on the Sunday gospel reading. Videos, music, coloring sheets and Gospel readings and more!
(Available in English and Spanish)
HERE IS HOW TO ACCESS:
1. Go to: https://www.pflaumweeklies.com
2. Login: amyb@sjtbcc.org Password: Faith2020 (cap F)
3. Click on “What is Pflaum Doing in Response to Covid-19?”
4. Scroll down English Lessons/Spanish Lessons
- Seeds for Preschool
- Promise for K-1
- Good News for 2-3
- Venture for 4-6
- Visions for 7-9
5. Look to the right hand side of page for more resources (VIDEOS, MUSIC, ETC!
CONTACT:
Jenniifer Brough at Pflaum Publishing
800-543-4383, ext 1169
IMPORTANT for PARENTS
WATCH THIS VIDEO
"HOW TO USE THESE LESSONS"
ENGLISH
SPANISH
ELEMENTARY
-Pre-K through 4th grades-
Story Time with Amy
"The Donkey That No One Could Ride"
by Anthony DeStefano
This is such a beautiful Easter story about how much Jesus loves each one of us. Imagine yourself as the Donkey. Jesus teaches that we are destined to do great things!
POSTERS DUE!
Deadline: APRIL 19th
(Kindergarten through 4th graders)
Send a photo of your poster submission to
Amyb@sjtbcc.org
-CASH PRIZES-
Winners announced April 24th
MIDDLE SCHOOL
-5th-8th grades-
CATECHISTS & PARENTS: If you are interested in helping me facilitate some middle school Zoom check in meetings & Zoom games with the kids, please send me an email: ChelseaW@SJTBCC.org
Zoom meetings have been working well with the high schoolers and I think it’s time to offer that for middle school students. Parents, please let me know if you have the time to support this ministry.
Another kind of cool faith formation option is to tune in to the LifeTeen LIVE broadcasts every Sunday @2pm here:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeYPzNQ7pEh8exLQFU7_QWnXsohvsYxtU
Although Life Teen is usually geared more toward high schoolers, these 40 minute youth group like sessions are great for families and middle school students too. They include a skit of some sort, a welcome message, a teaching, and a musician playing worship music they have written. They last about 40 minutes :)
Be sure to be following the PFLAUM links above! These programs are great easy activities that middle school parents and students can use to bring faith formation into your home.
LIFE TEEN
-9th-12th grades-
HAPPY EASTER!!
For Life Teen on Sunday 4/19, we will be watching the Global Life Night series called Anchored Together.
@2PM: You can view this week’s Anchored LIVE on YouTube (or any time after) at: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLeYPzNQ7pEh8exLQFU7_QWnXsohvsYxtU
(You may also follow that link to see the previous broadcasts of this global Life Night Series.)
@7PM: Zoom Life Night
Small group discussion (there is an adult small group too if parents want to join!). We will be discussing the Global Life Night, Divine Mercy Sunday, and just catching up. :)
Here's how to join the small group discussion at 7pm.......
Click on Zoom Link:
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/912358863
Meeting ID: 912 358 863
Blessings,
Chelsea
Hey Life Teen Parents!
We have something new for you!
While we are meeting digitally during these next few weeks we will have a parent small group option! All you have to do is follow the above Zoom link and I will put you into a separate parent small group led by Joan Williamson!
Please join us!
Blessings,
Chelsea
ADULT FORMATION
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Andrea Bocelli sings from Milan's cathedral
"In Christ Alone"
Easter hymn
"It Is Well With My Soul"
CELEBRATE MASS!
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St. John the Baptist
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St. James Cathedral
https://vimeo.com/archdioceseofseattle
STAY CONNECTED!
FAITH FORMATION STAFF
JOAN WILLIAMSON Faith Formation and Sacramental Prep
253-630-0701
CHELSEA WILDE Youth Ministry and Confirmation
ChelseaW@sjtbcc.org
Text: 248-385-3567
AMY BONTE Elementary and First Sacraments
AmyB@sjtbcc.org
Text: 214-684-1881
“Jesus, like a seed buried in the ground, made new life blossom in the world."