The Catholic Community of St. Thomas More 940 CARMICHAEL STREET CHAPEL HILL NC 27514 WWW.STMCHAPELHILL.ORG (P) 919.933.1041 (F) 919-942-6193 Dear Parents: We invite you to register your children/youth with the Faith Development Program at St. Thomas More. Please read the form carefully, taking care to complete all necessary sections for the program(s) in which your children are enrolled. Please also tell us if your children have special needs. Please note that all participating families must be registered members of St. Thomas More. Parish registration forms are available at the parish office or at www.stmchapelhill.org/forms-and-registration. The registration deadline for the Faith Development program is AUGUST 31, 2015, after which a late fee of $25.00 per family will be charged. CLASSES BEGIN SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2015. SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION First Reconciliation and First Eucharist are usually celebrated in Second Grade and Confirmation is usually celebrated after Tenth Grade. All sacramental preparation lasts two years. If you have children older than this who need these sacraments, they will be placed in the appropriate sacramental preparation class for their age. Please read St. Thomas More s Sacramental Policy on page 7 and on the website for more details. TIME AND LOCATION FOR FAITH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS Elementary Faith Development Session 1: 9:25 am - 10:40 am Session 2: 11:00 am - 12:15 pm All Elementary Faith Development classes meet in the St. Thomas More Elementary School and Middle School classrooms on Sunday mornings. Please indicate the session of your choice on page 3 of the registration form. The youngest class in EFD is Pre-K. Children usually attend the same Grade in EFD as they are in school. Junior High Youth Ministry (JYM) and High School Total Youth Ministry (TYM) Both JYM and TYM meet at 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm on Sunday evenings. JYM (Grades 6-8) classes meet in the STM Elementary School classrooms, while TYM (Grades 9-10) classes meet in the Middle School classrooms and Parish Center meeting rooms, and the post-confirmation group (WIRED, Grades 11-12) meets in the Youth House. Home Catechesis The Office of Faith Development provides support for families who wish to provide catechesis to their children/youth at home. More information regarding Home Catechesis can be found at www.stmchapelhill.org/home-catechesis. PAYMENT Please send completed forms and payments to the address above and write checks out to St. Thomas More. Online payment is available - click on the online payment link at www.stmchapelhill.org/forms-and-registration. CATECHISTS AND VOLUNTEERS The many possible ways of helping are listed in each program s section. In recognition of adult full-time volunteers, fees for Faith Development are waived. Yours in Christ, Georgie Clemens Maureen Earnhardt Kelly Browne Director of Youth Ministry Director of Elementary Faith Development Coordinator of Junior High Youth Ministry gclemens@stmchapelhill.org mearnhardt@stmchapelhill.org kbrowne@stmchapelhill.org
The Catholic Community of St. Thomas More FAMILY INFORMATION Mother s Full Name Work Cell Father s Full Name Work Cell Address City, State Zip Primary Email Home Registered STM Parishioner? If NO, please attach a completed Parish Registration Form available in the Narthex and online at www.stmchapelhill.org and select Join our Parish under Welcome or call 933-1041. CHILD/YOUTH INFORMATION CHILD/YOUTH FULL NAME BIRTH DATE GRADE SCHOOL SACRAMENTS RECEIVED SESSION AND CLASS PLACEMENT INFORMATION ALL CLASSES ARE HELD ON SUNDAYS. Please indicate session choice: EFD (Grades Pre-K -5) Session 1 (9:25am - 10:40am) Session 2 (11:00am - 12:15pm) JYM (Grades 6-8), TYM (Grades 9-10), and WIRED (Grades 11-12) are held from 6:30pm 8:00pm only. For JYM/TYM youth, please indicate a friend you would like to be in a peer group with: Are you providing HOME CATECHESIS for any of your children/youth? If YES, please list name and grade of child/youth you will be teaching at home: FEES REGISTRATION FEE $110 for 1 child; $210 for 2 children, $260 for 3 or more children $ HOME CATECHESIS FEES $30 per student $ Youth Ministry (Grades 6-12) Speaker Series Fee $25 per family $ LATE FEE for registrations submitted after August 31, 2015 $25 per family $ Fees are waived for full time volunteers (see other pages for descriptions). Are you willing to volunteer full time? No family will be excluded due to inability to pay. Do you need scholarship assistance? If yes, the Scholarship and Payment Plan Form (available from the Office of Faith Development) must accompany registration. TOTAL AMOUNT DUE $ OFFICE USE ONLY PLEASE COMPLETE AND SIGN NEXT PAGE Date Received: Amount Paid: Check # Balance Due: Entered in ACS: Scholarship Form Received: Page 2
SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION We will distribute a separate sacramental preparation packet to the families of children and youth receiving sacraments during the current Faith Formation year. PHOTO AUTHORIZATION There may be times throughout the year in which your child s photo may be taken. These photos are sometimes displayed in the Church or used on our parish web site. No names will be used in connection with these photographs. Please indicate permission for each child/youth. If not checked it will be assumed photos are permitted. NAME OF CHILD/YOUTH PARISH WEBSITE CHURCH DISPLAYS CHILD AND YOUTH PROTECTION The Diocesan Office of Child and Youth Protection has mandated that all volunteers who work directly with children or youth in our parish be subject to full and complete background checks. This procedure will seek to ensure the safety of young people in our care. In addition, all parents/guardians of faith development youth are required to fill out the enclosed yellow Personal Information Sheet in the event that an occasional visit to the classroom may occur. All forms will be confidentially secured within the Office of Faith Development. Parents who do not fill out this form will not be allowed to enter any faith development classroom or volunteer for any activity where children/youth other than their own are present. MEDICAL AND ALLERGY INFORMATION NAME OF CHILD/YOUTH MEDICAL CONDITION ALLERGY/DIETARY RESTRICTIONS SPECIAL NEEDS Medical Insurance Co Emergency Contact (other than parent) ID/Policy No. I give permission for my child, in case of an emergency, to be taken to a physician or hospital by the STM parish personnel. I understand that every effort will be made to contact me. If I cannot be reached, I hereby give my permission to the emergency physician to hospitalize and secure proper treatment for my son/daughter. Signature of Parent/Guardian Date Page 3
The Catholic Community of St. Thomas More ELEMENTARY FAITH DEVELOPMENT Please consider the volunteer opportunities below, or bring your own innovative ideas to the Faith Development staff. Training and support is given for all positions by Faith Development staff. VOLUNTEER NAME CHILD S NAME Session 1 (9:25am - 10:40am) Session 2 (11:00am - 12:15pm) Email PLEASE CHECK THE OPPORTUNITIES THAT MATCH YOUR GIFTS AND TALENTS Parents in full-time volunteer positions, indicated by BOLD PRINT AND CAPS receive free tuition for their children. VOLUNTEER AND STEWARDSHIP OPPORTUNITIES RCIA-C CATECHIST RCIA-C SPONSOR SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION CATECHIST Do you want your child in your class? DESCRIPTION Work with children preparing for the Sacraments of Initiation and their families, weekly, and attend RCIA-C Catechist meetings and formation sessions Journey with a student by attending 11:15 am Mass, an occasional class, two retreats, and the Easter Vigil. Teach children older than Second Grade who are preparing for First Reconciliation and First Eucharist, and participate in the Catechist Formation program. EFD CATECHIST Do you want your child in your class? ASSISTANT CATECHIST Do you want your child in your class? OFFICE VOLUNTEER MUSICIAN OR SINGER BILINGUAL HOSPITALITY Special Volunteer Retreat Volunteers Substitute Catechist First Eucharist Ushers Stations of the Cross Coordinator Prepare for and teach Sunday morning classes; attend catechist formation program. Support another catechist with the practicalities and logistics of Sunday morning classes. Assist during the class period collecting attendance rosters, preparing resources and supplies, etc. Teach music to children weekly, and plan music for special prayer services, programs, etc. Singers, pianists, guitarists, and other instrumentalists are also needed. To welcome and assist Hispanic Families on Sundays and translate documents. Help with various one-time activities, prepare crafts for catechists, and assist in Faith Development office as needed. Assist Directors in delivery of First Reconciliation and First Eucharist Family Retreats. Teach or assist teaching a class when other catechists are sick or unavailable. Supervise First Eucharist celebrations during Easter season. Recruit volunteers, prepare costumes and props, and oversee the presentation of the Stations of the Cross for March 13th. Page 4
JUNIOR HIGH The Catholic Community of St. Thomas More JUNIOR HIGH YOUTH MINISTRY (JYM) Because we serve so many young people, our youth ministry program requires the participation of many volunteers. Please look over the volunteer opportunities and indicate how your family would like to give of their time and talent for our parish community. Each family is expected to sign up for at least one activity. VOLUNTEER NAME NAME OF YOUTH Email PLEASE CHECK THE OPPORTUNITIES THAT MATCH YOUR GIFTS AND TALENTS Parents in full-time volunteer positions, as indicated in BOLD PRINT AND CAPS receive free tuition for their children. VOLUNTEER AND STEWARDSHIP OPPORTUNITIES CATECHIST Do you want your youth in your class? SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION CATECHIST Do you want your youth in your class? OFFICE VOLUNTEER TRAFFIC SUPERVISOR Special Projects Committee BILINGUAL HOSPITALITY JYM GAMES COORDINATOR JYM Youth Council Parent(s) Substitute Catechist JYM Tech Support DESCRIPTION Lead a small group of youth. Training & curriculum provided. Teach junior high youth who are preparing for First Reconciliation First Eucharist, and Confirmation. Assists Coordinator of JYM during youth ministry sessions, collecting attendance rosters, preparing resources & supplies. Attends youth ministry session to supervise the safety and departure of the junior high school youth. Assists with any service project or Youth Ministry event where needed. To welcome and assist Hispanic Families on Sundays and translate documents. Lead all JYM youth in the STM School Hall for opening prayer and ice breakers at the beginning of each JYM session. Attends most youth council meetings to supervise and mentor youth. Assist the JYM Coordinator with planning. Serves as catechist on an occasional youth ministry session Assist with the set-up and tear-down of technology driven presentations (3-4 times during the program year.) ONE-TIME VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITES Potluck Kick-off (Sept 20) Whitewater Rafting Trip Chaperone (Oct 17-18) Thanksgiving Box Assembly (Nov 23) Thanksgiving Box Delivery (Nov 24) Advent Sales (Nov 14/15 and 21/22, after Masses) Winter Retreat (TBD) Open Gym Night Coordinator (1 Sunday/month) Open Gym Night Chaperone (1 Sunday/month) Friday Night Socials Chaperone (Quarterly) JYM Lock-in Chaperone (TBD) Movie Night Chaperone (TBD) 8 th Grade Graduation Volunteer (May 1) End of the Year Trip Chaperone (June) Page 5
HIGH SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY (TYM) The Catholic Community of St. Thomas More As Blessed Mother Teresa said, I looked for the one that would comfort me and I found none. Be the one. Be the one for the teens at St. Thomas More and be prepared to laugh, learn and grow in love for Jesus. VOLUNTEER TODAY! VOLUNTEER NAME NAME OF YOUTH Email PLEASE CHECK THE OPPORTUNITIES THAT MATCH YOUR GIFTS AND TALENTS Parents in full-time volunteer positions, as indicated in BOLD PRINT AND CAPS receive free tuition for their children. VOLUNTEER AND STEWARDSHIP OPPORTUNITIES TYM CORE TEAM CATECHIST Do you want your youth in your class? SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION CATECHIST Do you want your youth in your class? OFFICE VOLUNTEER Music Director/Musician guitar piano drums bass guitar other Traffic Supervisor TYM YOUTH COUNCIL PARENT Special Projects Committee Substitute Catechist DESCRIPTION ONE-TIME VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITES Lead a group or class of youth during youth ministry sessions. Training & curriculum provided. Lead high school youth who are preparing to receive First Reconciliation, First Eucharist, and Confirmation. Assists Director of TYM during youth ministry sessions collecting attendance rosters, preparing resources & supplies. TYM is looking for musicians and vocalists to help lead teens in song during occasional Sunday night group events. Attends youth ministry session to supervise the departure of the high school youth. Attends most youth council meetings to supervise and mentor youth. Assist the Youth Ministry Director with planning (Alternate Sundays) Assists with any service projects or youth ministry events where needed. Serves as catechist on an occasional youth ministry session Potluck Kick-off (Sept 20) Whitewater Rafting Trip Chaperone (Oct 17-18) Adopt-A-Family Gift Wrapping (Dec 20) Adopt-A-Family Delivery (Dec 22) March for Life Chaperone (Jan 21-22) Confirmation Sponsor & Candidate Workshop & Lunch (TBD) Coordinator for Guest Speaker Freshman Retreat Chaperone (Fall) Ski Trip Chaperone (Winter) Traffic Volunteer (Sunday Nights) Adult Presence Volunteer (Sunday Nights) Snack Preparation Help (Sunday Nights) 10 th Grade Confirmation Retreat Planning Team 10 th Grade Confirmation Retreat Chaperone (TBD) Lock-In Chaperone (quarterly) Movie Night Chaperone (quarterly) Youth Convention Chaperone (May) End of the Year Trip Chaperone (June) Mission Trip Chaperone (Summer) College Ministry Coordinator Page 6