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    MSHS September Newsletter

    8/10/2016

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    Father Tom with our High School WorkCampers, Summer 2016
    September 10     
    Beginning the Journey to Confirmation: Mass and Orientation for 1st Year Students and Parents
    September 11      
    Youth Ministry Kick-Off, 4-6pm
    September 25      
    Sunday session classes begin; 
    High School Youth Group begins
    October 6
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    Thursday session classes begin;
    Middle School Youth Group begins
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    Welcome! We are excited to embark on a new year of Middle and High School Faith Formation! 
    ​We invite you to read this MSHS Newsletter every month for all the news you will need to stay informed of Good Shepherd's Middle and High School Faith Formation program, as well as opportunities for teen service and fun.   

    CLASSES BEGIN
    Sunday, September 25 and Thursday, October 6
    • Click HERE for details regarding class placement letters, change requests, and the posting of class lists.
    • Click HERE for the complete calendar of classes and MSHS events for 2016-17.
    • Click HERE for the Attendance and Drop-Off/Pick-Up Policies
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    FIRST YEAR STUDENTS AND FAMILIES
    Beginning the Journey to Confirmation: A Mass and Orientation for 1st Year Students and Parents.
    Saturday, September 10

    We will gather as a community to worship together and to begin to explore the meaning of the Sacrament of Confirmation. At least one parent must attend with their 1st Year student.​
    • English: Mass at 5:00pm, followed by Orientation with Father Ramón and Rosie Driscoll, MSHS Coordinator
    • Spanish: Mass at 6:30pm, followed by Orientation with Father Luis and Rosie Driscoll, MSHS Coordinator

    SECOND YEAR STUDENTS AND FAMILIES
    Parents: We know that it can be challenging to have meaningful conversations about faith, especially in our fast-paced culture full of responsibilities, activities, and distractions. To help you accompany your teen on this important journey to Confirmation, we invite you to the following: 
    • Before classes start: Watch the  Chosen Invitation to Parents HERE (5 min) and the Chosen Parent's Session HERE (20 minutes).
    • On the first day of class: Pick up your Chosen Parent Guide in the Commons. The Parent Guide is designed to help you share in your teen's faith journey by providing the topics covered in class each week, suggested conversation starters , and much more.
    • Saturday, November 12:  Join us for the Confirmation Parent Meeting. Here you will receive Good Shepherd's Confirmation Packet and we will review all requirements. 4-5pm (English) and 5:30 - 6:30pm (Spanish)      
    YOUTH MINISTRY - UPCOMING EVENTS  
    Visit the Youth Ministry page HERE for more information about the following events and more:

    September 3 - 5     International Festival Weekend  --                                                opportunities for service and fun!
    September 11        Youth Ministry Kick-Off 
    September 25        High School Youth Group begins
                                     Sundays 7:30 - 9:00pm

    October 6               Middle School Youth Group begins
                                     Thursdays 6:30-7:30pm 

    October 8 - 9          High School Lock-In 
    October 15             Mount St. Mary's Parish Pilgrimage
    October 23             High School Rally
    October 29-30        Small Acts of Mercy (S.A.M.)
                                      Weekend,including the Homeless
    ​                                  Campout


    VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
    Click HERE for upcoming and ongoing volunteer opportunities for teens.
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    Middle & High School volunteers at Vacation Bible School 2016
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    High School leaders at Middle School WorkCamp 2016
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    Good Shepherd Catholic Church
    8710 Mount Vernon Highway Alexandria, Virginia 22309
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