FAITH FORMATION

MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS
Formation in Christian Chastity
Sunday, November 15 and Thursday, November 19
This Safe Environment Training class required by the Diocese focuses on moral decision-making. A detailed description and lesson plan are available on the Faith Formation – Teens page of the website. Parents who choose to opt out of the class and teach the material at home must submit an Opt-Out Form no later than November 8 or November 12.

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
Called to Protect for Youth
Sunday, November 15 and Thursday, November 19
This Safe Environment Training class required by the Diocese focuses on the prevention of sexual abuse. A detailed description and video clips are available on the Faith Formation – Teens page of the website. Parents who choose to opt out of the class and teach the material at home must submit an Opt-Out Formto Rosie no later than November 8 or November 12.
 
Confirmation Packet: In October, students received a Confirmation Timeline and their Confirmation Requirements (Confirmation Name Form, Sponsor Packet, and the Pentecost Project). Please review this packet with your child and mark all deadlines on your calendar.
 
Pentecost Project: Students must submit the Pentecost Project Proposal Form to their catechists no later than December 6 or December 10.

SERVICE
Guide to Teen Volunteer Opportunities
Coming this month to the Faith Formation – Teens Page. This Guide includes details and contact information for a variety of volunteer opportunities for teens at Good Shepherd and in the community.
 
Spaghetti Dinner: November 7, 5pm
Teen volunteers are invited to help at this annual parish dinner. Help needed between 3:30 - 7:30pm. Contact Bob Schwenk, 703-360-1181
 
Service Saturday: November 14, 12 – 4pm
A day of service for families at Good Shepherd! Teen volunteers are invited to run the service stations and more. Contact Pooja Krumenacker
 
“Homeless For A Night” Campout:
Saturday, November 14 (2pm)– Sunday, November 15 (9am)
In solidarity with our homeless brothers and sisters, learn what it’s like to be homeless for a night. See the complete schedule and register online at the Youth Ministry Page by November 9. Contact Miguel
NOTE: 3 hours of this awareness-raising event can be credited to the 2nd Year Pentecost Project for students who choose Homelessness as their area of service. Contact Rosie for details.
 
Celebration of Our Lady Queen of Peace - Patroness of El Salvador: Sunday, November 22
Teens are invited to help set up, serve, and clean up at the reception and food sale following the 2pm Mass celebrating Our Lady Queen of Peace. Time slots available on afternoon/evening pf Saturday, November 21 and on Sunday, November 22. Contact Leah Tenorio

Load the Truck for Sharing Sunday: 1st and 3rd Sundays of the Month
Teens are needed to load the UCM truck with Good Shepherd's Sharing Sunday food donations. Contact Miguel

Coffee and Donuts: 1st Sunday of the Month
Teens are needed for set-up and serving coffee and donuts after Sunday Masses on the 1st Sunday of the month. A few parent volunteers are also needed. Contact Miguel

PARENT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY: HELP TEENS GET INVOLVED IN SERVICE!
Are you interested in helping teens find meaningful ways to serve? We are looking for an adult volunteer or pair of volunteers who can communicate teen volunteer opportunities to teens and their families. This is a flexible job that does not require a significant time commitment. Please contact Rosie for details.
 
FELLOWSHIP: Youth Ministry at Good Shepherd
Contact: Director of Youth Ministry, Miguel de Angel.
 
Good Shepherd Youth Groups
Middle School Youth Group: Thursdays 6:30 – 7:30pm
                                                  (when MSHS classes meet)
High School Youth Group: Sundays 7:30 – 9:00pm

FAITH FORMATION
FIRST YEAR STUDENTS
Bible Study: Students need a Bible at home to do their homework. If you don’t already have a Bible, the Catholic Youth Bible from St. Mary’s Press is a great choice (available on Amazon), or download a free Bible app from Lighthouse Catholic Media HERE.  
 
Works of Mercy Service Project: Students will be introduced to their required service project in December when we kick off the Jubilee Year of Mercy, but if you want to get a head start, check it out HERE. Questions? Contact Rosie.
 
SECOND YEAR STUDENTS
Chosen Parent Guide: If you missed the Parent Meeting and your child has not brought home your Parent Guide to the Chosen Confirmation Program,please contact Rosie.
 
Confirmation Packet: This month in class students will receive a packet that includes a Confirmation checklist, required paper work, and the Pentecost Service Project. Please review this packet with your child and mark all deadlines on your calendar. The material in the packet is also available on the website under Confirmation Requirements.
 
Pentecost Service Project: Included in the Confirmation Packet is the Pentecost Project assignment, wgich is the service requirement for Confirmation. If you want to get a head start on developing your project proposal and start serving, check it out HERE. Questions? Contact Rosie.
 
ALL STUDENTS
Bishop Ireton High School Admissions Presentation at Good Shepherd
Thursday, October 29, 6:45 – 7:45pm
Representatives from Bishop Ireton High School in Alexandria will be at Good Shepherd to give a presentation about their school.  Mr. Peter Hamer, Director of Admissions and Financial Aid, and Bishop Ireton students will present information about the school's spiritual, academic and co-curricular programs, as well as the admissions and financial aid process.  There will be time for questions at the end of the presentation.  Please RSVP to Rosie by October 26.
 
SERVICE
Load the Truck for Sharing Sunday: 1st and 3rd Sundays of the Month
Teens are needed to load the UCM truck with Good Shepherd's Sharing Sunday food donations. Contact Miguel

Coffee and Donuts: 1st Sunday of the Month
Teens are needed for set-up and serving coffee and donuts after Sunday Masses on the 1st Sunday of the month. A few parent volunteers are also needed. Contact Miguel

K-6 All Saint’s Day Party: October 31, 9am – 12pm
Teen volunteers are invited to serve at this fun event for K – 6 children and their families here at Good Shepherd. Contact Stacy or Christina, RE@gs-cc.org.
 
Service Saturday: November 14, 12 – 4pm
A day of service for families at Good Shepherd! Teen volunteers are invited to run the service stations and more. Contact Susan Grunder.
 
Homeless Awareness Campout: Saturday, November 14 – Sunday, November 15
2pm CAMPOUT opens with the cardboard shelter-building competition; 5pm Mass; 7:30pm Dinner; 8:30pm presentation on homelessness (open to all whether participating in the overnight or not); 10pm participants head out to sleep in their shelters for the night. Contact Miguel.
NOTE: This awareness-raising event awareness can form part of the 2nd Year Pentecost Project for students who choose Homelessness as their area of service. Contact Rosie to discuss.
 
FELLOWSHIP: Youth Ministry at Good Shepherd
Contact: Director of Youth Ministry, Miguel de Angel.
 
Good Shepherd Youth Groups
Middle School Youth Group: Thursdays 6:30 – 7:30pm (when MSHS classes meet)
High School Youth Group: Sundays 7:30 – 9:00pm
 
High School Rally: Sunday, October 18 at Marymount University, 10am – 10pm
Check out the promo video HERE. Register HERE by Sunday, October 11