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    Middle and High School Faith Formation - November Newsletter

    10/30/2017

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    2nd Year Middle Schooler take a selfie with Mary

    ​CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS
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    ​November 9

    Formation in Christian Chastity (MS First Year) and Called to Protect (all HS)  for Thursday classes
    ​November 12
    Formation in Christian Chastity (MS First Year) and Called to Protect (all HS)  for Sunday classes
    November 18-19
    "Homeless for a Night" Campout
    December 3
    Formation in Christian Chastity (MS 2nd Year) for Sunday classes
    December 7
    Formation in Christian Chastity (MS 2nd Year) for Thursday classes

    ALL STUDENTS
    Formation in Christian Chastity (Middle School) and Called to Protect (High School)

    The Arlington Diocese requires all students to take an annual Safe Environment class. The class is designed to educate youth about specific dangers in our world and how to respond to them. This required class will take place during our students' regular class times on the following dates:
    • Middle School 1st Year: Thursday, November 9 or Sunday, November 12 
    • Middle School 2nd Year: Sunday, December 3 or Thursday, December 7 
    • High School 1st and 2nd Year: Thursday, November 9 or Sunday, November 12 ​
    ​Click HERE for details on the content of grade level lessons.
    Parents who choose to have their child opt out of the class and instead teach the material at home must submit an OPT-OUT FORM  directly to Rosie in the parish office or in the labeled basket in the RE hallway. 
    Please do not give Opt-Out Forms to your child's catechist.
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    Attendance Policy and Drop-Off/Pick-Up Policies
    If you have not already done so, please review Good Shepherd's policies for MSHS class attendance and drop-off and pick-up HERE. Thank you in advance for your cooperation both with class attendance and with drop-off and pick-up from classes.
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    Service Projects
    All students are required to complete a service project in order to learn what it means to follow Jesus.
    • First Year Students complete the Service to Parish Project, which includes a minimum of 6 hours of service at Good Shepherd and completion of a poster presentation. Students will receive project details in class this month.
    • Second Year Students complete the Pentecost Project, which includes a mimimum of 10 hours of service to the parish or community and completion of a poster that will be displayed for the parish on Pentecost Sunday. Instructions for the Pentecost Project are included in the Candidate Confirmation Packet (see below).
    Visit the Teen Volunteer Opportunities Page to learn about many ways to serve in the parish and community!
    FIRST YEAR STUDENTS
    ​​Middle School Bash - Save the Date!
    Saturday, April 21, 3:30 - 9:00pm at Bishop O'Connell High School

    As part of their journey to Confirmation, First Year Middle School students will attend the Diocesan Middle School Bash together with their classmates. We will meet at Good Shepherd and transportation will be provided. Please mark your calendars now to avoid any conflicts.
    Note - We will need Safe Environment compliant parents to chaperone this fun event. 
    ​SECOND YEAR STUDENTS
    ​Confirmation Candidate Packet

    Parents received their child's Confirmation Packet at the 2nd Year Parent Meeting in December. The Confirmation Packet details the requirements Candidates must complete and their due dates. Please be sure to review the Packet carefully with your child and contact Rosie with any questions.
    The Confirmation Packet is also available HERE. 

    Parent Access to CHOSEN Confirmation videos
    We now have the ability to share with parents the video segments that your child is watching in class each week as part of their CHOSEN Confirmation preparation curriculum. This is a wonderful opportunity to enable you to engage your child in conversation about the topics s/he is exploring in class. Stay tuned for an email the first week of November from Rosie with instructions on how to access the video segments.


    Confirmation Retreat - Save the Date!
    High School:
    Saturday, March 10, 12:30 - 7:30pm at Good Shepherd
    Middle School: Saturday, March 17, 11:00am - 6:00pm at Good Shepherd
    The Confirmation Retreat is one of the requirements to receive the sacrament of Confirmation. Students who do not attend the Good Shepherd retreat are responsible for finding an alternative retreat at another parish. 
    ​YOUTH MINISTRY EVENTS
    Visit the Youth Ministry Pages for details on upcoming events for Middle and High Schoolers!
    Upcoming highlights include:

    Middle School Youth Group
    Thursdays 6:15-7:15pm (when MSHS classes meet)
    High School Youth Group
    Sundays 7:30 - 9:00pm
    "Homeless For a Night" Campout
    Saturday, November 18 - Sunday, November 19
    Decorate the Basilica for Christmas
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    Monday, December 18


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    High School Rally 2017
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