JHFF Sunday Sessions

is programThese afternoons, which will meet on select Sundays from 3:00-5:15 pm in the science lab (prior to the 5:30 pm Sunday Mass), encompass and build the foundation of our junior high faith formation program. JHFF Sunday Sessions are for all middle school grades (6-8), and are an opportunity for the youth to enjoy a snack and fellowship, and to dive deeper into our Catholic faith and the Bible specifically.

Session #1: 3:00-5:15 pm
Session #2: 3:00-5:15 pm,  
Session #3: 3:00-5:15 pm,  
Session #4: 3:00-5:15 pm,  
Session #5: 3:00-5:15 pm,  
Session #6: 3:00-5:15 pm,  
Session #7: 3:00-5:15 pm, 
Session #8: 3:00-5:15 pm, 
Session #9: 3:00-5:15 pm, 
Session #10: 3:00-5:15 pm, 
Session #11: 3:00-5:15 pm,  

The middle school program uses Ascension Press' God's Plan in Scripture (GPS).  God's Plan in Scripture (GPS) aims to guide children through the story of salvation using a color-coded system of biblical periods. Through fun and engaging activities, discussions, and plays, children will experience God as a loving Father who has a great plan for them. For the 26-27 catechetical year, we will focus on the Old Testament focusing on the Old Testament period of priests, prophets and kings after the desert wanderings that follow the Exodus.

We also incorporate elements of Catechesis of the Good Shepherd as well as YOUCAT for Kids and Loyola Press' Finding God into our lesson plans. The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, also known as the Montessori Catechesis, is an educational process of religious formation. This process helps children to develop an authentic prayerful relationship with God who loves them, through the use of sensorially rich materials. Finding God features Catholic content shared in a rich context with beautiful Catholic art, thoughtful prayers, and engaging activities and experiences that will draw children in to fully learn, experience, and express their faith. 

Every session creates an environment in which children connect and further develop Catholic identity and literacy.