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Parents and Families,
We are currently planning to hold two platforms to meet the needs of your child(ren)'s Faith Formation for the upcoming school year.  As with many schools, parishes and communities, we are working together to provide a safe start for our programs.

Our parish will follow the lead of our Bishop's office and in accordance with Saline Area Schools, Washtenaw County Health Dept and State Guidelines in opening up classes. As you know this is a very fluid situation and things may change quickly. 

Classes are set to begin Sunday October 4, 2020

1. IN PERSON   6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
2. HYBRID         7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

What I can tell you now is that EDGE will meet in the parish hall socially distant with masks to start the night. Teens will need to sanitize upon entering and exiting all spaces.  Food can be served to the youth, but there will be adults serving only.

We will not be able to hold praise and worship as long as the "NO SINGING" order is in place.

After the announcements, EDGE kids in grades 6-7 will go to the Faith Formation Center for their lesson.  Small group will follow in individual classrooms with their leader.  Small groups are limited to only 8 youth.  CONFIRMATION STUDENTS  will remain in the parish hall for the duration of the night.

We will end the night in the Church with Adoration.

 

OPTION 2:    HYBRID Model  (Online LIVE small group zoom)

We are working on livestreaming EDGE and CONFIRMATION talks or at least video taping them.  Idealy, students who choose this option will view the presentation live and then meet with their small group leader via zoom immediately after.  Participation will be expected.   Because our faith is centered on community it is important that the youth feel connected to one another in their Catholic faith despite the restrictions in place.  We will do the best we can to offer the same opportunities to those at home as those who attend live.  

**** IF THE GOVERNOR, COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT, OR DIOCESE DEEMS IT NECESSARY THAT WE MOVE BACK INTO PHASE 3 - ALL EDGE AND CONFIRMATION SESSIONS WILL BE  WILL MEET VIA ZOOM.  

We will be offering TOB for all Middle School youth who attends Catholic School, Homeschool, or Public School, In-parish or out of Parish.   Classes begin Wednesday October 7th and run for 8 weeks.
Cost is $30 per person and includes a student workbook, parent guide, and online access to videos.
This course written by Christopher West and brought to us by Ascension Press will be taught by teacher and theologan Marcus and his wife Stephanie who have lots of experience running TOB classes for teens.
Please register here.