SEAS Faith Formation

January 12, 2024

A Note from Driskill's Desk

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

We pray you had a wonderful time with your family during the Christmas season!

As we begin ordinary time, there is nothing “ordinary” about the fantastic things happening in our Faith Formation program! Our catechists are developing a wonderful relationship with your children as well as helping them learn to walk with God.

Another part of our Faith Formation program is our Children’s Mass. We encourage your family to attend the 10am Children’s Mass in the Faith Formation Youth Center. If your child would like to participate in the children’s liturgy by reading or bringing up the gifts, please do not hesitate to contact your child’s coordinator or ask one of us at mass, or use the sign up genius. If your child would like to sing during Mass, we invite them to come up and join the choir!

This month our elementary students will celebrate their First Reconciliation. Please pray for them as they receive this beautiful sacrament for the first time.

Once again, thank you for all your support of our SEAS Faith Formation program. We pray you have a blessed year, full of joy!

For the most up to date information on our programs, please subscribe to flocknote, view the TVs in the building, check our website, or check out the links for our social media at the bottom of the newsletter.

God Bless,

Mrs. Driskill

Here are the January songs for Children’s Church-

Entrance Song

We are marching in the light of God

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqNdoExJido

We are marching in the light of God. We are marching in the light of God.

We are marching, marching, We are marching, oh ohhh,

We are marching in the light of God. We are marching, marching,

We are marching, oh ohhh, We are marching in the light of God.

Verse 2

We are living in the love of God. We are living in the love of God.

We are living, living, We are living, oh ohhh,

We are living in the love of God.

We are living, living, We are living, oh ohhh, We are living in the love of God.

Verse 3

We are moving in the power of God. We are moving in the power of God.

We are moving, moving, We are moving, oh ohhh, We are moving in the power of God.

Verse 4

We are dancing in the joy of God. We are dancing in the joy of God.

We are dancing, dancing, We are dancing, oh ohhh, We are dancing in the joy of God.

Offertory

Walk walk in the light -

Jesus is the light for all Walk, walk in the light!

We follow him as we hear his call. Walk, walk in the light!

Walk, walk in the light! Walk, walk in the light!

Walk, walk in the light; walk in the light of the Lord!

The light of Jesus is yours and mine. Walk, walk in the light!

Never to hide it but to let it shine. Walk, walk in the light!

Walk, walk in the light! Walk, walk in the light!

Walk, walk in the light; walk in the light of the Lord!

Jesus is bread of life for all: Walk, walk in the light!

We follow him as we hear his call. Walk, walk in the light!

Walk, walk in the light! Walk, walk in the light!

Walk, walk in the light; walk in the light of the Lord!

Communion

This little light of mine

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKkbIZtqhyQ

This little light of mine I’m gonna let it shine.This little light of mine,

I’m gonna let it shine.This little light of mine,I’m gonna let it shine.

Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.

Ev’rywhere I go, I’m gonna let it shine.

Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.

Jesus gave it to me; I’m gonna let it shine.

Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.

Sending Forth Song

VBS He is the Light-Jesus is the one who lights our way

https://vimeo.com/274096122

Children's Choir

If your child is interested in singing at the 10:00am Sunday Children's Mass, please email Mrs. Driskill for more information at loraine@seaschurch.com.

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Elementary Faith Formation

January 4 was the Feast of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton. Did you know that St. Elizabeth Ann Seton helped to plant the seeds for Catholic schools in the United States? I love that she is the patron saint of our Faith Formation program! St. Elizabeth Ann Seton loved the Catholic faith and loved working with children to share the joys of the church.

If you want to learn more about her life and see a few activities for children, check out the below links.

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Resources

Archdiocese Safe Environment Protocols

The Archdiocese of San Antonio provides several resources and videos to parishes in an effort to help programs talk to students and parents about safety measures.

In the month of November, our Faith Formation programs will be going over some safe environment and boundary topics with our students. Each program coordinator will provide you with more information on specifics.

If you would like to learn more about what the Archdiocese offers or to watch videos for specific age levels, check out the following links:

Archdiocese of San Antonio Child Protection Office-

https://archsa.org/child-protection/child-protection-letter/

Teaching Boundaries and Safety Guide-

https://www.virtusonline.org/educators/Teaching-Boundaries-and-Safety-Guide-English.pdf

Empowering God's Children (Grades K-5)-

https://www.youtube.com/embed/As5weSqt9Jw

Empowering God's Children (Grades 6-8)-

https://www.youtube.com/embed/P3RoYAYkDQ4

Empowering God's Children (High School)-

https://www.youtube.com/embed/eY_oua646oc

Safety Procedures

The safety of our students, families, volunteers, and staff is a top priority for our Faith Formation Ministry. It is important to us that parents feel comfortable and confident while their children attend classes at SEAS. We take several steps to ensure we are providing a safe environment for all.

Each of our volunteers and all of the staff are required to take Safe Environment Trainings. Our Good Shepherd and Elementary students must be picked up from their classroom to guarantee that they leave with a trusted adult. You will also notice that we have a police officer on site during each class session.

To help with safety measures, we ask that parents read the below handbook provided by the Archdiocese of San Antonio.

Parent Handbook- Protecting God's Children

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1sOtPCQW3Fpn3QC6es6QwddSZOWX0groB/view?usp=sharing

Please let us know if you ever have a safety concern.

Faith Formation Calendar and Events

Click to find out all that is happening with Faith Formation!