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Letter from our coordinator
Introducing Linda Lucila Villarreal
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Adult classes
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FORM SAFE ENVIRONMENT FORMA AMBIENTE SANO
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SPONSOR FORM FOR CONFIRMATION - PADRINO/MADRINA
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Safe Environment/Programa de Ambiente Sano y Seguro
Safe Environment Class St. John Neumann
Circle of Grace for children and youth
Adaptation of class due to the pandemic of 2020-2021
Dear Parents,
Due to the pandemic that we are experiencing this catechetical year, we are conducting the Safe Environment Program in a different manner. The Circle of Grace which is the name for the Safe Environment Program for the diocese of Laredo will be taught at home. I will be giving you some guidelines and ask you to speak with your son/daughter about the program (lesson). After you have concluded the lesson I will ask you to please download the form from our website, fill it out, and send it to me or drop it by the office. Our office hours are Tuesday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Please select a good time to sit with your son/daughter and review with them in your own words these items from the list.
*Parents please keep an open communication with your son/ daughter so when they need you they are not afraid to come to you.
God created us in His own image. (please elaborate under each topic)1. Respect for self and respect for others What shows disrespect in the following?
- Words
- Actions
- Touches
- Seeing or hearing (videos, movies, internet clips etc.
- Forms of proper affection and improper forms of affection
2. Situations that can present a danger to oneself or others
- Be aware of places….
- people around you…
- situations - example … (getting a ride with someone that you don’t know of that your parents don’t want you to see)
- communication with unknown persons online
3. Provide names of people, phone numbers of those persons that you want called if your son/daughter needs help besides your own phone number.
4. Please let them know that difficult and improper behavior can come from anyone and at any time so they need to know what to do. Church and school is there to protect them so they should find someone to tell them about any uncomfortable situation.Respect – others and self There are three steps to keep oneself safe Explain to children and youth- If there are words, gestures or actions that offend or make oneself uncomfortable to do the following-
Say “No”
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Remove yourself from the situation or call for help
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Report the incident to a trusted adult
Clase de Ambiente Sano y Seguro en Saint John Neumann
Círculo de Gracia para Niños y Jóvenes
Clase adaptada por la Pandemia de 2020-2021
Debido a la pandemia que estamos experimentando este año, estamos conduciendo el programa de Ambiente Seguro de distinta forma. El Círculo de Gracia, que es el nombre del programa de Ambiente Seguro de la Diócesis de Laredo, será enseñada en casa. Les estaré proveyendo algunas directrices y les pido que hablen con sus hijos sobre el programa (lección). Después de que hayan concluido con la clase, les pediré que bajen la forma de nuestro sitio en la red, que la llenen, y que me la manden por correo electrónico o la entreguen en la oficina. Nuestra oficina está abierta de Martes a Viernes de 8:30 a.m. a 5:30 p.m.
Favor de seleccionar un tiempo apropiado para sentarse con su hijo(a) y les explique, con sus propias palabras, los conceptos en ésta lista.
Padres, recuerden tener una buena comunicación con sus hijos para que no tengan miedo de hablar con ustedes, si se necesita.
Dios nos creó a Su imagen y semejanza. (Elabore sobre el tema).-
Respeto por si mismo y por los demas. Que significa falta de respeto en lo siguiente:
- Palabras
- Acciones
- Tocar
- Ver u oir videos, películas, historias en la red, etc.
- Formas de afecto correcto e incorrecto
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Situaciones que se pueden presentar donde nos ponemos en peligro a nosotros mismos o a otros
- Esten concientes de su espacio…..
- De la gente a su alrededor…..
- Situaciones – por ejemplo: obteniendo un aventón de alguien no aprobado por sus padres.
- Comunicación con personas extrañas en la red (internet).
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Provea nombres de personas y sus teléfonos a los cuales se les pueda llamar en caso de que su hijo(a) necesite ayuda, aparte del teléfono suyo.
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Discuta con ellos, como una conducta inapropriada puede venir de cualquier persona y a la hora menos esperada para que sepan que hacer si se presenta una situación incorrecta. La Iglesia y escuela están para protegerlos y que encuentren a alguien al cual confiarle la situación incómoda.
Respeto a otros y a si mismos. Hay tres pasos para protegerse.
Explique a los niños y jóvenes que si hay palabras, gestos, o acciones que los ofenden o los hace sentirse incómodos, deben hacer lo siguiente:
- Decir “NO”
- Alejarse de la situación o pedir ayuda
Reportar el incidente a un adulto confiable.
Descarge la forma, llenela y mandenmela por correo electronico o entregenla en la oficina. Nuestra oficina está abierta de Martes a Viernes de 8:30 a.m. a 5:30 p.m.
HAGA CLICK AQUI PARA DESCARGA LA FORMA
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Faith Formation – Sacramental Preparation
There are three levels of sacramental Preparation. There are classes for children, for adolescents and for adults who need to receive a given sacrament.
First Holy Communion preparation starts at the age of 7 and lasts for two years. We have classes for children of all ages. We also have classes for teen agers who have not made their first Holy Communion. Attendance at Sunday mass is required. Classes are held on Tuesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.
Preparation for classes for the sacrament of confirmation starts when the teen is 14 years of age. This program lasts two years. Attendance to Youth Group and Sunday mass participation is required. The second year confirmation class also attends a retreat as part of their formation. Youth Group meets on Sundays. Attendance at Youth Group meetings counts for service hours. Classes are held every Wednesday from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Adults’ Faith formation classes are offered to any adult that needs to receive any of the sacraments of initiation.
The sacraments of initiation are: baptism, confirmation and Eucharist. Classes are offered on Wednesdays from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. The adults prepare for a period of ten to eleven weeks for one hour each week. Registration will be announced in August. Classes normally start in late September or in first week of October.
