FAITH ENRICHMENT PROGRAM (FEP) fep@allsaintschurch.com
Our Faith Enrichment Program (FEP) is a structured religious education curriculum for children Preschool through Grade 10. Opportunities are provided for children to grow in their faith through instruction in Catholic beliefs and traditions, participation in prayer, ritual and service, and an understanding of how to live their faith each day.We give thanks for the many volunteers who have made a commitment to the young people of our parish. Let us keep them as well as the children and youth in our prayers.
Everyone is welcome to participate in our FEP program.
Financial assistance is available for those who need it.
Staff Contact Person: Eileen Legros FEP Office at 952-469-6461.
Parents are the first and most important educators of their children.
Catechists are adults who are willing to share their love, support, and faith) are also influential resources in shaping the hearts of children. We are grateful to those who gift the children of our parish with their time, skills, and faith by teaching in our FEP program. We invite each of you, whether you have children in the program or not, to consider making this commitment to your Church, and to our children.
Full–time volunteer catechists whose children are in FEP will receive a discount equal to one student’s tuition. A catechist volunteer form must be submitted by September 15th to receive this discount.
Saints in Training
Parish Contact: Amy Fennewald (952) 469-6564 or afennewald@allsaintschurch.com
Parents of children that will be 3 years of age as of September 2011, watch for “Saints in Training” classes to begin in late January 2012. Saints in Training will meet for 6 weeks during the 9:00 am Mass on the following dates: Jan. 29, Feb. 5, 12 & 26, Mar. 4 & 11. Students will learn Bible Stories and do age-appropriate crafts and activities. Announcements will begin in December/January, and registration will open in early January.
FEP Pre-K and Kindergarten and Grade 1
Parish Contact: Amy Fennewald (952) 469-6564 or afennewald@allsaintschurch.com
2011-2012 Calendar
PreK Syllabus | Kindergarten Syllabus |Grade 1 Syllabus
PreKindergarten and Kindergarten curriculum are entitled “Stories of God’s Love.” They are based on bible stories and life stories with applications of those stories to the child’s life. Each week your child will bring home a sheet or 2 to share the work they did in class and to help connect their classroom work to their home life. Pre-Kindergarten is designed for children who are one year from entering kindergarten and who will be age 4 by Sept. 1, 2011. Kindergarten is designed for those children who are beginning Kindergarten in the Fall 2012. First graders will learn from the richness of our Catholic faith tradition using Sadlier's We Believe textbook series. They will focus on 'Belonging to God and His Church.'
Choices for these classes are: Sundays: 9:00 am or 11:00 am. **First grade classes will only be offered on Sunday this year at either 9:00 am or 11:00 am.
FEP Grades 2 - 5
Parish Contact: Margaret Benson (952) 469-6564 or mbenson@allsaintschurch.com
2011-2012 Calendar
Young people attending Grades 2 – 5 FEP will learn from the richness of our Catholic faith tradition using Sadlier’s
We Believe textbook series. Small classroom groups will be led by trained Catechists using activities, prayer, service projects and large group activities.
Financial assistance is available for those who need it.
Staff Contact Person: Eileen Legros FEP Office at 952-469-6461.
Parents are the first and most important educators of their children.
Catechists are adults who are willing to share their love, support, and faith) are also influential resources in shaping the hearts of children. We are grateful to those who gift the children of our parish with their time, skills, and faith by teaching in our FEP program. We invite each of you, whether you have children in the program or not, to consider making this commitment to your Church, and to our children.
Full–time volunteer catechists whose children are in FEP will receive a discount equal to one student’s tuition. A catechist volunteer form must be submitted by September 15th to receive this discount.
Saints in Training
Parish Contact: Amy Fennewald (952) 469-6564 or afennewald@allsaintschurch.com
Parents of children that will be 3 years of age as of September 2011, watch for “Saints in Training” classes to begin in late January 2012. Saints in Training will meet for 6 weeks during the 9:00 am Mass on the following dates: Jan. 29, Feb. 5, 12 & 26, Mar. 4 & 11. Students will learn Bible Stories and do age-appropriate crafts and activities. Announcements will begin in December/January, and registration will open in early January.
FEP Pre-K and Kindergarten and Grade 1
Parish Contact: Amy Fennewald (952) 469-6564 or afennewald@allsaintschurch.com
2011-2012 Calendar
PreK Syllabus | Kindergarten Syllabus |Grade 1 Syllabus
PreKindergarten and Kindergarten curriculum are entitled “Stories of God’s Love.” They are based on bible stories and life stories with applications of those stories to the child’s life. Each week your child will bring home a sheet or 2 to share the work they did in class and to help connect their classroom work to their home life. Pre-Kindergarten is designed for children who are one year from entering kindergarten and who will be age 4 by Sept. 1, 2011. Kindergarten is designed for those children who are beginning Kindergarten in the Fall 2012. First graders will learn from the richness of our Catholic faith tradition using Sadlier's We Believe textbook series. They will focus on 'Belonging to God and His Church.'
Choices for these classes are: Sundays: 9:00 am or 11:00 am. **First grade classes will only be offered on Sunday this year at either 9:00 am or 11:00 am.
FEP Grades 2 - 5
Parish Contact: Margaret Benson (952) 469-6564 or mbenson@allsaintschurch.com
2011-2012 Calendar
Young people attending Grades 2 – 5 FEP will learn from the richness of our Catholic faith tradition using Sadlier’s
We Believe textbook series. Small classroom groups will be led by trained Catechists using activities, prayer, service projects and large group activities.
- Grade 2: Forgiveness and Liturgy - Syllabus
- Grade 3: Church and Creed - Syllabus
- Grade 4: Holy Spirit and Commandments - Syllabus
- Grade 5: Sacraments - Syllabus
Choices for classes are:
Grade 2-5: Tues. 6:00-7:15 pm or Wed. 5:30–6:45 pm or 7:00–8:15 pm
FEP Grades 6 - 7 - 8
Parish Contact: Kate Buri (952) 469-6461 or kburi@allsaintschurch.com
2011-2012 Calendar | Syllabus | Catechist's Guide | My Salvation History Project
Parish Contact: Kate Buri (952) 469-6461 or kburi@allsaintschurch.com
2011-2012 Calendar | Syllabus | Catechist's Guide | My Salvation History Project
Middle school FEP provides a sound Catholic educational experience through traditional grade level, small group classrooms as well as participation in large group experiences designed to foster fellowship with peers through music, prayer and various activities.
Middle School FEP:
- All students, grades 6-8, use the same theme-based curriculum; this year’s focus will be on the Celebration of the Mass; God, Revelation, and Faith; and the Old Testament.
To meet the challenges of Middle School schedules we offer Trimesters. Students are expected to attend all three sessions. However if a student’s schedule prohibits the attendance of all three, students may attend two sessions; the required Winter Session on God, Revelation, and Faith along with either the Fall or Spring Session.
Trimester Schedule:
Fall Session: September - December
*Out of Harm's Way
*Winter Session: January - February
Spring Session: March - April
*Parent/Student Sessions: November and February
Fall Session: September - December
*Out of Harm's Way
*Winter Session: January - February
Spring Session: March - April
*Parent/Student Sessions: November and February
*Indicates a Session required of all students enrolled in Middle School FEP
FEP Grade 9
Parish Contact: Michaeleen Swanson (Contact the FEP Office (952) 985-9982
Parish Contact: Michaeleen Swanson (Contact the FEP Office (952) 985-9982
Class Schedule & Syllabus
*9th Grade Classes will only be offered on Monday for 2011-2012. Curriculum covered is ~
*9th Grade Classes will only be offered on Monday for 2011-2012. Curriculum covered is ~
- Catholic Social Teaching
- Catholic Intimacy
- Relationships & Morality
Monday Option: Classes meet on the 1st and 3rd Mondays from 7:00-9:00 pm
Classes meet on the 1st and 3rd Mondays of the month for two hours. A parent attends the kick-off session on Monday, September 26.
Students attend classroom sessions without parents for the remaining Social Justice sessions. Topics include poverty, faithful citizenship, service, and youth issues.
Starting January 16th parents attend with students for all “Intimacy/Morality” sessions. Topics include dating, moral decision making, and chastity.
FEP Grade 10
Parish Contact: Michaeleen Swanson (952) 985-9982 or mswanson@allsaintschurch.com
Family Packet | Class Schedule/Curriculum for ROCK (Sundays) | LITE (2nd Mondays)
The focus of our 10th grade “Foundations” program is on both foundational beliefs and belonging to the Church. These themes partner well with immediate preparation for Confirmation.
Using the four pillars of the Catechism, this program will assist students in exploring and understanding the core principles of our Catholic beliefs, as well as challenging participants to seek ways to be engaged in living faith today.
Students meet twice a month for two hours. The sessions include prayer, small group activities, classroom learning, and large group presentations.
Classes Meet:
Sundays (1st & 3rd) from 10:30 am-12:30 pm and
Mondays (2nd and 4th) of the month from 7:00-9:00 pm
Parish Contact: Michaeleen Swanson (952) 985-9982 or mswanson@allsaintschurch.com
Family Packet | Class Schedule/Curriculum for ROCK (Sundays) | LITE (2nd Mondays)
The focus of our 10th grade “Foundations” program is on both foundational beliefs and belonging to the Church. These themes partner well with immediate preparation for Confirmation.
Using the four pillars of the Catechism, this program will assist students in exploring and understanding the core principles of our Catholic beliefs, as well as challenging participants to seek ways to be engaged in living faith today.
Students meet twice a month for two hours. The sessions include prayer, small group activities, classroom learning, and large group presentations.
Classes Meet:
Sundays (1st & 3rd) from 10:30 am-12:30 pm and
Mondays (2nd and 4th) of the month from 7:00-9:00 pm
VIRTUS - PROTECTING GOD'S CHILDREN
- The Archdiocese has implemented a safe environment program called “Protecting God’s Children.”
- Volunteers working with children in our school and FEP programs are required to participate in a training program (VIRTUS) that will help provide children and youth with safe environments, especially in our parish. The Archdiocese also requires All Saints to complete a background check on all volunteers age 18 and over in our FEP Programs. Both of these components must be completed before working with students in a classroom.
- Registration must be done online: Go to www.virtus.org
- Click on the “Registration” link in the left-hand column.
- Select “Saint Paul and Minneapolis (Archdiocese)” from the drop-down box.
- Participants will create their own “User ID” and “Password.”
- Follow the screen prompts to continue the on-line registration.
- If you do not have access to online registration, please call Eileen at the FEP office (952) 469-6461
and she will assist you in completing the registration.
