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Worship Ministry: Includes Liturgy Committee, Adoration, Chalice for Vocations, Children's Liturgy of the Word, Nursery, Liturgical Ministers, Music Ministry, Prayer Circle, Votive Candles
Faith Formation Ministry: Includes Education Council, Catechist Formation, Faith Formation Programs/Ministries, Magazine Rack, Parish Library, Sacramental Preparation, Vacation Bible School, R.O.C.K., F.I.R.E.
Pastoral Care Ministry: Includes Baptism Preparation, ChristCare, Clown Ministry, Scripture Study, Marriage Preparation & Enrichment, Men's Retreat, Parish Nurse, RCIA, Stephen Ministry, Women's Retreat, AA Group
Management Ministry: Includes Buildings and Grounds, Collection Counters, Cemeteries
 
Holy Family
Catholic Church
9669 Kraft Avenue SE
Caledonia, Michigan
49316-9723
 
Parish Office: (616) 891-9259
Parish Fax: (616) 891-1346
Parish Hall: (616) 891-1209
Pastor's Office/Residence:
(616) 891-1160
 
Programs / Ministries
        
     
     
       
Elementary (Gr. K-5) CFF Program
 
             
        
 
In our Elementary classes, students explore a variety of Catholic Christian teachings and practices, including sacraments, morality, prayer, social justice.  Using our spiral curriculum, our children are formed in the richness of our faith year after year, going deeper in their journey to know, love and serve the Lord, Christian service, the Trinity, the Church, and Scripture. Catechists present lessons involving a diverse array of activities and learning/teaching methods to best help children grow in their faith.  Students also participate in large group time that incorporates our community life and develops deeper relationships among the children and God.  More information about some of the experiences and activities for elementary students is below.  Some of the experiences and activities for elementary students are G.Y.M. and Ministry Mentoring.
Many volunteers are needed in this program — catechists, aides, building/hallway helpers, attendance helpers, safety patrol, childcare, G.Y.M., substitutes, etc.  All parents are expected to volunteer in the program in some way; see page 17 of the registration form.
 We are again offering three program times/days for Faith Formation for elementary students this year.  Please indicate your 1st, 2nd, and 3rd choice of days on page 14 of the registration form.
 
▪●▪ Mondays 5:30-6:30 p.m. ▪●▪
▪●▪ Tuesdays 4:30-5:30 p.m. ▪●▪
▪●▪ Wednesdays 7:00-8:00 p.m. ▪●▪
Note:  Kindergarten students must be registered to attend school in Fall 2008 to be eligible for Faith Formation classes.
 
Mondays
(Kdg. - 5th gr.)
at Holy Family 
from 5:30 - 6:30 PM
(optional G.Y.M. @ 5:10)
Dates:  Every Monday
from Oct. 6 - April 27,
excluding:  Dec. 8, 22 & 29, Feb. 23, & April 6
Tuesdays
(Kdg. - 5 gr.)
at Holy Family
from 4:30 - 5:30 PM
(optional G.Y.M. @ 4:10)
Dates:  Every Tuesday from Oct. 7 - April 28,
excluding:  Dec. 9, 23 & 30, Feb. 22, & April 7
Wednesdays
(Kdg. - 5th gr.)
at Holy Family
from 7:00 - 8:00 PM
(optional G.Y.M. @ 6:40)
Dates: Every Wednesday from Oct. 8 - April 29,
excluding:  Nov. 26, Dec. 24 & 31, Feb. 25, & April 8
 
Many volunteers are needed in this program-- catechists, aides, building/hallway helpers, attendance helpers, safety patrol, childcare, G.Y.M., etc.  All parents are expected to volunteer in the program in some way. See the Volunteer Descriptions and the volunteer page (page 17) of the registration form.
 
GOD - YOU - ME  (G.Y.M.)
Elementary students can come to Holy Family 20 minutes before class for G.Y.M. time.  This is a purely social time, with organized games and activities  Student participation is optional, but students must be signed in by the parent each week. 
Parent volunteers/supervisors are required in order for the G.Y.M. program to happen each week.  Parents must volunteer at least once a month to help supervise.  Without at least 4 parent supervisors, G.Y.M. will be cancelled that week.  Parent volunteer sign-up is on page 17 of the registration form.
(Please note that the gym is reserved for use by students during CFF classes unless otherwise noted.)
 
Ministry Mentoring
Grades 4 & 5 are given the opportunity to serve as liturgical ministers one weekend during the year.  The students learn more about the different ministries (lector, commentator, gift presenters, ushers, meeters & greeters, children's choir) and then choose one ministry they would like to learn and take part in during the mass.  The class before the students serve as Liturgical Ministers, the students are trained by adults who serve in that ministry.  At the mass, the adult mentors will stand with the students as they take part in their ministry for support and help if the students need it.
 
More information will be sent home with students before the assigned weekends.

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For more information on Elementary CFF, contact Lorna Hullinger, Elem. CFF Coordinator at 891-8867 x237.
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