St. Agnes Vacation Bible School
In its 4th year, our Vacation Bible School is a highly anticipated, fun and engaging program for youth – both those who attend the program and those older kids who contribute their time as valuable leaders, helping to run the program and inspire younger kids with their leadership.
Learn about our faith in a fun, interactive, and educational experience! Find out why this program is a sell out every year! Register early and join the fun!
This Summer! “BABYLON”…This VBS is worth Roaring about! Check it out! Click VBS Program Info
Mark your calendar for July 9-13th 2012, 9:00 – am to 12:00 noon
Welcoming campers: JK to grade 5 (as of Sept ‘12)
Register Now! Click on the following link to proceed:
https://www.groupvbspro.com/vbs/hl/StAgnesBabylonVBS/gpgs/Home.aspx
Payment is required to confirm your registration: Please place $30 registration fee in an envelope marked “VBS” with your child’s name on it. Please drop in Saturday/Sunday collection basket during Mass or drop/mail to the parish office. Thank you!
To Volunteer: Click on the above Registration Link & follow the Side Bar links for volunteers. You may also contact the VBS co-ordinators listed below.
Students: Helping with VBS qualifies for Community Service Hours. Ask about it!
Michelle Schill 519.880.8855 michelle@fadzone.com
Lisa Jewer 519.884.6010 ljewer@sympatico.ca
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The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
What is it all about? The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is a religious formation program for children ages 3-12, inspired by Maria Montessori, using her principles of education. At St. Agnes parish we run the first two levels of the program: Level I: 3-6 year olds; Level II: 6-9 year olds. Catechists who are leading the sessions have taken a year-long training on content and have mentored/observed techniques of other catechists. Read more about the program by clicking here: The Atrium of the True Vine.
Further details about this program are available on the Diocese of Hamilton website as well: http://www.hamiltondiocese.com/offices/catechesis/good-shepherd.php
Where is the program held? St. Agnes Parish Hall
When: Level I (3-6 years) Saturdays 9:30 – 11:00 a.m.; Level II (6-9 years) Wednesdays 4:00 – 5: 30 p.m. from the beginning of October to May.
How does the program run? The atrium is a room which is specially prepared for children and contains materials that can help to teach them about the faith. There are child-sized pieces of furniture in the room and it is filled with child-sized items used to help children learn more about their Catholic faith. For example, you can find small chalices and patens, priestly vestments, a lectern, a Baptismal font, and a Paschal candle, to name a few. The idea behind the atrium is to give children a quiet space and special time in which they can foster their friendship with God and grow in knowledge of their faith – undistracted from the noise of the world.
For more information, contact Margaret Wardell mwardell@live.ca
