Youth
Formation Ministries
Youth
Formation Ministries
Mary, Queen of Peace School Co-Op Club
Youth Group (Grades 6th - 12th)
Young Adult Group (Ages 18-35)
BOY SCOUTS
Boy Scouts is for boys in the 6th grade thru 18 years old. The Troop meets every week on Sunday at 6:00 p.m. in the school cafeteria. If you would like more information contact the Boy Scouts liaison, Ken Campbell at 845-2172 or see the Troop web site at www.troop310.com
MARY, QUEEN OF PEACE SCHOOL
MARY, QUEEN OF PEACE SCHOOL CO-OP CLUB
The responsibility of the school co-op is to elect officers, establish a Constitution and further the programs of Mary, Queen of Peace School. The co-op meets five times a year and membership is encouraged for all parents with children in Mary, Queen of Peace School. For more information, please contact the School Office or the Co-Op President, Donna Wallace at 867-8737 or e-mail wallaceclan1@charter.net.
CUB SCOUTS
Cub Scouting at Mary, Queen of Peace Pack 310 is for boys in the 1st through 5th grades. Numerous fun-filled pack activities evolve around learning, personal growth, achievement and camaraderie. We emphasize involvement of the whole family in activities including: Overnight Camping Trips, Pinewood Derby Races, Cubmobile Races, Raingutter Regatta, Field Trips, Summer Day Camp, Family Picnic and Achievement and Award Celebrations.
The Pack is divided into individual Dens, typically with 6-12 boys in the same group. Den activities include rank advancement and achievements, crafts, games, skits, field trips and fun. Our Pack meeting is usually on the 1st Sunday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in MQPCS Cafeteria. Individual dens typically meet twice a month. If you are interested, please contact the Cub Scout liaison, Mark Ernst at 624-9735 or e-mail msdoe6996@bellsouth.net.
GIRL SCOUTS
The Girl Scout troops at Mary, Queen of Peace offer an opportunity for community building among girls of all ages. If you are interested in volunteering as a troop leader or require further information, contact the ministry leader, Julie Longo at 624-8696 or e-mail dgjslongo@charter.net.
LITURGY OF THE WORD CHILDREN
On Sunday during the 8:00 and 9:30 a.m. Mass, we offer Liturgy of the Word for children in grades first through fourth. The children are dismissed from Mass with a facilitator. They listen to the Gospel read from the Children’s Lectionary and then discuss the Gospel on a level that is appropriate to their age. Registration is not required to attend. For more information, please contact the ministry leader, Sandy Hinrichs at 875-0279 or e-mail hinrichs22@bellsouth.net.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Catholic Religious Education is an essential part of the mission of the Church. Jesus founded a community to be proclaimers of the gospel. A Christian community is a witness to the message of the kingdom of God as well as its announcer. Religious education becomes a live reality for those who experience the celebration of a vital Christian Community through its worship, witness, and service. An important goal of Christian religious education is religious literacy. At Mary, Queen of Peace, we provide religious education for young people from four years old through high school. Families of these children must be registered parishioners of Mary, Queen of Peace parish.
A pre-school program for four year olds is available on Sunday mornings during the 9:30 a.m. Mass. The curriculum is based on the Sunday reading and other feasts and celebrations of the liturgical year. These classes require registration.
A Kindergarten program is available on Sunday mornings, with a session that meets during the 9:30 a.m. Mass. The curriculum is based on guidelines set by the Archdiocese. A test approved by the Archdiocese is used. Registration is required for these classes.
Classes for Grades 1-6 are scheduled Tuesday and Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. On Wednesday evenings, a 6:30 p.m. section has been scheduled to accommodate commuters. The curriculum guidelines set by the Archdiocese are used through a text approved by the Archdiocese. Registration is required for these classes. Grades 7-10 come under the umbrella of Youth Education. The structure of the program uses the model of Youth Ministry as its basis. Students attend classes on Monday evening from 7:00 – 8:15 p.m. The classes address issues that are of concern to young people today as well as the teachings of the Church. Immediate preparation for Confirmation takes place in the Eleventh grade, with celebration of the sacrament in the Fall. Confirmation classes are held on Sunday evenings. Registration is required for these classes.
Sacramental Preparation: It is the policy of the Archdiocese of New Orleans that students preparing for celebrations of sacraments must be in a religious education program one year prior to the immediate preparation. Students attending the program for the first time are required to submit a letter from their previous parish to confirm their attendance. Attendance at a Catholic high school fulfills this requirement; however, all students who wish to be confirmed at Mary, Queen of Peace must attend immediate preparation classes and fulfill any requirements that are a part of that preparation.
Classes for young people who have not been baptized or who have been baptized, but who have not received some of the sacraments are available. Students who are new to the religious education program and who have not attended religious education classes during the previous year must meet with the Director of Religious Education and may be required to participate in a class which assists them in becoming current with their present grade level.
For more information on Religious Education in the parish, please call the Office of Religious Education at 674-9794. All students must be registered to attend classes and their families must be registered with the parish. There is a registration fee charged for each student. Registration is held twice a year, in the Spring and in August.
Volunteers are also needed to help with the Religious Education Program in a variety of ways. The program needs teachers, aides, substitutes, car line helpers, office helpers and more. If you would like to be a part of this rewarding ministry, please call the Religious Education Office at 674-9794.
SCHOOL BOARD
The School Board advises the Pastor and Principal on issues relative to the school. The board meets five times per year, and two of those meetings are open to all parishioners. For more information, contact the ministry leader, Denise Hernandez at 626-7578 or e-mail uptown-c@charter.net.
YOUTH GROUP
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YOUNG ADULTS (Ages 18-35)
Theology on Tap
Young adults (age 18-35) are invited to participate in Theology on Tap, a speaker series that is part religious, part social. This summer series has been created as a way to celebrate the year of the Eucharist. Participants will gather at a Mandeville restaurant at 7:00pm and the talks will begin at 7:30pm. No registration is necessary.
For more information contact Sr. Marina at 630-7130.
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