PARENTS' CORNER

Back to school resources - september 2021

This resource on the Diocese of Hamilton web page was designed to help families welcome the return of the academic year. Created in collaboration with the Office of Evangelization and Catechesis, the Liturgy Office and Youth Ministry included are suggestions for prayers, questions and conversations parents can share with their children as well as a brief Liturgy of the Word celebration. We pray for all those who are beginning anew - new teachers, Kindergarteners, and graduates as well as those returning that Our Lord's Spirit will guide them in a safe and welcoming environment.

https://hamiltondiocese.com/backtoschool2021/

Catechetical Correspondence Course:
Programs available for children from Kindergarten through to High School not currently receiving religious instruction. Preparation for First Communion and Confirmation for children not in Catholic Schools also available. Families work through the programs at home. Contact the parish office for more information at 905-878-6535 or reception@holyrosaryparish.ca.

CONFIRMATION:

Parent Information Meeting
Date: Wednesday, September 29th @ 7 pm
Visit this webpage:  CONFIRMATION

Dates of Confirmation Masses: TBA (please attend the parent meeting for important information)
Confirmations will be held in November
Assigned dates per school will be provided at the Parent Meeting

Home access to religious education programme: We are excited to share with you that the new grade 7 Religion curriculum resources have now been rolled out! We encourage you to explore Pearson Education's website, not only for the grade 7 material now available, but also for a valuable refresher of the Religion curriculum for Grades 1-6. For home access to Grades 1-7 Religious Education resources, including information on Confirmation:

http://www.pearsoncanada.ca/school/growinginfaith/parish/
(or type “religion parish home pearson” in search engine)

Enter user name "hcdsb_parish".
Enter password Religion1.
Select a grade.
Explore the varied and interactive “Program Content by Media Type.”

Interesting Catholic Fundamentals website:
Busted Halo is a unique media resource that utilizes a relevant and accessible voice to help people understand the Catholic faith, put it into practice in their everyday lives, and share it with others.
https://bustedhalo.com/category/video

Helpful digital resources:
Diocese https://hamiltondiocese.com/
Vatican www.vatican.va
Loyola Press Retreats  www.loyolapress.com/3-minute-retreats-daily-online-prayer
Salt & Light Media www.saltandlighttv.org/
Saint of the Day www.catholic.org/saints/sofd.php
Institute for Catholic Education  www.iceont.ca
Development & Peace (for youth)  www.devp.org/en/get-involved
Catholic Icing www.catholicicing.com
Catholic Mom www.catholicmom.com

Recommended Reading: Catechism of the Catholic Church; U.S. Catholic Church; Crown Publishing
https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/catechism-of-the-catholic-church/9780385479677-item.html

Catholic Parent Know-How: Fundamentals; White, Joseph & Ana; Our Sunday Visitor;
https://www.osv.com/Shop/Product?ProductCode=X164

Rediscover Catholicism: A Spiritual Guide to Living with Passion & Purpose; Kelly, Matthew; Beacon Publishing
https://dynamiccatholic.com/book-release/rediscover-catholicism

What’s the Smoke For? And Other Burning Questions about the Liturgy; van Parys, Johan; Liturgical Press;
https://litpress.org/Products/3565/whats-the-smoke-for.aspx

Reconciliation & first communion:

1st Reconciliation Parent Information Meeting Date: TBA @ 7 pm at Holy Rosary Church
1st Communion Parent Information Meeting Date: TBA @ 7 pm at Holy Rosary Church

Dates of Reconciliation and First Communion: TBA (please attend the parent meeting for important information)
First Reconciliations will be held in February
First Communions will be held in April & May
Assigned dates per school will be provided at the Parent Meeting

Home access to Grade 2 Religious Education programme: http://www.pearsoncanada.ca/school/growinginfaith/parish/ (or type “religion parish home pearson” in search engine)

Enter user name "hcdsb_parish".
Enter password Religion1.
Select Grade 2.
Explore the varied and interactive “Program Content by Media Type.”
Explore “This Week at Home” as well as the varied and interactive “Program Content by Media Type.”

Interesting Catholic Fundamentals website: Busted Halo is a unique media resource that utilizes a relevant and accessible voice to help people understand the Catholic faith, put it into practice in their everyday lives, and share it with others.
https://bustedhalo.com/category/video

Helpful digital resources: Diocese https://hamiltondiocese.com/
Vatican www.vatican.va
Loyola Press Retreats www.loyolapress.com/3-minute-retreats-daily-online-prayer
Salt & Light Media www.saltandlighttv.org/
Saint of the Day www.catholic.org/saints/sofd.php
Institute for Catholic Education www.iceont.ca
Development & Peace (for youth) www.devp.org/en/get-involved
Catholic Icing www.catholicicing.com
Catholic Mom www.catholicmom.com

Recommended Reading: Catechism of the Catholic Church; U.S. Catholic Church; Crown Publishing
https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/catechism-of-the-catholic-church/9780385479677-item.html

Catholic Parent Know-How: Fundamentals; White, Joseph & Ana; Our Sunday Visitor;
https://www.osv.com/Shop/Product?ProductCode=X164

Rediscover Catholicism: A Spiritual Guide to Living with Passion & Purpose; Kelly, Matthew; Beacon Publishing
https://dynamiccatholic.com/book-release/rediscover-catholicism

What’s the Smoke For? And Other Burning Questions about the Liturgy; van Parys, Johan; Liturgical Press;
https://litpress.org/Products/3565/whats-the-smoke-for.aspx