St Jane de Chantal Church permission slip
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2008-2009 Program
Sixth Grade – 9:15: Neighboring Faiths
This class on religious diversity is an introduction to the many faith traditions in our community. There are field trips to sites of worship. Students will reflect on the unique and universal aspects of religious experience as they explore their own values and how they relate to other faith traditions.
This year’s field trip dates
October 5, 2008 All Souls Unitarian: leave RRUUC at 8:30 a.m.
Friday, November 14, 2008 Temple Sinai DC
January 11, 2009 St Jane de Chantal Catholic Church; leave RRUUC at 9:30 a.m.
February 15, 2009 Mosque at Islamic Center on Massachusetts Ave
March 29, 2009 Temple/Peace Garden on River Road
Seventh & Eighth Grades – 9:15;
Sixth, Seventh & Eighth Grades – 11:15: Values
Exploring what is important in our lives — our values, while in a safe and nonjudgmental group, is the heart of this class. Action, listening and support make up each session of this curriculum. Topics are determined by the needs and wishes of the individuals, as the group learns to support one another.
Two “late night” events be held at RRUUC on Friday, October 24 and Friday, February 20 from 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.
Eighth/Ninth Grade: OWL (Our Whole Lives) 9:15 &11:15
This is a curriculum about sexuality, sex, sensuality, anatomy, friendships, dating, communication, health care and more. Permission from parents is required for this class, and parents or guardians must attend 2 parent/guardian orientations or meet with the instructors. Regular attendance is expected and class structure does not permit drop-in visitors.
OWL classes will NOT meet on December 28, April 5, and April 12
A “late night” event is planned for this group for Friday, November 7 from 6:30-11:00 p.m. at RRUUC
An overnight event is planned for Friday, March 6 at RRUUC.
Middle School Youth Group 9:15 & 11:15
The Middle School Youth Group (MSYG) meets one Sunday a month during regular class time. The program includes social justice projects, social time with peers, and service to the congregation. The group creates a Haunted House for the annual all-RRUUC Halloween Party and a Carnival for children during the Fellowship Dinners. OWL participants will meet with their regular classes rather than participating in this program.
This year’s MSYG dates are
October 19 Haunted House Planning
October 26 Setting up and breakdown for Haunted House for Halloween
Party
November 23 ALL SOULS FOOD DRIVE
December 21 Winter Solstice Celebration of painting upper hall windows with solstice symbols
January 25 MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP
February 22 MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP
April 5 Middle School Youth Group (MCPS Spring Break)
May 10 Ultimate Frisbee at Whitman HS