HSYM Update 3-14-10

Hello HSYM Parents & Students,
It is time for a HSYM Update. We can’t believe how fast this year is going. There are only two more Catechesis Sundays left and one Teen Mass/ Social/ Fellowship Sunday left. Make sure your teen makes all three. The last few weeks we have concentrated on some basic topics of learning in the HSYM Program. 1st Year students learned about the Eucharistic Liturgy part of the Mass to help them understand and enhance their active and conscious participation in the Eucharistic celebration. Last week they reviewed the Beatitudes and discussed in small groups how they can live the Beatitudes in their daily life. 2nd year students learned about Catholic Morality and how love is the foundation of this. They watched a video of Fr. Rick Wendell who speaks of choosing to be a priest through some extraordinary experiences he had in a troubled part of his life. I have attached a link to a short bio of him. If you have a chance to order this video ($15) it is very good and inspiring for the entire family. http://jmjmediagroup.com/fr-rick-wendell-dvd.html

Last week our 2nd year students gathered and prepared for our upcoming Confirmation Retreat Weekend. They watched a video of last year’s SJHSYM Retreat to get them motivated and also watched a short video of Major League Baseball Player and All-Star Mike Sweeney who was interviewed on a EWTN Catholic Television show (The Rock). Mike Sweeney is a devout Catholic who has kept his faith strong and alive in a world of fame, money, and selfishness. I have attached a short video clip of Mike Sweeney where he talks about this and another link to a foundation he has started with his wife.
http://www.mikesweeney.org/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgf6QCL28cw

We have only a few classes left so make sure your teen gets to class. Some important upcoming dates to be aware of:
March 19, 20, & 21 - 2nd year Confirmation Retreat (No class for Year 1).
April 2nd (Good Friday) – HSYM Living Stations of the Cross at 12noon.
April 25th – HSYM Crop Walk in Downtown Fullerton
April 25th – HSYM Bake Sale and T-Shirt Sales to benefit medical aid in Haiti after all masses.