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St. Mary of Vernon 2018-19

PREP Homework Packet Summer & Fall Students Due January 6-8, 2019

This Homework Packet belongs to

Name: ____________________________________________________

2019‐20 Class Registra on WILL NOT BE PROCESSED un l the completed Homework Packet is turned into the PREP Office.

2019‐20 Class Registra on is Wednesday, January 16, 2019

If found, please return to the St. Mary of Vernon PREP Office

236 US Hwy 45, Indian Creek, IL 60061

2018-19 Homework Requirements for St. Mary of Vernon PREP students in Grades Kindergarten, 1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, NB1, & NB2 are as follows:

1) Learning the traditional Catholic Prayers

2) Completion of 1 Saint Report

3) Completion of 3 Service Hours

4) Completion of 6 “Mass Notes” sheets

5) Attending weekly or daily Mass

Grades 2nd, 7th, & 8th have their own sacramental preparation requirements.

Parents may assist the children in grades K-3 with filling out their forms.

Additional copies of the forms can be found in the PREP Office, the wooden kiosk in the Church Narthex, and online at http://maryofvernon.org/documents.

Summer & Fall PREP Students are receiving the SAME Homework Packet this year

with the SAME DUE DATE of January 6-8, 2019.

2019-20 CLASS REGISTRATION WILL NOT BE PROCESSED UNTIL THE COMPLETED HOMEWORK PACKET IS TURNED INTO THE PREP OFFICE.

2019‐20 Class Registra on is Wednesday, January 16, 2019

Contact Information:

Director of Religious Education (DRE): Marion Hornung, [email protected] Associate Director of Administration: Mary Winegard, [email protected] Religious Education & Youth Ministry Support: Jen Daniels, [email protected] PREP Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, & Friday 8:30am-12:00pm, 1:00pm-2:30pm or by appointment Closed Thursday Summer Hours are limited and will be closed 6/29-8/20. If needed, please call to schedule an appointment over the summer. PREP Office Numbers:

Phone: 847-362-0653, Fax: 847-362-6375

Parish Office Number: 847-362-1005

Parish Website: www.maryofvernon.org

Resources MagnifiKid! Is a booklet available at Mass and are on the Welcome Desk in the narthex.

It contains all the readings and the prayers of the Sunday Mass with explanations of the difficult words and the meaning of the rituals; a suggested prayer for Morning and Evening; many suggestions on how to live the entire week with the Lord; various games, a comic, and activities to help children learn about Christian life and culture; & a page intended for the parents with suggestions for family prayers.

Loyola Press: https://www.loyolapress.com/ This online resource contains a plethora of

information on the Mass and saints for parents, teachers, and students. Formed: https://formed.org/ It's been called the Netflix of the Catholic faith. It is an excellent resource for students and parents on our Catholic faith. There is an app available once you register online. To access Formed.org, use Access Code: 72VGPQ Additional Resources for Saints & Service Hours are listed on their specific pages.

Prayers As a disciple of Jesus, I pray in different ways.

A prayer I like to pray … by myself is

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ … with my family is

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ …with my parish is

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Sign of the Cross

"In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen."

Since we make the Sign of the Cross before and after our prayers, many Catholics don't realize that the Sign of the Cross is a prayer itself. It should be said with reverence; we shouldn't rush through it on the way to the next prayer. Using your right hand, you should touch your forehead at the mention of the Father; the lower middle of your chest at the mention of the Son; and the left shoulder on the word "Holy" and the right shoulder on the word "Spirit."

Our Father

Our Father who art in Heaven, Hallowed be thy name;

Thy kingdom come; Thy will be done;

On earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread; And forgive us our trespasses

As we forgive those who trespass against us; And lead us not into temptation

But deliver us from evil. Amen.

The Hail Mary

Hail Mary, full of grace The Lord is with thee

Blessed art thou among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus.

Holy Mary, mother of God Pray for us sinners

Now and at the hour of our death. Amen.

2. and of the Son 1. In the name of the Father

3. and of the Holy Spirit 4. Amen

The Sign of the Cross

Act of Contrition My God,

I am sorry for my sins with all my heart. In choosing to do wrong and failing to do good,

I have sinned against you whom I should love above all things.

I firmly intend, with your help, to do penance, to sin no more,

and to avoid whatever leads me to sin. Our Savior Jesus Christ

suffered and died for us. In his name, my God, have mercy.

Apostles’ Creed

I believe in God, the Father almighty,

Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, his only Son,

our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit,

born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate,

was crucified, died and was buried; he descended into hell;

on the third day he rose again from the dead;

he ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God

the Father almighty; from there he will come to judge the

living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints,

the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen.

Service St. Mary of Vernon PREP Service Hours

Grades Kindergarten, 1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, NB1, & NB2 are required to

complete THREE service hours. Grades 2nd, 7th & 8th have their own requirements which are stated in their

sacramental preparation packets. All of the hours must be supervised and verified by an adult.

Students cannot be compensated for their service.

Suggestions for individual and community service hours are listed below:

Grades Kindergarten, 1st, & 3rd Younger students can earn hours by helping at home

Other volunteer ideas are listed below

Grades 4th, 5th, 6th, NB2, NB2 Volunteer at St. Mary of Vernon’s various events. Emails will be sent out regarding

these events or they will be posted in the weekly bulletin. Such events may

include: Family Faith Fall Fest, Christmas Pageant, Gift Sunday, St. Mary of Vernon

Grounds Clean-Up Day, St. Mary of Vernon’s Day of Service

Serving as an Altar Server or Children’s Choir Member

Feed My Starving Children

Bernie’s Book Bank

Visiting and/or playing games with residents at a local nursing home

Your options are not limited to these suggestions. You can participate in other

opportunities through school, other clubs, etc.

A total of 3 hours is required

St. Mary of Vernon PREP Service Hours Grades K, 1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, NB1, NB2

Verification Form

Student Name: ___________________________________________________

Grade: _________

Service Performed:

____________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

Doing this service made me feel...

____________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

Date: ________________ # Hours Served: _________________

Supervisor Signature: ____________________________________________

Parent Signature: _________________________________________________ Parents may assist the children in grades K-3 with filling out their forms.

Additional copies of this form can be found in the wooden kiosk in the church narthex, PREP Office or online at http://maryofvernon.org/documents. Please attach additional forms to this Homework Packet.

Saints St. Mary of Vernon PREP Saint Report

Grades K, 1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, NB1, NB2

Only One Saint Report is required to be completed.

Resources to investigate the lives of Saints

Any of the Happy Saints handouts that are given out during PREP classes Your local library or Marytown has numerous books on the lives of saints www.catholic.org, Click the saints link in the top left corner www.cin.org, Scroll down looking in the blue bar at left to click the saints link www.catholic-forum.com, Look in the red bar at left to click the patron saints index link http://www.shc.edu/theolibrary/saints.htm www.catholic-pages.com, Click truth link; then scroll down to click saint link, and

don’t miss the jokes through the smile link www.domestic-church.com, Look center right in the yellow bar at top to click the

saints link www.FORMED.org, Type in this parish code: 72VGPQ. Enjoy full access to life

changing content! www.loyolapress.com

St. Mary of Vernon PREP Saint Report Grades K, 1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, NB1, NB2

Only One Saint Report is required to be completed. Please see the bottom of this form on where to find information about saints.

Name of the saint you have chosen: ________________________________________________

The saint’s Feast Day: _______________________________________________________________

When & where did this saint live: _____________________________________________________

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What did you find interesting about this saint? _______________________________________

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Parent Signature: ___________________________________________________________________ Your signature assumes that you have read and actively discussed the content of this report with your young person.

Parents may assist the children in grades K-3 with filling out their forms.

Mass Parents may assist their children, especially those in grades K-3,

with filling out their Mass forms.

Children are asked to fill out the forms to the best of their ability. However, incomplete forms will be returned.

Blank, additional “Mass Notes” are always available in the wooden stand next to the “Welcome Desk” in the church

narthex and can be added to this packet.

Today’s Date:

Mass Time:

Father is wearing what color?

What Liturgical season are we in?

How do you know?

Mass Notes

First Reading was from:

Second Reading was from:

The Gospel was from:

Who gave the Homily?

What was the Homily about?

My favorite song from today’s Mass:

What can I do today to serve the Lord?

Today’s Date:

Mass Time:



How do you know?

Mass Notes

The Gospel reading was from what book?

What did you learn from the Gospel reading?


Today I will pray for:

In each box list the names of the different prayers we said today:

Today’s Date:

Mass Time:



How do you know?

Mass Notes

Today’s Gospel is from the book of:



I am so thankful for:

Today I attended Mass with:

Today I saw these friends at Mass:

Today’s Date:

Mass Time:



How do you know?

Mass Notes

First Reading was from:

Second Reading was from:

The Gospel was from:

Who gave the Homily?

What was the Homily about?


What can I do today to serve the Lord?

Today’s Date:

Mass Time:



How do you know?

Mass Notes

The Gospel reading was from what book?

What was the Gospel reading about?


Today I will pray for:

Listen at Mass and mark every time you hear:

Pray Amen Love

Jesus/God Alleluia Peace

Today’s Date:

Mass Time:



How do you know?

Mass Notes

Today’s Gospel is from the book of:



I am so thankful for:

Today I attended Mass with:

Today I saw these friends at Mass:

Mass Times for Local Churches

St. Mary of Vernon: Weekend Mass- Saturday: 5:00pm; Sunday: 7:45am, 9:30am, 11:15am

Daily Mass– Monday, Wednesday, & Friday: 7:00am; Tuesday & Thursday: 9:00am; Saturday: 8:30am

St. Joseph in Libertyville: Saturday: 5:00pm; Sunday: 7:15am, 9:00am, 10:45am in the church, 10:45am in Koenig Center (Family Mass), 12:30pm, 5:00pm

Daily Mass– Monday - Friday: 6:30am & 8:30am

Santa Maria del Popolo in Mundelein: Sunday: 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am in the church, 12:00pm in the chapel, 7:00pm in the church (bilingual)

St. Mary’s in Lake Forest: Saturday: 5:00pm; Sunday: 7:30am, 9:00am, 10:30am, 12:00pm, 6:00pm

St. Mary’s in Buffalo Grove: Saturday: 4:30pm; Sunday: 7:30am, 9:30am, 11:30am, 5:00pm

St. Mary of the Annunciation in Fremont/Mundelein: Saturday: 5:00pm; Sunday: 7:30am, 9:30am, 11:30am

St. Patrick’s in Lake Forest: Saturday: 5:00pm; Sunday: 8:00am, 10:00am, 11:45am

Marytown in Libertyville: Sunday: 9:00am, 11:00am

All Are Welcome!

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