EXPLORE 4 - GRADES 1-8
With “Explore Four”, we ask families to attend at least 4 St. Jude sponsored events or activities during the course of a year. Each family is expected to participate in a minimum of four different events or activities and complete an Explore Four Reflection form for each event.
CLICK HERE TO FILL OUT YOUR FAMILY EXPLORE 4 REFLECTION ONLINE
EXPECTATIONS:
- If you have children in both Families Living Faith (1-6) and Junior High Youth Ministry (7-8) your family is only expected to complete four Explore 4 Reflections per year, per family. Please include all the children’s names on the Explore 4 Reflection.
- Explore Four events focus on PARISH opportunities for being formed in the faith. If the event happens at St. Jude or is sponsored by St. Jude, it counts as an Explore 4 opportunity.
- If any one member of your family attends an event, it can count as an Explore 4 for your entire family.
- If an event is not a St. Jude parish or Joliet Diocese sponsored event, please do not list it as an Explore 4 event. Most local community events, though positive in nature and intent, do not count as Explore Four events. If you have questions about whether an event can be included or not, please call our office at 815-463-4260/463-4262.
Reminder for Grades 7-8
Suggested acts of service can also fulfill Stewardship activities or Explore but not both - please contact Matthew Krumdrick or Jennifer Lebhardt regarding Stewardship Log questions.
Reminder for Grades 1-6
Sacramental Preparation can count towards your family's Explore 4 expectation.
“Explore Four” events include but are not limited to:
Monthly Parent SessionsSt. Francis Pet BlessingLocal Service OpportunitiesRosary for LifeStations of the CrossCross WalkEucharistic AdorationGiving TreeFirst Reconciliation PreparationFirst Eucharist Family RetreatFirst Eucharist PracticeCatholic Skills Workshop: ScriptureCatholic Skills Workshop: PrayerConfirmation PreparationGospel Small Groups/Prayer GroupsBible StudiesLife in the SpiritFamily Advent Wreath MakingRake and RunFamily Movie NightFamily Game Day |
Mission Trips Pizza TasterRetreatsL.I.F.E. Enrichment SeriesLiturgy of the HoursAdult Formation SpeakersElizabeth Ministry EventsMeal AngelsParish MissionCatechist/Adult Formation SessionsJr. Women’s Club Retreats/EventsMen’s Ministry DVD SeriesMen’s Ministry EventsWelcome Retreat WeekendsPeace & Social Justice EventsRespect Life Committee EventsFeed My Starving ChildrenMission TripsDaddy/Daughter DanceFish Frys
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