Children's Religious Education

Welcome to Children's Ministry at Prince of Peace

Children's Religious Education (VPK-5th Grade)

We love young families at Prince of Peace!

- Our Children's Religious Education sessions are on Sundays from 9:30 - 10:45 am in the Religious Education Building

- The goal of our program is to help children and families become life-long disciples of Jesus Christ

- We believe in 3 F's: Fun, Friendly & Welcoming, and Faithful to authentic Catholic Doctrine and Tradition.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2024

WHEN: July 8 - July 12

TIME: 9am - 1pm (all children participate in Mass at 12:10pm)

AGES: Preschool - 5th Grade (Older children can volunteer as helpers, please, register them as well if so)

Lunch and snacks and water provided (unless bringing own lunch is preferred)

COST: 1 child - $25; 2 children - $30; 3 children + $40

BEFORE CARE (starting at 7:30am) and AFTER CARE (until 5:30pm) - additional $15 for the whole week

Notice: pay is not a condition to attend

There is also a possibility to pay online: simply go to church's website, click on Support your Parish-Give Online-Vacation Bible School

Child's Full Name
Date of Birth
Father/Guardian's Full Name
Mother/Guardian's Full Name
Home Mailing Address
Email address
The best phone number to reach you
Emergency contact Full Name and their phone #
What Grade will the child be for the new school year?
Before care (starting at 7:30am)? Specify what time the child will be coming?
After care (until 5:30pm)? Specify what time the child will be picked up?
Will the child bring his/her own lunch?
Medical Matters: I hereby warrant to the best of my knowledge, all the information provided is true and correct and I assume all responsibility for the health of my child. I understand it is my responsibility to update the Medical information and Consent Form if there are any changes to my child's health (Please, initial)
Emergency Medical Treatment: In the event of an emergency, I hereby give permission to transport my child to a hospital/clinic for emergency medical or surgical treatment (Please, initial)
Family Doctor
Family Doctor's phone number
Medications: I hereby Grant Permission for my child to be given the following provided medications. All medications must be well labeled. (Note: any/all prescriptions medications must be in original pharmacy container with young person's name on the prescription label. Non-prescription/over-the-counter medications must be in original container with young person's name on the container). I release and hold harmless Prince of Peace Catholic Church, the Diocese of Orlando and any other religious, employees, volunteers, agents and representatives from any injury or harm resulting from administering medication (Please, initial)
Names of medications and concise directions for seeing that the child takes such medications, including dosage and frequency, are as follows:
: Medical Conditions Information: (Reasonable steps will be taken to keep this information confidential, but it will be shared with Diocesan personnel and others, as warranted.)
My son/daughter is allergic to the following medications: (Please list below)
My son/daughter is allergic to the following medications (click on the box below to list them)
My son/daughter has had an episode of the following or has been diagnosed with seizures, asthma, diabetic: Check for Yes
My son/daughter has had allergic reactions to the following (foods, dyes, latex, etc.); click on the box below to list them)
My son/daughter has had a medical surgery within the last six months and still under doctor's care? click on the box to type in the answer)
My son/daughter has a medically prescribed diet (please explain); click on the box below to type in your answer if needed)
My son/daughter has the following physical limitations: (click on the box below to list the limitations if any)
Immunizations current and up to date? (click on the box below to type YES or NO
Date of last tetanus/diphtheria immunization?
You should also be aware of these special medical conditions of my child:
Insurance information: Do you carry medical insurance for your child at this time?
Insurance carrier
Name of insured
Insurance Policy number
: In the event the participant does not have insurance, payment in full for medical care becomes the responsibility of the participant's parent/guardian.
I fully understand the forgoing statements and sign and date (by typing my name and date below) this medical information & consent form knowingly, freely, and willlingly
: Photography and Image Assignment, Waiver, and Release
I, (you will type your name below) for valuable consideration received and for being allowed access to Diocesan property, activities, or events, expressly assign to Prince of Peace and the Diocese of Orlando, and to all of their current, former, and future agents and related entities (collectively, "the Diocese"), all rights, title and interest in, and to, the use of my and my child/ward's image of likeness, including, but not limited to all videotape recordings, photographs, or audio recordings of, or made by, me and/or my child/ward on Diocesan property, during a Diocesan-sponsored event, or for any other Diocesan purpose ("the Property"). The Diocese shall have, without my consent, the right to assign its rights in the Property, in whole or in part, to any entity, parish, or school within the Diocese of Orlando. I hereby irrevocably grant the Diocese perpetually and exclusively, the right to use and incorporate (alone or together with other materials), in whole or in part, the Property, in any Diocesan publication, news release, or for any other purpose. Further, I hereby authorize the reproduction, sale, lease, copyright, exhibition, broadcast and/or distribution of the Property without limitation for nay purpose whatsoever, and I further waive all rights to any compensation for my and /or my child/ward's appearance of participation in the Property. I understand and have been advised that photographs or videotape of participants may be used in publications, websites or other materials produced from time to time by the Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry and/or the Diocese. Particpants' names would not be identified, however, without specific written consent. I further understand that the Diocese has no control over the use of photographs or film taken by media that my be covering the event in which my child(ren)ward(s) participate(s). I hereby waive any claims against and release the Diocese, its current, former, and future religious, emplyoees, volunteers, agents, and successors and assigns from and against any and all claims, demands, actions, causes of actions suits, costs, expenses, liabilities, and damages whatsoever that I and/or my child/ward may have against the Diocese in connection with the Property or the use of the Property. This release shall not obligate the Diocese to use the Property or to use any of the rights granted hereunder, or to exhibit, distribute, or exploit the Property. I acknowledge that the Diocese cannot control all photographic access to its properties, and that my child/ward's name may be printed with photos/images in various publications, including non-Diocesan publications I represent that I am eighteen years of age or older, and that I have read and understand the terms of this Assignment, Waiver, and Release (by typing my full name and date below)

Please, fill out the registration form found below for sessions in the upcoming 2024-2025 year

of growing in Faith. If you have children in 6, 7, and 8th grades, click on Middle Grades and register your children for PowerUp (Religious Education for Middle Graders)

The sessions will begin with breakfast and orientation on Sunday, September 10, 2023 (at least one parent must be present, as we will do orientation as well). Looking forward to journey in faith with your children and with you :-)

We always welcome those who would like to donate their time and talent toward either Religious Education or Adult Formation.

Please, see the form below listing opportunities that are calling your name.

Every first Sunday of the month, our parish has a special liturgy for families and children to pray and worship together at the Sunday 11am Mass.

Features of the Family Mass include:

Music appealing to the children sung by our Children's Choir

Homilies meaningful to both children and adults

Families serving as gift bearers and lectors

The video below might help you with preparing your child for participation at Mass

For more information, please contact the Director of Discipleship, Sr. Rose Urbanczyk, at 386-672-5272 or e-mail: dod@princeofpeaceormond.com

Prince of Peace Parish