Holy Trinity Catholic Church (949) 218-3131

April 2018

March Week 1: Healthy. Happy. Holy
Welcome to April's Newsletter for Jr. High Parents. Happy Easter! Praying that the joy of this Easter season may fill you and your families! Let's recap what the kids did in March and what to look forward to with upcoming events.
CHILD AND YOUTH PROTECTION

PARENTS AND EDUCATORS
Click the following link to find age appropriate discussion guides to aide parents and caretakers: https://www.rcbo.org/resource/parents/

- Discussion Guide 9-12
- Discussion Guide 13-17
- Rethinking Stranger Danger Slogan
- What to Teach Kids About Strangers

TECHNOLOGICAL RESOURCES
Click the following link to find Technological Resources: https://www.rcbo.org/resource/technology-resources/

- Pastoral Guidelines for use of technology resources
- How to Protect your Children from Online Predators
- Online safety, YouTube, What are Kids (Really) Doing Online?
March Week 2: Prayer Stations
We had an interactive Stations of the Cross (not the traditional 14 stations), as a way to experience Jesus' passion to help lead us to Palm Sunday and Holy Week.

Station 1:  The Painful Thorns

Station 2:  The Burden of Sins

Station 3:  The Spike of Sins

Station 4:  Jesus, Remember Me

Station 5:  The Heart of Forgiveness

Station 6:  The New Covenant

Station 7:  The Light of Christ
JH Sacramental Preparation
Congrats to Isabella Lively, Joey Siong, Jonathan Siong, and Shaun Konidana who completed their First Reconciliation at our penance service on March 12th.
Upcoming Events
April JH Faith Formation
April 9
Youth Night @ Laser Quest
April 206:00pm - 7:30pmLOCATION: Laser Quest 27741 Crown Valley Pkwy #315a, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
This month's Youth Night we will be going laser tagging at Laser Quest in Mission Viejo.

*Note: Time is 6:00-7:30pm not 7:00-8:30pm (due to the availability of the venue).

$20 includes 2 games & pizza! Sign up now!
"Free to Live" JH Retreat
June 18 - June 1910:00am - 12:00pmLOCATION: Santiago Retreat Center
All 6-8th graders are welcomed to attend our annual Jr. High Retreat. There will be faith-filled talks, worship, games, fun, and more!

Date: Monday, June 18th 10:00am to Tuesday, June 19th 12:00pm

Location: Santiago Retreat Center 27912 Baker Canyon Rd. Silverado, CA 92676

Price: $80 (includes accommodation, food, & t-shirt)

Contact: Chentel | (949) 218-3131 ext. 108 | [email protected]

Registration is open! Don't miss out! Click here: Jr. High Retreat 2018 Registration Form
Mexico Mission Trip
June 23 - June 29
This summer Holy Trinity will be going on a week-long Family Mission Trip to Ensenada, Mexico –June 23rd – 29th, 2018. We will be partnering with Praying Pelican Missions to offer families the opportunity to serve together in relational ministry. This trip is open to all parishioners 6th grade and up with an accompanying adult.

https://holytrinityladera.org/mexico-mission-trip-2/

REGISTRATION
Please contact Andrew by phone or email to register your interest, pay a deposit or if you have any questions.

(949) 218-3131 – [email protected]
Introducing Nick Vujicic

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Do you have High School student? Check out our High School Parent Newsletter here.
"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who in his great mercy gave us a new birth to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead..." - 1 Peter 1:3

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April 2018

March Week 1: Healthy. Happy. Holy

March Week 2: Prayer Stations

JH Sacramental Preparation

Upcoming Events

April JH Faith Formation

Youth Night @ Laser Quest

"Free to Live" JH Retreat

Mexico Mission Trip