Registration for the 2020/2021 year has begun! Registration Form is available for download in the sidebar.

At this point we are planning on having classes on site depending on state and diocesan regulations.  As  more information becomes available we will update the website. If you prefer to home school your children for this next year, that option will also be available. If there is a resurgence in the coronavirus and we need to move to online instruction, plans are being made to possibly accomodate that as well.

 
Regarding Faith Formation:
As a parent, you are the primary catechists for your children.  I know that may seem overwhelming, but we want to provide some resources and ideas to help you.  These are some of the things you can do as a family to stay strong spiritually and to grow in your faith as a family.

1. Pray the rosary either daily or weekly.
2. Pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet.
3. Download the Laudate App and read the readings of the day.
4. “Attend” Mass online. MBS will be streaming at 10:00am every day, from our Facebook Page @MBSArlington. Bishop Olson will be streaming Mass at 11:00am on Sundays from www.fwdioc.org or the FWDioc Facebook Page.  There are also options with Word On Fire and Bishop Barron, as well as EWTN. All of these will be offering the prayer for Spiritual Communion. Fr. Josh Johnson is doing a Facebook live video Mass everyday at 8:30 from Baton Rouge. He’s been in some of the videos we have watched in class. Have a virtual adventure and "travel" around the country watching Masses from different parishes. 
5. Watch a movie on Formed.org. It's a free gift from your parish!  There are options for all ages including a children's section as well as one in Spanish.
6. Life Teen is offering online sessions every Sunday afternoon at 4:00pm. LFTN.CO/LIFENIGHT This Sunday we will be kicking off the first Life Night of our Anchored series, “Anchored: Holding to Hope.” This is an opportunity for you to participate in your teen’s formation by participating and then engaging in a discussion around the session.
7. Reach out to those who are  homebound. www.hometouchministry.com/covid19-resources-for-elderly-homebound
8. Ascension Presents on Facebook and Youtube have a ton of videos that you can search to learn more about our faith.
9. The McGrath Institute at the University of Notre Dame is offering some free self-guided online courses as well as some other resources https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__mcgrath.nd.edu_resources_&d=DwIFAg&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=vbE-HzKpgh2677Yqhioc1E8AtnghtKVICxvfDeSd8Bg&m=qx0VKcqJXoKxemJBnOvAq9YytHDcnZmKOsLmJH1Z3vs&s=U9coycV5_4XQwPI3RLrq5SAgcx34np5qx_wncXPiBG0&e
10. The Thomistic Institute is offering a free "Quarantine Lecture Series". You can see the schedule and list of talks that are being offered. https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__thomisticinstitute.org_quarantine-2Dlectures&d=DwIFAg&c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&r=vbE-HzKpgh2677Yqhioc1E8AtnghtKVICxvfDeSd8Bg&m=qx0VKcqJXoKxemJBnOvAq9YytHDcnZmKOsLmJH1Z3vs&s=wleeidOoUSW1II-HCmARYES-dUF5h3m98N_m1_TEzmg&e= 

Please know that I am continuing to pray for all of you in these uncertain times. If there’s anything I can do please do not hesitate to contact me.  My cell # for call or text is 817-781-7036. I do have limited access to e-mail at ycrumly@mbs.church.

Yvette Crumly
Director of Youth Formation & Ministry



Parents are encouraged to enroll their children in our Faith Formation program every year that they are in school. This way the students can continue to grow in their faith as they mature throughout their teen years. We offer the following schedule:
 
FAST Lunch
Immediately following the 11:30 Mass, a small lunch is provided for the Youth so they can attend Mass and go right into classes.  FAST Lunch is provided by families or teams of families who bring in or cook in our kitchen a quick meal for the students.  If you are interested in signing up please contact Yvette Crumly at ycrumly@mbs.church.
 
Middle and High School sessions

7th - 8th Grade
Middle School Youth will be participating in EDGE sessions on Sunday afternoons. These sessions are modeled on the Life Teen sessions and involve engaging activities and teaching on topics related to our faith and prayer. 

9th - 12th grade
High School Youth participate in Life Teen sessions on Sunday afternoons.  For those who are in 10th grade or above who are desiring to prepare for the Sacrament of Confirmation, they will attend the weekly sessions on Sundays with the High School and there will be additional classes once a month for the Sacrament of Confirmation.  For more information on Confirmation please visit the page here.

11^th and 12^th graders who have been confirmed, young adults and adults are invited and encouraged to participate in Life Teen especially in a leadership role as small group leaders and catechetical assistants.  This group will also be the foundational group for the Confirmation Retreat team.  Please contact Yvette Crumly if you are interested in being a part of this group.

Parents!  We Need You!  We always need help with small group facilitation, chaperoning events, driving to events, etc. All volunteers do need to complete the Safe Environment Training. Contact Linda Hartley at 817-460-2751 for information.