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Here is the latest information pertaining to the Rooted program!

Rooted in Service Like last year, Rooted will end with a retreat day which will include a service project of packing meals to feed 40,000 people. This takes a lot of effort and funding to make possible. We will be raising money for the food and shipping costs. It only cost $0.25 per meal, but the means we need to raise $10,000. There are many ways that you and your child can help. Here are just a few options: Have your child complete extra chores at home and then donate the money they earned here: DONATE ONLINE Have you child sign-up to speak at Mass or to be pass out flyers after Mass: SIGNUP HERE Do some of your Christmas shopping through Boon Supply who will give us 40% towards our cause: BOON SHOPPING LINK Check out our fundraising website for more information on this and other ways to help: WEBSITE LINK

Please Join Us! Session #5 will conclude with a prayer service and we would love for parents and family members to join us. We will meet in the chapel about 20 minutes before the end of the session. Please plan to come early for pick-up and join with us in this interactive prayer experience!

Attendance Updates This year, we have implemented a new reporting form for any children who will be absent, late, or in need of an early dismissal. If your child falls into this category for the fifth session (which meets in December), please complete the form below at least an hour before your child's session is scheduled to begin. Attendance Report for Session #5

2019/2020 Calendar There were a few typos on the previously published calendar and they have been corrected. The UPDATED Rooted Calendar is available on the website in two formats for your convenience. Rooted Calendar Rooted Session Lists

***Youth Volunteer Opportunity*** Youth and Adult Volunteers Needed We need help setting up for each Rooted session. This is a great opportunity for tweens, teens, or adults. Please sign-up at the link below. Sign-Up for Rooted Set-Up

Snack Donation Sign-Ups We are asking families to sign-up for a month to donate snack items. Our snack stock-pile is becoming a bit thin. If you have not already done so, please see the sign-up genius for more information and a link to an Amazon list for your convenience. Sign-Up for Rooted Snacks

Joe Melendrez The concert at our closing retreat this year will be performed by Joe Melendrez, a Catholic rapper. Parents are encouraged to join us for that and exact times will be communicated as soon as they are determined. We will be using Joe Melendrez's music throughout the year in Rooted and I strongly encourage you and your children to become more familiar with him. From his website you can learn more get linked to him through YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter, Spotify, Apple Music, iTunes, and Google Play. Please explore his music and follow him on social media and encourage your children to do the same. Joe Melendrez Website

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Here is the latest information pertaining to the Branching Out program!

Use the button above to head to the website and check out the video slideshow from our recent LASER TAG OVERNIGHT LOCK-IN with Branching Out! It was a wonderful event with tons of fun!

EDGE Summer Camp 2020 EDGE Camp is for anyone from SJN who is currently in 5th-8th Grade. The registration period has ended, but we are likely able to obtain additional spots, especially if we know before January 5th. We will be leaving very early on June 28th and will return very very late on July 4th. Please contact Angela Davis ( [email protected] ) if you are interested or have any questions. See more information here! EDGE Website EDGE Promo Video

2019/2020 Calendar The Branching Out Calendar has been updated! Some typos have been corrected and a few dates have been changed. Please check it out! Branching Out Calendar

Art Contest - Mural Painting St. John Neumann's Youth Ministry would like to invite 8th Graders to join their team of youth competing in this year's National Diocesean Contest. The team will be creating a mural in the Youth Room. Last year's mural one first place in the country! See the flyer below for more information.

Salesian Youth Mass Bring the whole family to this monthly Mass centered on teens and Salesian spirituality. The next Salesian Youth Mass will be December 22nd at the 5:00pm Mass. This includes a personal reflection on a Salesian theme given by one of our High School youth.

Branching Out T-Shirts Branching Out t-shirts are on sale for $10. They are available for purchase, however there will be a supply on hand in the Faith Formation Office for off-site Branching Out events where all participants will be required to wear one to assist with better supervision and accountability. Participants may purchase one to own or may choose to just wear one of the extras when attending off-site events. Shirts can be purchased during Rooted sessions or any other time that staff is available in the Faith Formation Office.

Thank you for all you do to make your children's faith formation a priority and for inviting us to support you in this wonderful journey. Angela Davis Coordinator of Middle School Faith Formation St. John Neumann Church Reston, VA 20191

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