St. Malachy School
Spiritual Development Plan
St. Malachy School
595 E Ogden Ave
Geneseo, IL 61254
(309) 944-3230
Mrs. Heather Francque, Principal
hfrancque@stmalgeneseo.org
Revised: 7-1-21
Spiritual Development Plan
St. Malachy School
Definition:
A plan created by the administrators and religion faculty to serve as a spiritual guide focused on strengthening our relationship with Jesus Christ, enhancing the faith formation of
students, faculty and staff, and to teach moral and religious principles aligned to the Holy Catholic Church.
Mission:
The mission of St. Malachy School (Kindergarten - Grade 6) is to teach that Christ is the center of our lives, and it is through Him that we educate and develop the whole child in a safe and nurturing environment.
Vision:
Inspired by our Catholic identity, St. Malachy School, along with the parents and parish, seeks to guide students of every faith to become responsible citizens and leaders who choose a life of joyful service and discipleship.
Related Quotes:
- But it is enough to take a small step towards Jesus to realize that he awaits us always with open arms, particularly in the sacrament of Reconciliation, a privileged opportunity to encounter that divine mercy which purifies us and renews our hearts. (Pope Francis)
- Our hearts can be attached to true or false treasures, they can find genuine rest or they can simply slumber, becoming lazy and lethargic. The greatest good we can have in life is our relationship with God. (Pope Francis)
- At the end of life we will not be judged by how many diplomas we have received, how much money we have made, how many great things we have done. We will be judged by “I was hungry, and you gave me something to eat, I was naked and you clothed me. I was homeless, and you took me in.” (Blessed Mother Teresa)
- Seeing with the eyes of Christ, I can give to others much more than their outward necessities; I can give them the look of love which they crave. (Pope Benedict XVI)
- The aim of all Christian education, moreover, is to train the believer in an adult faith that can make him a new creation, capable of bearing witness in his surroundings to the Christian hope that inspires him. (Pope Benedict XVI)
- Once you have surrendered yourself, you make yourself receptive. In receiving from God, you are perfected and completed. (Fulton Sheen)
Spiritual Development Plan by Group
- Students
Students | Grades Participating | Time Frame |
Children’s Mass | K-6 (All) | Weekly |
All Saints Day Mass | K-6 | November |
Immaculate Conception of Blessed Virgin Mary | K-6 | December |
Ash Wednesday Mass | K-6 | March |
Mission Projects | K-6 | Varies depending upon the project; yearlong or periodically |
Reconciliation | 3-6 | Formally with the priest once a year during Lent |
Sacrament of First Reconciliation | 2 | January |
Sacrament of First Eucharist | 2 | April or May |
Rosary Devotions-Joyful, Sorrowful, and Glorious Mysteries | K-6 | October, March and May |
6th grade Recognition Mass | K-6 | May |
Advent Prayer Services | K-6 | December |
All School Projects centered on Catholic faith | K-6 | Year Long |
Stations of the Cross | K-6 | March or April |
Christmas Program and Play | K-6 | December |
Thanksgiving Mass Collection | K-6 | November |
Special Guest Day Mass | K-6 | April |
Altar Server Training | 5 | March |
May Crowning | K-6 | May |
Students | Grades Participating | Time Frame |
Holy Thursday Prayer Service and Meal | K-2 | March or April |
Community Stewardship Ex. Visiting nursing homes, honoring Veterans and First Responders | K-6 | Varies depending upon the task |
Catholic Schools Week | K-6 | January/February |
Vocational Activities and Awareness | K-6 | Year Long |
Clergy Appreciation | K-6 | October |
Lenten Shadow Play | 3 | March or April |
Advent Reconciliation Prayer Service | K-6 | December |
Focus on Gospel Values | K-6 | Monthly |
Respect Life/Pennies for Life Mass, Baby Item Collection | K-6 | October and January |
Religion Curriculum including Bible stories, learning Catholic prayers and traditions, and concepts and vocabulary associated with the Holy Catholic Church | K-6 | Yearlong |
ACRE Faith Assessment | 5 | January |
All School Project Theme is “God’s Creations” | K-6 | 2018-19 School Year |
World Mission Rosary/Missionary Childhood Day | K-6 | October |
Adopt a Seminarian Program (send prayers, cards and care packages to an “adopted” seminarian) | K-6 | Yearlong |
- Faculty/Staff
Faculty/Staff | Time Frame |
Faculty In-Service and Retreat | August |
Back to School Mass | August |
Promote Vocation Awareness | Year Long |
Diocesan Education Mass with Bishop Jenky | September |
Children’s Mass | Weekly |
All Saints Day Mass | November |
Respect Life/Pennies for Life Mass, Baby Item Collection | October and January |
Immaculate Conception of Blessed Virgin Mary | December |
Ash Wednesday Mass | March |
Mission Projects | Varies depending on the project; yearlong or periodically |
Sacrament of Reconciliation (Grade 2) | January |
Reconciliation | Formally with the priest once a year during Lent |
Sacrament of First Eucharist (Grade 2) | April or May |
Rosary Devotions-Joyful, Sorrowful and Glorious Mysteries | October, March and May |
6th grade Recognition Mass | May |
Advent Prayer Service | December |
All School Projects Centered on Catholic Faith | Yearlong |
Stations of the Cross | March or April |
Christmas Program and Play | December |
Thanksgiving Mass Collection (Canned Goods) | November |
Special Guest Day Mass | April |
Holy Thursday Prayer Service (K-2) | March or April |
Faculty/Staff | Time Frame |
Community Stewardship Projects Ex. Visiting nursing homes, honoring Veterans and First Responders | Varies depending upon the project |
Catholic Schools Week | January/February |
Vocational Awareness and Activities | Yearlong |
Clergy Appreciation | October |
Advent Reconciliation Prayer Service | December |
Advent All School Prayer Services | Each Monday during Advent |
Lenten Shadow Play | April |
Focus on Gospel Values | Monthly |
ACRE Faith Assessment (Grade 5) | January |
Religion Curriculum including Bible stories, learning Catholic prayers and traditions, and concepts and vocabulary associated with the Holy Catholic Church | Yearlong |
May Crowning | May |
Adopt a Seminarian Program (send prayers, cards and care packages to an “adopted” seminarian) | Yearlong |
- Administration
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References
A quote from God Is Love. (n.d.). Retrieved April 19, 2017, from http://www.goodreads.com/quotes/134716-seeing-with-the-eyes-of-christ-i-can-give-to
A quote by Mother Teresa. (n.d.). Retrieved April 19, 2017, from https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/759-at-the-end-of-life-we-will-not-be-judged
Clayton, D. (2013, July 26). The Mystery of Mystagogy! Catholic Education is an Education in the Liturgy...nothing else! Retrieved April 19, 2017, from http://catholicexchange.com/the-mystery-of-mystagogy-catholic-education-is-an-education-in-the-liturgynothing-else
PM, J. R., Provido, J., Noles, K., Larsen, J., Wilder, D. L., & Pauline, S. (n.d.). "We should live our lives as though Christ was coming this afternoon.". Retrieved April 19, 2017, from http://www.catholic365.com/article/2848/we-should-live-our-lives-as-though-christ-was-coming-this-afternoon.html
Feuerherd, P., Coday, D., McElwee, J. J., Winters, M. S., Staff, N., McCarthy, C., . . . Schaper, D. (2015, March 02). Pope's quotes: The greatest good. Retrieved April 19, 2017, from https://www.ncronline.org/blogs/francis-chronicles/pope-s-quotes-greatest-good
Staff, Z. (2015, February 17). Pope Francis’ Message for 30th World Youth Day. Retrieved April 19, 2017, from https://zenit.org/articles/pope-francis-message-for-30th-world-youth-day