Parent Formation Series
Parent Formation Evenings
Time: 7:00
pm ~ Parent Social in the Library
Programs begins at 7:15
Saint Mary's College High School is pleased to announce that Michael Carrota, author of Sometimes We Dance, Sometimes We Wrestle will present to the Saint Mary’s community in March 2010. In preparation for his presentation in March, we would like to invite you to join us for a series of Evenings of Solidarity.
Our evenings will address the following topics:
- Equipping parents with the necessary skills and tools in guiding children toward positive choices
- Building trust; acknowledging and understanding the fear and the unknown
- Setting boundaries for both parents and children
- Moving from "protection" to “preparing”
- Building open communication and positive relationship
- Exploring and discovering adolescent spirituality
Fall Semester 2009
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Q & A with the Administration & Overview of Series
Follow-Up: For those parents who attended this
evening, the following resources were recommended for review:
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Tuesday, October 20, 2009
We Were Never Their Age: Appreciating the context of the present times.
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Topic: "Sharing Our Stories: Sharing our wisdom."
Spring Semester 2010
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Topic: "Q& A with the Administration"
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Topic: "An Intrusive (& Loving) Presence: Involving ourselves in the lives of our kids in a loving way."
Thursday, March 11, 2010
A Discussion with Michael Carotta, Author of Sometimes We Dance, Sometimes We Wrestle
Michael Carotta has had his entire career focused on adolescent spiritual development. He has a Bachelors degree in Psychology, a Masters in Religious Education, and a doctorate in Leadership Education. He taught for 11 years in Catholic high schools and served 7 years as a diocesan director of adolescent catechesis. He was the first layperson to serve as the Executive Director of the NCEA Department of Religious Education in Washington.
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Follow Up Discussion ~ Summary of Series: What have we learned? How have we grown in solidarity?