School News&

FINALISTS OF THE 2002 DISCOVERY CHANNEL YOUNG SCIENTIST CHALLENGE: The Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge (DCYSC) is a middle school science competition created by Discovery Communications, Inc. in partnership with Science Service.  The DCYSC is designed to award young students for their knowledge of science and their ability to communicate about science.  The forty finalists of the 2002 Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge were chosen from among 1,764 entrants and represent 37 schools from 17 states.
     The forty finalists will take an all expense paid trip to Washington D.C. from October 19-23, 2002 to present their projects and compete in science challenges.  The forty finalists will share in over $100,000 in scholarships and other prizes, with the top winner winning a $15,000 scholarship.   The winners will be announced at the Final Challenge and Awards Ceremony at he National Zoo on Wednesday, October 23.
     Adam Quade will represent St. John the Baptist School.  His project is the Effect of Topical Fluoride Treatments of the In Vitro Erosion of Enamel by Sweetened Beverages.
Faith Formation&
RCIA  The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA)  will begin for registered persons on September 30th at 7:00 pm in Room #210  (St. Vincent de Paul).  This process will take place on Monday evenings until the end of May.  This class will include the candidates, sponsors, and the RCIA team.  The sponsors are asked to make the commitment for the year along with their candidate.
CIC  A program for children 5 through 14 who are seeking the Sacraments of Initiation is known as the Christian Initiation of Children (CIC).  If you have a child who will be received into the Church at Easter, you will need to call the Faith Formation office (651) 633-1540 to register for this program.  The classes for this program are held on Tuesday evenings and Sunday Mornings.  We would like to get this class started in November. Once the program starts, we will not accept others into the program because there is a learning spiral of materials that builds each week.  Thank you.
Seekers&
SEEKERS (ADULT THEOLOGICAL BOOK CLUB)
You are always welcome to join us, we ask only that you read the book or at least a good part of it!  We have chosen The Secret Archives of the Vatican Maria Luisa Ambrosini for October.  It gives a comprehensive  history of the Church.  The book is available at Barnes & Noble for $9.98.  We will meet Thursday, October 24, 7:00- 8:30 pm in St. Vincent de Paul of the Pastoral Center.  Explore you faith, expand your vision.  We are seeking to form an adult faith so we read a wide variety of books and ask a wide variety of questions.
Scouts&
Popcorn for sale to support St. John's Cub scout Pack 93.  The scouts will be selling popcorn after all the Masses in two weeks.  Your generosity helps fund a great year of scouting for these boys.  More information next week!