But how can they call on him in whom they have not believed? And how can they believe in him of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone to preach? And how can people preach unless they are sent? As it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring [the] good news!” (Romans 10:13-15)

Family Faith Formation

"The most effective catechetical program for adolescents are integrated into a comprehensive program of pastoral ministry for youth that includes catechesis, community life, evangelization, justice and service, leadership development, pastoral care, and prayer and worship. Such programs aim to empower young people to live as disciples of Jesus Christ in our world today; to draw young people to responsible participation in the life, mission, and work of the Catholic faith community; and to foster the total personal and spiritual growth of each young person." (National Directory for Catechesis, p. 201)

Family Faith Formation is a family-based catechetical program for families with children in Grades 1 through 6.  It is designed to help parents respond to the Church's call to be "the first and foremost educators of their children"* and to help families grow in the transforming love of God by understanding and living the Catholic Faith. (* Gravissimum Educationis, 3)

Our Philosophy

Our parish religious education program is structured to provide catechetical instruction in the Catholic Faith to all parish children who are attending non-Catholic schools. Parents, by word and example, are the primary educators and teach their children from birth throughout life. At Baptism, the parent undertakes the responsibility of providing for their child's Christian formation. The Family Faith Formation office staff is here to assist parents in the spiritual formation and ongoing moral development of their child through a formal program of continuous faith formation.

In our program, we seek to provide the catechesis and skills for each child to grow and mature in understanding, positive attitudes, and faithful practice of the Catholic faith. Through the process of catechetical instruction, we hope to deepen the faith and sense of belonging to the Catholic Church in our children, so that they will be moved to sharing of their time, talent and treasure in the life of the Church, now and throughout their lives. We strive to assist children in committing themselves to a person relationship with God characterized by a vigorous sacramental life, a lifelong pattern of prayer, Christian service, and growth in understanding the Catholic faith. This process is achieved with the joint efforts of our parish, staff, catechist, parents, and students.

Committed to this active partnership between parish staff and families we place our efforts with confidence in God's loving hands.

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What we offer:

Traditional
is a classroom-based catechetical program based on the school calendar year for families with children in
Level 2 through Level 6

Family Catechesis
is a family-based catechetical program for families with children in Level 1

Home Instruction
is a home-based catechetical program for families with children in Level 3 through Level 6

Youth Catechesis
is a catechetical program following the youth model in which they break into sessions following the 6pm Mass---as they actively participate during the Liturgy. This is for families with youth in Level 7 and Level 8

Summer Session
is a an intense 10 day comprehensive program for families with children in Level 2 through Level 8. The program includes: a lesson, art, music, scripture and service.

Sunday 10:30 - 11:45am

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Meet on the 2nd Sunday of the month at the 9:30am Mass followed by class.

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Meet on the 3rd Sunday of the month at the 9:30am Mass followed by class.

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Alternate Sundays at the 6:00pm Mass followed by class ending about 8:15pm.

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Parents will receive the calendar for the Summer Session on Catechetical Sunday, September 18th.

Good Place to Start

Calendars 2016
Classes
Required Parent Meeting(s)
Retreats

Required Parents Meetings
All Students
8th Grade
7th Grade
2nd Grade
​Home Instruction

Sacramental Preparation
Family Catechesis
Level 2 Information
Level 7
Level 8
Home Instruction
Summer Session

Required Documentation
Emergency Medical Form
Registration/Re-registration
First Reconciliation
First Solemn Eucharist
Confirmation(7th & 8th)