Faith Formation Program

Grades K-8

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We use an online Registration system for our Faith Formation program, which is facilitated by the Active Network. There are 2 tuition categories: Active Parishioners and Inactive Parishioners. You are considered an Active Parishioner if you are registered with the parish and contribute at least $10 weekly (or $520 annually) in the church collection envelopes or Online Giving. You are considered an Inactive Parishioner if you do not make monetary contributions of at least $520 per year in the church collection envelopes or Online Giving, or are not registered with the parish.

Children in grades 1-6 will have a choice between three sessions:  Session I on Sunday mornings from 8:30 am-9:45 am; Session II on Sunday mornings from 10:15 am-11:30 am and Session III on Monday afternoons from 3:45 pm-5:00 pm. Our Kindergarten program is offered during Session II.  The Kindergarten year of Faith Formation is optional. Children are required to successfully complete grade 1 in order to receive the Sacraments of First Reconciliation (Penance) & First Eucharist (Holy Communion) in second grade.
Teens in grades 7 & 8 will meet on alternating, scheduled Sunday nights, starting with the 5 pm mass and ending at 7:15 pm. Teens in grades 7 & 8 will also attend one retreat per year.
 
Children in grade 2 preparing to receive the sacraments of First Reconciliation (penance) and First Eucharist (communion) must register for our Sacramental Program in addition to registering for grade 2 Faith Formation classes, which includes the mandatory Sacramental Journey Retreat (potter) and Jesus Day Retreat. Children attending Catholic schools only need to register for the Sacramental Program. At the time of registration, families will be given a choice of First Communion dates and times.  Detailed information about our Sacramental Program and retreat dates are on our website under the Faith Formation tab, grades K-8, Parent Resources page.

The driving force of our Faith Formation Program is the belief that our faith is a gift to be celebrated, nurtured, and lived. We are taught early in life that God, above all things, is love, and His love is perfect and unconditional. We believe learning about God should be a positive experience of sharing His love and treating our faith as the sacred gift it is.
 
Our sessions are geared to helping children learn about the Bible and Catholic beliefs and traditions so as they grow in their faith, they will have the necessary tools to make educated, moral, and mature decisions that come with life.
 
We provide a safe environment and a warm and welcoming atmosphere, conducive to both learning and prayer.  Within the comfort of a class, children build a rapport with each other and with the catechists, making the experience more rewarding and enjoyable.  Sharing our Catholic faith and teaching the basic principles of the Church are hardly small endeavors. Our interactive lessons strive to strike a balance between the things our children like to know and do and the things they need to know.   
 
Our curriculum is carefully developed to inform, encourage, and guide our young people regardless of their background and knowledge.  We know it is necessary to be flexible enough to meet people wherever they may be on their faith journey and walk with them toward a better understanding of God and our place in His world.
 
We cannot do this alone, and in recognizing and respecting parents as the primary religious educators of their children, we feel it is important to not only work with the children, but with their parents as well.  We involve parents as much as possible by inviting them to join us for retreats, services, and special events. We can give meaning to the rituals and symbols of our Church, but only you can give meaning to their faith in how you live and worship every day. We are confident that by working and worshiping together, we can effectively guide our children as they grow, learn, and face the future believing, loving, and living the gift of faith.
 
The success of our program is due to the varied number of dedicated volunteer catechists, co-catechist, classroom monitors, buddies and safety monitors consisting of parents, caring adults, and teens.  
 
Our parish staff is privileged and honored to be a part of your family’s faith journey. Please know that we are here for you and that we are available to discuss your questions, problems or any concerns that you might have.