Faith Formation Programs
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Faith Formation Registration
To register your child(ren) for any of the Faith Formation Program, click the picture then download and complete the form. Return the registration form with payment to the parish office by July 31, 2020.
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Faith Formation updates
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Family of Faith (Grades 1-6)
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Saints Parish assists parents in their primary role as their child(ren)’s teacher of the Catholic Faith by providing lessons for parents to use at home with their 1st through 6th grade child(ren) according to the family's schedule.
Additionally, parents and children gather together one Wednesday each month for Family Sessions. Family Sessions meet from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. in St. Joseph Church and Richter Hall. Families receive an introduction to the month's topic and work on a part of the month's lesson. Childcare is provided for young children.
Beginning in the 2020-2021 school year, at least one parent must be in attendance with their child(ren) because children will sit with their parents in Richter Hall. Families will be contacted to select which Wednesday of the month they will meet after registering for Faith Formation.
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Discipleship Groups and Confirmation (Grades 7-10)
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7th through 12th grade students meet in Discipleship Groups for community, prayer, catechesis, service, formation, and discussion on a variety of topics. Discipleship Groups also come together to organize service projects, retreats, and other events. Mentors guide the Discipleship Groups as each student responds to Christ’s invitation to follow Him and form a mature relationship with Him.
Discipleship Groups meet on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. beginning in St. Joseph Church.
Confirmation preparation is incorporated into the Discipleship Group curriculum beginning in 9th grade. Additionally, students attend a retreat and complete service hours.
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Catechesis of the Good Shephard (Ages 3-Kindergarten)
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Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) is a religious formation program that is based upon the Montessori principles of education and begins with the understanding that God is in relationship with children and that children find great peace and joy in the presence of God. In a CGS environment, the children receive small group presentations and work with corresponding materials that invite them to ponder the mysteries of our faith. The content of the presentations is based on Scripture and the Liturgy. Scriptural topics include the Prophecies of the Old Testament, the Parables of the Kingdom of God, and the Gospel narrative surrounding the Incarnation and birth of Jesus. The presentations based on the liturgy introduce the children to the liturgical colors and sacred items used at Mass, as well as the gestures that occur during Mass. Catechesis of the Good Shepherd sessions are offered to 3 through 5 year olds in our parish. Visit the national Catechesis of the Good Shepherd website, https://www.cgsusa.org/, for more information.
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