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FAMILY FAITH FORMATION
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Parent & Student Gathering Dates (At least one parent MUST attend)
Wednesday 6:00-7:30 PM
Family Last Name A-L
September 4
October 9
November 6
December 11
January 8
February 5
March TBD
April 2
May 7
Family Last Name M-Z
September 18
October 16
November 13
December 11
January 15
February 12
March TBD
April 9
May 7
Sacramental Preparation Class Schedule
(Only students in Sacramental years of 2nd grade, 8th grade & OCIC) will attend these additional monthly classes)
Wednesday 6:00-7:30 PM
September 25
October 23
November 20
January 22
February 19
March 26
April 23
*Please Note: Parents do not attend these classes.
What is Family Faith Formation?
The Family Faith Formation program is a family-based catechetical program that helps families grow in the love of God by understanding and living our Catholic faith. This program brings families together in faith!
Why is Family Faith Formation Important?
Our first and most significant education happens in families. This family approach will help sustain faith in our children through adulthood. When it comes to raising children in faith, reports consistently indicate parents matter more than any other factor.
Pope Francis stated in his closing Mass at the 2015 World Meeting of Families, "Faith grows when it is lived and shaped by love. That is why our families, our homes, are true domestic churches. They are the right place for faith to become life, and life to become faith."
How does it work?
It is a once month in-person commitment with a flexible weekly online program. Families will come together for group catechesis, enrichment, and support. At times we will gather together as adults and students will break off into small groups while parents continue to learn.
Student’s in their Sacramental years (Grade 2, Grade 8 and RCIC) will attend additional monthly classes in preparation.
For information regarding Sacraments, click on the images below:
First Reconciliation
First Holy Communion
Confirmation
Sacrament Preparation
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In the Catholic Church, those interested in becoming Catholic, or interested in completing their sacraments of initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist), or those who were baptized into another Christian faith and wished to become Catholic join a program called the OCIA or OCIC.
OCIA or OCIC stands for Order of Christian Initiation for Adults or Children. This program is a journey where one learns more about the Catholic faith and, specifically, the sacraments they will receive.
Those entering into this program will participate in biweekly (or S.T.J.W. school) classes that are age-appropriate. This first stage is called a period of inquiry, where basic information about the Catholic church is received and shared.
In the second year, the student will continue with their faith formation. They will be given additional resources to complete with their parent’s assistance and participate in a small number of classes designed to prepare them to receive the sacraments.
Director of Religious Education: Mrs. Rose Hayward
Office Phone Number: 610-395-4920