FAITH FORMATION RESOURCES:
Grades K (SEEDS), Gr. 3-5 (GOOD NEWS) - "Pflaum" weeklies, Gospel-based resources designed for each level. Comes with a "What the Church Believes and Teaches" enrichment handbook.
SPARK - (ages 6-7, Year 1 of Sacrament Preparation: "Pflaum" weeklies (PROMISE). Weekly lessons with a handbook called "What the Church Believes & Teaches. Added resources are given for home use to cover necessary terms/concepts/prayers/knowledge of the Saints. For details, Click Sacrament Prep tab, to the left)
FLAME - (ages 7-10) Year 2 of Sacrament Preparation: "Pflaum" Sacrament packets for Reconciliation, Confirmation & Eucharist (restored order). For details, click Sacrament Prep tab to the left. FLAME includes 2 sacrament retreats during the year.
Adults - Parents/guardians join their children for the weekly learning sessions and for seasonal gatherings such as for Advent or Lenten preparation; 5 times per year, the adults will meet with a parish leader/teacher who will facilitate a learning module and discussion, while the children meet for their lesson.
PARISH PRAYER EVENTS:
Oct 16 - Rosary with Families, St. Jude Church, 5:30 - 7:30 pm (includes potluck after Rosary)
Jan 19 - Prayer Vigil for the Dignity of Life, Holy Martyrs Church, anytime during 2:00-5:00; followed by 5:30 Mass
April 19 - Divine Mercy Prayer Service, Holy Martyrs Church, anytime between 3:00-5:00 pm, followed by confessions and Mass at 5:30
To CONSIDER:
Are you willing to share your faith with the youth of our parish by teaching or volunteering as a small group table facilitator alongside a trained catechist or faith formation leader? Trainings, support, resources, and retreats are provided each year. Please contact our Faith Formation Office for details.