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Family Faith Formation
with children ages 5-10 (K-Gr. 6)
 September 22, 2019 - May 3, 2020
To permit families to learn and worship together, all formation options are intentionally linked to a Sunday Mass. Adult  participation is a necessary component for all faith learning options listed below.

• Sunday, St. Jude, Freeport, 8:45-9:25 am - Mass at 9:30
• ​Sunday, Holy Martyrs, Falmouth, 9:30-10:20 am - Mass before at 8:30 or after at 10:30
• Sunday, Sacred Heart Church, 9:00-9:50 am - Mass at 8:00 am
• ​Sunday, Sacred Heart, Yarmouth, 10:00-10:50 am - Mass at 11:00 am
• Sunday, St. Gregory, Gray, 9:30-10:30 am - Mass at 8:30 am
• Home Faith Formation (ages 5-10) with resources provided by our office.   

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.