Family Faith Formation

“ Direct your children onto the right path, and when they are older, they will not leave it." (Proverbs 22:6)

The primary catechists in any person’s life are their parents and other family members.  Indeed, it is the constant teaching of the Church where the parents are the primary teachers of the faith, not the parish.  In family life, the faith should be shared and lived as a natural part of the daily routine. It is in this “domestic church” where a child learns to live his or her faith as well as understand and share it.

Keeping this in mind, the Family Faith Formation program is designed to empower families to form and educate their children in the faith.  The approach is to proclaim the message of Christ, build up our community and provide opportunities to serve the Church.

We are blessed to have teachers who devote their time, talents and treasures into passing along their faith to our parish children.  We benefit from having additional support from our parents and volunteers.

The Guiding Principles of the program are defined by successes in the following areas:

1. Parents are involved in the program.
2. Kids take ownship of their faith development.
3. Attendance is consistent.
4. Children enjoy their class and community experience.
5. Parish Community values and supports the children.
6. Families attend Church weekly.
7. The pastor is present to the families and children.
8. Older students participate in educating younger kids.