Elementary School Faith Formation

 

St. Mary’s Faith Formation Program for children in Pre-K to 5 th  grade is here to help assist you in this all important responsibility as Parents, the primary teachers of faith. We provide a process for children and their families to learn about loving God, the Church, and each other. This year we will begin using new materials from Pflaum, which incorporates the upcoming Sunday readings to teach the many aspects and treasures of our Catholic Faith. Students and parents will be provided great resources to use after each lesson, as well as the online resources provided on this page. This way, with all levels of Faith Formation using this series, entire families will benefit from growing in faith together.

 

• Sessions will be Sunday mornings from 9:00 to 10:10 AM in the Elementary and Primary School Buildings.
• Sessions for children and youth with special needs are provided at the same time.
• Children in 2nd  grade who have had at least one year of catechesis will be prepared for the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist (see Sacrament Preparation tab for schedules).Children and youth in 3rd  grade or higher who have not received the Sacraments of Baptism, and/or Reconciliation/Eucharist can be enrolled in a special Rite of Christian Initiation Program adapted for children, which prepares them to receive the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Eucharist, Confirmation) and Reconciliation.
• A Family Mass is held in Marian Hall of St. Mary’s High School from 8:00 to 8:45 AM for all families.
• Grade levels will rotate serving at Mass as readers and gift bearers.