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Faith Formation for the Whole Family
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Faith Formation Plan (2017-2018)
We have had an incredible year with the amount of support and generosity that has come in to help guarantee a successful Catechetical year – all while hosting events at two different locations. We have had a very smooth transition into the new building, which has opened numerous possibilities for the new Catechetical year. Our excitement has been shared by other parish ministries throughout St. Faustina, with everyone wanting to host more events on our campus. We recognized early on that there would be many groups and organizations looking for space within the parish, which is why we sent out a faith formation survey to the parish community two months ago.
We are thankful for the almost 400 families who participated in our parish faith formation survey from this past spring. Your answers helped give us more direction on where we can direct our faith formation program for the next few years. Considering the feedback, our Faith Formation Team gathered and put together a proposed schedule based on the feedback we have received during this process. After great discussion, visioning, and prayer, we are excited to announce our new Faith Formation Plan for the next year.
April-June- Solidify (re)commitments from current Catechists and volunteers
- Recruit new volunteers and Catechists to assist with new and current formation programs
July- 8 - Confirmation (students currently enrolled in Confirmation Program)
- 10-14 – Vacation Bible School (1-4pm) (NEW)
- 11 – Early Registration opens for the 2017-2018 Catechetical Year
- 13 – VBS Family Night Celebration – Open to Parish Community (NEW)
August- 20 - Back to School Event (Early Registration Deadline)
- 21 – Regular registration for the 2017-2018 Catechetical Year begins
September- 17 – Catechetical Year Kickoff (all Catechetical classes begin this week)
Once our Catechetical year begins, all our formation programs will be up and running which looks like this (broken down based on age group):
Elementary (K-5th Grade)- Sacrament Preparation (Elementary)
- Sunday: 2:45pm-4:15pm* or Wednesday: 5pm-6:30pm
- Classroom Options (NEW)
- Tuesdays: 4:30-5:45 (K-5th) or 6:30-7:45pm (1st-5th only)
- Home study option available
Junior High (6th-8th Grade)- Faith Formation Saturday (5 times a year)
- Home study option available
- Sacrament Preparation (First Reconciliation/First Communion) Monthly - 5-6:30pm
High School (9th-12th Grade)- Faith Formation Saturday (5 times a year)
- Weekly Program – Sundays: 6:30-8pm* (NEW)
- Confirmation Preparation (Sundays: 6:30-8pm)
- Sacrament Preparation (First Reconciliation/First Communion) Monthly - 5-6:30pm
(D-Vine will still be in place for junior high and high school on Wednesdays from 7-8:30pm)
Young Adult & Adult Formation- ARISE – Season 5
- Bible Study (9:30-12pm – Wednesdays following Daily Mass) (NEW)
- “Every Second Matters”: Classes for parents and guardians that will coincide with all formation classes place during the second week of the month (NEW)
- Formed.Org (Code – NJ26DH) - Parish studies based around a message, theme, or season
- Additional Evening Classes and Small Christian Communities to help meet the growing spiritual, theological, and vocational needs of the parish (NEW)
For adults wanting information on completing some of their sacraments or wanting to join RCIA, please contact Brian Lennox in the parish office.
In addition to scheduled Faith Formation classes, we want to continue to offer the parish opportunities to come together and celebrate as a community at the following:
Whole Family Events- VBS Family Night (July 13)
- Back to School Event (August 20)
- Catechetical Year Kickoff (September 17)
- Blessing of Pets (October 4)
- Trunk or Treat (October 27)
- Parish Nativity Event (December 17)
- Mardi Gras (February 13)
If you have been with us for any number of months or years, you can see that we are adding a large number of new programs and events. In doing so, we will need all the help we can get to ensure we have a successful year. If you are interested in helping with or participating in any of these programs, please contact the Faith Formation office at faithformation@saintfaustina.org.
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Tuesday, July 11, 9:00 AMRegistration for the 2017-2018 Faith Formation Catechetical Year Begins
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