Family Faith Formation Grades 1-5

We have openings for catechists for Grades 1 - 5!
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“Proclaiming Christ means showing that to believe in and to follow Him is not only something right and true, but also something beautiful, capable of filling life with new splendor and profound joy… Every expression of true beauty can thus be acknowledged as a path leading to an encounter with the Lord Jesus.”
Evangelii Gaudium, p. 167
 

One Wednesday/month (dates below) from 6 pm - 7:30 pm

Kickoff event September 11, 2024 at 6 pm in Regan Hall

The first Family Session is October 9, 2024 at 6 pm  in the Church

Registration is in August

Please contact Nichole Chang, either at [email protected] or 763.762.7370, with any questions.

"Through the grace of the sacrament of marriage, parents receive the responsibility and privilege of evangelizing their children. Parents should initiate their children at an early age into the mysteries of the faith of which they are the 'first heralds' for their children.... A wholesome family life can foster interior dispositions that are a genuine preparation for a living faith and remain a support for it throughout one's life."

 - Catechisms of the Catholic Church, paragraph 2225 - 

Grades 1-5 Family Faith Formation Program:

Our 2023-2024 was our inaugural year for Family Faith Formation.  Through our parent surveys we have heard that it was by in large a HUGE success.  We plan on continuing with the Family Faith Formation model for our 2024-2025 Faith Formation year having one in-person session each month. At those sessions, there will be three main portions of the evening:
     1. Families gather in the Church for prayer
     2. Parents and children split for lessons. The topic for each lesson will be the same across the                   board, but given at the appropriate grade level.
     3. Parent discussion on the lessons in the Home Packet.

During the weeks without a family session, lessons will be given in the home by the parents. ALL LESSON MATERIALS AND CONTENT WILL BE PROVIDED.

Schedule of Lessons for the year

Catholic Prayers and Practices:  As part of the curriculum, each grade level focuses on learning Catholic prayers and practices as appropriate to the child's development.

Word of God (W.O.G) Challenge:

• Each month there will be a Memory Scripture Verse challenge by grade level with prizes upon completion!
• Monthly Log W.O.G Log Challenge! 
  • Daily reading of Scripture that you log. Turn in monthly to enter Raffle of your choice and receive a Saint Card.
• Books of the Bible Memory challenge! Earn 5 EXTRA Raffle tickets and Free Gelato from the Painted Turtle in Osseo! 
  •  Memorizing all the books of the Bible with the help of a song! 
    • Song Download

For more information, contact Nichole Chang at [email protected] or 763.762.7370

Family Formation Website

Family Sessions: 6-7:30 pm

 September 11 Kickoff!

 October 9th
 November 6th
 December 4th
 January 8th
 February 5th
 March 5th
 April 2nd 
 May 7th 

The National Directory for Catechesis states that: “All persons with disabilities have the capacity to proclaim the Gospel and to be living witnesses to its truth within the community of faith and offer valuable gifts. Their involvement enriches every aspect of Church life” (no. 49).

Faith Formation/Sacraments
Students with disabilities are included in Faith Formation classes with their same-age peers.  If needed, a classroom assistant is provided to assist those students. Parents may be classroom assistant if they would like. Adaptive curriculum for sacramental preparation is available.
 
Students with Physical Disabilities
Accommodations will be made for students with physical disabilities. 

For students who have difficulty learning in a regular classroom setting
Faith Formation classes at the student’s level will be available.