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
 

Wednesday Nights from 6:00 - 7:15 PM.  (We are no longer offering classes on Tuesday nights.)

Classes begin October 5, 2022 with our Opening Session being a Family Faith Night in Regan Hall.

Registration for 2022-2023 Faith Formation year is now closed

Please contact Grant O'Neil, either at GrantONeil@saintvdp.org or 763-762-7406, with any questions.

For the full 2022-2023 Grades 1-5 Faith Formation Calendar: click here

March
1st - Family Faith Night Lenten Retreat
8th - Class
15th - Class
22nd - Class
30th - NO CLASS (Spring Break)

April
5th - NO CLASS (Holy Week)
12th - Family Faith Night
19th - Class (Last Class)

May
6th & 7th - First Eucharist Masses

Grades 1-5 Faith Formation Program:

The aim of catechesis (faith formation) is to foster communion with Jesus Christ that empowers the children to live as disciples of Jesus Christ.  The program at St. Vincent de Paul involves monthly Family Faith Nights and catechist and classroom assistant training. 

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.

Prayers and Practices to Learn by Grade Level

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.