We have openings for catechists for Grades 1 - 5!
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Wednesday Nights from 6:00 - 7:15 PM. (We are no longer offering classes on Tuesday nights.)
Classes begin October 6, 2021 with our Opening Session being a Family Faith Night in Regan Hall.
Registration Information for the 2021-2022 Faith Formation year.
Please contact Grant O'Neil, either at GrantONeil@saintvdp.org or 763-762-7406, with any questions.
For the 2021-2022 Grades 1-5 Faith Formation Calendar: click here.
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.
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.