Children’s Faith Formation
God entrusts parents with the first responsibility for forming their children in faith. Our parish family supports that vocation through Sunday worship, age-appropriate catechesis, prayer, accompaniment, and sound preparation to receive the sacraments. The object of catechesis is communion with Jesus Christ. Our purpose is not merely to teach children facts about Catholicism. We desire that every child come to know and love Jesus Christ; be fully incorporated into His Mystical Body, the Church; and lead a grace-filled life of discipleship.
Formation Offerings
Beginning each Fall
Our parish family is blessed to be able to offer formation options differing by setting, schedule and method. Parents may select the pathway that best serves their child and family circumstances.
Our parish family is blessed to be able to offer formation options differing by setting, schedule and method. Parents may select the pathway that best serves their child and family circumstances.
- Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, a contemplative, Montessori-based approach offered at our Holy Family campus;
- Catechism Club, an active, grade-level program offered at our St. John Mary Vianney campus;
- Homeschool Formation, a parent-led program completed at home with curriculum, guidance, and support provided by the parish; or
- Holy Family Parish School (K-5), where Catholic faith and life are integrated into a full school day environment.
Registration Opens August 3
What Families Should Know
Parents remain the first and most important teachers of their children in faith. The work of formation bears its fullest fruit when families:
- participate faithfully in Sunday Mass and support a regular attendance in faith formation;
- pray together at home;
- speak naturally about God and the Catholic faith;
- observe the seasons and feasts of the Church;
- and welcome their children’s spiritual questions.
Formation and Sacramental Preparation
Faith formation and sacramental preparation go together hand-in-hand, but they are not identical. If your child is baptized and age 7 (grade 2) or older, then—in addition to regular formation—they may be ready for their First Communion.