Families Formed in Christ

...and so goes the whole world in which we live. --St. John Paul II

 

Registration for 2021-2022 is closed.  Please call the Office of Catechetics and Family Life if you need information regarding Faith Formation or Sacramental Prep for your child.  Thank you.

Ste. Marie Parish
Family Faith Formation

• Regular Weekly Participation at Sunday Masses & Holy Day Masses
• Confession throughout the year
• Daily prayer/devotions at home
• The practice of stewardship (sharing time, talent and treasure)

Overview of Family Catechesis

• Parents/older children attend a catechetical teaching offered monthly that lays the foundation for the teachings they will do with their children at home. You may choose to attend on Sunday (10:30am – 11:20am) or Wed. 7-8pm.
• Parents & Students Activity books are provided for families.  Parents are equipped to teach the lesson to their children at home. The monthly required Adult Theology Teaching presented by a professional catechist and the Teacher Guide walk you through the children's lessons.

• We follow a four-year curriculum cycle. There is a parent book with lessons and activities to choose from along with an activity book for the children. Parents choose the activities that are most appropriate for their children according to age and maturity.
• Families meet once a month for a community meeting for faith-based, fun activities and social time.

• Above all, we encourage and provide guidance and resources for developing a culture of daily prayer and Catholic Living in the home.

How does Family Catechesis fit in with a homeschool curriculum or a Catholic Schooling Family?

• Are encouraged to attend the Theology Sundays or Wednesdays with their parents.
• Attend Youth Group offerings including XLT , Bible Studies and weekly gatherings

Our Cathechists

Fr. Moe Larochelle-Pastor of Ste. Marie Parish, priest for 33 years for the Diocese of Manchester.

Fr. Rick St. Louis-priest in residence at Ste. Marie

Mary Mosher-is a catechist with a Master’s degree in Theology from Franciscan University of Steubenville and creator of "The Family Program" at Ste. Marie Parish.

Rachael Keena-is a catechist with a Master’s degree in Theology from Franciscan University of Steubenville and over 15 years of experience teaching the Catholic Faith. Her experience includes giving talks at schools, parishes, and retreat centers; directing Catholic retreats for middle schoolers, teens, and young adults; leading both Catholic and inter-faith bible studies; leading Catholic young adult college programs; and teaching RCIA classes. She has a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry and has spent time conducting pro-life adult stem cell research and giving talks on the unity of faith and science.  She and her husband Justin, two year old son Isaac, and one year old daughter Davy are members of Ste. Marie Parish.

Jeanette Houle, or Ms. J. as most of the youth who have grown up with her call her, holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication and a Master of Arts in Education, with course work in Theology.   She has 15 years of parish ministry experience, having served 2 parishes in the Diocese of Ft. Worth, Texas as Director of Formation, Youth & Young Adult Minister as well as serving as Director of Family Formation for a parish in Massachusetts. Jeanette works at Holy Family Academy as well as part-time Youth Minister Ste Marie.

Marci Houle is a catechist with bachelor's degrees in Theology, Catechetics, and English from Franciscan University of Steubenville and 12 years of experience working with various Church ministries. Her previous posts include Coordinator of Adult Faith Formation, RCIA Coordinator, and Youth Leader. She is currently pursuing her master's degree in Catechetics and Evangelization while working in the Admissions Department at Magdalen College of the Liberal Arts in Warner, NH.