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As the family goes, so goes the nation......and so goes the whole world in which we live. --St. John Paul II
Ste. Marie Parish
Family Faith Formation
2020-2021 School Year
Sunday Mass & the Practice of the Faith
The essential first components to faith formation in families include:
- 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)
Monthly Family Faith Formation for ages 6+
We will be using Sophia Press “A Family of Faith” – Profession of Faith
Each family will receive a parent book and a children’s workbook (additional books for children may be purchased if you choose)
We are using a family group model. Families – with at least one parent ( ideally both attend) will meet once per month for 90 min. Families will be grouped with other families with children of similar ages and be led by a mentor couple/family through one lesson for the month with prayer, activities and discussion.
The families will complete one lesson at home on their own. Mentors will be availible for questions or guidance in completing the family home lesson.
Families will remain with their assigned groups for the year allowing families to get to know one another and to build community within the larger parish community.
Additional Community & Prayer Opportunities offered: Feast Day Celebrations, Family Adoration Half Hours, Service Opportunities
Childcare will be provided and a pre-school option will be available during the Family Faith Formation meeting time.
Youth grades 7-12- Are encouraged to attend the Theology Sundays or Wednesdays with their parents.
- Attend Youth Group offerings including XLT , Bible Studies and weekly gatherings
- Welcome to volunteer for childcare & pre-school programs at the monthly Sunday or Wednesday Family Faith Formation Group Meetings
Adult/Youth Theology
Monthly Adult sessions for the topic of the month for Family Formation will be presented twice.
Parents are asked to attend one session either on Sunday (between the 9:30am-11:30am Masses) or on Wed. Evening 7-8pm.
Youth (grades 7-12) and all parishioners are invited to attend these sessions as well. Childcare & pre-school care will be offered only on Sunday mornings for these sessions.
Readiness for Sacraments, rather than based on grade level, is determined on an individual basis according to one’s maturity in the faith. Preparation for Sacraments may begin a year in advance of the age of reason (age 7).
Please see the Sacramental Preparation Guidelines for each Sacrament and complete the Request for Sacramental Preparation for your child.