Children's Faith Formation
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Documents
- Examination of Conscience and How to Go to Confession
- Online Religious Education Permission Form
- Advent O Antiphons Prayers
- Home Advent Prayer Service
- Advent Activities Packet
- Christmas Activities Packet
- Advent Jesse's Tree Activity
- Circle of Grace Parent Guide
- Prayers to Know by Heart
- Immaculate Heart of Mary Coloring Page
- Sacred Heart of Jesus Coloring Page
- Ascension and Pentecost Crossword
- Pentecost Come Holy Spirit Craft
- Pentecost Coloring Page
- Pentecost Word Search
- Alleluia Cross Coloring Page
- Last Supper Coloring Page
- The Last Words of Jesus Middle School Activity
- Paschal Candle Children's Activity
- Paschal Candle Explanation
- Triduum Family Prayer Resource
- Palm Sunday without Palms
- Palm Sunday A Deeper Look
- Hosanna Coloring Activity
- Passion Play- Gospel of Matthew
- Parent Handbook 2019-20
- Authorization Form for Student Dismissal
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Children & Family Faith Formation
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
First Day - September 18
10:45am - 12:15pm
Kindergarten through 8th Grade
High School Sacramental Preparation (OCIA for Teens)
Sacramental Preparation & OCIA for Children
St. Mary's works to share the fullness of the Catholic Faith with our parish's children and their parents through weekly Faith Formation classes throughout the school year! As parents are the first teachers of the Faith for their children, we seek to include and assist parents in their modelling of the Catholic Faith for their children in their daily lives. Our FF classes are designed to support parents of children from Kindergarten through High School by providing age-specific instruction for children with their peers. This includes two years of required instruction and preparation before children receive their Sacraments, typically receiving Reconciliation and First Eucharist in second grade, and Confirmation in eigth grade, although we also have special classes for children receiving Sacraments at a later age.How to Register:
We have made a few changes to our program this year. There are two options for your family to participate. Please make your selection on our registration form. See the options below:Option 1 - In-Person Family Formation
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This option meets in person on Sunday mornings 10:45am-12:15pm at St. Mary's twice a month/every other week, with one lesson per month taking place at home (monthly assessments will be collected for accountability)
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ALL parents are required to attend monthly gatherings at the same time as the children to receive their at-home lesson along with community and formation opportunities
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ALL families are required to attend quarterly community gatherings
Option 2 - At-Home Family Formation
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This option allows parents the freedom to teach their children the materials in the comfort of their own home with flexibility
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St. Mary's will provide you with all of the materials that you need to teach your children at home
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Monthly assessments will be collected for accountability
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ALL families will be included in the monthly at-home lessons in addition to their regular coursework and all parents are invited to join for the monthly parent sessions in person
Please CLICK HERE to access our registration form for Children & Family Faith Formation or fill out the form below
Registration is open from July 15 - October 31
Please call the Office of Religious Education if you are interested in registering after October 31st
In-Person Tuition:
1 Child - $150
2 Children - $200
3+ Children - $225
Early Bird Discount (available until August 25):
1 Child - $100
2 Children - $150
3 Children - $175
Home-learning Tuition (includes textbooks and resources):
1 child - $50
each additional child - add $25Note: $100 out-of-parish fee for each family not registered at St. Mary's
Tuition fees will cover the cost of any materials used for classes and religious education activities, including textbooks, hospitality arrangments, supplies, staff salaries, cleaning materials, personal protective equipment, and supplies sent home for families
Please contact Catherine Oyster at [email protected] if tuition assistance is needed
Sacramental Preparation:
First Reconciliation & First Communion Prep begins in 1st Grade and completes in 2nd Grade
Confirmation Prep begins in 7th Grade and completes in 8th Grade*
If your child is in 2nd, 8th or the 2nd year of Sacramental Preparation, we ask for a small fee to cover the cost of materials!
Sacramental Materials Fee: $50/child receiving Sacraments + tuition
*If your child needs to receive sacraments outside of these specific grades, please call the Office of Religious Education to find out which class your child should attend.
Middle School Youth Ministry & Confirmation Preparation:
All children in Middle School (6-8th grade) are invited to St. Mary's once a month* for an evening of prayer, fellowship and fun. This opportunity is optional for 6th grade, but is included as part of the Confirmation program for 7th & 8th grade!
*Dates TBA soon - most likely there will be no meeting in December or January as our Coordinator of Religious Education will be on maternity leave!
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Contact Us
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Catherine Gallerizzo Oysteroystercadw.orgCoordinator of Religious Education
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