FAITH FORMATION:

"Formation" begins with a commitment to know the faith, grow in the faith  and most importantly have a relationship with Jesus Christ as this growth occurs. Formation should never be viewed as a mere learning a few things about the Catholic faith. Formation is the immersion into the Christian-lifestyle.  Formation is more than knowing about God, it is getting to know God.

It is the responsibility of the parents to work with the Catechist as a cohesive unit to prepare their child for the sacraments. Equally important is the objective for the student to form an essential understanding of discipleship as mandated by Jesus Christ. The outcome of formation provides preparation to begin a life of evangelization and participate not only in the sacraments but the mission of the church as well.

The parents assisting their child at home to learn prayers, attend mass, and lesson items joined together with the catechetical team and church resources, will ensure a meaningful faith formation.

Depending in what year program the child is in, the parents are obligated at home to make sure the child practices and knows the following:

Sign of the Cross,

Lord’s Prayer,

Glory Be,

Hail Mary,

Penitential Act. (Part of the Mass)

7 Sacraments.

Ten Commandments

Apostles Creed   or    Nicene Creed

Act of Contrition

Prayers of the Mass

Grace Before Meals

The prayers are in the children’s books. Your Catechist and Religious Education Team leaders can provide links to online resources for this.

In the Month of January, an initial evaluation will be given to each student. 

The Children will be EVALUATED on:

1. Mass Attendance
(What happens in mass and its order.)

2. Children’s Classes (What they learned in class. )

3. Christian Values

4. Knowledge of their Faith 

5. Prayers

The prayers your child needs to know for 2nd year students:

Sign of the Cross,

Lord’s Prayer.(The Our Father)

Glory Be.

Hail Mary

Penitential Act. (Part of the Mass)

7 Sacraments.

Ten Commandments.

Act of Contrition.

Apostles Creed.

Those in formation for the sacrament of Confirmation will be tested on the Points of this sacrament as well.