“The ministry of evangelization carried out by Christian parents is original and irreplaceable. It assumes the characteristics typical of family life itself, which should be interwoven with love, simplicity, practicality and daily witness.” -Familiaris Consortio
Our family faith formation program uses a resource called A Family of Faith because it is uniquely crafted to help children learn the joys of following Jesus Christ and the truths of the Faith through the Christian witness lived by their parents. Recent academic studies have revealed that the lived witness of parents is the most important factor (by a huge margin!) in ensuring their children develop strong virtues and continue in the Faith of their parents.
A Family of Faith provides parents an easy-to-use resource for catechizing their whole family, and in the process, helping them on their journey to heaven.
All families with children of any age are welcome to join (not just K-5)! So don't worry about having to find something else for your older or younger children to do; they are welcome to join us.
Beginning in the fall, we will have Family Gatherings on the 2nd Tuesday of each month, from 6-7:30PM in the Hospitality Center.
Family Gatherings will begin with a simple meal and will feature something for the entire family.
Purposefully Catholic Videos are an online resource produced by the parish. Each episode of Purposefully Catholic will be used to support A Family of Faith and offer guidance on the topics covered by the resource. Episodes of Purposefully Catholic will be released regularly and will be available as a video on the parish's YouTube channel, or a Podcast for on-the-go listening.
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A Parent Guidebook for A Family of Faith will be provided for each household to participate in this program. Books will be distributed at the first Family Gathering after the books are delivered to the parish.
A Children's Activity Book for A Family of Faith will also be provided for each child in 1st through 5th grade.
ADORATION - As an additional prayer opportunity, your entire family is invited to join us on the 1st Tuesday of each month for a time of family-friendly Adoration. We will gather at 6pm in the Great Room. From there, we will embark on a "pilgrimage" as we seek to encounter the Lord. Adoration will feature times of praise & worship music, silence, and community prayer. Following Adoration, we will gather as a community for fellowship and to share a meal together. (Please check the monthly parish calendar for changes and updates)
CHILDREN'S MASS - As a way to get our children more involved with the Mass, the 10am Mass on the 3rd Sunday of each month will be a children's Mass. Children and youth will be encouraged to help serve at Mass in a variety of ways!
LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS - Throughout the year, there will be various opportunities for children and families to participate in the many great Catholic feasts spread throughout the liturgical calendar!
To register your child for Children's RE, please email Jeanette Schueller at jschueller@stpiuscda.org.