Faith Formation classes for 1st - 8th grade children take place prior to the 11am Mass on Sunday mornings September through April. Parents have the opportunity to nurture their own faith while their children attend class, and are encouraged to attend the 11am Mass with their children following class sessions. Class for Pre-K & Kindergartners take place during the 11am Mass.

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Many people are needed to provide this important ministry to children and families.  Click here for information on specific volunteer opportunities.

Sunday morning schedule:
9:15-9:30       Family Gathering Time
                        Prayer & Announcements
9:30-10:45     Individual class time
                        for Grades 1-8
Music for grades 1-4 offered during small group time, while grades 5-8 work on a themed skit.
9:30-10:30     Session for Parents
11:00              Sunday Eucharist in church
                        Class time for Pre-K & K
                        Children's Liturgy of the Word

All classes are held in English.

Children interested in receiving preparation for a sacrament (First Reconciliation, First Eucharist, Confirmation) who do not attend a Catholic school must attend a regular program of on-going catechesis. When registering, please register both for Sunday Faith Formation classes and the sacrament for which he/she will be prepared.
 

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Due to the Presidents' Day Holiday, there are no Sunday morning classes or Confirmation session this weekend.  Enjoy your long weekend. 
Children's Liturgy during 11:00am Mass will still take place for children up to age 10 years of age.

We offer faith formation classes for children from the age of 3 (must be toilet trained) through 8^th grade on Sunday mornings, starting September 30, 2018 and going through April 28, 2019.
 

• The curriculum includes: weekly small and large group discussions, arts & crafts, music, exploration of different prayer forms, large group service projects and family-themed presentations.

• Each year’s curriculum builds on learning from the previous year, so it is extremely important that your child/ren attend classes each and every year, even when they aren’t preparing to receive a sacrament!

• Parents are invited to stay and participate in adult formation while children are in class (or to assist as catechists/aides), and are strongly encouraged to attend the 11am Mass together with their children.

Questions about registering your children can be directed to Susie Osacho, Director of Faith Formation via email or 612-869-2426 extension 120.

Parents: Watch your email at the end of each week for resources that you can do as a family to prepare for Sunday Mass. Contact Susie Osacho at sosacho@strichards.com if you are not receiving emails.

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