What is Family Formation?
Because of the pandemic we implemented an at-home, Family Formation model where parents would serve as the primary faith educator or "first witness of the faith" in their home, and our parish would provide resources and support to assist them in this role, which was new to most of our families. We believe this is the way God has intended faith formation to be presented, and that "church begins at home." This is what our program will look like this year:
Print copies of "Gospel Weeklies" will be picked up every 1st Sunday of the month at our "Meet Me at Mass" events to parents can work with their children at home. Sunday morning Zoom classes are optional.
Monthly Parent Meetings will be held after 10:00am Mass every 1st Sunday of the the month to provide parents with instruction and encouragement in teaching and sharing the faith at home.
A Family Outreach Team will be assigned to work with families to further assist them in growing in their faith together at home and engaging in our parish.
Google Classroom for students who work more effectively with digital platforms for learning.
Opportunities for students to serve in liturgical ministries: Greeters, Ushers, Readers, Altar Servers, Singers, Instrumentalists. This will enable our families to engage more actively in the life of our church.