Becoming Disciples - ages 12 - 15 (grades 6 or 7 thru grades 8 or 9)
“Becoming Disciples” is designed to continue to form youth through the Mass while adding more opportunities to learn how faith makes a difference in the world.The Programming for this age group is designed in intergenerational, family centered, stage of faith and immersion settings.
Teaching Masses - this year’s theme: An Overview of Being Catholic
Once a month, at the end of Mass there will be a 10-15 minute teaching on a different topic from our Catholic tradition. Everyone is invited to then gather in the parish center for an opportunity to build community with one another, discuss and briefly share on the topic, and enjoy a beverage and breakfast treat.
Mar 4 - 5 Apr 1 - 9 May 6 - 7
Service Sundays
Together as a whole community, we will explore what it means to put our faith into action. On four weekends over the course of this year, we will have a short presentation during Mass. After Mass, everyone can choose how to engage in the service/mission topic: by discussing as an individual household/family, sharing after Mass during “Coffee And” in the parish center, or joining in a parish Zoom group during the week. Each Service Sunday will have a focus and questions to reflect on, an activity to do together, and a list of opportunities to serve that people may choose from.
Mar 18 - 19
Family Learning Events
Everything we do together as a parish community is an opportunity to form faith. Parish events such as the yard sale, Christmas Fair, Fill a Ford, Seder Supper, or Walk the Walk can be things to participate in as a family. Celebrating the different liturgical feasts of the year or being part of blessings such as “back to school/backpacks”, “getting one’s license”, “mothers or fathers day” all provide teaching moments. There are many parish activities on the calendar this year, but we are especially excited to offer these family community building activities:
Mar 26 - Lenten Retreat Advent & Lent Prayer Stations May 13 - Family Game Night
Liturgical Apprentices - Youth will be expected to serve a liturgical apprenticeship to continue being formed through worship time together at Mass. They will choose a Fall apprenticeship (serving 2-3x between Sept-Dec) and a Winter/Spring apprenticeship (serving 2-3x between Jan-May)
Just Faith Class & Immersion Experiences
Participants will learn about social topics through the lens of Christian faith. Each topic consists of two 90 minute sessions, the first through a faith-based grounding in the subject matter, and the second through inviting a guest speaker on the topic or participation in an immersion/service activity. See the month to month calendar below for these dates.
The fee for Faith Formation classes is $80.
Once you submit your registration you will see a Pay Now button that will bring you to our online payment provider. Here you can sign into your account, create a new account or choice Quick Give for a one time Faith Formation payment.
*To register for Faith Formation you need to be a registered member of the parish and can use this link to register.