FAMILY FAITH FORMATION

Do you have a child in grades K-5?

Join us for our Family of Faith & Vita Kids Kickoff Meeting Saturday, September 7th at 9:00 am in the Parish Center. All families are welcome! Discover how to live as disciples of Christ while strengthening family bonds and building lasting friendships with other Catholic families.

This year's focus is on Part 3 of the Catechism - "Life in Christ". Topics include:

• The Virtues
• Ten Commandments
• The Beatitudes
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A Family of Faith is the pathway to receiving the Sacraments and beyond.

Important: If your child will be preparing for First Communion, participation in Family of Faith is required the year before Sacramental preparation begins. Plan ahead to ensure your family is ready for this beautiful journey toward the Eucharist!

Why Family Faith Formation? 

Families Engage in Parish Life

Many parishes are looking for ways to help families practice their faith and participate fully in the parish. With A Family of Faith, families come together regularly — growing in relationship with one another and learning the truths of the Catholic Faith and how to apply them in their lives. In the parish and at home parents and children have the opportunity to build strong relationships through discussion and reflection on topics that matter in their lives.

Learn to Follow Jesus

As families continue to come together to learn about the life of Jesus Christ, His teachings, and the Catholic Faith, they desire to know Him better. The home becomes the place of deep learning as families desire to follow Jesus more closely. Families are introduced to the spiritual treasures of the home, the domestic church. Parents can learn and share with their children practices such as grace before meals, reading and praying with Scripture, and learning about the lives of the saints. 

Rebuild the Domestic Church

As parents and children engage in discussion about what they are learning, spiritual curiosity is awakened and families desire to deepen their understanding. Each month parents have the opportunity to choose from a variety of activities and discussions that they can do as a family to explore the concepts that are taught in each lesson. Younger children might learn through the experience of coloring one of the beautiful illustrations while older children might meditate on the Scripture.

Formation takes place:

At the PARISH: Families participate in family Mass. Parents attend a monthly workshop where they learn the monthly content through discussion. Children attend monthly VITA Kids to build community and learn faith with peers. 

In the HOME: Parents teach their children with clearly designed lessons and activities that involve the whole family through Sophia A Family of Faith curriculum (https://sophiateachers.org/support/a-family-of-faith/)

In COMMUNITY: Families build community through parish events: socials, picnics, feast day celebrations, and activities.

As Pope Francis beautifully reminded us, "In the church, there is space for everyone." We wholeheartedly embrace this sentiment and invite you to be a part of our vibrant and diverse community where all are cherished and embraced.  For any questions or to register, please contact Julie Romero at jromero@stcolumbacatholic.org.