Let the children come to me, and do not stop them: for it is to such as these that the kingdom of heaven belongs. ~Jesus
Corinne Cathcart
Coordinator of Elementary Faith Formation
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Weekly Faith Formation classes run from 9:30am – 10:45am on Sundays between the Masses for Pre-K through 5th grade.
At least one adult family member should come and plan to stay for each session.
About Our Elementary Faith Formation Programs
We believe, and our church teaches, that parents are the first and most important catechists of their children (CCC 2223). Studies have shown that the children of families who pray at home together, go to Mass together, have conversations about their faith, and are engaged in their faith as a family, are more likely to continue in their faith into their teen and adult years. The greatest influence on a child’s life-long faith is not the pastor, nor the youth minister, nor the Sunday School teacher…but the family!
Here at Blessed Sacrament, we want to empower all of our parents to raise faithful, faith-filled, life-long Catholics! And so every class is a whole-family experience! Together, we’ll Unravel the Mystery of God’s plan for us as we practice our faith through a variety of service projects, prayer experiences, and time to get to know more of our parish family, and you’ll go home with the tools to build and enhance your family faith life.
During some class sessions, we’ll all hang out together for a game, lesson, craft, and snack. For other sessions, we’ll take some time in same-age groups to learn and pray at a more focused level. For some sessions, we’ll have faith, prayer, or service stations set up for families to explore and learn together. But every class is designed for kids and parents to experience together!
In addition to our Sunday morning Faith Formation sessions, we’re once again joining the Middle and High School families for a fabulous Family Fun Night once a month!
About the Theme
Unravel the Mystery… God lays out his plan of salvation for us in the Bible, from Genesis to Revelation. Join us this year as we Unravel the Mystery… of Salvation History! Come learn about how God has saved his people over and over throughout history, and how he has big plans for our salvation too!
Faith Formation Calendar 2024-2025
August
Sat. & Sun. 17-18 Backpack blessing during all Masses
September
Sun. 15 11:00 Youth Led Mass
Sun. 22 9:30 Elementary Faith Formation Kickoff
Sun. 29 9:30 Elementary Faith Formation
October
Sat. 5 Family Fun Trivia Night
Sun. 13 9:30 Elementary Faith Formation
Sun. 20 9:30 Elementary Faith Formation
Sun. 27 9:30 Elementary Faith Formation
November
Sat. 5 Family Fun All Souls Event
Sun. 10 9:30 Elementary Faith Formation
Sun. 24 Advent Event
December
Sun. 8 9:30 Elementary Faith Formation
Sun. 15 9:30 Elementary Faith Formation
January
Sat. & Sun. 4-5 Home Blessing Kits available at all Masses
Sat. 11 Family Fun Game Night
Sun. 12 9:30 Elementary Faith Formation
Sun. 26 9:30 Elementary Faith Formation
February
Sat. 1 Family Fun Art Show
Sun. 2 9:30 Elementary Faith Formation
Sun. 9 9:30 Elementary Faith Formation
Sun. 23 9:30 Elementary Faith Formation
March
Sun. 9 Lent Event
Sun. 16 9:30 Registration Weekend
Sun. 23 9:30 Elementary Faith Formation
May
Sun. 4 12:00 pm Easter Egg Hunt & Easter Social