Family Faith Formation is an alternative to CCD that helps develop strong Catholic families in which children learn the joys of following Jesus Christ and the truths of our Faith through the witness of Christian life given by their parents.
Family of Faith Nights have a breakout session for parents and children, a meal together and a time of family prayer. Lessons to expand on the monthly theme are completed by the families at home. The Family of Faith meetings are one Saturday a month from October to May.
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd is available for our Pre-K and Kindergarten students to have lessons in the Atrium during our Family of Faith meetings.
Registration opens August 17th
Sacramental Preparation Classes
Year 1
Children who are entering 2nd grade AND will be 7 years old by December 31st may be registered for the Year 1 class.
They will make their First Confession in this class.
Year 2
Children may be registered for Year 2 after they have completed the Year 1 preparation year.
This year will end with Confirmation and First Holy Communion at Mass with the Bishop.
To participate in the sacramental preparation classes children must be registered and participating in our Family of Faith Program.
Please contact Mrs. Castor with any questions.
Adaptive Learning Kits
To help facilitate the right of all children to catechesis and development of their relationship with God, St. Patrick's has 2 sets of adaptive learning kits from Loyola Press for sacrament preparation. Ideal for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other learning differences, the kits are meant for families to take home to prepare for the reception of sacraments of Reconciliation, First Holy Communion, and Confirmation at a pace and scope that is appropriate for each child.
Please contact Mrs. Castor using the button below for more information, or to preview or check out a kit for your child.
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd was born from the joy of the children’s encounter with God. It has been observed that children of the same developmental stage, even those from widely varying cultural backgrounds, respond to elements of the Christian message in the same way. We are blessed to be able to have an Atrium space here at St. Patrick's. Our Pre-K and Kindergarten students will have lessons in the Atrium during our Family of Faith meetings. Older children who are enrolled in the Family of Faith Program may enroll for additional Catechesis lessons in our Atrium space.
Please direct any questions you may have regarding our Faith Formation Programs to
Pam Castor, Director of Faith Formation at pcastor@saintpatrickparish.net
