"Family of Faith" is our faith formation program for families with children in grades 1 through 4. The curriculum is geared toward family learning, activities, and spiritual growth. Our primary goal is making sure Jesus Christ is a vibrant presence in every home!
Early in the month (during the academic year), Small Groups of families gather with a trained Small Group Leader. Children in grades 1 through 4 go through a guided lesson with their own parents and 4-6 other families. Parents and children get a chance to talk about life's bigger questions and to ponder the great mysteries and love of God.
Armed with an introduction to the monthly topic, our families carry out lessons at home two times per month, inbetween the monthly gatherings. This is the most important part of our programs; getting Christ into your homes! A home is not complete without Christ's presence and our Lord will bring peace and joy!
The Family of Faith curriculum goes in a four-year cycle that follows the four pillars of the Catechism of the Catholic Church: The Creed, Sacraments, Life in Christ, and Christian Prayer. Thus in the course of four academic years, our families get an overview of the Catechism and Scripture.
Family of Faith Schedule 2023-2024 (Grades 1-4)
2023 – 2024 Family of Faith Schedule (Grades 1-4) and
GPS Bible Class (Grades 5-6)
1st Wednesday of the month, 6:30-7:45 PM: Parent Session (parents)/Faith & Fun Night (children grades 1-4) and GPS Bible Class (children grades 5-6)
3rd Wednesday of the month, 6:30-7:45 PM: Family Small Groups (parents and children grades 1-4) and GPS Bible Class (children grades 5-6)
2nd & 4th Wednesdays (or Sundays) of the month: Home Lessons (whole family)
Aug. 31 – Last Day of Faith Formation Sign-up
Sept. 6 – 6:30 p.m. Faith Formation Parent Meeting at IC Center
For all parents with a child in grades 1 through 6 or interested in CGS
First Communion parent meeting beforehand; starts at 6:00
GPS Bible Year parent meeting will be held after general meeting
OOSBOT families will be called out of general meeting to meet separately
Confirmation parents not included; each Confirmation class will have its own parent meeting
Sep. 13 – Family Small Group Orientation Night (parents and children grades 1-4) and GPS Bible Class (children grades 5-6)
Oct 11 – October Parent Session/Faith & Fun Night/GPS Bible Class NOTE: Oct. 4 not available due to Parish Mission Oct. 11 – Home Lesson Oct. 18 – Family Small Groups/GPS Bible Class Oct. 25 – Home Lesson
Nov. 1 – All Saints Day; Home Lesson Nov. 8 – November Parent Session/Faith & Fun Night/GPS Bible Class (NOTE: 2nd Wednesday due to All Saints) Nov. 15 – Home Lesson Nov. 22 – Thanksgiving Break (No Class) Nov. 29 – Family Small Groups/GPS Bible Class
Dec. 6 – December Parent Session/Faith & Fun Night/GPS Bible Class Dec. 13 – Faith Formation Penance Service, Home Lesson Dec. 20 – Family Small Group Advent Retreat/GPS Bible Class Dec. 27 – Christmas Break (No Class)
Jan. 3 – January Parent Session/Faith & Fun Night/GPS Bible Class Jan. 10 – Home Lesson Jan. 17 – Family Small Groups/GPS Bible Class Jan. 24 – Home Lesson Jan. 31 –Then Feed Just One Service Night
Feb. 7 – February Parent Session/Faith & Fun Night/GPS Bible Class Feb. 14 – Ash Wednesday, Home Lesson Feb. 21 – Family Small Groups/GPS Bible Class Feb. 28 – Faith Formation Penance Service(tentative), Home Lesson
Mar. 6 – March Parent Session/Faith & Fun Night/GPS Bible Class Mar. 13 –Faith Formation Penance Service(tentative), Home Lesson Mar. 20 – Family Small Groups/GPS Bible Class Mar. 27 – Holy Week, Home Lesson
Apr. 3 – April Parent Session/Faith & Fun Night/GPS Bible Class Apr. 10 – Home Lesson Apr. 17 – Family Small Groups/GPS Bible Class Apr. 24 – Home Lesson
May 8 – Family Small Group/GPS Bible Class Fun Night May 15 – End of the Year Social May 22 – Catechist and Volunteer Appreciation Dinner