REGISTRATION INFORMATION
FAITH FORMATION ELEMENTARY REGISTRATION FORM 2011-2012
Sacramental Preparation
First Reconciliation Preparation Fall 2011
First Eucharist Preparation Spring 2012
Calendars
Preschool Calendar 2011-12
Elementary Calendar 2011-2012
December Children's Ministry Activities 2011
Helpful Links
The First Reconciliation Jeopardy Game
The Catholic Toolbox
"Tools" for the Classroom or at Home: Activities, Crafts, Games, Puzzles, Worksheets, Lesson Plans, Classroom Tips, etc for all ages.
Pre-School Faith Formation
Pre-School Faith Formation offers families with children age 3 (by September 1st) through 5 (no in Kinder) a classroom environment to learn about their Catholic faith. Children will gather in age level groups during Sunday Mass twice each month. The focus of the Pre-School program is for our children to learn and experience the Bible stories that are such an important part of our faith tradition. During weekends when there is no PreSchool sessions, families are encouraged to bring their children to Mass. The Sunday Nursery in Inspiration will also be available to registered families on these weekends.
Pre-School Sessions
- Session PS1 - Saturday 3:30-4:45pm
- Session PS2 - Sunday during 8:00am Mass
- Session PS3 - Sunday during 10:00am Mass
- Session PS4 - Sunday during 12:00pm Mass
- Session PS5 - Sunday 3:30-4:45pm
Elementary Faith Formation
Faith Formation for families with children in Kindergarten through 5th grade.Elementary Faith Formation offers families with children in grades K through 5 a classroom environment to learn about their Catholic faith. This program uses the Faith First Legacy Edition religion series and the Sunday scriptures to provide the children with an integrated experience of the Catholic Faith. Children will gather in grade level groups for a 75 minute session twice each month.
Elementary Sessions
- Session E1 - Saturday Afternoon - 3:30-4:45pm
- Session E2 - Sunday Morning - 8:30-9:45am
- Session E3 - Sunday Morning - 9:30-10:45am
- Session E4 - Sunday Morning - 11:30am-12:45pm
- Session E5 - Sunday Afternoon - 3:30-4:45pm
Elementary Faith Formation and Sacramental Preparation
Participation in Elementary Faith Formation allows children to begin the initial preparation for the Sacraments of First Eucharist and First Reconciliation. Preparation for each of these sacraments is a 2-year process and it is during the 2nd year that the child begins the specific Sacrament training and celebrates First Eucharist or First Reconciliation.
Is my child ready to celebrate the Sacraments? Click Here for Parent Reflection page.
First Reconciliation Requires registration by August 2011. Click Here for First Reconciliation Preparation for Fall 2011 information sheet and form.
First Eucharist Preparation begins in January 2012 (Spring 2012) for children in Grades 2-3 who have completed 1 year of initial Faith Formation. Click Here for First Eucharist Preparation for Spring 2012. Information sheet and form.
Special Needs Faith Formation
Special Needs Faith Formation offers families with Special Needs school-age children the opportunity for faith development in a safe, nurturing environment. In a developmentally appropriate way, the children are invited and encouraged to answer the call of Jesus, to learn about His story and to celebrate the Sacraments. A certified Special Education teacher teaches this program and caring catechists with a loving desire to work with this special community provide support and assistance. We strive to provide an inclusive environment, so it is not necessary for the child to have any particular special needs to participate. Please contact Theresa Crow, tcrow@stmarkevangelist.com for more information, to set up a time to visit the class or to discuss the needs of your child.
Special Needs Session
- Sundays during 10 am Mass
To provide the needed consistency for our Special Needs children, this program meets every Sunday during the 10 am Mass beginning 1st Sunday of September thru Father's Day Sunday of June.