A Family of Faith is for every family with children in Kindergarten to 8th grade.  All families from our parishes (Annunciation, St. Monica-St. George, and Holy Name) are invited to take part in this program, regardless of whether their children are enrolled in Catholic school or not.  All are encouraged to join this program!  The goal of this program is to reach all families in our parish and form them in the faith and bring them closer in relationship, both within the family and also in the greater community.

The primary difference will be that parents are the catechists for their children.  This is a radical change from previous models of formation for children, in which the parish usually provided traditional classroom-model classes and teachers.  While this is a great responsibility for parents, it is also a great opportunity for them to learn the Faith and bring the family together, uniting them in faith.

Good question!  The issue with having Faith Formation in a classroom setting is that it has not been an effective way for the Faith to be passed on to our children.  As they grow up, children end up leaving the Faith.  Our goal is to have our children become full, active, and devoted Roman Catholics - true disciples of Jesus Christ who are on fire with the love of God in their hearts and following the true teachings of the Church completely.  We think that the best way to do that is through both parents and children being engaged and involved in the Faith, sharing that together.

The monthly catechetical lessons will be held following the 9am Mass at the Klug Center at Annunciation. The parents & children will be divided into the classrooms. The communal events vary in location between the parishes of our region, and some off-campus sites. 

Overall, there’s a lot more flexibility in A Family of Faith than in a traditional religious education program. You determine when to do the two monthly lessons—at home, on your family’s schedule, and at your child’s level. The program runs from September to May. A calendar with dates and locations for the year can be found above, and a physical copy will be provided at the first parent session.

If you scroll to the bottom of this page, you will find the registration link. Registration is $30 per child, with a limit of $90 per family. Children receiving a Sacrament this year have an additional $30 Sacramental Prep fee.

Be not afraid!  A Family of Faith has very easily understood content and lessons, as well as step-by-step instructions for each activity.  Before having to teach a lesson, parents first learn and gain knowledge in the Faith, which helps you then teach with confidence.  Other tools are also available to you to help you answer questions that you do not know.  It is developed so that, with a small amount of preparation, the lesson can be taught effectively by any adult! It is a great opportunity to get to know your Faith better! 

All of those who wish to receive First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion or Confirmation must take part in A Family of Faith.  Children in Sacramental Preparation years will be taught the curriculum respective to that Sacrament in their monthly classes. Please see the links below for First Reconciliation/First Holy Communion or Confirmation for more information.

We will have Safe Parish-certified babysitters to watch all children under 5, so that parents can participate in class with limited distractions!

Email will be the normal method of communication.

Don't be afraid to email with your questions! sarahrose@uptowncatholic.org