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​  Family Faith Formation Program for Grades 1 through 5


​The Family Faith Formation Program at Mary, Mother of the Church Parish is a program which refreshes and renews the faith of the entire family.  A Family Faith program is meant to enable Catholic parents to be the primary educators of faith to their children.   We hope to equip the parents to fully pass on to their children the tradition of their Catholic Faith.  The beliefs of the children reflect the beliefs of the parents.  We hope you will find our program informative and fun for both you and your children.  Classes are at SS. Peter and Paul Church Hall from 6:00 to 7:30pm​


In addition to our monthly sessions, there are take-home packs which we encourage you to read and of course........ ATTENDING mass,  as the

​                                    Eucharist is the center of our faith.


NOTE:  Just a reminder, the Family program is for parents and students in grades 1 through 5 only NO younger children.  I am very sorry that we are unable to accommodate younger children in our program.  This is a class for both the parent and the 1st through 5th grader and students must be with their own parents.    Thank you.



Family Catechesis Program                                

                        for grades 1 through 5 AND parents

Faith Formation Program

    Grades 1 through 5​

Fran Walsh  -  Director​ of Religious Education

203-756-7919

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For information on 6th, 7th, 8th grade,  Communion & Confirmation --see drop down menu under Religious Ed.


Family Catechesis Program

2019 - 2020  Calendar



Classes meet at SSPP Church Hall

6:00 to 7:30pm




September Event 16

This opening event at Sacred Heart Church in Southbury

See link to the left " September Event info" 6:15pm -8pm


October 1st OR 3rd


November  6th OR 7th 

Note:  This month only.  Wednesday or Thursday night 


December  10th OR 12th 


January  7th OR 9th 

Family Fun Night (see left)


February 4th OR 6th 


March 3rd OR 5th 


March 31st OR April 2nd  


Classes meet at SSPP Church Hall

6:00 to 7:30pm

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

REGISTRATION  FORMS  ON  LINK  BELOW

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Religious Education Registration for 2019-20











If you are new to our program or know someone who would like to join us, please call the Rectory,    203-756-7919

ask for Fran   



















 
 
 
 

ABOUT  FAMILY  CATECHESIS


       I recently saw this question asked and answered in a church bulletin:


Question:  Father, at a recent baptism, I heard about the parents, not the Church being teachers of the faith.  Can you explain this?


Answer:  One of the final blessings given at baptism might be a blessing for fathers.  It includes this line: "fathers and mothers" will be the first teachers of their child in the ways of the faith.  May they also be the best teachers, bearing witness to the faith by what they say and do, in Christ Jesus, our Lord."  This blessing reminds parents of their unique calling to bring their children to God.  They are not alone though... the Church stands by them to help, especially with a program like "Family Catechesis".  We also add to it through the mass.  Parents, appreciate the wonderful vocation you have, and know we are here to help in any way we can.      



Registrations form for 

2019-2020

you need to print & send in


 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

2019-2020

Family Catechesis Topic

for the year is:

The 7 Sacraments of the Catholic Church are going to take on a whole new meaning for you.  You're going to love this session!


Family Project due at our

January Session


Here's what it is:  every family received a small wood plaque 

(if you didn't, you can get it in the December session or call me)

  

Family Fun night project

Sit down as a family and decorate your plaque with the single word:

AMEN  (just AMEN)

Decorate any way you want:  paint, draw, stickers, carve, wood burn, feathers, color ...be creative or make it simple!! (hint: pintrist)


While working on it be mindful that the word AMEN means:  I agree!


Think about what you are telling God you agree to, come up with some new family commitments!   


Bring your project to the January Family session and show it off and tell us how your family will be the light of Christ to others.  Then you take it back home and hang it in your house so everyday you will be reminded that :

Heaven touches earth thru You!

I agree!!