Faith Formation
Mara Vogel - Director of Faith Formation
304-842-2283 ext. 14
mkmccawley@gmail.com
304-842-2283 ext. 14
mkmccawley@gmail.com
New in Faith Formation
Our new Faith Formation school year begins September 20, 2020, but it will look a little bit different this year.
Due to COVID-19, we will not have in-person classes for at least the first half of the school year, and we will reevaluate in December for the second half of the year. Instead, we will be providing materials to use at home along with ongoing communication with a catechist to aid parents in continuing to help their children grow in their faith even though we cannot gather at this time. Packets will be sent home monthly and will include materials such as family prayer resources, weekly Gospel activities, videos, music, questions for discussion, and challenges to help each member of the family to grow in faith.
If your child is going into second grade and/or ready to prepare for their First Communion, please use the separate registration form. We will be in contact in September about how formation will be done this year. It will be very similar to past years since parents do most of the work at home.
Due to COVID-19, we will not have in-person classes for at least the first half of the school year, and we will reevaluate in December for the second half of the year. Instead, we will be providing materials to use at home along with ongoing communication with a catechist to aid parents in continuing to help their children grow in their faith even though we cannot gather at this time. Packets will be sent home monthly and will include materials such as family prayer resources, weekly Gospel activities, videos, music, questions for discussion, and challenges to help each member of the family to grow in faith.
If your child is going into second grade and/or ready to prepare for their First Communion, please use the separate registration form. We will be in contact in September about how formation will be done this year. It will be very similar to past years since parents do most of the work at home.
WELCOME
"Being a Christian is not just about following commandments: it is about letting Christ take possession of our lives and transform them.” – Pope Francis
Faith Formation is more than just Sunday school for our youngest members, but it is truly helping our parishioners to see their Catholic faith as a way of life and their relationship with God as an everlasting bond. Ongoing faith formation is for everyone at all times! We want to invite all to take part in Faith Formation activities including classes and gatherings on Sundays, worship at Masses, celebration of Sacraments, service activities, and community celebrations. When we come together and encounters others we get to encounter Christ. When we see and learn about how Christ works through others, then we can look and see more clearly how Christ may be working in our own lives. The start of the new school year also starts a new Faith Formation year. Please consider becoming more involved in a new activity. If you have an idea for something you would like to see at the parish please do not hesitate to contact a staff member. God always has his hand outstretched to you with an invitation to a deeper relationship. It is your job to respond to that invitation. How will you deepen your relationship with Christ this year?
Basic Information (For during non-pandemic times)
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Faith Formation classes for preschool through 12th grade are offered every Sunday between the two morning Masses, 9:45-10:45 am, during the school year.
Adult Faith Formation meets 9:45-10:45am on Sundays to discuss the Sunday Gospel along with different topics relating to faith. There are also themed courses that meet during the week for 3-6 weeks at a time. For details about Adult Faith Formation please see the Adult FF page
For our littlest members, we offer childcare through our nursery during Masses on Sunday. For more information about the Nursery, please look to the bottom of this page
In addition to Sunday morning classes, middle school and high school students have the option of taking part in Youth Group and Teen Council. For more information about Youth Group and Teen Council, please see the Youth Ministries Page
Adult Faith Formation meets 9:45-10:45am on Sundays to discuss the Sunday Gospel along with different topics relating to faith. There are also themed courses that meet during the week for 3-6 weeks at a time. For details about Adult Faith Formation please see the Adult FF page
For our littlest members, we offer childcare through our nursery during Masses on Sunday. For more information about the Nursery, please look to the bottom of this page
In addition to Sunday morning classes, middle school and high school students have the option of taking part in Youth Group and Teen Council. For more information about Youth Group and Teen Council, please see the Youth Ministries Page
Faith Formation classes begin every September with Catechetical Sunday and go through the beginning of May. For the most up to date information about when classes are scheduled, please check the Important Dates Information listed below. A new schedule will be posted each August for that school year.
Cancellations due to snow and other unforeseen circumstances will be posted here, on the All Saints Facebook Page, and through the ClassTag messaging system.
Cancellations due to snow and other unforeseen circumstances will be posted here, on the All Saints Facebook Page, and through the ClassTag messaging system.
This is where you will find the general schedule for the Faith Formation program. Adult FF will follow the Children's FF schedule for cancellations, but Youth Group/Teen Council will have their own schedule. The schedule is typically posted by the beginning of August each school year. If you have any specific questions or concerns please contact the Director of Faith Formation & Youth.
Protecting God's Children Touching Safety Program
If you would like more information regarding the Touching Safety Program please read the overview provided here. If you would like to opt your child out of the lesson, there will be forms available at least 1 month before the date of the lesson. Any questions or concerns can be directed to the Director of Faith Formation & Youth.
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ClassTag is a communication service that many educational systems use to get information out quickly and easily to parents. We use this service to remind parents when classes are cancelled, to alert them to when special events are coming up, and when we may have a special need or request. You will be asked on your registration form if you would like to receive your ClassTag registration through email or text message. If you do not receive your ClassTag invitation after submitting your Faith Formation Registration or need to add an additional email or phone number to ClassTag, please contact the Director.
First Reconciliation & First Communion
1st Reconciliation and 1st Communion Classes are offered for those children who have reached the age of reason, 7 years old. Preparation is usually done in 2nd grade, but parents may prayerfully choose when to start this preparation with their children after the child has turned 7. Please register before the start of the Faith Formation class year. The schedule of classes for the 2020-2021 school year will be posted by August. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Director.
Confirmation
Confirmation Classes are offered every two years for students in 8th and 9th grades or older. Preparation will take place over the course of one full school year and the beginning of a second. The Confirmation will be performed by the Bishop in the Fall following the year of preparation. The date for this will be set according to the Bishop's schedule. Requirements for Confirmation preparation are listed below . The calendar of classes and assignments will be posted at the start of each new class
Requirements for Confirmation Preparation:
- Ongoing Faith Formation during the year of preparation. This may be done in the form of weekly Sunday classes, Catholic School, Youth Group meetings, home study, or as a Catechist/Aide for a younger grade.
- Monthly classes focusing on the topic of Confirmation. If class is missed then the work must be made up.
- A reflection based on experiences during Confirmation
- 12 Faith-In-Action Experiences
- A minimum of 1 retreat experience during the course of Confirmation preparation.
- Ongoing Faith Formation during the year of preparation. This may be done in the form of weekly Sunday classes, Catholic School, Youth Group meetings, home study, or as a Catechist/Aide for a younger grade.
- Monthly classes focusing on the topic of Confirmation. If class is missed then the work must be made up.
- A reflection based on experiences during Confirmation
- 12 Faith-In-Action Experiences
- A minimum of 1 retreat experience during the course of Confirmation preparation.
A new Confirmation class will be formed in the Fall of 2019. Students entering 8th and 9th grade or older in the 2019-2020 academic year will be eligible to join this Confirmation class and may begin logging Faith-In-Action Experiences in May of 2019 to be counted toward the Confirmation preparation requirements. Any questions or concerns can be sent to the director at any time!
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To our parishioners:
To our parents:
Please welcome our children and give a smile of encouragement to their parents.
- Children are members of this community, a reminder that our Parish is alive and growing.
- The way we welcome children in Church directly affects the way they respond to the church, to God, and to one another.
- Let families know that they are at home in this house of worship
To our parents:
- Relax! God put the wiggle in children. Don’t feel you have to suppress it in God’s house.
- All are welcome.
- Sit towards the front where it is easier for children to see.
- Quietly explain the parts of the Mass
- Sing the hymns, pray and voice the responses. Children learn liturgical behavior by imitating you.
- If you leave Mass with your child, feel free to do so, but please come back. Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me.”
- The nursery is open and available during the Sunday Masses. If a volunteer is present you may leave your child with them, if not, you may stay with your child and use it for as long as needed.
Please welcome our children and give a smile of encouragement to their parents.
The Nursery (currently suspended)
The Nursery is open during both morning Masses on Sundays. When volunteers are present, parents are welcome to drop off their children to be watched during Mass. If a volunteer is unavailable during one week, parents are welcome to stay with their children and make use of the space as a good place for restless young ones.
The nursery is open to all children under the age of 5. It is fully equipped with changing station, child sized bathroom, snacks, toys, TV and movies. We also have 2 rocking chairs and a comfortable area available for nursing mothers. We tend to keep the door closed so our mobile little ones don't run out, but please come in and see what the nursery has to offer for you and your growing family!
If you or someone in your family is interested in volunteering to help in the nursery, please contact the Director of Faith Formation & Youth.
The nursery is open to all children under the age of 5. It is fully equipped with changing station, child sized bathroom, snacks, toys, TV and movies. We also have 2 rocking chairs and a comfortable area available for nursing mothers. We tend to keep the door closed so our mobile little ones don't run out, but please come in and see what the nursery has to offer for you and your growing family!
If you or someone in your family is interested in volunteering to help in the nursery, please contact the Director of Faith Formation & Youth.