Children’s Faith Formation News and Updates

During the  “Focus on Faith” reflection at the beginning of the session, we talked about what a sacrament is and what is meant by “sacramental grace.” The children learned that a sacrament is something we can see that is a symbol of something we can’t see, and that sacramental grace is a love that we can’t earn – it’s …

We’re so excited to welcome our Loaves & Fishes and Mustard Seeds families back to a new month of Family Faith Formation! Our theme for January is The Sacraments of Initiation, and the sessions will be led by Kelly Meraw, Director of Pastoral Care and Liturgy.  We will learn what a sacrament is and what is meant by “sacramental grace.” We’ll …

Last Sunday over 100 families took part in our Family Faith Formation Advent Retreat for families of students in Grades K-5!  Focused on the theme of “Waiting in Hope,” the retreat invited families to take a moment to reflect more deeply on the Advent season and Christ’s coming into our lives.  Beginning right after the 9AM Family Mass, families …

If your child is interested in joining us to sing at the 4pm Mass at St. John on Christmas Eve, come to our rehearsal on Saturday, December 20 at 9am at St. John. But why wait – start singing at the Family Mass now! The Collaborative Children’s Choir sings the 9:00am Family Mass weekly during the school year. The Choir is …

“Waiting in Hope” – An Advent Family Retreat at St. John the Evangelist Church following the 9am Family Mass We will begin by gathering in the Upper Church at 10:00am for an Opening Prayer and an overview of the retreat activities. Parents and kids will move together through a series of Advent activities before returning to the upper church …