Family Faith Formation represents a noticeable role reversal from the typical “classroom” model of CCD, in which faith formation is treated as a subject to be learned. With Family Faith Formation, parents are empowered, supported, and equipped to impart the faith to their children as a way of life.
In this model, the role of the parish is to meet parents and children where they are, to accompany them in tangible ways, and to provide the tools they need to have a shared encounter of God in their homes. These programs also offers a flexibility that accommodates a much wider range of schedules and learning styles than traditional classroom-based programs, which makes them easier for families of all shapes and sizes.
Family Faith Formation for children in Kindergarten through Grade 7 features periodic gatherings of children and parents together at the parish for catechesis and community. In between these gatherings, the faith is learned and lived out at home. Families are also offered grade-level books (from the RCL Benziger “Be My Disciples” series) for each child to help guide their faith formation, ensuring a solid foundation from a trusted curriculum.
Our program for children in Grades K-7 is organized in three grade-level cohorts. Each cohort meets six times over the year (October through April) for 45 minutes. All cohorts focus on the same theme each month, which creates a cohesive structure that supports families with children in multiple grades.
Grades K-2: Mustard Seeds
Children preparing to receive the Sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Communion (usually Grade 2) participate in the six Mustard Seeds sessions as well as the First Reconciliation and First Communion Preparation program.
Grades 3-5: Loaves & Fishes
Grades 6-7: Salt & Light
Please visit the page for each cohort for more details.
Schedules
Schedules for our 2026-2027 programs will be available soon.