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A WELCOME MESSAGE |
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Dear Parents & Guardians,
WELCOME to Our Lady of the Valley & St. Raphael Faith Formation program! I pray all of you are having a safe, healthy, and happy summer. These past 2 years have been challenging for all of us. The world was literally, turned, upside down in 2020 from family, occupations, school and even church. Structures were changed in order for us to continue to live our lives during the pandemic period. Currently, we are still adjusting. Even our program is continuing to evolve. For the 2022-2023 catechetical year, we are going back to our old curriculum, Alive in Christ. Classes for all grade levels will meet every Tuesday except on the fourth Tuesday, which will only be for those who are preparing to receive their Sacraments. We know how busy family life can be and realize that faith formation classes can often seem like “just one more thing” you have to add into your already busy schedule. It is our hope that you will come to see it as an opportunity for your children to grow in a deeper relationship with Jesus. For an hour and a half (2 and a half hours if you count Sunday Liturgy) they can gather with other children to concentrate on what it means to be Catholic, and learn what the church and Gospels teach us about being followers of Christ. I, together with the catechists will do the best we can to make their time spent here as interesting and inspiring as we possibly can each week. We will do our best to teach the lessons, to pray with them, to involve them in activities that will build their faith. This cannot be done without YOU. If you ever have any questions or concerns, you are WELCOME to call me at 602-938-4227, extension 19, or stop by our parish office during office hours. THANK YOU for the faith foundation you have already provided to your children. May God bless you for continuing to educate your children in our treasured Catholic Faith! Sincerely, Amelia D. Sury Director, Faith Formation |
Amelia M. Sury
Director of Faith Formation |
