THE FAITH FORMATION PROGRAM
Our program consists of a two-fold structure:
Generation of Faith is a model of faith formation that honors parents as the primary teachers who will pass the Catholic Faith to another generation. It is program that centers around the events of church life such as liturgy, sacraments, scriptures, our faith and strengthen our community. We fully encourage the concept that parents are the primary teachers, not by merely what you tell your child, but by the examples you give everyday. Therefore, your involvement in this program as well as participation at Mass every week is crucial.
Sacrament Preparation is a program preparing children for First Reconciliation, Confirmation and First Communion. The Diocese of Phoenix instituted "restored order" since 2005. This means that the Sacraments of Confirmation and First Communion are conferred at the same Mass. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is received prior to Confirmation and Frist Communion. Students meet in class with their Catechists every Fourth Tuesday of the month. We ask the parents and sponsors to join the class.
CURRICULUM
- GENERATIONS OF FAITH CATECHESIS and;
- SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION
Generation of Faith is a model of faith formation that honors parents as the primary teachers who will pass the Catholic Faith to another generation. It is program that centers around the events of church life such as liturgy, sacraments, scriptures, our faith and strengthen our community. We fully encourage the concept that parents are the primary teachers, not by merely what you tell your child, but by the examples you give everyday. Therefore, your involvement in this program as well as participation at Mass every week is crucial.
Sacrament Preparation is a program preparing children for First Reconciliation, Confirmation and First Communion. The Diocese of Phoenix instituted "restored order" since 2005. This means that the Sacraments of Confirmation and First Communion are conferred at the same Mass. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is received prior to Confirmation and Frist Communion. Students meet in class with their Catechists every Fourth Tuesday of the month. We ask the parents and sponsors to join the class.
CURRICULUM
- Alive in Christ for Generations of Faith Catechesis and;
- Encounter in Christ for Sacrament Preparations
- focuses on the life, mission and saving work of Jesus
- encourages children to listen to the voice of God
- build a vibrant and strong Catholic identity
- motivates families to talk about their faith at home and
- organized around key themes of Catholic teaching that deepen each year with grade-level focus.