Welcome to Faith Formation

Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations,
. . . teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you.
                        Mt. 28:19-20

Patricia Friel M.Ed., Pastoral Associate
Phone: 508-548-3515   Fax: 508-457-1723
Email:stanthonyfaithformation@comcast.net

Faith Formation sessions for Grades 1-8 began September 20 and meet weekly according to the schedules listed below under Family Faith Formation Program and Grade Level Program.

1,000,000 Pennies for Fatima Hall

All children in our parish are collecting pennies from friends and relatives. The goal is 1,000,000 pennies (pennies only) for Fatima Hall. Children in the Faith Formation Program can bring their pennies each week and add them to the penny bucket. Let’s see if we can reach the goal by April 22, 2010!

 Click the title to view the goals

Faith Formation Goals

Program Options

Family Faith Formation Program or Grade Level Program 

Family Faith Formation Program - In this program, parents and children in grades K-8 attend a two hour monthly gathering. Sessions begin with lunch. Families may then stay together for an activity or children and adults may be separated. Parents are responsible for teaching their children at home during the intervening weeks. Textbooks and parent materials organized by themes enable parents with more than one child to have one session per week with the entire family focused on the same topic. This program requires time and commitment by both parents and children, so it’s not for everyone. However, it may be just the thing for your family!

Family Faith Formation Program Schedule
All gatherings are 12:30-2:30 PM in The Lodge
Sept. 20, Oct. 18, Nov. 22, Dec. 13, Jan. 10, Feb. 7, March 7, April 11, May 16, June 13

Textbook Publisher’s web site - www.FaithFirst.com
 click for Family Faith Formation Program Syllabus

Grade Level Program – In this program, groups of 10-12 children in the same grade are taught weekly by a catechist. Classes for ALL 8 grades are offered during each time frame provided there are at least 6 children per class and a Catechist to teach it.

Grade Level Program Schedule
Sunday    10:15-11:15 AM
Monday    4:00-5:00 PM
Tuesday    4:00-5:00 PM
Tuesday    7:00-8:00 PM

Classes meet weekly from Sept. 20/21/22 through April 11/12/13 except for the following dates:

October        NO CLASSES - Sun., Oct 11 & Mon. Oct. 12 – Columbus Day Weekend
November   NO CLASSES - Tues., Nov. 24 & Sun. Nov. 29 – Thanksgiving Vacation
December    NO CLASSES – Sun., Mon. & Tues. Dec. 27/28/29 – Christmas Vacation
January        NO CLASSES – Sun., Jan. 17 & Mon., Jan. 18 – Martin Luther King Weekend
February      NO CLASSES – Sun., Mon. & Tues. Feb. 14/15/16 & Sun., Feb. 21 – Vacation
April              NO CLASSES – Sun., April 4 – Easter

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Textbook Publisher’s web site for Grades 1-6 – www.WeBelieveweb.com
Textbook Publisher’s web site for Grades 7-8 -  www.weliveourfaith.com

ST. ANTHONY’S PARISH FAITH FORMATION
POLICIES & PROCEDURES GRADES 1-8

“Chat with Pat” - Adult enrichment is available through monthly “Chat with Pat” sessions held during the children’s class times. All are welcome to come to whichever time frame is most convenient to learn more about your faith and talk with others about the joys and challenges of raising faith-filled kids.

“Chat with Pat” Schedule
Oct. 18/19/20, Nov. 15/16/17, Dec. 13/14/15, Jan. 10/11/12, Feb. 7/8/9, March 7/8/9/28, April 5/6

Sacramental Preparation

First Reconciliation

Parent Meeting – Parents of children preparing to celebrate First Reconciliation are to attend one of the following meetings in The Lodge:
                          Sun., Nov. 8, 7:15-8:30 PM OR Mon., Nov. 9, 9:30-10:45 AM

First Reconciliation Celebration – Sun., Jan. 24, 1:00 PM (Snow Date - Sun., Jan. 31, 1:00 PM)

First Communion

Parent Meeting – Parents of children preparing to celebrate First Communion are to attend one of the following meetings in The Lodge:
                          Sun., Feb. 28, 7:15-8:30 PM OR Mon., March 1, 9:30-10:45 AM

First Communion Retreat – Sat., April 10, 9:30 AM-noon

First Communion Rehearsals – Sat., May 1, 10:30 AM and 12:00 noon

First Communion Celebrations – Sun., May 2, 1:00 and 3:00 PM