For Families with 1st-6th Graders

Families Forming Disciples

This new Faith Formation program for families with 1st-6th graders brings the whole family together to encourage family prayer and discussion about faith inside your homes to promote a deeper relationship with Jesus. Beginning October 15th, the program runs on a 4-week monthly rotation. Details below.

Program runs October 15-April 25

General Schedule

Week 1: In person meeting in the church hall for parents and children

Week 2: At home mission to be completed as a family

Week 3: Virtual discussion of the at-home mission

Week 4: Bonus Week where children preparing for First Reconciliation or First Communion will have assignments to complete at home. We will also have a Family Mass where families can be involved by acting as greeters, handing out bulletins, and helping with refreshments afterward. In addition, thehomily will be geared toward children at this Mass

2nd and 3rd Grade Sacraments

  • Saturday March 9th

    Prep Day: Saturday February 24th 1-3pm

    Rehearsal: Friday March 8, 6pm

    Students preparing for either sacrament this year will be given a workbook to take home. Work in these books will be assigned during the Bonus Week each month and should be completed by children with the guidance of parents. The activities are hands-on and will help them prepare for their big day!

    In addition to these assignments, each sacrament will have a “Prep Day” that will be a longer, more immersive experience to get the children ready for their sacrament. The Prep Day will include some instruction, reflection, and hands-on activities as well.

  • Saturday April 27th and Sunday April 28

    Prep Day: Sunday March 24 11:15-1:15pm

    Rehearsal: Friday April 26, 6pm

    Students preparing for either sacrament this year will be given a workbook to take home. Work in these books will be assigned during the Bonus Week each month and should be completed by children with the guidance of parents. The activities are hands-on and will help them prepare for their big day!

    In addition to these assignments, each sacrament will have a “Prep Day” that will be a longer, more immersive experience to get the children ready for their sacrament. The Prep Day will include some instruction, reflection, and hands-on activities as well.

Class Days/Times

Sunday Option

  • October 15 11:15am

    November 12 11:15am

    December 10 11:15am

    January 7 11:15am

    February 4 11:15am

    March 3 4:30pm*

    Tue April 2 6pm*

  • October 29 7pm

    November 26 7pm

    January 21 7pm

    February 18 7pm

    March 17 7pm

    April 14 7pm

*Sunday Option dates marked with this symbol will take place on a different day/time than the usual Sunday 11:15 due to church hall scheduling conflicts and Easter Sunday

Monday Option

  • October 16 6pm

    November 13 6pm

    December 11 6pm

    January 8 6pm

    February 5 6pm

    March 4 6pm

    April 1 6pm

  • October 30 7pm

    November 27 7pm

    January 22 7pm

    February 19 7pm

    March 18 7pm

    April 15 7pm

Thursday Option

  • October 19 6pm

    November 16 6pm

    December 14 6pm

    January 11 6pm

    February 8 6pm

    March 7 6pm

    April 4 6pm

  • November 2 7pm

    November 30 7pm

    January 25 7pm

    February 22 7pm

    March 21 7pm

    April 18 7pm

Family Mass Schedule

10:00am

November 5
December 3
January 28
February 25

We ask each family to volunteer for at least one slot at one Mass, but you are welcome (and encouraged!) to sign up for several

Families Forming Disciples

Content and Material for April

Faith Formation Coordinator

Amy Morganson

faithformation@stdunstanparish.org

Parish cell: (959)599-2527