For Families with 1st-5th Graders
Families Forming Disciples
This Faith Formation program for families with 1st-5th graders brings the whole family together to encourage family prayer and discussion about faith inside your homes to promote a deeper relationship with Jesus. The program runs on a 4-week monthly rotation. Details below.
Classes begin the week of September 7
Use the link below to register your family with children in grades 1-5
(Please note this year there is no Thursday option)
General Schedule
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In-person meeting in Fr. Bannon Hall where catechists will present the lesson for the month, usually including a video, and a hands on activity for the kids
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Families will complete an at-home family mission activity on their own time. Instructions for this activity will be discussed at the previous in-person meeting and will always be available on this page (see menu to the right)
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Virtual meeting taking place on Zoom where families will have a chance to discuss the at-home activity they completed the previous week
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No meeting this week, but children preparing for a sacrament this year will have a chance to complete their workbook assignments. We will also hold a Family Mass where children will be invited on to the altar for a child-centric homily and families can participate in Mass by acting as greeters and handing out bulletins after Mass. Follow Mass in Fr. Bannon Hall, families will share some treats, enjoy fellowship, and (during certain months) have an opportunity to take part in a service project that we call our Community Mission
This Month’s Programming
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November At- Home Mission
Sharing with a Grandparent or Senior -
Reconciliation Workbook: Lessons 8-10 and Review on Page 57
First Communion Workbook: Lessons 1-2 and Review on Page 9 -
Sunday Nov 16, 7pm
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82100683130
Meeting ID: 821 0068 3130Monday Nov 17, 6:15pm
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83742020766
Meeting ID: 837 4202 0766 -
This month we will be collecting leftover Halloween candy to donate to Treats for Troops.
Please do not buy new bags of candy for this purpose - it is meant specifically for your kids’ candy surplus or leftover candy you didn’t get to give out to trick or treaters.
Due to a schedule conflict after Family Mass on 11/23, we will not meet to box up the candy. This month, all you have to do is place your candy in the box on the altar anytime between 11/1 and 11/23.
We will be accepting monetary donations to help defray the cost of shipping. We will post a QR code for donations very soon!
2nd and 3rd Grade Sacraments
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2nd Graders will be receiving their First Reconciliation this year!
Students will be given a workbook with assigned lessons to be completed at home. Students will also attend a Prep Day where they will participate in hands on activities, videos, and more in depth preparation for their sacrament
Important Dates
First Reconciliation Service: Saturday March 7, 10amFirst Reconciliation Prep Day: Sunday February 15, 11am-1pm
Rehearsal: Friday March 6, 6pm -
3rd Graders will be receiving their First Holy Communion this year!
Students will be given a workbook with assigned lessons to be completed at home. Students will also attend a Prep Day where they will participate in hands on activities, videos, and more in depth preparation for their sacrament
Important Dates
First Holy Communion Mass will be held Sunday May 3 at 10am. (Depending on size of class, we may also hold First Holy Communion Mass on Saturday May 2 at 4pm)First Communion Prep Day: Sunday March 22, 11am-1pm
Rehearsal: Friday May 1, 6pm
Family Mass
During Family Mass, children are invited onto the altar for a child-centric homily, and families are asked to volunteer to act as greeters and hand out bulletins after Mass. We also ask for volunteers to bring in baked goods and treats for fellowship in Fr. Bannon Hall after Mass. This year we are also offering a community mission opportunity after certain Family Masses as well.
All Family Masses will take place at 10:00am
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September 28
October 26
November 23
December 21
January 25
February 22
March 22
April 19
Sunday Option
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Sept 7, 11am
Oct 5, 11am
Nov 2, 11am
Nov 30, 11am
Jan 4, 11am
Feb 1, 11am
Mar 1, 11am
Mar 29, 11am
Apr 26, 11am -
Sept 21, 7pm
Oct 19, 7pm
Nov 16, 7pm
Dec 14, 7pm
No virtual meeting in January
Feb 22, 7pm
Mar 15, 7pm
Apr 19, 7pm
Meeting Schedule
Monday Option
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Sept 8, 6:15pm
Oct 6, 6:15pm
Nov 3, 6:15pm
Dec 1, 6:15pm
Jan 5, 6:15pm
Feb 2, 6:15pm
Mar 2, 6:15pm
Apri 27, 6:15pm -
Sept 22, 6:15 pm
*Sunday* Oct 19 6:15 pm (Due to holiday)
Nov 17, 6:15 pm
Dec 15, 6:15 pm
No virtual meeting in January
Feb 23, 6:15 pm
Mar 16, 6:15 pm
Apr 20, 6:15 pm
Faith Formation Coordinator
Amy Morganson
faithformation@stdunstanparish.org
Parish cell: (959)599-2527