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)
Register Now

General Schedule

  • 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

  • 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)

  • Virtual meeting taking place on Zoom where families will have a chance to discuss the at-home activity they completed the previous week

  • 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

  • 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 3130

    Monday 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

  • 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, 10am

    First 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

  • September 28
    October 26
    November 23
    December 21
    January 25
    February 22
    March 22
    April 19

Click here to volunteer at family mass

Sunday Option

  • 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

  • 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