Faith Formation: Grades Pre-K Through 9
Christian Faith Formation is a life-long deepening of our baptismal journey. We take an inter-generational/whole community approach to catechetical formation. We call our religious formation program G.R.A.C.E.: Growing and Responding As Catholics Everyday.
The formation sessions take place from 6:30 – 8pm the first and third Sunday evenings of each month beginning in September and ending in April/May (please see the calendar below for year-specific dates)
The first Sunday of the month will include a meal and required parent participation in the Encounter program for Adults. The third Sunday of the month will be for students only, though adoration will be offered for parents who choose to stay.
Sacramental preparation will take place within these scheduled sessions, with the addition of 3 parent Formation meetings; a parent/child retreat for First Reconciliation and a parent/child retreat for First Eucharist in 2nd grade.
The 5pm Sunday Mass will continue once a month. This Mass will take place on the First Sunday of the month beginning in October and ending in March.
We will also continue offering formation for 4- and 5-year-olds once a month, on the first Sunday of the month. We will introduce the students to stories of the Bible. Please see the session schedules below.
1st Sunday of the month:
5pm Mass
6pm Family Meal
6:30pm Faith Formation for children, teens and adults * by age groups
8pm Conclusion
*at least one parent is required to participate in the Encounter Program
3rd Sunday of the month:
6:30 Faith Formation for grades 1-8
6:30 Exposition and Adoration available for families
8pm Conclusion
*9th grade students who have completed their two-year preparation and will be receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation in the fall are required to attend youth group meetings per their Confirmation Requirement Form as well as their Confirmation rehearsal prior to receiving the Sacrament. A registration link is sent to every rising 9th grade student. For questions, email Confirmation@ssjohnandpaul.org.
YEARLY TUITION is:
• 4-5 year-olds – $35
• Grades 1-8 – $110 per child or $155 per family
• Sacramental fee – First Communion Candidates – $15*
• 9th grade – Confirmation Candidate – $25
• High School Confirmation Candidate – $35
(*in addition to the $110/$155 registration fee)
For more information on our programs, please contact:
Coordinator of Faith Formation
Grace Lallmann
DRE@ssjohnandpaul.org
(586) 781-9488