Faith Formation

- Faith Formation

WHAT IS FAITH FORMATION?
- FAITH FORMATION Is a Life Long process...it helps people of all ages develop and deepen their personal prayer lives, helps to come to know that God loves them, and helps us get to know who Jesus is.
- FAITH FORMATION helps everyone feel a sense of belonging to a community through gathered experiences, especially the Mass. It promotes an understanding of all the various dimensions of being Catholic.
- The goal of FAITH FORMATION is to prepare people to act as disciples in their everyday lives, making a difference in the world through an understanding and application of Catholic social teaching.
(US Bishops in their document: “Our Hearts Were Burning Within Us”)

We understand that people are at different places on their faith journeys BUT also
- Value experiences that make faith relevant
- Help them put faith in action
- Connect them to a community
Life-long, Whole Community Learning . . .

Age Group Centered Learning Opportunities
Each stage of faith has different learning experiences designed for an age range.
- Born to Belong - ages birth to 3 years
- Intro to Church - ages 3 - 7 years
- Formed Around the Tables - ages 7 - 12
- Becoming Disciples - ages 12 - 15
- Confirming Faith - ages 15>
- Maturing in Faith - post Confirmation through adulthood
Faith Formation at Sacred Heart is centered around the primary way we already gather (at Mass, providing some flexibility between the two to three scheduled times each weekend).

Designed in intergenerational, family centered, and stage of faith settings.
- Whole Community - everyone together
We participate in learning experiences and share intergenerationally, each bringing our own level of understanding to reflection.
- Family Learning - geared to families with children
Families grow together in faith either in their individual households or several families gathered together
- Born to Belong - ages birth to 3 years
Faith development begins in the family where they learn love, forgiveness, being cared for. Families are the first witnesses to a God of love.
- Intro to Church - ages 3 - 8 years
Children are introduced to the larger faith community beyond their immediate family.
- Formed Around the Tables - ages 8 - 12
Children grow in faith through Liturgy - participation in weekly worship as well as sharing in the life of the community.
- Becoming Disciples - ages 12 - 15
Youth learn how faith makes a difference in the world
- Confirming Faith - ages 15>
Individuals choose a life of faith by preparing for Confirmation
- Maturing Faith - post Confirmation - adulthood
We continue to nurture our faith through learning/sharing with others

The fee for Faith Formation classes Kindergarten through Confirmation is $80.

To register for Faith Formation classes, grades K-8, follow this link. If you aren't already registered on MyOwnChurch, you will have to register before registering for classes. Once you submit your registration you will see a Pay Now button that will bring you to our online payment provider. Here you can sign into your account, create a new account or choice Quick Give for a one time Faith Formation payment.

**Please note that registration for First Reconciliation Prep and First Eucharist Prep is seperate from Faith Formation Prep. To Register your child for First Reconciliation Prep and First Eucharist Prep follow this link.

To Register your child for Confirmation Prep follow this link.