Our Family Faith Formation Program serves more than 200 children and young people who are growing in the faith first received at Baptism and nurtured within the family. We recognize parents as the primary educators of their children in the faith, and our program is designed to support and strengthen that sacred responsibility.

Our dedicated volunteer catechists are trained to assist parents in forming young disciples of Jesus Christ. Through sound Catholic teaching, prayer, and age-appropriate activities, they help children grow in their knowledge of God, love for the Church, and participation in the sacramental life.

Throughout the year, parents are invited to participate in Family Faith Formation Sessions and parish celebrations. These opportunities are intended to foster prayer within the home, deepen family faith, and strengthen the connection between the domestic church and the parish community.

We also encourage children and their families to become active members of the Saint Francis of Assisi community through service opportunities, our children's choir, parish events, and other ministries that help build a lifelong relationship with Christ and His Church.

PLEASE NOTE:

Faith Formation is an ongoing process, not merely preparation for the reception of a sacrament. Annual participation in Faith Formation classes is required to ensure that students are properly prepared to receive the Sacraments and continue growing in the Catholic faith. Parents should continue to enroll their children each year until they have received the Sacrament of Confirmation. Students who discontinue their religious education may be required to complete additional preparation before becoming eligible to receive the sacraments with their peers.

For information on how to register your child for Family Faith Formation, contact Millie Lopez at 201.641.6464 or by email: mlopez@stfrancisrp.org