Family Faith Formation 2023-2024

 

• Home-based

This means that parents and legal guardians are encouraged and empowered to bring the faith alive at home. There are no lesson plans to follow rather themes to explore at home that go hand in hand with what is discussed during formation sessions. Resources will be provided to assist families in strengthening their own domestic churches. 
 

• Family-focused

This means that our models will keep the family together instead of splitting our formation day and time between age and grades. We want formation to be an experience that leads all members of the family closer to the Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ.
 

• Accompaniment

Pope Francis speaks of this quite often. It is important to recognize that while we all have an individual and personal relationship with Jesus Christ, we do not walk the path that leads to heaven alone.  Ministry leaders (catechists and small group leaders as well as staff members) are here to get to know you, offer support and encouragement, and create a space where families feel welcome, known, and loved.




SAFE ENVIRONMENT TRAINING
Parents and legal guardians who are participating in either of our formation models must also complete the training so that we can ensure everyone who is on campus can work together at making St. Edward a safe place for all who seek the Lord!  Please click here to access or create your account and to complete the online training.  Please contact us if you have any questions or need any help accessing your account.



CATECHETICAL MINISTRY TEAM
In order to give parishioners the best and most joyful experience of formation, we need ministry leaders who can serve in one of these roles. Prayerfully consider if the Lord is calling you to serve Him in any of these ways and sign up accordingly when you fill out the family faith formation registration form. 

Small Group Leaders and Assistants (elementary)
Adult parishioners lead Sunday formation for children in Pk3-5th grade.
We need a total of 20 adult leaders and 20 adult assistants to serve in this capacity.

Core Members (Edge and Life Teen)
Adult parishioners lead  Sunday formation for youth in 6th-8th grade and 9th-12th grade.
We need a total of 20 adults to serve with 6th-8th grade (Edge).
We need a total of 30 adults to serve with 9th-12th grade (Life Teen).

Hall Monitors
Adult parishioners who are strong observers, are attentive to detail, and put the safety of all the children, teens, parents, and catechetical ministers first.  Adults trained in CPR or with a nursing background are a plus! 
We need a total of 10 adults to serve in this capacity.

Family Gathering Ministry Team
Adult parishioners assist in brainstorming, creating, developing, and executing these gatherings for the children, teens, and parents participating in this model.
We need a total of 12 adults to serve in this capacity. 

   
Sunday Family Faith Formation
3:30 pm - 4:45 pm with 5 pm Mass following
If you like the traditional set up where the children meet with other children their age, this is the model for you.  Parents are automatically registered for adult faith formation while their children participate.  
 

• Pre-K3, Pre-K4, & Kinder: is available to all parishioners! Each age group will meet in their own small group setting. 

 

• 1st-5th grade: meet in classrooms in a small group setting with a total of 15 children and 2 adults.

 

• Edge (6th-8th grade): meet in the Youth Room and Annex and follow a large group/small group dynamic. Small groups include 8 youth and 2 adults. 

 

• Life Teen (9th-12th grade): meet in Gym and follow a large group/small group dynamic. Small groups include 10 teens and 2 adults.

 

• Adults: meet in the Parish Life Center and will experience a diversity of speakers focusing on themes such as Christology, Sacraments, Liturgy, Prayer, Morality, Missionary Discipleship, and Service. Large group and small group discussions will be encouraged.

This model allows the family to grow in the faith at their own developmental level with peers of their age.  It is from 3:30 pm to 4:45 pm and families are encouraged to attend the 5 pm Mass following formation.

Please check out the schedule for this model under Documents.  

Wednesday Family Faith Formation
If you prefer flex time, this model is for you.  This year we will continue to provide formation to families who prefer weeknights, a flex schedule, and a hint of digital convenience to their busy schedules.

This model offers parent meetings via zoom and monthly family gatherings on campus. Family gatherings are attended by the whole family: parents/legal guardians and all the children together.

Please check out the schedule for this model under Documents.