Families have two format options when registering a child for K - 5th Faith Formation.

Option 1 - Home Based Learning 
Families teach their children at home from September thru May on their own schedule.  Families have the option to  either watch the online recorded lessons by a catechist with their child or have their child use only the paper activity pages while the adult uses the online home guide. With either option the activity pages need to be completed. (Kinder curriculum does not have an online option.) Parents attend Adult Formation sessions offered by SJN on campus or online.  

Option 2 - Peer Group Learning 
Children attend sessions on campus from September thru May.  Families may choose either Sunday morning sessions from 10:15 to 11:15  or Wedneday afternoon sessions  from 3:45 - 5:00. The Kindergarten curriculum is Stories of God’s Love from RCL Benziger, a Scripture-based source for learning about God.

1st thru 5th curriculum is Discover, Finding Faith in Life from St. Mary’s Press.  The text is the Children’s Bible from St. Mary’s Press.
 

To volunteer with Children's Faith Formation,  contact [email protected].

Weekly adult volunteers receive one child's tuition free and childcare for 1 - 4 year olds during Faith Formation. 

Adult Catechist: Lead the weekly lessons with the children.  If you are inspired to pass on the treasures of our Catholic faith to the next generation, then we have a place for you!  Adults of all ages are encouraged to volunteer as catechists, even if you do not have a child in the program.    Please prayerfully consider how God may be calling you to serve. Two adults are needed with each small peer group of 8 - 12 children. You may volunteer as a lead catechist, a co-catechist, or as the second adult with the group.  

Catechist Aide: Help the catechist with the lessons and activities. Adults and Teens needed.  Teens, if you like interacting with children, we encourage you to volunteer as an aide with one of the K - 5th grade groups.