Faith Formation

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Welcome To Faith Formation
Serving Students in Grades 1 Thru 9.
(Including Sacramental Preparation For First Communion & Confirmation)

 

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FAITH FORMATION
Director of Faith Formation
Deacon David Murphy
Faith Formation Assistant
Sharon Faniel
Faith Formation Office: 508.295.0780
 
 
YOUTH Faith Formation Program
 
First Communion
Confirmation I
Confirmation II
Faith Formation Grades 1, 3-7
Faith Formation Forms (Please Click Here)

The Youth Faith Formation Program encompasses Grades 1 – 9. The curriculum used for  First Holy Communion Preparation is “BLESSED” by Dynamic Catholic. The curriculum used for Grades 3-7, is derived from several Catholic Faith Formation Resources such as  “Christ Our Life” by Loyola Press, “Teaching Catholic Kids.Com”, by “Our Sunday Visitor”, “The Religion Teacher” By Jared Dees to name a few.. The Sacrament of Confirmation Preparation is a two year program. Eighth Graders (Confirmation I) primarily utilize a program developed by Ascension Press called “Chosen”. The Ninth Graders (Confirmation II) will utilize ”Decision Point” a program developed by Dynamic Catholic.

Our program for Confirmation I & II for 2023 – 2024 (Grades 8 & 9) will consist of In Person Classes. There will be “In Person” (Face To Face) Classes held on designated Sunday mornings throughout the year. Also, on those Sunday In Person classes, attending the 10 am Mass is a requirement.   Our First Holy Communion Program for 2023 – 2024 will be  “In Person” (Face To Face) Classes ONLY held on designated Saturday mornings throughout the year. Grades 1, 3-7 for 2023 – 2024 will also consist of In Person (Face to Face) classes.  There will be “In Person” (Face To Face) classes held on designated Saturday mornings throughout the year. Please Email Deacon David Murphy (Director Of Faith Formation) davidmurphy@stpatrickswareham.org for further information.

Our 2023 – 2024 Youth Faith Formation Program will be depending on the parents and the entire household to help their children by being involved with them in our faith. If your family cannot attend Mass in person, please set aside an hour a week to participate with your child at St. Patrick’s recorded live streamed Mass. That live streamed Mass occurs every Sunday at our 10 am Mass. Please be aware that the obligation to attend weekend Masses has been mandated by the church again. Remember, our goal is to deliver the process of education in the faith in a short, simple and safe format.

All Grades, especially our Sacramental Grades, Confirmation I (8th Graders), Confirmation II (9th Graders) and First Holy Communion (2nd Graders) are expected to attend Mass on a weekly basis. Grades 2 – 7 are also expected to complete and submit their Mass Journals weekly.

All grades have incorporated the Diocese of Fall River’s Safe Environment Program Entitled “Circle Of Grace” which enforces our efforts in the protection of God’s children. If you wish to know more about this program, curriculum, or any other concerns, please visit our St. Patrick’s website or call the Faith Formation Office (508) 295-0780.

Together in Christ, we will plant the seed of faith in our children.