CHILDREN’S RELIGIOUS EDUCATION POGRAMS AT HOLY FAITH CATHOLIC CHURCH
Religious education of children begins and grows in the home, within the context of a nurturing family life. Parents are the first and primary religious educators of children. Holy Faith Catholic Church partners with parents to educate our children to love, know and serve our Lord, Jesus Christ, and grow in His compassion. All children of the Parish, whether attending Catholic or Public schools, are invited to attend our religious education classes and experiences.
At Holy Faith, there are three primary modes of Children’s Christian Formation (CCF): Sunday School, Sacramental preparation programs, and Vacation Bible School. These educational experiences are enhanced by a variety of community activities and family catechesis: Ice-Cream Social, May Crowning, Family Picnic, Fall Carnival, Christmas Play & Cookie Exchange, Stations of the Cross, and other social gatherings.
PROGRAM FEES
Holy Faith asks families to pay the following fees; however, please know that we will never exclude a child or family for inability to pay program fees. The fees are used to pay for textbooks, craft supplies, T-shirts and related materials. Fee for each child up to 3 is $20.00 each. Fee for 3 or more children in the same family is $60.00 total.
CCF SUNDAY SCHOOL: GRADES K-8
2024-2025 registration will close in February 2025. Call the office for special circumstances. Fall schedule registration begins in July annually. Explanation: All registrations must be completed by January 31 of the current year for attendance in this academic school year. Most registrations after February will be for the next academic school year beginning in the fall. Always check the bulletin for the most current class dates. Go to our bulletin page online to view.
SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION
Children in grades 2 or higher may register for our First Reconciliation and First Communion classes. Children must have completed at least one year of catechism before registering for the Sacramental Preparation program. Children enrolled in one of the Catholic schools (St. Patrick or Queen of Peace Academy) will attend only the Preparation classes. Children enrolled in the public schools will attend Sunday School and the Preparation classes.
Classes are held on Sundays, from 10:40am – Noon. The first class is an orientation class for parents and children. The Rite of First Reconciliation is celebrated generally in February of the new year.
You can register for Sacramental Preparation classes here throughout the year: CCF Registration. Note: Your date of registration will determine the year attending. All registrations must be completed by December of this last year for the current school year. Most registrations after January will be for the next academic school year. Call the office for special circumstances.
Schedules for the First Reconciliation and First Communion class sessions are available after August 1 and can be found in the church vestibule, the office, and the Parish Life Center.
The Sacrament of Baptism (for infants and young children), the gift of initiation into the life of Christ and the Church, is available for all children from birth through age 7. Visit our Baptism page to learn more.
YOUTH CONFIRMATION
The Sacrament of Confirmation is celebrated in Grades 9 and higher. Children must have completed at least one year of catechism before registering for the Confirmation Sacramental Preparation program. Confirmandi (Confirmation candidates) attend approximately eight classes. They also attend at least one class of family catechesis with their parents, and one class with their Confirmation Sponsors.*
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
At Holy Faith, we schedule a five-day Vacation Bible School (VBS) every year typically in June or July. Every year we offer VBS Pre-School for children ages 3 and 4 and our VBS crews consist of children, grades K thru 5, and Middle School, High School and Adult Volunteer Helpers. All TEENS and VOLUNTEERS must register.
