Holy Family Faith Formation

Faith Formation for Children in 2nd and 3rd Grades

Parish Office | (770) 973-0038
Director: Richard Dick | (770) 973-0038 ext. 20

Holy Family's Faith Formation program is a life-long heart-to-heart adventure. We are all called by God to grow in full stature "wisdom and age and grace," as did Jesus in His earthly life (Luke 2:32). We foster faith in children through Scripture, tradition, liturgical and sacramental celebrations, the witness of Christian living, faith sharing, prayer and the profound meaning of everyday experiences. We share the story of Christ in the light of specific human experience, reflecting upon its meaning within the community, and responding in faith through worship and service.

All classes use the small group model of instruction, with one catechist per 5-7 students and 4-5 groups per classroom. The levels include "Focus on Scripture" and RCL's content-based curriculum "Faith First". The Faith First program is built upon the four pillars of the Catholic Church: the Creed, Liturgy and the Sacraments, Christian Morality, and Christian Prayer. Each year the children are exposed to these four pillars in a way that brings it alive in an age appropriate manner. So while the 1st graders may be learning that the Holy Spirit is our Helper, the 5th graders are discovering the different gifts that the same spirit showers upon us. This is called a spiral effect. Each year our understanding, our children's understanding increases and we are more able to fully embrace our faith with its many graces by making it our own. To learn more about RCL please visit the RCL website. .

Faith Formation for Primary 2nd/3rd grades

Mass is becoming more and more familiar now, the children learn their Mass responses, are introduced to Scripture, and begin more formal exposure to the Sacraments and Commandments. Especially now as they prepare for the sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist in separate, stand alone classes. Students are now at the age where they are required to be attending Mass weekly with their family as well as Faith Formation.