Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, 4K-5K Grades, Edge Ministry (6th-8th Grade Faith Formation), Life Teen Ministry (9th-11th Grade Faith Formation). Privacy Policy. Holy Spirit is re-imagining Faith Formation as being more than preparing for Sacraments, or graduating from Religious Education. For pictures and current events, visit our Holy Spirit Parish official Facebook page here. If you wish to report an allegation of sexual misconduct, please contact Mrs. Kelly Venegas, SPHR, the Bishops Delegate for Sexual Misconduct Cases, at 219-769-9292, ext. Develop an understanding of the Bible and their faith tradition You ,may make payments online via Our Sunday Visitor Online Pay on this website. It is our privilege to journey in faith with every family; let's encounter Jesus Christ together! With the guidance of the Holy Spirit, together we can: Deepen the awareness of Gods presence in all our lives, Enhance our place in Gods design as beloved and irreplaceable children of God, Foster an atmosphere of love and respect for others, Mentor young people to live as intentional disciples of Jesus Christ and responsible participation in the life, mission, and work of the Church, Nurture personal and spiritual growth of each young person through prayer, Mass attendance, and the Sacrament. 2022 Church of the Holy Spirit. All Rights Reserved.

Parents you are the single greatest influence on the spiritual and religious life of your children. Faith Formation classes allow you to build a relationship with students because you get to meet once a week September through April on either Sundays at 10:45-11:45 a.m. or Monday afternoons from 5:30-6:30 p.m. All materials are provided and training sessions will be held over the summer to make sure you feel completely prepared for your role. Parents and students meet 4 times on the following Wednesdays: History of The Sacred Heart Haiti Mission, Family Promise of Rochester (*formerly IHN), Steubenville (North) Catholic Youth Conference, Adults Getting Involved in Youth Ministry. If you're interested in learning more about our Faith Formation program contact Jillian Peck, Director of Faith Formation by calling 248 -887-1634, or by emailing [emailprotected]. All are asked to registerno later than June 17. Elementary and High School Groups: K-12th Grade. Come to be known. Confirmation is now a two-year Faith Formation Program. The three Reconciliation workshops are only PART of the requirements to celebrate this wonderful sacrament. 2021-2022 Children's Faith Formation Calendar. Parent/guardian attendance is required for all sessions. 106 Louiel@cox.net. Contact the office if youd like to receive the binder and participate. We learn about our Catholic faith through Adult Education classes, RCIA and Religious Education classes for youth. If you live the faith inside and outside of your home, your children have the greatest opportunity to do the same. Engaging children's hearts and minds through prayer opportunities, active learning, and mass attendance leads children to a life of faith and discipleship. We offer anin-person class option in the Parish Life Center. By knowing how to acknowledge their own failings to their children, parents will be better able to guide and correct them. (CCC 2223), Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, Youth Group Online Registration Form (Middle School). Our parish community was formed in 2010 from the former parishes of St. Ann in Elmer, St. Joseph in Woodstown and Holy Name of Jesus in Mullica Hill. Watch for the flier promoting this program. Come to be supported. Child must celebrate the Sacrament of Penance prior to reception of the Holy Eucharist for the first time. We invite you to join one of the meaningful, small communities within our larger community, here, at Holy Spirit Parish. This serves as early faith formation, 1st year of Sacramental Preparation and continuing Faith Formation for our PreK - 5th graders. In lieu of attending Generations of Faith sessions, students who are preparing to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation will attend Confirmation Preparation Sessions. All relationships take time and desire to build and to grow. To hear about our current Religious Education for Adults opportunities, watch this video by our DRE, Tracy Finke. Parents and students meet 4 times on the following Sundays: Note:All students are welcome to participate regardless of ability to pay. 2022-2023 Family Faith Formation Enrollment Form. 100% attendance of Confirmation Preparation sessions Family Catechesis11:15 AM-12:45 PM (Grades 1-8 in the fall of 2022). It teaches our children about Gods unconditional love and forgiveness. Student must also be enrolled in Family Faith Formation and weekly Mass attendance is vital to ensure our commitment as parents is prioritizing our faith first.

One should be in a state of grace, by receiving the Sacrament of Penance before the Sacrament of Confirmation Holy Spirit Parishs Faith Formation team strives to share with and support our parish families as they answer thecall to teach children the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the richness of the Catholic tradition. Roberto goes on to say, While expressed in many different ways, faith formation seeks to help people: The four Eucharist workshops are only PART of the requirements to celebrate this LIVING sacrament. For more information, see our webiste page HERE Louie Latina, (702-HLY-SPRT) 702-459-7778 ext. Registration for all Holy Spirit faith formation and sacramental prep is offered this spring to ensure we will have all the materials by August. Deepen their spiritual life and practices. When you Register you must pick either Session 1 or Session 2 for families with children in grades 1st thru 6th and for those students still working to eligibility for confirmation prep. (Last year, there were some supply chain issues and paper shortages which limited our ability to order materials in the fall.).

Your family will attend the same session each month. The Sacrament of Confirmation is usually celebrated in eighth grade and is an opportunity for candidates to deepen their understanding of their Catholic faith and the mission of Christ. All responses are confidential. In the world we are living Faith Formation sessions will be held in person. We invite first graders to join the process of preparation of Reconciliation/Eucharist which is a two year process. If you live the faith inside and outside of your home, your children have the greatest opportunity to do the same. Note: This program is a hybrid model with 4-5 in person sessions and the remainder of material will be completed at home. One year of previous faith formation is required. Student must also be enrolled Family Faith Formation and weekly Mass attendance is vitalto ensure our commitment as parents to help guide our children to become strong followers of Christ. Through strong catechetical programs, fostering community and encouraging charitable service, we endeavor to foster an environment for the development of faith that makes a difference in their lives and in the world. Holy Spirit Catholic Community2003 Hassert Blvd, Naperville, Illinois 60564 (630) 922-0081, Copyright 2022 Holy Spirit Catholic Community, Site designed and maintained by The Catholic Web CompanySend Us Stuff, Office of the Bishop - Bishop Hicks Monthly Column, Bishop's Statement on the US Supreme Court - Roe v. Wade, That Man Is You--Fellowship and Formation. Completion of the Confirmation Discipleship Project We have a two year process for the preparation of Sacraments and Eucharist. Come to be loved. It isnt just for preparing for Sacraments. For more information, see our webiste page HERE Louie Latina, (702-HLY-SPRT) 702-459-7778 ext. Parents have the first responsibility for the education of their children in the faith, prayer, and all the virtues. Release Forms for faith formation are also available here. Registration is now open! For more information, contact Merry Reardon at 408-997-5112 ormerry.reardon@dsj.org. Contact us at (219) 661-0644 ext 102 or email us holyspiritformation@gmail.com. Completion of the Confirmation text book and any assignments added by the Confirmation Sacrament team. Si usted desea informar una alegacin de mala conducta sexual, contacta por favor a Sra. To access online pay click >One Time Online Payment then under fund select Faith Formation Fund-14 or you may go to the Home Page, select Online Giving, and then select Quick Give and then under fund select Faith Formation Fund-14. Nothing else even comes close. If your child is eligible to begin preparation for Confirmation, there is only one schedule for 1st-year Confirmation Prep (7th grade and up) which is the same as the Sunday Family Faith Formation Schedule and 2nd-year Confirmation ( 8th grade and up) which meets two Thursdays per month. In his latest book, Generations Together, John Roberto reaffirms a traditional, but the very rich notion that faith formation informs, forms, and transforms the person whether child, youth, or adult into a robust, vital, and life-giving Christian faith that is holistic: a way of the head, the heart, and the hands. Print out one (1) Registration Packet per child: 2021-2022 Registration Packet (one per child). Come to be challenged. It is an important part of who we are as Catholics. Holy Spirit offers Religious Education for youth from preschool (age 4) through 12th grade. 100% attendance at all Sacramental Workshops is required. Adult Faith Formation (AFF) seeks to help form the faithful in such a way that they will be better able to participate in the life of their faith community. Sent to Serve. Parent/guardian attendance is required for all sessions. Copyright Holy Spirit Catholic Church 2019 Theme by ILOVEWP. You can also email or drop the forms off at the Parish office. The pastor, along with the catechist(s) of the child, are to determine the readiness of the child to receive the Holy Eucharist for the first time. Retreat- Every confirmation candidate must attend the Confirmation Retreat Family Faith Formation is available for PreK - 5th graders (and their families) and is a home-based program developing faith in the "Domestic Church" with games, activities andsupplies provided by Holy Spirit every two months and regular"check-ins" from our team of teachers. Grow in their relationship with God for the whole of life, Live as disciples of Jesus at home, at work, in the community, and in the world, Develop an understanding of the Bible and their faith tradition, Deepen their spiritual life and practices, Engage in service and mission to the world, Participate in the life and ministries of their faith community. Phone: 334-277-1989 (office) or 509-389-0399 (cell), Stay in the loop, sign up for REMIND text alerts by texting: @hsmgm21 to 81010. Director of Child and Family Ministry (Gr 4K-5th), How to View Worship Guide While Watching Mass, Bank Account-(Previously called PrestoPay). RCIA classes are also available for those who are interested in becoming Catholic or Catholics who want to learn more about our Catholic Faith. And faith formation does the very same for the Christian community as it immerses people into the particular practices and particular way of life that identifies them as followers of Jesus. Although families may join the parish and register for our Faith Formation and Sacrament programs at any time, the prime Registration Period is: Registration packets with a Welcome Letter, forms and calendars will be available in the Ministry Center within this time frame. Gods greatest desirefor each of us is that we live in relationship to Him. Attendance at all Confirmation Preparation sessions and weekly Mass attendance is vital to ensure their commitment to prioritize their faith first. Grow in their relationship with God for the whole of life This requires an apprenticeship in self-denial, sound judgment, and self-mastery-the preconditions of all true freedom. We invite all children from first grade through fifth grade to join us in our Faith Formation sessions. The home is well suited for education in the virtues. In our parish community, the journey begunwith Baptism is aided by a variety of programs. No need to register your child if they will not be attending Sunday Childrens Faith Formation classes. Regular attendance and participation in weekly Sunday Liturgy At Holy Spirit Parish,we believethat such spiritual growth and development is alifelong endeavor best supported in meaningful community: a place where we will be known, loved, challenged and supported. Parents should teach their children to subordinate the material and instinctual dimensions to interior and spiritual ones. Parents have a grave responsibility to give good example to their children. We are currently in need of both Faith Formation catechists, substitute catechists, and classroom helpers. Registration forms are available ANY TIME right below: Disciples Called to Worship.

Our catechists seek to reinforce the teachings of Jesus Christ and our Catholic Church so that we may all, young ones and adults, become and remain life-long children of God.