ST. THOMAS MORE 

WHAT IS FAMILY FAITH?
Family Faith is an alternative (and replacement) of CCD, RE, REP.  Family Faith is faith formation with parents and children coming together but having their own programs at the same night and time.

WHEN DO WE MEET?
Family gatherings are the 1^st Wednesday of each month (with a few exceptions) 2023/24 Calendar HERE
Gatherings will be 6-7:30pm in church 

WHEN IS THE FIRST CLASS?
September 13th, 2023 - But registration is ongoing and families can start at any time.

WHEN IS TUITION DUE?
Tuition is due at time of registration.  If you prefe a payment plan, choose "offline" and you will be enrolled into a reminder system for a monthly  payment of $50. 

WHAT IF WE ARE UNABLE TO MAKE ONE OF THE MONTHLY GATHERINGS?
All parent talks will be recorded and emailed to everyone after family night.  Family packets will be available for pick up after all Masses  the weekend following family night.  Delivery of packets can be arranged.

WHAT GRADES ARE INCLUDED IN FAMILY FAITH?
Grades PreK (4)  through 7^th are all part of family faith night, in addition there is an 8th grade/Confirmation Year 1 group.

WHAT IF I'D LIKE TO BE TEACHER?
AWESOME!!  We can't run the program without you!  All our parent volunteers come together for planning nights to preview the lesson and get all details worked out as a group.  On Family Night you will go to children's classes with your group - Each class has two (2) leaders.
Volunteer HERE  

IS PRE-SCHOOL PART OF FAMILY FAITH?
Yes - Pre School age 4 kiddos will have their own class while parents are in church with Fr. Browning.  Registered PreK will also have a modified lessons for home.

WILL CHILDCARE BE OFFERED ON FAMILY FAITH NIGHT FOR YOUNGER SIBLINGS?
No, not at this time.

HOW WILL FIRST COMMUNION WORK THIS YEAR?
Children who did family faith or STM school last year for 1^st grade will automatically be enrolled for sacramental prep in 2^nd grade. Both family faith and STM school will supplement curriculum with the Blessed series from Dynamic Catholic.

WHEN WILL WE KNOW DATES AND DETAILS ABOUT FIRST COMMUNION?
There will be a mandatory parent meeting/family workshop in November to go over details of First Reconciliation and First Communion.

HOW WILL CONFIRMATION WORK THIS YEAR?
Teens in 8^th grade will be enrolled in Confirmation year 1:  Important parent & teen meeting on September 7th.
Teens in 9^th grade that completed year 1 will be enrolled in Confirmation year 2:  Important parent & teen meeting on September 14th.

All groups will be split into small groups of 8-10 teens with adult leaders. Classes will take place approximately 2x/month. 
Details, group schedules and expectations will be discussed at a parent meeting in September.
Older teens newly enrolled should call before registering. 

HOW DO I REGISTER MY CHILDREN?
All registrations PreK4 through HS are on-line under "Family Faith",  The registration link will be in the parish flocknote in July-September.

WHAT IF I REGISTER MY CHILDREN AFTER THE OPENING IN SEPTEMBER?
Registration in Family Faith is ongoing.  Families can start at any time, please call if you are registering after October: 847-888-4887.