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)
Gatherings will be 6-7:30pm in church

WHEN IS THE FIRST CLASS?
September 15th

WHEN IS TUITION DUE?
September 15th (Or earlier) You can pay cash, check or card  - in person (opening night) or on-line through WeShare - HERE

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 delivered the week following family night to those unable to pick them up.

WHAT GRADES ARE INCLUDED IN FAMILY FAITH?
Grades Kindergarten  through 7^th are all part of family faith night

IS PRE-SCHOOL PART OF FAMILY FAITH?
Yes and No- Pre School age 4 kiddos will have an “in-person” class at the same time as the 10am Mass (weekly). Preschool parents are invited and welcome to attend the family night (monthly) or participate livestream.  All registered preschool families will have an option to get the preschool monthly faith take home packet.

WILL CHILDCARE BE OFFERED ON FAMILY FAITH NIGHT FOR PRE-SCHOOL 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 parent meeting in October to go over details of both First Reconciliation and First Communion.

HOW WILL CONFIRMATION WORK THIS YEAR?
Teens in 8^th grade will be enrolled in Confirmation year 1.  Teens in 9^th grade that completed year 1 will be enrolled in year 2. Older teens newly enrolled will be placed together in a special modified program.  All groups will be split into small groups of 8-10 teens with adult leaders.
There will be 12- in-person small group sessions and 2- large group holy hours in church.
Classes will take place approximately 2x/month. 
Details, group schedules and expectations will be discussed at a parent meeting in October.

HOW DO I REGISTER MY CHILDREN?
All registrations are on-line under "Family Faith" or click HERE.