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      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 1st Wednesday of each month (with a few exceptions)
      Gatherings will be 6-7:30pm in church 


      WHEN IS THE FIRST CLASS?
      September 14th - But registration is ongoing and families can start at any time.

      WHEN IS TUITION DUE?
      September 14th (Or earlier) You can pay cash, check or card  - in person (opening night) 

      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 7th are all part of family faith night

      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.
      Please complete this contact form and we will be in contact to discuss leader responsibilities: Volunteer Form


      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 1st grade will automatically be enrolled for sacramental prep in 2nd 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 October 23rd to go over details of First Reconciliation and First Communion.

      HOW WILL CONFIRMATION WORK THIS YEAR?
      Teens in 8th grade will be enrolled in Confirmation year 1.  Teens in 9th 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.
      Classes will take place approximately 2x/month. 
      Details, group schedules and expectations will be discussed at a parent meeting on October 25th at 6:30pm.


      HOW DO I REGISTER MY CHILDREN?
      All registrations PreK4 through HS are on-line under "Family Faith"  - Register HERE

      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. 

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        Fr. Ryan Browning
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        847-888-4887 x 131
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