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 11, 2024 - But registration is ongoing and families can start at any time. 2024/25 Schedule

WHEN IS TUITION DUE?
Tuition is due at time of registration.  If you prefer 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.

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.

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

WILL CHILDCARE BE OFFERED ON FAMILY FAITH NIGHT FOR YOUNGER SIBLINGS?
We will have childcare available for the 2024/25 year from November-May.  Email [email protected] to let us know you are interested after completing registration.

HOW DO I SIGN UP FOR FIRST COMMUNION?
Sacramental preparation is a larger commitment for families, as we work together to help the children learn and understand both the Sacraments of First Confession and First Eucharist in the same year.  There is a one-year foundation (Communion Year 1) required before signing up for Communion Year 2.  Families should be signed up for Family Faith OR STM Catholic School to be part of sacramental preparation.

WHEN WILL WE KNOW DATES AND DETAILS ABOUT FIRST COMMUNION?
The complete calendar will be given out in the opening September packet of Family Faith.

HOW WILL CONFIRMATION WORK THIS YEAR?
Confirmation year 1 - Teens in 8^th grade along with a parent(s) will have a special program. Details will be sent after registration.
Teens in 9^th grade that completed year 1 will be enrolled in Confirmation year 2. There will be multiple small group options.

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 Flock note July-September. REGISTER

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.