For Families with 1st-6th Graders

Families Forming Disciples

This new Faith Formation program for families with 1st-6th graders brings the whole family together to encourage family prayer and discussion about faith inside your homes to promote a deeper relationship with Jesus. The program runs on a 4-week monthly rotation. Details below.

General Schedule

  • In-person meeting in Fr. Bannon Hall where catechists will present the lesson for the month, usually including a video, and a hands on activity for the kids

  • Families will complete an at-home family mission activity on their own time. Instructions for this activity will be discussed at the previous in-person meeting and will always be available on this page (see menu to the right)

  • Virtual meeting taking place on Zoom where families will have a chance to discuss the at-home activity they completed the previous week

  • No meeting this week, but children preparing for a sacrament this year will have a chance to complete their workbook assignments. We will also hold a Family Mass where children will be invited on to the altar for a child-centric homily and families can participate in Mass by acting as greeters and handing out bulletins after Mass. Follow Mass in Fr. Bannon Hall, families will share some treats, enjoy fellowship, and (during certain months) have an opportunity to take part in a service project that we call our Community Mission

This Month’s Programming

  • If you are unable to attend this month's in-person lesson, here is the content we covered:
    Lesson 5, Week 1, God’s Covenant with Abraham

  • Lesson 5, Week 2
    The Story of the Magi

  • First Reconciliation Workbook:
    Lessons 11-13 and Review Page

    First Communion Workbook:
    Lessons 3-4 and Review Page

  • Sunday 1/19, 7pm
    Click here to join
    Meeting ID
    812 6695 6834

    Monday 1/20, 7pm
    Click here to join
    Meeting ID
    831 7148 8397

    Thursday 1/23, 7pm
    Click here to join
    Meeting ID
    868 6731 1143

  • This month we will be making Valentine’s for the elderly to be distributed at several care facilities in the area. We will be taking donations of construction paper, doilies, stickers, etc, anything to make our Valentine’s extra special! After Family Mass on 1/26, we will gather in Fr. Bannon Hall to create and decorate!

2nd and 3rd Grade Sacraments

  • Saturday March 8, 10am
    Prep Day: Sunday February 23 11:15-1:15
    Rehearsal: Friday March 7, 6pm

    Students preparing for either sacrament this year will be given a workbook to take home. Work in these books will be assigned during the Bonus Week each month and should be completed by children with the guidance of parents. The activities are hands-on and will help them prepare for their big day!

    In addition to these assignments, each sacrament will have a “Prep Day” that will be a longer, more immersive experience to get the children ready for their sacrament. The Prep Day will include some instruction, reflection, and hands-on activities as well.

  • Saturday May 3, 4pm
    Sunday May 4, 10am
    Prep Day: Sunday April 6, 11:15-1:15
    Rehearsal: Friday May 2, 6pm

    Students preparing for either sacrament this year will be given a workbook to take home. Work in these books will be assigned during the Bonus Week each month and should be completed by children with the guidance of parents. The activities are hands-on and will help them prepare for their big day!

    In addition to these assignments, each sacrament will have a “Prep Day” that will be a longer, more immersive experience to get the children ready for their sacrament. The Prep Day will include some instruction, reflection, and hands-on activities as well.

Family Mass

During Family Mass, children are invited onto the altar for a child-centric homily, and families are asked to volunteer to act as greeters and hand out bulletins after Mass. We also ask for volunteers to bring in baked goods and treats for fellowship in Fr. Bannon Hall after Mass. This year we are also offering a community mission opportunity after certain Family Masses as well.
All Family Masses will take place at 10:00am

  • September 29

    October 27

    November 17*

    December 22

    January 26

    February 23

    March 23

    May 18

    *This Mass will take place on the 3rd Sunday of the cycle, instead of the 4th.

Sunday Option

  • September 8, 11am

    October 6, 11am

    November 3, 11am

    December 1, 11am

    January 5, 11am

    February 2, 11am

    March 2, 11am

    March 30, 11am

    April 27, 11:am

  • September 22, 7pm

    October 20, 7pm

    November 17, 7pm

    December 15, 7pm

    January 19, 7pm

    *No Virtual Meeting in February*

    March 16, 7pm

    No April meeting due to Easter

    Due to Mother’s Day, Please join Monday May 12 or Thursday May 15 both at 7pm

Meeting Schedule

Monday Option

  • September 9, 6pm

    October 7, 6pm

    November 4, 6pm

    December 2, 6pm

    January 6, 6pm

    February 3, 6pm

    March 3, 6pm

    March 31, 6pm

    April 28, 6pm

  • September 23, 7pm

    October 21, 7pm

    November 18, 7pm

    December 16, 7pm

    January 20, 7pm

    *No Virtual Meeting in February*

    March 17, 7pm

    No April meeting due to Easter

    May 12, 7pm

Thursday Option

  • September 12, 6pm

    October 10, 6pm

    November 7, 6pm

    December 5, 6pm

    January 9, 6pm

    February 6, 6pm

    March 6, 6pm

    April 3, 6pm

    May 1, 6pm

  • September 26, 7pm

    October 24, 7pm

    November 21, 7pm

    December 19, 7pm

    January 23, 7pm

    *No Virtual Meeting in February*

    March 20, 7pm

    No April meeting due to Easter

    May 15, 7pm

Faith Formation Coordinator

Amy Morganson

faithformation@stdunstanparish.org

Parish cell: (959)599-2527