Faith Formation Coordinator
Amy Morganson
faithformation@stdunstanparish.org
Parish cell: (959)599-2527
This Faith Formation program for families with 1st-5th 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.
- Week 1 – 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
- Week 2 – 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 info below)
- Week 3 – Virtual meeting taking place on Zoom where families will have a chance to discuss the at-home activity they completed the previous week and learn some new content
- Week 4 – 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
| Sunday In-Person Meetings | Sunday Virtual Meetings |
| Sept 7, 11am | Sept 21, 7pm |
| Oct 5, 11am | Oct 19, 7pm |
| Nov 2, 11am | Nov 16, 7pm |
| Nov 30, 11am | Dec 14, 7pm |
| Jan 4, 11am | Jan 18, 7pm |
| Feb 1, 11am | Feb 22, 7pm |
| Mar 1, 11am | Mar 15, 7pm |
| Mar 29, 11am | Apr 19, 7pm |
| Apr 26, 11am |
Monday Option
| Monday In-Person Meetings | Monday Virtual Meetings |
| Sept 8, 6:15pm | Sept 22, 6:15pm |
| Oct 6, 6:15pm | Please join Sunday 10/19, 7pm due to holiday |
| Nov 3, 6:15pm | Nov 17, 6:15pm |
| Dec 1, 6:15pm | Dec 15, 6:15pm |
| Jan 5, 6:15pm | Please join Sunday 1/18, 7pm due to holiday |
| Feb 2, 6:15pm | Feb 23, 6:15pm |
| Mar 2, 6:15pm | Mar 16, 6:15pm |
| Mar 30, 6:15pm | Apr 20, 6:15pm |
| Apr 27, 6:15pm |
This Month’s Programming
- In-Person – The Transfiguration of Jesus
- At-Home Family Mission – The Transfiguration/The Epiphany
- Virtual Meetings: Please check your email as the date of the virtual meetings gets closer. Meeting links will be emailed to you
- Reconciliation Kids: Please continue to work on memorizing the Act of Contrition (All workbook lessons should be complete at this point)
- First Communion Workbook: Lessons 5-6 and Review on Page 39
- Community Mission – We will meet after Family Mass on January 25 to make Valentines for the residents at Addison Place in Glastonbury. Please bring donations of colored paper, doilies, stickers, glue, and other decorations for families to share in creating Valentines. The residents were THRILLED with our Valentines last year and we are excited to bring them back again this year!
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
- January 25
- February 22
- March 22
- April 19
Sacraments
First Reconciliation (2nd Grade)
2nd Graders will be receiving their First Reconciliation this year! Students will be given a workbook with assigned lessons to be completed at home. Students will also attend a Prep Day where they will participate in hands on activities, videos, and more in depth preparation for their sacrament
Important Dates
First Reconciliation Service: Saturday March 7, 10am
First Reconciliation Prep Day: Sunday February 8, 11am-1pm
Rehearsal: Friday March 6, 6pm
First Holy Communion (3rd Grade)
3rd Graders will be receiving their First Holy Communion this year!
Students will be given a workbook with assigned lessons to be completed at home. Students will also attend a Prep Day where they will participate in hands on activities, videos, and more in depth preparation for their sacrament
Important Dates
First Holy Communion Mass will be held Sunday May 3 at 10am. (Depending on size of class, we may also hold First Holy Communion Mass on Saturday May 2 at 4pm)
First Communion Prep Day: Sunday March 22, 11am-1pm
Rehearsal: Friday May 1, 6pm