Grades 1-5 Program

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Registration for the 2026-2027 school year is now open!
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The program will begin the week of September 13

This year’s programming will focus on teaching our families all about the seven sacraments and the liturgy

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 cycle. Details below.

  • Week 1 – In-person meeting in Fr. Bannon Hall where Group Leaders will present the lesson for the month, usually including a video, family discussion, and activities 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, emailed to parents, 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 at home. 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
  • ***Occasionally due to school vacations, holidays, or holy days, Family Mass will take place on the same week as the virtual meeting (or will not take place at all). We will always make sure the dates are well communicated to all families***

This Month’s Programming

  • When program is in session, you can always check this section for up-to-date information on the current lesson in the case of family absence

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

Family Mass Dates (Full Year)

  • September 27
  • October 25
  • November 15
  • No Family Mass in December
  • January 31
  • February 28
  • No Family Mass in March
  • April 25

Sunday Group Dates (til year end)

Click here for the Sunday Group Calendar

– Sept 13, 11am – In Person Meeting
– Sept 27, 10am – Family Mass
– Sept 27, 7pm – Virtual Meeting
– Oct 4, 11am – In Person Meeting
– Oct 18, 7pm – Virtual Meeting
– Oct 25, 10am – Family Mass
– Nov 1, 11am – In Person Meeting
– Nov 15, 10am – Family Mass
– Nov 15, 7pm – Virtual Meeting
– Dec 6, 11am – In Person Meeting
– Dec 20, 7pm – Virtual Meeting
– Stay tuned for dates from January – April!

Monday Group Dates (til year end)

Click here for the Monday Group Calendar

– Sept 14, 6:15pm – In Person Meeting
– Sept 27, 10am – Family Mass
– Sept 28, 6:15pm – Virtual Meeting
– Oct 5, 6:15pm – In Person Meeting
– Oct 19, 6:15pm – Virtual Meeting
– Oct 25, 10am – Family Mass
– Nov 2, 6:15pm – In Person Meeting
– Nov 15, 10am – Family Mass
– Nov 16, 6:15pm – Virtual Meeting
– Dec 7, 6:15pm – In Person Meeting
– Dec 21, 6:15pm – Virtual Meeting
– Stay tuned for dates from January-April!

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
First Reconciliation Prep Day – Sunday Feb 21, 11am-1pm
First Reconciliation Rehearsal – Friday March 5, 6pm
First Reconciliation Service – Saturday March 6, 10am

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

First Communion Prep Day – Sunday March 14, 11am-1pm
First Communion Rehearsal – Friday April 30, 6pm
First Communion Mass – Saturday May 1, 4pm OR Sunday May 2, 10am