Mission Statement
The purpose of the Youth Faith Formation program is to help your family grow in your relationship with Jesus Christ. We believe that the parents are the primary educators of their children, teaching by word and example. With the help of the Holy Spirit, we are able to assist parents in the religious, moral, and spiritual formation of their children. Through the cooperative effort of parents, catechists, and students, our children will grow in their love for God and knowledge of their Catholic faith and traditions.
Due to the uncertainty and restrictions brought about by COVID-19, we are moving to a different format for the 2020-2021 Youth Faith Formation year. This new format will allow us to comply with the CDC and Diocesean recommendations and give us the ability to adapt to any potential changes throughout the year. With all difficulties, there are also opportunities for a new perspective. We want to make this a rewarding and faith growing year for all of our families. Most importantly, we want your family to feel safe and well served by Sacred Heart.
K-8th Grades Family of Faith
Our 2020-2021 Youth Faith Formation year will be based in family catechesis. As promised at your child’s baptism, you are to be “the first and best teachers to your children in the ways of the Faith”. We will be using the Sophia Institute’s A Family of Faith, Catechesis for the Whole Family. This program is being implemented with families with students in grades K-8th. Younger and older family members are invited to attend with their family also. The year focuses on Christian prayer, and why it is so essential for growing in relationship with God.
High School Youth Faith Formation
9th-12th grades will meet one night per month from 7:15-8:30 PM. There will not be a meal provided this year. We will use the Parish Hall, Church, meeting rooms and the school gym for maximum space and social distancing. We will focus more on Youth Ministry based programming that will incorporate some fun social activities, lessons on church teaching and prayer experiences across all grade levels.
Homeschool options
If your family decides they are not comfortable attending in person, please contact us. Accommodations will be made for those families who decide to homeschool the Faith Formation program for the year.