Family Faith Formation
walking together with Jesus striving for Holiness
Welcome to Family Faith Formation
"Hear, O Isreal: The LORD our God the LORD is one. Love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.
(Deuteronomy 6:4-7)
Your Family’s Formation Experience:
RCIA adapted for children- If you have a child or children 7 years or older who need to be baptized, they will be fully initiated into the Church and receive Baptism, First Eucharist, and Confirmation. Parents and children complete sacrament preparation together.
Reconciliation (Confession) and Eucharist (First Communion)- As you register your child for Faith Formation, you'll notice the questions: "Is your child ready to prepare for the sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist?" View the chart above to see if you think your child is ready for these sacraments.
Teen Confirmation - Teens are part of the St. Patrick Youth (SPY) ministry. Parents/Sponsors and Teens complete Confirmation Readiness together.
Lifelong Faith Formation opportunities - If you and your family have already received these sacraments and want to grow as disciples - we offer Discipleship small groups.
If you have any questions, please contact Nancy Longo, Director of Faith Formation at ff@stpatrickhutto.org or Luisa Lerma (Spanish) ffadmin@stpatrickhutto.org.
The Pathway for Your Family’s Faith Journey
Steps to Register:
Step 1: Kerygma Retreat - Encounter the Good News.
The Kerygma Retreat is a transformative, one-day experience designed to help parents personally encounter the Good News of Jesus Christ—His love, His sacrifice, and His invitation to new life. This retreat goes beyond merely learning about Jesus; it is an opportunity to meet Him anew and allow that encounter to influence your life, your home, and your role as a disciple and parent. Register here.
- Kerygma 101 is perfect for beginners or those looking to refresh their commitment.
- Kerygma Deep Dive is intended for those who have completed Kerygma 101 and wish to explore living as a disciple with the Holy Spirit more deeply.
Step 2: Faith Sharing Interview
Following the retreat, parents meet with a team member for a 20-30 minute one-on-one conversation. We’ll hear your faith story and help place your family in the pathway that will best serve your spiritual growth.
Step 3: Register for Classes
K-5 Classes are on Wednesdays for parents and children and all Sacrament Prep except High School Confirmation.
Either 4:45-5:45 or 6:30-7:30pm.
You must be registered by Sept 1st to begin on Sept 17.
SPY begins on Sundays. 6:30-8:30 ion September 7th.
Elementary and Older Child Sacrament Prep Sessions will begin September 24th with small group sessions.
You can select the time that works for your family on the Registration Form.
· Session A - 4:45-5:45 or
· Session B -6:30-7:30pm
WE NEED YOUR HELP!
Jesus Called the Original 12 to follow Him. They did not know what that would mean, but they said "Yes". When Jesus was ascended into heaven, he left us a continued mission:
"Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you." (Matthew 28:19-20)
This call continues from Jesus to us! Who disciples you? Who are you discipling? Parents disciple their children. This is our mission.
How can YOU help?
Here are our current needs - prayerfully consider if God is asking you to help us:
- Parent Small Group Catechists- Lead a small group, connecting with them by calling and/or emailing if they miss a week, or if someone is going through trials and needs prayers. Each group should have 4-6 parents.
- Parent Companions - Mentors for families who begin after deadline. You will start with the Kerygma Overview for first 4 weeks as you get to know the family. Then you will find out where they are in their faith walk and follow the curriculum that fits their pathway.
- Child Small Group Catechists- Work with children by age groups. The groups will be between 5-8 children. Weekly communications with parents to check in and connect with them in a faith-filled, intentional manner.
- Older Children Sacrament Preparation Team (over 7 years through 11th Grade) Wednesdays - We will work together praying, and planning a curriculum and planto help our children and parents be properly disposed to receive the sacraments of Initiation. Spanish and English. Parent Group Catechists and Children Group Catechists.
- Children's Activity Team - this team will take the lesson theme for the week and help provide various hands-on activities for our Kindergarten and 1st grade children to help make the lesson fun and spiritual. Spanish and English. Children Catechists only.
- Sacramental Prep - Year 2 team - Help coordinate the special activities for our Year 2 children and families (retreats, interviews, etc) Spanish and English. Parent Catechists and Children Catechists.
- Post Sacrament Children’s Team – for Grades 3-5 - This team will take the lesson theme for the week and help provide various hands-on activities and prayer activities for our third, fourth and fifth grade children to help make the lesson more relevant and spiritual as they grown into their pre-teen years. This will be Youth Ministry/VBS Style – with different modules – including Opening Check in & prayer, Overview of the Scripture of the Day, Understanding the Scripture and teaching – hands on, active learning styles and closing with prayer and time with Jesus in the chapel. Spanish and English –children small group catechists.
- Post Sacrament Parent Groups – for parents whose children have received Sacraments – Spanish and English.
- Hospitality Team - this team will plan, coordinate and execute the food for the Wednesday Faith Formation Nights. They are responsible for set up, tear down, and clean up.Childcare Team - This team will be responsible for the care of younger children not old enough for the program. English and Spanish. Teens can help earn service by helping with Childcare.
- Admin Team - This team helps with attendance, registration, newsletters, etc. This is background work and can be done mostly at home.
- Coordinating Home Group Team - Help coordinating the follow-up and outreach for these home group parents connecting them back to the church community. English Only.
- Interviewing Team - Interviewing Sacrament Families at the beginning of the year and for each Sacrament (usually after the retreat). Spanish and English
Has the Lord been speaking to you through these opportunities? Please reach out the Nancy at ff@stpatrickhutto.org if God is calling you to help with our Faith Formation Team or sign up here:
The Sacraments:
Gifts of Faith
Through the sacraments, Heaven comes, not just to visit, but to live with us and in us. In the sacraments we are graced.
Living a sacramental life is the great gift and calling of every Catholic. In a busy and demanding world, sometimes we forget how powerful and healing they can be and how much we really need them.
Even if you and your family have received sacraments, come and explore in greater depth the goodness of the Lord.
