Our Family Formation Program is designed for children in grades K-7. The goals of this program are to encourage and equip parents in their role as primary educators of their children as well as to offer catechesis for the whole family so that the faith can be better expressed and lived out in the home as it is intended to be. 

This year, we will be utilizing a new program called A Family of Faith by Sophia Institute. This is a four part series that follows the structure of the catechsim and provides opportunties for families to grow in their love and knowledge of Jesus Christ and His Church through age-appropriate activities and communal events that will take place throughout each month both in person at Divine Mercy and at home. 

We are excited for you to join us this year and we are confident that it will be a very fruitful experience for your family! 

 

FAQ

• Are parents required to attend monthly meetings? The program is designed to offer formation for the whole family. At least one parent or guardian are expected to attend the parent catechesis session while their children are in their own classes as well as attend the communal family nights held once per month. 

• What is the format of the program? The in-person meetings at Divine Mercy will take place twice per month on Tuesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. During the time when we are not meeting in person, parents will use their parent guide to go through age-appropriate activities with their children as a means to teach and live the faith at home. 

• What if I am not comfortable teaching my children the faith? Do not worry! You do not need to be an expert to teach the faith to your children. The Church has always believed that parents are the natural and primary educators of their children. You are the first to teach your child right from wrong and provide an example of the Father's love. We are here to support you in this role and provide you with all the tools you need to be a holy and thriving family!

• How will my child be prepared for the Sacraments? We will be supplementing the Family of Faith curriculum with additional resources that focus specifically on the sacraments for children in our sacramental preparation program. These resources will allow your children to learn more deeply about the Eucharist and the Lord's merciful love in the Sacrament of Reconciliaton while they continue to be formed through the Family of Faith curriculum. 

• What resources are available through the program? Each parent will receive a parent guide that introduces the monthly topics as well as provides the lesson objectives and an overview of each month's activities. Each child (or family) will receive an activity book that includes all the materials for each activity. In addition, you will receive a monthly guide that will help you and your family navigate the material better.