• ABOUT
    • St. Cecilia Parish
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      • Online Giving (Oratory of St. John Vianney at St. Anthony Church)
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      • History of the Oratory of St. John Vianney
      • Google Tour of St. Cecilia Church
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  • FOR ADULTS
    • Becoming Catholic (RCIA)
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      • The Brotherhood of the Holy Rosary
    • Desiring Formation
      • What We Believe: The Beauty of the Catholic Faith
      • St. Joseph & Authentic Masculinity
      • Heaven, Hell, & Divine Mercy
      • Financial Peace University
      • Cana Family
      • FORMED.org
    • Young Adult Ministry
      • Walk Together
        • Dads Group
        • Men's Group
        • Moms Group
        • Women's Group
        • Recreation Group
        • Welcoming Committee
      • Get Together
        • Picnics at the Park
        • Calendar
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        • Return this Lent
        • Night Watch
        • Women's Small Groups
      • Pray Together
        • Wednesday Night Adoration
        • Candlelight Mass
        • Advent Resources
      • Network Together
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        • Social Media
    • Missions, Retreats, & Speaker Series
      • Advent Mission - Robert Rogers
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    • Seeking to Serve
      • Respect Life
      • Works of Mercy Day
      • St. Vincent de Paul
    • Seeking Community
      • Commission of St. Louis and Zelie
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  • FOR CHILDREN
    • Our Schools
      • St. Cecilia School
      • St. Mary School
    • Faith Formation (PreK - 8th Grade)
      • Family of Faith - St. Cecilia Parish
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      • Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (Ages 4-6)
    • Sacramental Preparation
      • 1st Reconciliation & 1st Holy Communion (2nd Grade)
      • Confirmation (7th Grade)
        • Confirmación (Español)
    • Youth Opportunities
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  • SACRAMENTS
    • Liturgy
      • Mass, Reconciliation, and Adoration Times
      • Weddings
      • Funerals
    • Sacraments
      • Infant Baptism
        • El Bautizo
      • Confirmation
      • Eucharist
        • Eucharistic Adoration
      • Reconciliation
      • Anointing of the Sick
      • Holy Matrimony
      • Holy Orders
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  • ABOUT
    • St. Cecilia Parish
      • Staff
      • Bulletins
      • Online Giving (St. Cecilia Church)
      • Online Giving (Oratory of St. John Vianney at St. Anthony Church)
      • New Parishioner Registration
      • History of the Oratory of St. John Vianney
      • Google Tour of St. Cecilia Church
    • St. Mary Parish
      • Staff
      • Bulletins
      • Online Giving
      • New Parishioner Registration
      • Parish History
    • General Information
      • Contact Us
      • SafeParish
  • FOR ADULTS
      • Becoming Catholic (RCIA)
      • Looking for a Prayer Group
      • Desiring Formation
      • Young Adult Ministry
      • Missions, Retreats, & Speaker Series
      • Seeking to Serve
      • Seeking Community
  • FOR CHILDREN
    • Our Schools
      • St. Cecilia School
      • St. Mary School
    • Faith Formation (PreK - 8th Grade)
      • Family of Faith - St. Cecilia Parish
      • Family of Faith - St. Mary Parish
      • Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (Ages 4-6)
    • Sacramental Preparation
      • 1st Reconciliation & 1st Holy Communion (2nd Grade)
      • Confirmation (7th Grade)
    • Youth Opportunities
      • Youth Opportunities
  • SACRAMENTS
    • Liturgy
      • Mass, Reconciliation, and Adoration Times
      • Weddings
      • Funerals
    • Sacraments
      • Infant Baptism
      • Confirmation
      • Eucharist
      • Reconciliation
      • Anointing of the Sick
      • Holy Matrimony
      • Holy Orders
  • A Family of Faith
    A Family of Faith
    Family Catechesis for St. Cecilia Parish
      • 2022/2023 Calendar
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    • Faith formation for the domestic church

      The family is the first place that the Gospel is shared and lived.  You, as parents, have the unique privilege and honor of being the primary catechist of your child. The Catholic Church considers the home to be the domestic Church because what you do in your home and as a family is holy.

      Our hope is that our new religious education format will allow for the incredibly busy schedules your families have, for intentional time spent in conversation about faith with your child, and for the opportunity to build Catholic community connections with other families. All aspects of Family of Faith is 100% FREE to any family who wishes to participate. 

  • structure of the program

    • Family of Faith is comprised of both Instructional Sessions (classes) and Community meetings. Please see the calendar for the specific dates and times of each session

      Instructional Sessions (Classes)
      Families from each of the regional parishes will gather together at St. Cecilia on the 2nd Sunday of each month from September-May. After attending Mass, the children in grades PreK-8th grade will go to their designated classrooms for a lesson taught by a parish catechist.

      While the children are with the Catechists in the classrooms, the parents will be in the St. Cecilia Commons for the parent lesson. During the parent lesson, parents are given the resources, knowledge, and understanding of the lessons/activities that they will be teaching their families at home for the rest of the Month.


      Community Meetings
      In addition to the monthly instructional sessions (classes), most months have a Community Meeting as well. These meetings often correspond with the topics discussed in the classes. These community meetings are designed to put into practice what we have learned in the classroom and grow together in fellowship and community as a parish. See the calendar for dates and times of each community meeting. 

    • The Curriculum
    • The Parent Guide
    • The Children's Activity Book
    The Curriculum
    • A Family of Faith follows a four-year cycle: one pillar of the Catechism is covered per year from September-May. Parents are given a detailed picture of authentic and vibrant Catholic family life, the tools to implement this life in their home, and age-appropriate readings, games, crafts, and other activities to help them deepen among their children a love for Christ and His Church.

      After four years, families will have been guided through the entirety of the Catechism and will have developed a broad understanding of the Church's teachings. Families then cycle through the program again in order to deepen their knowledge and develop the habits needed for life-long spiritual growth.

      You can learn more about the Family of Faith Curriculum at our publisher's website here.

    The Parent Guide
    • The Parent Guide includes:

      • Background essays covering each month's content
      • Notes for conveying this content to children in age-appropriate ways
      • Instructions for activities and craft projects
      • Stories of the saints and other notable Catholics
      • Suggestions for living the faith at home, such as…
        • Guidance for creating and decorating a prayer space
        • Prayers for special occasions
        • Tips for talking about tough subjects
        • Ways to bring the liturgical year to life in the home
    The Children's Activity Book
    • The Children's Activity Book is designed to help children come to know the Catholic Faith through fun games and activities. The Parent's Guide offers talking points for how to use each activity in the children's book as a teachable moment, leading the child to a deeper relationship with Christ.

      Activities in the Children's Activity Book include…

      • Age-appropriate readings and activities
      • Scripture memorization and copy work
      • Prayer memorization
      • Saints biographies
      • Games and crafts
      • Drawings and coloring pages
      • Journal pages
      • Prompts for original prayers and reflections
      • Student Family of Faith materials
  • Sacramental Formation

    • Any family who wishes their children to receive either the sacraments of 1st Reconciliation, 1st Communion, and Confirmation will need to register for Family of Faith. All preparation for these sacraments take place within the monthly Family of Faith sessions. Please click the buttons below to access the calendars and other documents pertaining to these sacraments.

    • 1st Reconciliation & 1st Communion
    • Confirmation
  • Frequently Asked Questions

    • Who is Family of Faith for?
      • Family of Faith is created for ALL Catholic families with children up to the 8th grade. It is not limited to only those families who are seeking sacramental preparation or for families who attend public school. All families, including those who send to Catholic Grade School are encouraged (and expected) to participate in this family-based faith formation. The goal is to equip the parents to be successful in their roles as primary catechists of their children. This goal reaches all Catholic families, not just those who attend public school.

    • What if I as a parent do not know the Faith well, or know how to teach?
      • A Family of Faith is completely turn-key for parents, giving you the easy-to-understand content and step-by-step instructions for each activity, helping you to gain knowledge of the Faith and confidence as you teach it. Various tools are also available to help parents turn potentially problematic situations into successes, such as what to do when a child asks a question you do not know.

    • Is there a lot of work involved? How much time will this program take?
      • No. There are two lessons to teach each month, one of which is taught by a certified catechist at the monthly meeting. The second lesson is taught by the parent at home.  In addition, there is a variety of family and child activities. Each lesson should take no more than 30-45 minutes to complete, and requires minimal preparation on the part of the parent. 

    • For what age children has this program been developed?
      • Because this program focuses on teaching the faith to parents and helping them make it an organic part of family life, it is perfect for parents with children of all ages. For example, a monthly feature called “Your Catholic Home” gives specific advice for ways to make the Faith a regular part of each day. The Children’s Activity Books are recommended for children in grades K-8, and features engaging activities at various grade levels. Parents can skip the activities they believe are too elementary or too advanced for their child.

    • What does a monthly meeting look like?
      • First, we encourage all families to attend Mass together. After spending some time in prayer with other friends and families of the parish, at 11:30 AM, the children will go to their designated classrooms and the parents will go to their meeting space. While the certified catechists are teaching the 1st monthly lesson to your children, the parent will be participating in the parent lesson. During the parent lesson, parents are given the resources, knowledge, and understanding of the lessons/activities that they will be teaching their families at home for the rest of the Month.

    • Register Here!

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        For any questions regarding the registration process, please contact Cody Egner at  cegner@eastsideregion.org or (513) 871-5757 ext. 215.
         
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    • Documents

      • Family of Faith - Calendar (2022/2023)
      • Family of Faith - Handbook (2022/2023)
    • Contact Us

      • Mary Landrum
        Mary Landrum
        Assistant to the Regional DRE
        (513) 321-1207 x 8406
        mlandrumsmshp.com
      • Cody Egner
        Cody Egner
        Director, Office of Catechesis & Evangelization
        (513) 871-5757 x 215
        cegnereastsideregion.org
    • family expectations

       
      • Your family commits to attending monthly meetings throughout the year (September- May, dates below).
       
      • Parents will teach their child(ren) the appropriate lessons at home using knowledge from the meetings and following the given syllabus.
       
      • Families will attend Saturday/Sunday Mass weekly.
       
      • Parents communicate to the director regarding absences from the monthly sessions.
  • ABOUT
    • St. Cecilia Parish
      • Staff
      • Bulletins
      • Online Giving (St. Cecilia Church)
      • Online Giving (Oratory of St. John Vianney at St. Anthony Church)
      • New Parishioner Registration
      • History of the Oratory of St. John Vianney
      • Google Tour of St. Cecilia Church
    • St. Mary Parish
      • Staff
      • Bulletins
      • Online Giving
      • New Parishioner Registration
      • Parish History
    • General Information
      • Contact Us
      • SafeParish
  • FOR ADULTS
      • Becoming Catholic (RCIA)
      • Looking for a Prayer Group
      • Desiring Formation
      • Young Adult Ministry
      • Missions, Retreats, & Speaker Series
      • Seeking to Serve
      • Seeking Community
  • FOR CHILDREN
    • Our Schools
      • St. Cecilia School
      • St. Mary School
    • Faith Formation (PreK - 8th Grade)
      • Family of Faith - St. Cecilia Parish
      • Family of Faith - St. Mary Parish
      • Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (Ages 4-6)
    • Sacramental Preparation
      • 1st Reconciliation & 1st Holy Communion (2nd Grade)
      • Confirmation (7th Grade)
    • Youth Opportunities
      • Youth Opportunities
  • SACRAMENTS
    • Liturgy
      • Mass, Reconciliation, and Adoration Times
      • Weddings
      • Funerals
    • Sacraments
      • Infant Baptism
      • Confirmation
      • Eucharist
      • Reconciliation
      • Anointing of the Sick
      • Holy Matrimony
      • Holy Orders
 
St. Cecilia parish
St. Cecilia Church, Oakley
Oratory of St. John Vianney at St. Anthony Church, Madisonville

3105 Madison Road
Cincinnati, OH 45209

(513) 871-5757
Office Hours: M-F, 9AM - 3PM

     
St. Mary Parish
2853 Erie Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45208

(513) 321-1207
Office Hours: M-F, 9:30AM - 5PM

     

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