• ABOUT
    • St. Cecilia Parish
      • Staff
      • Bulletins
      • Online Giving (St. Cecilia Church)
      • New Parishioner Registration
      • Oratory of St. John Vianney
        • History of the Oratory of St. John Vianney
        • OSJV Liturgical Ministries
      • Google Tour of St. Cecilia Church
    • St. Mary Parish
      • Staff
      • Bulletins
      • Online Giving
      • New Parishioner Registration
      • Parish History
    • General Information
      • Contact Us
      • Mass Intention Requests
      • Parishioner Information Update
      • SafeParish
      • Directory
      • SGO
  • FOR ADULTS
    • Becoming Catholic (OCIA)
    • Looking for a Prayer Group
      • The Brotherhood of the Holy Rosary
    • Desiring Formation
      • Cana Family
      • FORMED.org
      • Prophets
      • The Catechist's Corner
      • The Chosen: Conversations and Catholic Commentary
      • Advent Mission 2024
      • Consecration to St. Joseph
      • St. Mary School Moms' Bible Study
      • Drinking and Dining with the Saints
    • Young Adult Ministry
      • Walk Together
        • Dads Group
        • Eastside Family Men's Guild
        • Moms Group
        • Women's Group
        • Recreation Group
        • Welcoming Committee
      • Get Together
        • Picnics at the Park
        • Calendar
        • Advent Study
        • The Chosen The Last Supper
        • Lenten Study
        • Night Watch
        • Women's Small Groups
        • Eastside Catholics March Madness Split the Pot
        • Cocktails with the Catechism-Stump the Priests
        • Men's Guild Superbowl Watch Party
        • Lets Fall in Love Ladies
        • Lets Fall in Love Gents
        • Ice Skating at Fountain Square
        • Singles Paint & Sip
        • Let's paint, ladies!
        • Let's paint, gents!
      • Pray Together
        • Wednesday Night Adoration
        • Candlelight Mass
        • Lenten Resources
        • Advent Resources
        • Pregnancy Center Plus Service Social
    • Missions, Retreats, & Speaker Series
      • Advent Mission - Robert Rogers
      • Regional Lenten Mission - Fr. Duy Nguyen
      • Eucharistic Miracles Conference
      • Food for the Journey
      • The Little Way of Evangelization: A Workshop Designed for Discipleship
      • The Last Supper Part 1
      • The Last Supper Part 2
      • The Last Supper Part 3
      • The Last Supper Part 3
    • Seeking to Serve
      • Respect Life
      • Works of Mercy Day
      • St. Vincent de Paul
      • Feed the Hungry
      • Shelter the Homeless
      • Visit the Sick and Imprisoned
      • Clothe the Naked
      • Mercy Neighborhood Ministries
      • New Life Furniture-YA
      • Homebound Ministry
    • Seeking Community
      • Commission of St. Louis and Zelie
        • Christmas Cocktail Party
        • CSLZ Social Committee
      • EPIC
        • EPIC Photo Gallery
        • Love is in the Air
        • Irish for the Day
        • Dining Out
        • Beautiful Keeneland
        • Summer Picnic
        • An Afternoon in Madisonville
        • Basilicas and Bavarian Cuisine
        • Celebrate our Senior Parishioners
        • Morning Of Reflection
        • The Most Wonderful Time of the Year
        • Most Wonderful Time of the Year
        • Tour of St. Mary Church
        • The Shroud of Turin
      • Oktoberfest 2024
      • Fathers Team
      • Knights of Columbus
  • FOR CHILDREN
    • Our Schools
      • St. Cecilia School
      • St. Mary School
    • Faith Formation (PreK - 8th Grade)
      • Family of Faith (Ages 3-13 and Parents)
        • Familia de Fe
        • Advent Retreat Registration
      • Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (Ages 4-6)
    • Sacramental Preparation
      • 1st Reconciliation & 1st Holy Communion (2nd Grade)
        • First Communion Retreat
        • Eastside Family Confirmation Retreat
        • Eastside Family St. Mary First Communion Retreat
      • Confirmation (7th Grade)
        • Confirmación (Español)
      • 1st Reconciliation 1st Holy Communion Spanish
    • Youth Opportunities
      • Youth Opportunities
        • American Heritage Girls
  • 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)
      • New Parishioner Registration
      • 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
      • Mass Intention Requests
      • Parishioner Information Update
      • SafeParish
      • Directory
      • SGO
  • FOR ADULTS
      • Becoming Catholic (OCIA)
      • 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 (Ages 3-13 and Parents)
      • Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (Ages 4-6)
    • Sacramental Preparation
      • 1st Reconciliation & 1st Holy Communion (2nd Grade)
      • Confirmation (7th Grade)
      • 1st Reconciliation 1st Holy Communion Spanish
    • 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 our Family of Parishes
    Starting September 14, 2025
      • 2025/2026 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 are 100% FREE to any St. Mary or St. Cecilia family who wishes to participate. 

    • structure for the 2025/2026 year

      As we are now one family of parishes through Beacons of Light, we also offer one, combined Family of Faith program. Due to the larger facilities available to accommodate the over 50 families that participate, our location for our combined Family of Faith is at St. Mary in Hyde Park. 

      Families will be encouraged to attend Mass at their home parish. After Mass, families will meet in Robisch Hall at St. Mary in Hyde Park where refreshments will be provided from 11:30 AM - 12 PM. All classes will start at 12 PM and conclude by 1 PM. Upon arrival at St. Mary in Robisch Hall, families are encouraged to partake in the refreshments until classes begin at 12 PM. Shortly before classes are to begin, an announcement will be made for each grade level to follow their respective catechist to their classroom in St. Mary School. After which, parents will participate in the Parent Session in Robisch Hall. At the conclusion of the parent session, catechists will bring their students from St. Mary School back to Robisch Hall.
  • 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 our parishes will gather together at St. Mary in Hyde Park on the 2nd Sunday of each month from September-April. After attending Mass at their home parishes, families will meet at St. Mary in Robisch hall for light refreshments between 11:30 AM and 12 PM. Shortly before 12 PM, catechists will take their PreK-8 grade children 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 Robisch Hall (directly below St. Mary Church) 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-April. 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 sacrament of 1st Reconciliation, 1st Communion, and/or Confirmation will need to register for Family of Faith OR be enrolled in either St. Cecilia School or St. Mary School. For those not enrolled in one of our parish schools, 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 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?
      • 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?
      • We have classes for 3 year olds up to 8th grade. 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?
      • Firstly, we encourage all families to attend Mass together at their home parishes. After Mass, all of the families will gather together at the St. Mary-Hyde Park campus in Robisch Hall. Upon arrival, families are encouraged to enjoy light refreshments from 11:30 AM - 12 PM. Shortly before 12 PM, parents will escort their children to their designated classrooms in St. Mary School. Afterwhich, the parents meet in Robisch Hall (directly below the church) for the parent session. Both the student and parent sessions begin at 12 PM and end at 1 PM.

        During the parent session, 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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      • To register for Family of Faith, please submit the digital registration form below by September 30th.

        For any questions regarding the registration process, please contact Haley Metzger at hmetzger@eastsideregion.org or 513-321-1207 (ext. 413).
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    • Documents

      • Family of Faith - Calendar (2025/2026)
      • Family of Faith - Handbook (2025/2026)
    • Contact Us

      • Laura Spaugh
        Laura Spaugh
        Coordinator of Children's Faith Formation
        513-321-1207 (ext. 415)
        lspaugheastsideregion.org
    • family expectations

       
      • Your family commits to attending monthly meetings throughout the year (September- April, dates in calendar).
       
      • 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)
      • New Parishioner Registration
      • 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
      • Mass Intention Requests
      • Parishioner Information Update
      • SafeParish
      • Directory
      • SGO
  • FOR ADULTS
      • Becoming Catholic (OCIA)
      • 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 (Ages 3-13 and Parents)
      • Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (Ages 4-6)
    • Sacramental Preparation
      • 1st Reconciliation & 1st Holy Communion (2nd Grade)
      • Confirmation (7th Grade)
      • 1st Reconciliation 1st Holy Communion Spanish
    • 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-Th, 9AM - 4PM

     
St. Mary Parish
2853 Erie Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45208

(513) 321-1207
Office Hours: M-Th, 9AM - 4PM

     

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