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A Family of Faith

Family Catechesis for St. Mary Parish
2022/2023 Calendar
- 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. The cost of Family of Faith at St. Mary is $100 per family and includes all books, materials, and brunch at each session.
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)
  After attending the 10:30 Sunday Mass, Families from St. Mary Parish will gather together in Robisch Hall on the 2nd Sunday of each month from September-May. From 11:30 AM - 12 PM, we will share in food and fellowship in Robisch Hall. at 12 PM, 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 remain in Robisch Hall 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 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
- 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
Sacrament formation
- At St. Mary Parish, sacramental preparation takes place in either St. Mary School or within the context of Family of Faith. If your child is enrolled at St. Mary School, they will receive their sacramental preparation within their religion classes. If your child is not enrolled in St. Mary School, then all of sacramental preparation takes place here, within the context of our monthly Family of Faith sessions. For those students preparing for 1st Communion or Confirmation (excluding those enrolled in St. Mary School), there is an additional monthly class held each month, totaling in 2 classes per month. To register for sacramental preparation, simply register for Family of Faith below, and you will automatically be placed on the sacramental preparation roster. The dates for the extra monthly class can be found on the 1st Communion calendar by clicking on the image below.
- 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?
  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 Mass, the families will meet in Robisch Hall for food and fellowship. At 12:00 PM, the children will go to their designated classrooms and the parents will stay in Robisch Hall for the parent session. While the certified catechists are teaching the 1st monthly lesson to your children, the parent will be participating in the parent session. 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!
  
  The maximum number of form submissions has been reached. This form is currently not available.
  
  To register for Family of Faith, please submit the digital registration form below.
  
  For any questions regarding the registration process, please contact Cody Egner at cegner@eastsideregion.org or (513) 871-5757 ext. 215.
  
  What parish is your family registered at? REQUIRED St. Mary (Hyde Park) Other Please fill out this field.
  
  If other, what is your parish? Please enter valid data.
  
  Parent / Guardian Information
  
  Father
  
  First Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Last Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Email REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter an email address.
  
  Phone Number REQUIRED Maximum 20 characters Please fill out this field. Please enter a phone number.
  
  Religion REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Mother
  
  First Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
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  Religion REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Child(ren) Information: REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
  
  Child 1
  
  First Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Last Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Date of Birth REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter a date.
  
  Grade Level REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
  
  Does your child need to prepare for a sacrament? If so, which sacrament would you like preparation for? Baptism First Reconciliation & First Communion Confirmation
  
  Any medical conditions we should know about? Please enter valid data.
  
  Child 2
  
  First Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Last Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Date of Birth REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter a date.
  
  Grade Level REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
  
  Does your child need to prepare for a sacrament? If so, which sacrament would you like preparation for? Baptism First Reconciliation & First Communion Confirmation
  
  Any medical conditions we should know about? Please enter valid data.
  
  Child 3
  
  First Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Last Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Date of Birth REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter a date.
  
  Grade Level REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
  
  Does your child need to prepare for a sacrament? If so, which sacrament would you like preparation for? Baptism First Reconciliation & First Communion Confirmation
  
  Any medical conditions we should know about? Please enter valid data.
  
  Child 4
  
  First Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Last Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Date of Birth REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter a date.
  
  Grade Level REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
  
  Does your child need to prepare for a sacrament? If so, which sacrament would you like preparation for? Baptism First Reconciliation & First Communion Confirmation
  
  Any medical conditions we should know about? Please enter valid data.
  
  Child 5
  
  First Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Last Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Date of Birth REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter a date.
  
  Grade Level REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
  
  Does your child need to prepare for a sacrament? If so, which sacrament would you like preparation for? Baptism First Reconciliation & First Communion Confirmation
  
  Any medical conditions we should know about? Please enter valid data.
  
  Child 6
  
  First Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Last Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Date of Birth REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter a date.
  
  Grade Level REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
  
  Does your child need to prepare for a sacrament? If so, which sacrament would you like preparation for? Baptism First Reconciliation & First Communion Confirmation
  
  Any medical conditions we should know about? Please enter valid data.
  
  Child 7
  
  First Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Last Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Date of Birth REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter a date.
  
  Grade Level REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
  
  Does your child need to prepare for a sacrament? If so, which sacrament would you like preparation for? Baptism First Reconciliation & First Communion Confirmation
  
  Any medical conditions we should know about? Please enter valid data.
  
  Child 8
  
  First Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Last Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Date of Birth REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter a date.
  
  Grade Level REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
  
  Does your child need to prepare for a sacrament? If so, which sacrament would you like preparation for? Baptism First Reconciliation & First Communion Confirmation
  
  Any medical conditions we should know about? Please enter valid data.
  
  Permissions
  
  I give permission for my child(ren)'s picture to be taken as part of religious education and for such pictures to be used in any promotional materials, in the parish bulletin, on the parish website, or in newspaper articles in relation to events that happen in the parish.
  
  Permission? REQUIRED Yes No Please fill out this field.
  
  Please checkmark items that your family already owns. If you do not own one of these items, the parish will provide one for you. Bible Catechism of the Catholic Church
  
  There is a $100 per family material fee for Family of Faith. Please submit cash or check (made out to St. Mary Parish) to either Cody Egner or Mary Landrum at our next Family of Faith session.
  
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- Documents
  
  Family of Faith - Calendar (2022/2023)
  
  Family of Faith - Handbook (2022/2023)
- Contact Us
  
  Mary Landrum
  
  Assistant to the Regional DRE
  
  (513) 321-1207 x 8406
  mlandrumsmshp.com
  
  Cody Egner
  
  Regional Director of Religious Education
  
  (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.