Faith Formation is more than Religious Education. It is certainly about knowledge of the faith, but is also about liturgical education, moral formation, learning to pray, community life, and missionary spirit. The end result of Faith Formation should be a mature adult faith. That means that Faith Formation is not contained to just the sacramental preparation years or that it ends with the reception of Confirmation. Faith Formation continues throughout life!
Parents are the primary catechists of their children. In all that they say and do, they are passing on the faith. To this end we strive to work cooperatively with parents so that they are well equipped for this responsibility. We welcome parents into the classrooms, provide resources, offer faith formation classes for parents of children in sacramental preparation, and provide other faith formation offerings so that ALL can grow in their faith.
A Catholic with mature adult faith is one who:
For more information, please contact the parish office or see more specific information below on adult faith formation and youth faith formation.
Faith Formation opportunities are offered for adults as follows:
Adult Scripture Study – This group meets on Sunday mornings in the Parish Center following the Parish Faith Formation Program schedule. Materials are included. Don't miss this "immediate" opportunity to grow in your faith.
Catholic Book Club – This group meets on Tuesday evenings from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. in the Parish Center for three 6-week sessions per year.
Each 6-week session offers the opportunity to read and discuss a book with religious and/or spiritual significance. Meeting times are often enhanced with spiritually based short films that pertain to the theme being explored. Refer to the latest bulletin for further information. All are welcome to attend!
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) – While RCIA is intended for those who are discerning becoming full members of the Catholic Church, it offers a great faith formation opportunity for ALL adults. Topics covered include all aspects of the Catholic Faith; from the how and why of what we do to how we live out our faith in every aspect of life. For those who grew up in the Catholic Church and are far-removed from their CCD/Religious Education/Faith Formation days, RCIA offers a great brush-up. Please refer to the schedule for a listing of topics and speakers and come whenever you like! Learn more on the Becoming Catholic page.
For further information, please contact the parish office.
Faith Formation classes are offered for children as follows:
Faith Formation classes for children are offered on Sunday mornings in the Wethington Parish Center.
Each class is staffed by two Catechists (and Catechetical Assistants as needed). All classes utilize the Pflaum Gospel Weeklies curriculum to provide a lectionary-based approach to faith formation. Scripture and Catechism lessons are enhanced with crafts, play acting, games and discussion.
Faith Formation classes are offered for youth as follows:
Classes meet within the context of the Sunday evening Youth Group meeting from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. in the Wethington Parish Center. These groups utilize the LifeTeen curriculum to provide a relational approach to faith formation. In addition to catechesis, the youth group also provides community building, service learning, and praise and worship. The evening youth classes occur only during the school year, September through May.
All classes receive diocesan mandated Safe Environment lessons throughout the year as well.
For further information, please contact the parish office.