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- FIRST COMMUNION FORMATION PROGRAM
  
  A whole family journey for those with children Grades 1-5, preparing to celebrate their First Reconciliation and First Communion.
- Registration & Start Dates:
  
  Online Registration is now closed.
- As the course of the pandemic changes, we continue to adapt and change with it. Last year, the Faith Formation staff prayerfully embraced a new vision for our ministry, focused on fostering a life-long journey of discipleship for the family. We shifted from primarily focusing on “content about Christ” to “encounters with Christ,” encouraging prayer, Bible time, rituals, service, and faith conversations to take place in the home with the family.
  
  As we enter the year ahead, we are excited to re-implement in-person gatherings at the church while continuing to support the crucial role of parents in the faith growth of their children at home. Our 2021-22 program will includes the following three components:
- Whole family gatherings + follow-up activity.
  
  Once per month beginning in November
  
  5 total family gatherings (3 in-person + 2 virtual from November-March)
  
  Community-building with other families on the same faith journey
  
  Prayerful encounters with Jesus for the whole family
  
  Foundational Catholic concepts: Creed, Morality, Liturgy, Sacraments, Prayer
  
  Includes special Faith at Home activities to take home and continue family faith growth
  
  2 additional family retreats (in person, Feb & April) for families with children celebrating Reconciliation and Eucharist this year
- Growing in your own faith to model for your child.
  
  Once per month beginning in December
  
  Begins with December Parish Advent Retreat
  
  Various offerings each month, including live, virtual, and self-study
  
  Offerings available in English or Spanish
- In-person, age-specific sessions led by faith-filled volunteers.
  
  Twice per month beginning in January
  
  Available in English and bilingual in English/Spanish
  
  3 Tracks:
  
  Year 1 Communion preparation
  
  Year 2 Communion preparation
  
  ELEVATE Youth Group (for kids who have already celebrated First Communion)
- Save the Dates - November and December Family Sessions
  
  November 2021 Family Faith LIVE:
  
  Option 1: Friday, Nov. 5 from 6:30 - 8 pm in Church
  
  Option 2: Sunday, Nov. 7 from 2:30 - 4 pm in Church
  
  Option 3 (SPANISH): Friday, Nov. 12 from 6:30 - 8 pm in Hall
- December 2021 Family Faith VIRTUAL:
  
  Option 1: Saturday, Dec. 4 from 10 - 11:30 am on Zoom
  
  Option 2: Sunday, Dec. 5 from 2:30 - 4 pm on Zoom
  
  Option 3 (SPANISH): Friday, Dec. 10 from 6:30 - 8 pm on Zoom
  
  *FAMILY FAITH SCHEDULE FOR 2022 will be distributed at November sessions.
- Class Days and Time Options
  
  For Year 1 & 2 Communion Preparation
  
  Mondays, 4:15 - 5:30 pm
  
  Tuesdays, 5:30 - 6:45 pm
  
  Thursdays, 4:15 - 5:30 pm
- Sacrament Preparation Program Fees
  
  Year 1 - $90 per Child
  Year 2 - $110 per Child
  
  Registration
  
  Please contact the Faith Formation Office to see program availability.
- Program Requirements
  
  We follow the Archdiocesan guideline that every child/teen participates in two years of a faith formation program prior to the celebration of sacraments.
  
  To register, parents need to submit a Baptismal Certificate for youth preparing to receive their First Holy Communion OR a Birth Certificate for unbaptized youth preparing for full initiation (Baptism, Communion, Confirmation).
  
  Request your Child's Baptism or Communion Certificate
- Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions...
  
  Melanie Bailey
  
  Faith Formation Coordinator
  
  ext. 232
  melaniehnmparish.org
  
  Erika Montenegro
  
  Spanish Faith Formation Coordinator & Admin. Asst.
  
  ext. 280
  erikahnmparish.org
- Volunteers Needed!!!
  
  We need you to volunteer to share your faith! What does it mean to be a catechist or helper? Catechists and helpers are disciples of Jesus who are living out the call to share the Good News with young people. The primary qualifications are a love of the Lord and a desire to nurture the faith of children. Materials and trainings are provided.
  
  To pray and discuss if this ministry is right for you, please call Melanie Bailey.
- Faith Formation Office Hours
  
  Sundays: 10 am – 3 pm
  Mondays: 3 – 6 pm
  Tuesdays: 2 – 6 pm
  Wednesdays: 3 – 6 pm
  Thursdays: 2 – 6 pm
  Closed Fridays and Saturdays

Online Registration is now closed.