Welcome to Elementary Faith Formation!
Please contact Katie Fortunato at elemfaith@saintandrew.org regarding Faith Formation for elementary-age children.
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2023-2024 Faith Formation Information
Components of Elementary Faith Formation
Choose From:
- Families Encountering Christ
* There is a preschool option for the Sunday afternoon sessions of Families Encountering Christ. - Grace Events
Virtual Home Option
While we hope that families will participate in our Families Encountering Christ option, we recognize that it may not meet the needs of all. For this reason we are also offering an at-home/virtual option.
St. Mary’s Press Home Program
Click here to view Home Guides and an instructional video so that you can share God’s word together at home!
- Kindergarten
* Lessons from Catholic Children’s Story Bible with 2 suggested bible stories and accompanying activities each month. - Grades 1 – 5
* The Discover! Program from St. Mary’s Press is used.
* The Catholic Children’s Bible is the core text.
* This unique e-learning platform is student-directed and self-paced.
* Progress is tracked online.
* There is no specified time to be online.
* Twenty core lessons and seven seasonal lessons are included.
Families Encountering Christ – Preschool Pray and Play Program for Pre-K & K Children
Registering for Families Encountering Christ but not sure what to do with your preschooler? Offered exclusively during the FEC afternoon sessions (Sundays from 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.), we will offer a separate program for our youngest disciples allowing older siblings and parents to be in class together.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Additional questions you may have are answered here.
Volunteers and Catechists
Volunteers and Catechists are needed for all of our Faith Formation Programs.
Katie would love to talk with you about opportunities to serve!
Links
Questions? Please contact us at:
- Katie Fortunato 919-362-0685 x125, or