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Elementary Faith Formation

Elementary Faith Development provides a structured, classroom environment for religious education for grades K through 5th grade.

See the Faith Development page for further information and registration forms.

GRACE Program at St. Andrew

GRACE logoEveryone in faith formation participates in a program called GRACE that offers opportunities to be with your St. Andrew faith community in liturgy, prayer, service, formation and fellowship.

Membership

Open to children of the parish in grades K through 5th grade. Volunteers are always needed. Confirmed teens or teens preparing for Confirmation may also assist.

Cost

  • $50.00/student/year (registration on or before August 9, 2011)
  • $70.00/student/year (registration after August 9, 2011)
  • Maximum registration fee for K - 12th is $150/family when registering by August 9 (sacramental fee excluded), no maximum fee if registering later than August 10.

Events

Celebration of sacraments (when applicable).

Vacation Bible School

Our 2012 Vacation Bible School, “Sky! Everything is possible with God!” is right around the corner! Our traditional VBS will run Monday through Friday, June 18-22 from 9:30 – 12:30. 4 year olds (by Aug. 31) – rising 5th graders are welcome in the elementary program. A separate program will be available to middle schoolers. Children with special needs are also welcome to attend!

Can’t make it during the day? Plans are in the works for an alternative....stay tuned for the details!

Registration forms will be available in the CARE center when registration begins on March 13. Volunteers needed! Please contact Katie Fortunato at 362-0685 x125 or elemfd@saintandrew.org for more information. Adults who volunteer for the whole week receive a discount AND priority registration. Limited teen (14+) volunteer spots are available.

Meetings

Classes meet once per week on the following schedules:

  • Sunday 9:30 - 10:45 am, 11:15 am - 12:30 pm
  • Monday 4:45 pm - 6 pm, 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm

Contact

Katie Fortunato, Phone: 919-362-0685 ext. 125, or e-mail: elemfd@saintandrew.org
Greg Adas, Parish Council Liaison, e-mail: gadas@saintandrew.org

Adult volunteers are always needed for both long-term and short-term commitments. A complete background check is required for some volunteers. Most will only need to submit references for checks.

Catechists are expected to participate in ongoing formation. The parish and diocese offer a variety of opportunities to fulfill this requirement.

Additional Information

Websites with Catholic information:

Sites for Catholic articles such as rosaries, First Communion gifts, etc.: