We desire to know God in a personal way in order to find meaning and purpose in our lives. The aim of catechesis is “to put people, not only in touch, but also in communion with Jesus Christ” (GDC 80).

St. Rose of Lima supports families in raising their children in the Catholic faith by partnering with them in the learning process.  This dynamic and engaging program, produced and designed to strengthen the family and stimulate lifelong learning is referred to as Family Formation and is designed for children in grades PreK-6. 

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How It Works 
Each month, families receive a packet of three weekly lessons in the mail. These lessons bring the whole family together to study and then apply the teachings to their day-to-day family life. 

WEEKLY HOME LESSONS:

• Have been developed for two age groups: Preschoolers and children in Grades K-6. These age-appropriate lessons cover the same weekly topic.
• Lessons for Grades K-6 take approximately one hour per week to complete. Preschool lessons take approximately 1/2 hour.
• Learning is fun through games, activities, stories, memory verses, quizzes, and audios/music.
• Lessons reinforce Sunday Mass, reflecting the liturgical year and immersing families into the life and seasons of the Church.  

Sacraments:  Children in grade 1 begin the preparation process and celebrate Reconciliation and First Communion in grade 2.
Children in grade 3 and older who are in need of sacraments enroll in Family Formation this year (2020-2021) for their child's grade level.  In year two (2021-2022), the child attends the monthly class called RCIC2 (Rite of Christian Initiation Year 2) and celebrates the sacraments of Reconciliation and First Communion.  If you child has not been Baptized, please contact us before enrolling.  

The 2020-2021 Family Formation Program has been modified, as described above, in response to the global Corona Virus Pandemic.  We look forward with great anticipation to the time when we can gather together again at the parish.
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