REGISTRATION 2022-23

Families who are new to Family Formation MUST attend an orientation session on Sunday, July 17, 10:00am.
Here you will learn more about Family Formation and register.
Come through the main entrance of the church to sign-in.

Returning families register through the ParishSoft system. 
https://washingtondc.parishsoftfamilysuite.com/
(A reminder email was sent to you on March 31 containing your USER NAME)
Didn't receive it?  Check your spam folder.
Questions:  Reregistration@STRose.com

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 K-6. Watch the Video! (left side of the page) 

How It Works 
Each month familes come to St. Rose one time for formation.  Parents gather for an adults session while children are taught in grade level classrooms. 
For the remaining three weeks of the month, the family gathers at home to learn and play using materials that were distributed and explained at St. Rose. The lessons bring the whole family together to share and then apply the teachings to their day-to-day family life.

Sacraments:  Children in grade 1 enroll in Family Formation and begin the preparation process to celebrate Reconciliation and First Communion in grade 2.

Children in grade 3 and older who are in need of Baptism, Reconciliation, or First Communion and their parents attend a weekly class at the parish called RCIC1 (Rite of Christian Initiation - Year 1) where the foundations of the Catholic faith are taught.  In year two, the family participates in Family Formation and the child celebrates the sacraments.