Children’s Faith Formation

“Parents are the most influential agents of catechesis for their children…When children are baptized, parents accept the responsibility to bring up their children in the practice of the faith.” ~TheNational Directory of Catechesis

Is your child “on the road” with Jesus? Besides nurturing their own faith, parents are responsible for passing on our faith to their children. Resurrection partners with the parents in the ongoing spiritual formation of their children through the Faith Formation program, which assists the parents in their role as the primary educators of their children. Faith Formation classes are offered from Kindergarten through Junior High beginning the last week in September to the first week in May. Students are automatically reregistered for the following year. Please see the time and fee schedule on the calendars to the right for more information. Download the registration form on the right to enroll.

Kindergarten and Elementary
Faith Formation classes for children from kindergarten through grade five are offered on Monday afternoons from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm.

Middle School-Junior High
Classes for sixth, seventh and eighth grade meet on Monday evening from 7:00 pm to 8:15 pm.

Sacrament Preparation

“The sacraments of Christian initiation—Baptism, Confirmation, and the Eucharist—lay the foundations of every Christian life. The faithful are born anew by Baptism, strengthened by the sacrament of Confirmation, and receive in the Eucharist the food of eternal life.” ~Catechism of the Catholic Church #1212

"‘The whole power of the sacrament of Penance consists in restoring us to God's grace and joining us with him in an intimate friendship.’ Reconciliation with God is thus the purpose and effect of this sacrament.” ~Catechism of the Catholic Church #1468.

Preparation for First Reconciliation, First Eucharist, Confirmation, and Baptism for children age seven and older, is included as part of the ongoing Faith Formation process. Parent sessions assist parents in preparing their children for the sacraments and for their own faith enrichment. Candidates for the sacraments must be registered in the Faith Formation program a minimum of two consecutive years including the year the sacrament is celebrated.

First Reconciliation and First Eucharist
First Reconciliation and First Eucharist are celebrated in second grade. In addition to the regular registration fee there is a $50.00 fee to cover the cost of supplies.

Christian Initiation of Children (CIC)
Children in the third grade and above who would like to celebrate First Eucharist and First Reconciliation also enroll in the CIC program (Christian Initiation of Children) the year the sacraments are celebrated. Candidates for the sacraments participate in four Sunday two-hour family workshops in addition to their regular class. In addition to the regular registration fee there is a $50.00 fee to cover the cost of supplies.

Confirmation
Confirmation is celebrated in eighth grade. Students must be registered in the Faith Formation program a minimum of two consecutive years including the year the sacrament is celebrated. In addition to the regular registration fee there is a $75.00 fee to cover the cost of the Confirmation retreat and supplies.

Baptism of Children Age Seven and Older
Children who are age seven and older who have not yet been baptized take part in the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) adapted for children. Preparation and celebration of the Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist, takes place the second year of enrollment in the Faith Formation Program. Besides their regular Faith Formation class, candidates for the sacraments also enroll in the CIC (Christian Initiation of Children) program (see above) the year the sacraments are celebrated.