Faith Formation for Children

   Parents! - You are the single greatest influence on the spiritual and religious life of your children.  This can be a daunting task especially in this day and age.  Every Christ must deal with many challenges on this faith journey - consumerism, technology, media & social media - just to name a few.  Nothing can replace the influence a parent's example has on the spiritual life of a child.

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Parents may feel inadequate when it comes to teaching the faith to their children. 

Instead of thinking of Faith Formation as a school subject, think of it as a way of living.  What you do every day with your children makes a huge difference in their lives. 

   - Praying at home and at Church and attending Sunday Mass teaches the importance of a God-centered life.

   - Serving in ministry at Church and in places like food pantries, soup kitchens and outreach centers teach the importance of service.

  -  Being present and authentic with each other and taking the time to be with each other teaches the importance of relationship.

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The essence of the Faith is a Person - Jesus Christ.  This Christian faith really is - at its heart - all about our relationship with Jesus Christ and with each other - his mystical Body.  We do not live this faith alone.  Your parish is committed to supporting parents and families in teaching, loving and loving our faith.

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Please contact Kammie Richardson, our Director of Religious Education, with all questions.  Her email is kammie@sfparish.org and office number is (231) 947-4620 ext. 222.