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K-6 Faith Formation
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Bring the children to me. . .for the Kingdom of God belongs to such as these. ~ Luke 18:16
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Contact Us
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Jill Alonzojillastmarysdsm.orgDirector of Family Faith Formation
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Calendar
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Wednesday, October 4, 5:30 PM - 7:15 PMFree meal from 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM for the whole family. Breakout Faith Formation sessions for adults and K-6 children from 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM featuring prayer, discussion and activities.Read More
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Wednesday, October 18, 6:00 PM - 7:15 PMChildren in First Reconciliation and Holy Communion Sacrament Preparation share pizza and conversation with Father John. Children can ask Father John any questions they have about the Sacraments or anything else and get to him better.Read More
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Wednesday, October 25, 6:00 PM - 7:15 PMEvent open to the whole community. Campus groups and parishioners can sign up for tables to decorate and hand out candy. Kids trick-or-treat and play games. Fun for the whole family!Read More
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Wednesday, November 8, 5:30 PM - 7:15 PMFree meal from 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM for the whole family. Breakout Faith Formation sessions for adults and K-6 children from 6:00 PM - 7:15 PM featuring prayer, discussion and activities.Read More
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Wednesday, November 15, 5:30 PM - 7:15 PMEnjoy a Thanksgiving meal and listen to a short presentation on the Eucharist. Then take time to be present with Jesus in Adoration guided by a praise and worship artist.Read More
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Welcome back to our returning families and a big welcome to any new families joining us this year! We are looking forward to seeing you on faith formation nights running September through April. St. Mary’s Lifelong Faith Formation includes adults & children in an ongoing process of:- Gathering together for encouragement
- Encountering Jesus’s healing love
- Transforming as disciples of His way & truth
- Sharing our stories and gifts to help others do the same
St. Mary of Nazareth utilizes a family faith formation model for our K-6 faith formation program. We are committed to a wholesome formation model that involves parents, children, and community building opportunities in a format that is enjoyable and accessible to all families, no matter what shape your family may take! Attached you will find documentation outlining how our faith formation process works AND many volunteer opportunities for those who are interested.
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VolunteersVolunteer Opportunities
Our Faith Formation & Youth Group programs rely solely on volunteers. Take a look at this chart to see where we could use your talents. There are also volunteer opportunities for high school students – just contact the Faith Formation office for information.
Volunteer Requirements:- Each volunteer will need to complete “The Virtus/Protecting God's Children” training program which educates and trains parish volunteers about the dangers of abuse, the warning signs of abuse, and responding to allegations of abuse. There is no charge for this online training program and takes about one hour to complete.
- Background Check
ALL PROGRAMS –
Volunteer Needs and Opportunities
VOLUNTEER POSITION DESCRIPTION NEEDED ADDITIONAL INFO Family Faith Formation
Lead Catechist
Assistant CatechistTeaching Opportunity
Grades K-6
(Needed twice a month – once for teaching, once for planning night)Wednesday Nights
5:55-7:15VIRTUS completed
Background Check2nd Grade Sacramental Prep Team
Lead Catechist
Assistant Catechist3 Times-A-Month
Teaching Opportunity
Sacramental PrepWednesday Nights
5:55-7:15
+ Retreat assistanceVIRTUS Completed
Background Check
Retreat Assistance (1st Rec Workshop in Late Fall and 1st Com Retreat in Early Spring)Hall Monitor
1 to 3 Times-A-Month (depending on assigned location) Monitoring halls Wednesday Nights
5:55-7:15VIRTUS Completed
Background CheckChildcare team
Provide childcare for younger siblings of K-12 students during family formation programming 2 Wednesday nights a month VIRTUS Completed
Background CheckMeal Ministers
Serve meals to the faith formation families on first Wednesdays
First Wednesdays from 5:15pm-6:15pm
Gr 6-12 volunteer opportunities can be found on the "Volunteer Opportunities" tab to the left of the page!
