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    Faith Formation Registration for Grades K-12
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Contact Us
- Jeanne Mooney
  
  Faith Formation K-5
  
  1.585.586.8089 ext 116
  Jeanne.MooneySJCpenfield.com
Links
- K-5 Family Resources, Finding God
- K-5 Parent Quick Guide
Documents
- Finding God - What is Family Catechesis? Parent Meeting Sunday, Sept. 22nd 2024
- 2024-2025 Family Faith Meeting Dates and Session Schedule

for families with children
kindergarten to grade 5
Meets Sundays after the 9:30 AM Mass
10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
- Begins with Sunday Mass at 9:30 AM
- Held weekly at St. Joseph’s except where noted.
- Families attend Mass together and proceed to the session after a brief break.
- Adults guide children through the sessions at home using Family Resources.
- Sessions with all families gathered at St. Joseph and sessions at home.
- Online Chapter Assessments due for each session
Schedule for Family Faith 2024-2025
2025-2026 Family Faith Registration - now open!
We are excited to offer this opportunity to support parents as the first and best educators of the faith for their children. Based on the principle that "Parents are the primary educators in the Faith" [General Directory for Catechesis (GDC) 255], Family Faith Formation revolves around family gatherings at St. Joseph's Church and lessons completed at home, children and adults learning together.
PRAY
Families who pray together show children the importance of nurturing a personal relationship with God and give them an authentic model of discipleship.

LEARN
Families who talk together about scripture and Catholic teaching develop a shared language of faith, encourage children to ask questions, and are more likely to remain connected to their faith into adulthood.

ACT
Through service to each other and to their community, families give witness to the gospel message of love for neighbor and show children the impact of a living faith on how we think, what we say, and what we do in our lives every day as followers of Jesus.
2025-2026 Family Events

Oct. 26 - All Saints Celebration (at St. Joseph's)
Nov. 30 - Advent Celebration (at St. Joseph's)
Jan. 4 - Epiphany Celebration (at Holy Spirit)
Feb. 1 - Love Your Neighbor Family Service (at St. Joseph's)
Mar. TBD - Stations of the Cross for Children (at Holy Spirit)
May 3 - Crowning of Mary, Queen of Heaven (at Holy Spirit)
Family Faith Photo Albums
- Families Learning Together 4 Photos
- All Saints Day Celebration 40 Photos
- Passport! 1 Photos
- Stations of the Cross at Holy Spirit 19 Photos
More Photo Albums