Here at Church of Saint Paul, we’ve had perpetual Adoration for so long that we tend to take it for granted that everyone knows what it’s all about. Likewise, we can be less informed about other similar devotions, just because they’re not a regular part of our parish life. Because this is the topic of [...]
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Eucharistic Devotions
March 26, 2012On the Road!
March 23, 2012We recently had the opportunity to visit Sacred Heart Parish in Norfolk, NE where Family Formation has been making a difference in their parish and family life since September. The prayers and commitment of the staff and Core Team there, under the direction of Fr. Andrews, have laid a solid foundation for the successful transition to family-based [...]
From Today’s Mailbag:
March 22, 2012We had a question from a DRE today about the Modeling Dough With A Surprise activity from the upcoming classroom lesson: I was wondering if you knew how much the “Modeling Dough With a Surprise” makes. And will the colors bleed through if it is made the day before? I know I’ve made it before [...]
Pastors, ministry leaders, and parish educators
February 28, 2012Please join us for an informational and experiential workshop on Saturday, April 14, 2012, from 8:15 am – 3:00 pm. Family Formation: is a family catechesis program for K-6 graders and their parents is based on the principle that “Parents are the primary educators of their children in the Faith.” (GDC 255) Revolves around weekly family [...]
Adding “sparkle” to your program
February 1, 2012We love this idea from Cindy, a DRE in Illinois: Something I just recently started doing in order to help our families remember to do their lessons each week is send a ‘sparkly’ e-mail about the lesson of the week. I’ve had a few people tell me they really like the reminders because so often [...]
“An awesome mission”
January 31, 2012Thank you so much to this DRE from a distance parish for her reminder of what’s at stake when passing on the Faith the the next generation. I can’t believe I am in my 6th year of Family Formation! It has been an awesome mission with it’s many blessings and sometimes painful issues to deal [...]
Happy Catholic Schools Week!
January 30, 2012Dear Family Formation parents, As first and best educators of your children in matters of faith, I just wanted to point out that you have an “official” reason to celebrate this week! (My suggestion involves getting a babysitter and having dinner out …) “… parents must be acknowledged as the first and foremost educators of [...]
Come Away With Me retreat
January 26, 2012Whether you are a seasoned Family Formation DRE or priest, a potential Core Group member, or are considering implementing Family Formation in your parish, please join us for this mini retreat on Monday, March 5. You will go away refreshed, renewed, inspired, and equipped! Please RSVP to Deb: 763-757-1148 or deb@churchofsaintpaul.com by Monday, February 27.
Field Trip Anyone?
January 23, 2012Many thanks to one of our distance DRE’s for sharing the great idea she’ll be using with her catechists for the February lesson on the Sacrament of the Sick: This month’s Family Formation lesson calls for each catechist to have a small vial of Holy Oil and to bless each student with that oil. We [...]
Mapping our Growth
November 28, 2011Check out our updated map of subscribing parishes by clicking on the sidebar link or here. Speaking as someone who’s been around the Family Formation block a few times, it’s always fun (and a little humbling) to see all the parishes who are relying on us to help with their religious education programs. It doesn’t [...]
Matt Brounstein
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Molly Koop
