We were so inspired by the creative interpretation of one DRE on the November lesson of being the hands and feet of Jesus! Children were instructed in their classrooms that they would come back on site the next week for a Family Service Night where their grade would host a service station that corresponded to [...]
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Being the hands and feet of Jesus
November 15, 2011Thanks, Iowa!
September 23, 2011Thank you to everyone who attended the Family Formation 101 workshop and stopped by our vendor table last weekend at the 2011 Diocesan Ministries Conference in Carroll, IA. Meeting new friends and connecting with familiar faces is always a highlight of our trips. We are always encouraged and blessed through sharing the good news of Family [...]
Transforming Parish Life
September 4, 2011The primary goal of Family Formation is to bring individuals and families to a greater love of Christ, but a logical outcome of that is typically a greater appreciation for the Church He established. We’ve seen it in our own parish and many others, including the commenters below, would agree that Family Formation builds up [...]
IMPACT!
August 31, 2011Now that summer is winding down, it’s time for me to catch up on a few things and blogging is definitely on the list. Each spring we invite DREs using Family Formation to help us make improvements by filling out an evaluation. We truly value all the suggestions as they’ve helped us move Family Formation [...]
Harvesting the fruit
May 11, 2011… What brings us to praise God are the comments we’ve received from a wife who said that Family Formation has not only been good for their family, but the monthly parent meetings has brought them closer together as a couple (both parents attended each month together). Another father approached me to thank us [...]
Conversions, Reversions, and Aha! Moments
May 4, 2011When asked to comment on the impact Family Formation has had on their parish, a DRE replied: Probably the most significant impact can be summed in the statement of one parent, “I have learned so much from Family Formation!” Also, on Holy Saturday one mother of 3 boys in Family Formation came fully into the [...]
Praiseworthy Notes
April 27, 2011We have seen an increase in Mass attendance, which is FANTASTIC! Also, the school families that have started using it this year have been more involved in parish life. Thanks to all Family Formation users who take the time to share the blessings its brought to their parish. We appreciate your encouragement!
In today’s in box
January 18, 2011My parish, [in Washington] is printing copies for 90 Family Formation Home Lessons and 12 Little Lambs families per month. This is our first year using this program and we are finding so many blessings coming from this new format. I cannot express to you how wonderful it is for me to see parents not only [...]
Thanks from afar
November 5, 2010This just in from a distance parish: We had a tremendously grace filled night at Maternity of Mary last night. The Saint Martin lessons were a BIG hit – the story, the activity – it was a great lesson. … Thank you and the team who put together these engaging lessons. May God reward you!
Day trips that boost your faith!
August 2, 2010Last week’s Catholic Spirit had a great article that fits well with our Super Summer Sacraments Scavenger Hunt. Your Great Catholic Minnesota Road Trip is filled with ideas for trips within the state that will help you learn more about the Catholic heritage of the area while spending fun family time together (in affordable bites). [...]
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