Faith Formation

Cindy Kuykendall – DRE, Director of Religious Education

Registration for 2012-2013 Classes

Registration forms are available in the parish office or in the Faith Formation office for religious education and sacramental prep classes.

 Classes for religious education are offered for ages PreK through 8th grade. PreK-Kindergarten classes are scheduled for Sunday mornings at 9:00am.

1st - 8th grade classes are scheduled on Tuesday nights from 6:30pm - 7:45pm. Sacramental prep classes for First Communion and Confirmation are scheduled two Monday nights a month from 6:30pm - 7:45pm. If you have any questions concerning any of these classes, please contact Cindy at 743-6877.

St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church Faith Formation Program Participation Guidelines:

- All families and children participating in the Faith Formation Program must be registered and active parishioners of St. Maximilian Kolbe.

- A copy of the child's Baptismal certificate must be included with the registration form.

- A registration fee of $40.00 per student applies to anyone registering for Faith Formation classes.

The registration fee covers the cost of books and materials associated with the program.

Financial assistance is available to any family who is unable to pay the registration fee.

- The spiritual education of your child is important to us and every child who wants a Catholic sacramentals education deserves one.

Reconciliation, Confirmation and First Communion Preparation for Parents and Children

Monday 6:30 - 7:45 p.m. -- All classrooms

The candidates preparing for Confirmation and First Communion and Reconciliation will be using Call to Celebrate Reconciliation and Eucharist, published by Harcourt. Each session will begin in the Chapel with an Opening Prayer Service for parents and candidates.

All candidates are expected to participate regularly in the Sunday Eucharist and in ongoing formal faith formation. All candidates and their parents or guardians are also expected to attend and participate in the following sacramental preparations sessions:

Early Childhood:  Sunday, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

For Children 3 and 4 years old by Sept. 2012 along with those children attending Kindergarten.

Religious Education

Tuesdays 6:30 - 7:45 pm

Ages 6-14

Grades 1st - 8th

We will be using Call to Faith at grade appropriate levels. Children will bring home materials each week. Please take time to review them with your child. At this age children will learn about Prayer and worship, Church Doctrines, and other aspects of our Catholic faith. The children will also receive further instruction about the sacraments they will receive.

ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS:

Baptism Preparation: Every first Thursday of the month in Room 101, 7 - 8:30 p.m.

Bible Study:  Every Friday morning at 9:00 a.m. beginning September 12.

RCIA:  For those adults who wish to join the Catholic Church or to complete their initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist)

Thursday evenings Room 105

HOME SCHOOL

If you are planning to home school your child(ren), please contact Cindy at the Parish Office, 941-743-6877.