Faith Formation Wednesdays

MISSION: The mission of the Saint Benedict Parish Faith Formation Wednesdays Program is to help parents bring their children into communion with Jesus Christ and His Church, leading them to the love of God the Father and life in the Holy Spirit. We strive to provide teaching that will allow children and families to develop a deeper understanding of Catholic teaching and mature in the life of Faith.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER YOUR FAMILY FOR FAITH FORMATION WEDNESDAYS

Welcome to Faith Formation Wednesdays! All meetings will be held beginning September 17 at St. Benedict Catholic School - lower level, 6:45 - 8:00.

Faith Formation Wednesdays is made up of the following three programs:

1. Family of Faith - for children in Kindergarten through 7th grades;. meets typically on the first and third Wednesday of the month. Parent(s) accompany the child. Children will work with a catechist on materials related to the topics parents will discuss during the first meeting of the month. A "community" gathering will take place during the 2nd meeting of the month involving children, parents, and catechists. This year's materials will be Family of Faith, Volume 4, with a theme of Christian Prayer.

2. First Communion Preparation - Children and parents will participate in the Family of Faith program. In January, children will come every Wednesday to prepare for First Reconciliation (Wednesday, January 28) and First Communion (Sunday, April 26).

In accordance with the Archdiocesan policies, children preparing to receive First Reconciliation and First Communion should be in 2nd grade this year and be 7 years of age by September 1. Children should be prepared through Faith Formation on Wednesdays, St. Benedict Catholic School, or Catechesis of the Good Shepherd program.

3. Confirmation - Confirmation students will meet weekly, every Wednesday, with April Hoopes, catechist. Sessions will take place September 17 through their Confirmation. This date is usually late February or March. The class will participate with the other Faith Formation programs a few times during the year. Students preparing for Confirmation in St. Benedict Parish are prepared through this Faith Formation program or through St. Benedict Catholic School.

Confirmation is conferred in our parish during the 8th grade (the school year before they will be attending high school or be a full-time student in a program equivalent to high school).

Questions about sacramental preparation may be directed to our parish pastor, Fr. Jeremy Heppler.

Payment of $45 per family, regardless of number of children or programs, payable to St. Benedict Parish, may be placed in a marked envelope and delivered to the rectory or brought on the first night of the program and given to Diane Liebsch.

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS:

● Weather cancellations will be announced through texts/ email/Flocknote text by 4:00 p.m. on the day of class. Please include your contact information on the registration form for Faith Formation Wednesdays

The Faith Formation calendar for 2025-2026 will be available online soon! Calendars will also be distributed when sessions begin! First session is Sept. 17.

Empowering God’s Children - Youth Safe Environment Program Information & Opt-Out Option.