The Saint Anne Parish Faith Formation Program continues to reflect our parish's commitment to the Second Vatican Council's affirmation
that parents are their children's primary religious educators. We consider this to be a commitment to parents as well as their children, and we make every effort to include all family members in our activities and educational processes. Our goal is to work in partnership with parents as they fulfill their role as "primary religious educators." We commit ourselves to provide them with the experience of a living faith to their children.
As our parish's programs grow and develop, we strive to continue our focus on the importance of family as the center of faith growth and development. We commit ourselves to work together so that our faith formation programs for adults and children can nourish and develop our faith.
Our Curriculum for each grade will greatly stress the importance of the Mass and Eucharist as the source and summit of our faith. To that end, we will not be holding Faith Formation classes on Sundays so that families will be able to attend Mass on a regular basis and enjoy the rest of their day.
In-Person classes at St. Anne Parish from October to April Available for Grades: Pre-kindergarten, Kindergarten, Grades 1, 2, & 3 Monday, Tuesday OR Wednesday
3:30 to 4:00 Faith and Playtime 4:00 to 5:00 Class
Students from Hampstead Central will be walked over to St. Anne’s when school ends. ________________________________________________________________________________
Family Faith Formation
The entire family is invited to attend on Saturday night from October to April.
4:00 Mass 5:00 Dinner in the church hall 5:30 to 6:45 Classes Pre-K & Kindergarten together Grades 1, 2 & 3 separated into classrooms
Parent discussions and educational sessions with various speakers Possible babysitting for younger children available ________________________________________________________________________
Home Program
Textbooks, videos and supplemental materials will be made available to families who wish to educate their children on their own time at home. We will be utilizing videos available through a web-based program that St. Anne’s has acquired called Formed. When you register for classes, check off "Home Program" and you will be given a password to get into Formed for the videos and supplemental material. ________________________________________________________________________
Mass Guidewill be provided weekly for children to follow along and respond. It will also include a gospel explanation, music and activities. __________________________________________________________________________
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