Children & Youth Formation:
Ages 0-3 years
Babysitting services while family attends formation.
Pre K: (ages 3 thru Kindergarten) Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
Led with the Montessori style of learning, our preschoolers will participate in topic-oriented activities as they begin their journey to experience the “ah ha’s” of our faith.
Grades 1 through 5—Sacred Heart Kids’ Club
This weekly study will cover age appropriate teachings and activities in a club/community atmosphere led by St. Alban Roe’s Sister Margaretta and Sister Mediatrix that will compliment the home component. It will include Reconciliation and Communion in the second grade. This option replaces PSR.
Grades 6, 7 and 8—LIFT Program of Faith, Hope and Love
This weekly study will challenge our middle schoolers in activities and teachings that will build on the three theological virtues (faith, hope, love) with each year’s curriculum. This three year program of service and study prepares the students for the Sacrament of Confirmation
High School Teen Formation:
Crosswalk
This scripture study and discussion of current topics for all our high school students is a valuable resource for teens to apply their knowledge and faith to what they experience and face each day. Study topics included are: saints, theology of the body for teen, teen timeline.
Adult Formation options are available to high school teens, if desired.
Theology of the Body for Teens
Theology of the Body for Teens presents the two hottest topics on the planet-God and sex-and "marries" them through Pope John Paul II's compelling vision for love and life. Using a great mix of stories, real-life examples, activities, prayers, and references to the culture that teens understand, Theology of the Body for Teens answers the questions teens have about their own bodies, issues on sexual morality, and how they were uniquely created for greatness.
Adult Formation:
The Bible Timeline At A Glance
The Bible Timeline is a Catholic Bible learning system that makes the complex simple by teaching the story (the narrative) of the Bible. This course is an excellent starting point for all the fundamentals of the Bible and our faith. This is DVD training with an assigned facilitator from the group. Workbook is provided; but no outside homework will be assigned.
Revelation
This Catholic Bible study explores the Book of Revelation to demonstrate how the Kingdom, establish by Christ in His Church is intimately connected with the Kingdom of Heaven, especially through the celebration of the Mass. The course will also uncover what all the mysterious figures and images of John’s vision represent, as well as what will happen during the Second Coming of Christ, what has already happened and what is happening now in salvation history. This is DVD training with an assigned facilitator from the group. Workbook provided; outside reading will be required.
Introduction to the Theology of the Body
This is a collection of teachings by Pope John II that help us to understand who we are and why we are here—as we are created in the image of God as men and women. This is DVD training with an assigned facilitator from the group. Workbook provided, but no outside homework required.
Paul VI Catechetical Institute
The Pontifical Paul VI Catechetical and Pastoral Institute provides instructor-led college-level continuing education and formation in Catholic doctrine, Sacred Scripture, liturgy, morality, spirituality, pastoral theology and catechetical methodology for those exercising various apostolates in the Church. The primary purpose of the Paul VI programs is to provide instruction for the certification of catechists. Although no certification is required, attendance at a Paul VI course allows parents, the PRIMARY catechists to their children, a wonderful introduction in how to share their faith with their kids.
RCIA
Some adults have questions and simply want to explore the answers surrounding their questions of the Catholic faith. Other adults are interested in becoming Catholic. These classes provide for both of those needs. For those becoming Catholic, these weeks of student will include the opportunity to be brought into full communion with the Church at the Easter Vigil. This is a weekly program. No service program will be necessary,