How much time will it take to teach the lessons?

This program is ideal for the busy family, and you can teach according to your own busy schedule! Lesson time will vary but will take generally about 20 minutes. Reinforcement of the lesson takes place organically during daily family life—in the car, at the dinner table, at bedtime.

How much preparation will I need, and what if I don’t know anything about the topic?

The Parent Guide offers you the background you need to teach each lesson. The Catechism of the Catholic Church and the Bible are also frequently referenced and can help you. If you are stumped, you can always call the office, and we are happy to help you. Your investment of time and effort in preparing to teach benefits you and your children—let them see you study, prepare, and pray! By doing so, you show them that Faith Formation is important to you.

I am afraid my child is going to ask a question that I cannot answer.

That’s ok—no parent has all the answers, and no one knows everything there is to know about the Catholic faith! You can explain to your child that you are learning, too! The beauty of a family-based program is that everyone in the family is learning together, and that includes parents, too.

How can I teach my three children when they are all different ages?

You know your children best and the family dynamics—see what works best for you. You can use the variety of activities offered to differentiate between the older and younger children or challenge your older children to help you teach the lesson or work with the younger ones. Encourage one another.

Do we have to go to Mass?

Faith Formation is not a substitute for Mass, where we actually receive the Body of Jesus Christ.

Is the Family of Faith Program required to get Confirmation and First Communion?

The Family of Faith Program provides the foundation upon which Sacramental preparation is based. Sacramental preparation will be offered concurrently with the Family of Faith Program.

Do you think we might lose some families by going to a home-based program?

Possibly. But we also might ignite a whole group of families who are going to experience their faith together in a more profound and real way than ever before!

Additional questions?

Call the Parish Office to speak to Colleen at 603.893.3336, ext 13.