K-8 Faith Formation Program
Empowering Parents to Pass on the Faith
Welcome! We believe that all life is filled with learning. Our faith is a very important part of this learning experience!
As part of our response to evangelization through the Diocese “Courageously Living the Gospel” we will be making some adjustments to our Faith Formation Program for children and young people not attending St. Raphael Catholic School. Beginning with the promises of Baptism (BAP #77) parents accept the responsibility of passing along the faith to their children with the aid of the parish.
In order to help parent’s keep this promise amidst the growing chaos of society and even in this time of a global pandemic, we have divided our Faith Formation into two categories and are offering two options for each. See the chart below. For all options parent involvement is paramount. Parents will be involved in and have hands-on experience with the content and formation their children will experience. It will better equip both the parents and child for the Sacraments and for living out the Gospel values of our Christian Faith. To help develop the experience, the clergy and lay staff responsible for sharing our faith through instruction and example will be involved in this process.
Kindergarten through 5th grade
OPTION ONE- Sunday Classroom Sessions |
OPTION TWO- Teach at Home Sessions |
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6th through 8th grade
OPTION ONE: Monthly Family Sessions |
OPTION TWO: Teach at Home Sessions |
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** The Diocese of St. Petersburg requires those receiving Sacraments have at least one full year of Faith Formation immediately preceding the Sacramental Preparation.
For information about our K-8 Faith Formation contact Lynn Edmonds 727-821-7989 or ledmonds@st-raphaels.com
Registration Information
Register for K-8 Faith Formation
K-1, 3-5 Faith Formation Calendar
2nd Grade Faith Formation Calendar
Middle School Program
K-8 Handbook
Christ in Us Link
10 Reasons to Become a Catechist