Our Programs

All families of children enrolled in our Faith Formation programs need to be registered and active parishioners of St. Marguerite Bourgeoys parish.

 

The mission of the Faith Formation Program of Saint Marguerite Bourgeoys is to lead the youth of our parish “out of” the false promises of the world and to the glorious promises of our Lord Jesus Christ as taught for 2000 years in our Roman Catholic Faith. Achieving this required serious commitment and cooperation among priests, catechists, and families.

Priests must constantly encourage and make available the reception of the sacraments, especially Confession and Eucharist. Catechists must teach the pure doctrines of the Faith without compromise. Parents must work to integrate in their children the doctrines of Catholicism through love, regular Sunday Mass attendance, family prayer and by example.

The Parish Faith Formation Programs include:

Family Formation (Grades 1-6)

Youth Formation

Immediate Preparation for Confirmation

 

Admissions Policy

Registration begins in March and closes in May. Summer registrations take place through the Faith Formation Office as needed at a higher rate. We ask each family to register as soon as possible to allow for classroom planning and ordering of materials.

 

Arrival/Dismissal Procedure

Family Formation (Grades 1-6):
     – Arrival
     Parents – please check in at the table in the Church Hall for your monthly packet. Children – please report directly to your classroom.
     – Dismissal
     Children (grades 1-3) will be brought to the Church Hall to meet their parents. Grades 4-6 will wait in the narthex for their parents.

 

Youth Formation
     – Arrival
     Students are to come to the Hall for instruction.
     – Dismissal
     Parents should make meeting plans with their child for dismissal. If you are attending the 11 am Mass, we can send your child directly into the church.

 

Attendance Policy

Proper faith formation can only occur with regularity of attendance and family commitment. All children in all grades must not miss more than three (3) classes during the year, especially when it is a sacrament year. Excessive absences will require a review with Mary Ellen Tiernan, Faith Formation Director. Please call or email the Faith Formation Office if your child is going to be absent from class.

The Eucharist is the source and the summit of our faith, so attendance at Sunday Mass is a critical part of all faith formation. Classes are held on Sundays between 9:30 and 10:30 am so families have an opportunity to attend either the 8:30 am or 11 am Mass. If your family prefers a different time, the parish also has a Vigil Mass on Saturday at 4:30 pm and a Sunday 5 pm (no music) Mass.

Cancellation of Class

Inclement weather notifications will be sent by email.

 

Photography

Often our children are involved in special parish events and activities. If your child’s photo may be used on our parish website and social media, no further action is needed. If you do NOT want photos of your child used, please sign the form below and send it to the Faith Formation Office each year.

 

Date:

I do not wish any identifiable photos of my child (children) to be used on the parish website or on parish social media.

Name (print): _________________________

Signature: ___________________________