Family Faith Formation

Thank you for your interest in our Family Faith Formation Program! For this year’s program we are involving the entire family. A parent is required to attend each session with their youth. All ages are welcome, K-8 grades will have specified catechesis.
There are two options for FFF. You must pick one, you cannot mix and match depending on the week. For example, if you register for the morning option then that is the one you will attend all year.
Morning option – click here to register
  • 8:30am-11:00am
  • at St Louis
  • includes 9:00am Mass
Evening option – click here to register
  • 4:30pm-7:00pm
  • at St Francis
  • includes 5:00pm Mass
Save the Dates
September 8, 22
October 13, 20
November 3, 17
December 8
January 5, 26
February 2, 23
March 9, 16
April 6, 27

FAQs regarding Family Faith Formation

What are the options? 
The morning option is 8:30-11:00am at St Louis, including the 9:00am Mass.
The evening option is 4:30-7:00pm at St Francis, including the 5:00pm Mass.
Where am I supposed to register? 
Please choose whichever time works best for your family. This is why we are trying to provide a morning option and an evening option. You do not have to register at the parish where you are a registered parishioner – this is a benefit of the pastorate model.
What will the format of the two and a half hours be?
30 minutes – arrival, activity as a whole group, and transition to Mass
60 minutes – Mass
15 minutes – transition to catechesis; snack time
45 minutes – catechesis (once a month this will be whole family; once a month this will be split by grade level)
Will there be food? 
Yes. After Mass, snacks will be provided at both morning and evening sessions.
Where will my child complete their sacrament of First Confession and First Holy Communion? 
At the beginning of the Family Faith Formation year (September) we will obtain more information from our sacramental families, including where you would prefer your child celebrate the sacrament. Preparation itself will be the same no matter which session (morning or evening) for which you sign up.
Will there be a home study option? 
No, this year there will not be a home study option. We want Faith Formation to center around the Mass, therefore the only option will be Sunday.
How can I volunteer? 
Please visit the volunteer page for more information.

Faith Formation Office

Siobhan Cooney, Director of Faith Formation
scooney@instrumentofpeace.org
Maggie Turksa, Faith Formation Associate
mturska@instrumentofpeace.org
Now Hiring, Faith Formation Associate