FAITH FORMATION
 
The Faith Formation Center's function is to teach all public school children in grades one through eight about God, Jesus, and His teachings. It prepares them to become active members of the Catholic Church. They learn and understand how to proclaim the Christian message by knowing, loving and living the Life of Jesus as found in the Sacred Scriptures and the basic teachings of the Church, to build community, to worship and pray and to serve. It also prepares the children enrolled in the Faith Formation program and in Visitation Academy to celebrate the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Eucharist, and Confirmation.

Each grade has its' own age approved curriculum which is reviewed by the Director of Religion. The program runs from September until May. Classes are offered on Sunday morning, Monday afternoon, and Monday evening.
 
Name of Ministry: 
   

Faith Formation / Catechetical Ministry for Public School Children
Ministry Director: 

Barbara D'Arrigo
Phone: 210-265-3812
Email:

Ministry Purpose:

To catechize children and provide necessary support for parents of the parish community in order that they may fulfill their rile as primary religious educators of their children.
People served: 

All registered Public School families of Our Lady of the Visitation and their children grades 1 thru 8.

Work / Service: 

Provide public school children of Our Lady of the Visitation with excellent Religious Education, spiritual formation.
When / How Ministry meets: 

Grades 1 thru 6 meet from September to May once a week week. Grades 7 & 8 meet from September to April once a week. Classes meet at Our Lady of the Visitation School:
Sunday, 10:30 am - 11:45 - Grades 1 thru 6
Monday, 3:45 pm - 5 pm - Grades 1 thru 6
Monday evening, 7 pm - 8:30 pm - Grade 7 & 8
Time Commitment:

A variety of stewardship opportunities exist:
Catechists - Catechists put in the classroom time as stated above plus advance preparation at home, about one hour. Catechists need to attend basic workshop offered at the church by the DRE.
There is one general meeting in September that all catechists need to attend.

Adult Supervisory Aides: Monitor doors; pick up attendance, and other office duties.

Hall Monitors: Dads preferred for Monday evening during 7th and 8th grade classes.
Specific Gifts / Talents Required of Volunteers:

Catechists need a good sense of faith and a willingness to share it, prayerfulness, love of children, patience and an ability to set boundaries.

Adult Supervisory Aides & Hall Monitors need a sense of commitment to the time and service involved in their duties.
Training Provided:

In - service workshop needed to be completed by catechist as first step toward Archdiocesan Catechist certification program.

Adult Supervisory Aides & Hall Monitors are provided with a comprehensive sheet of instructions.

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