elementary school FAITH FORMATION
What is children’s Faith Formation?
In children’s faith formation it is our goal to provide the fundamentals of our faith in an engaging and supportive atmosphere. Our programs combine religious education, participation in weekly liturgies, faith families, and preparation for sacraments. Each component is equally important and will provide a joyful experience designed to immerse children into our Catholic community while developing their relationship with Jesus.
How does Faith Formation work?
Our faith formation sessions will meet approximately twice each month. The purpose of our sessions is to teach the children about God’s word, the Catholic Church and our responsibilities as Christians. During the student sessions, children meet with their catechist leaders to learn the practices of our faith, our beliefs and to explore how to make God an everyday part of life.
You must be a registered parishioner of Assumption Parish to enroll your child in a class. Classes begin September 24th.
Sacrament Information: Assumption has a two-year preparation policy for receiving the sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist. If your child has had no formal training in Faith Formation within the past 2 years, they will be placed in a basic Formation class and enter into the sacrament preparation class the following year.
Children attending Assumption School and children in Faith Formation will be required to attend sacrament sessions. All PARENTS ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND PARENTAL SESSIONS, PLEASE SEE BELOW. For those students receiving their First Communion in 2022-2023, a copy of your child’s Baptismal Certificate is REQUIRED WITH REGISTRATION FORM, unless your child was baptized at Assumption.
In children’s faith formation it is our goal to provide the fundamentals of our faith in an engaging and supportive atmosphere. Our programs combine religious education, participation in weekly liturgies, faith families, and preparation for sacraments. Each component is equally important and will provide a joyful experience designed to immerse children into our Catholic community while developing their relationship with Jesus.
How does Faith Formation work?
Our faith formation sessions will meet approximately twice each month. The purpose of our sessions is to teach the children about God’s word, the Catholic Church and our responsibilities as Christians. During the student sessions, children meet with their catechist leaders to learn the practices of our faith, our beliefs and to explore how to make God an everyday part of life.
You must be a registered parishioner of Assumption Parish to enroll your child in a class. Classes begin September 24th.
Sacrament Information: Assumption has a two-year preparation policy for receiving the sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist. If your child has had no formal training in Faith Formation within the past 2 years, they will be placed in a basic Formation class and enter into the sacrament preparation class the following year.
Children attending Assumption School and children in Faith Formation will be required to attend sacrament sessions. All PARENTS ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND PARENTAL SESSIONS, PLEASE SEE BELOW. For those students receiving their First Communion in 2022-2023, a copy of your child’s Baptismal Certificate is REQUIRED WITH REGISTRATION FORM, unless your child was baptized at Assumption.
Special Sacramental Preparation
- Our Special Sacramental Program is the initiation process for older children of catechetical age who have missed one or more sacraments.
These children include:
Children who participate in our RCIC/SSP Sacramental Program are introduced to the life of faith in the Church and the meaning of the celebration of the sacraments. This intense program requires full parental support, including faithful class attendance of students, weekly Mass, and a student retreat in March.
Baptized children will need to turn in a copy of their Baptismal certificate.- Children who are not Baptized (RCIC - Rite of Christian Initiation)
- Children who are Baptized in another Christian denomination (SSP - Special Sacramental Prep)
- Children who are Baptized Catholic but have missed their First Communion (SSP)
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please contact Mary Schirmer @ mschirmer@assumptionsanleandro.org
OR call 510-352-1537 with any questions |
Fees are as follows K -5th grades
$60- elementary grades ($ 85 if your child is receiving sacraments) Special Sacramental Program- $ 85 please contact the church office with any concerns regarding fees |