Family Faith Formation

REGISTRATION FOR 2024-2025 FAMILY FAITH

Registration is ONLINE ONLY this year. 

Discounted fees only until August 31.

Registration closes September 30.

First Class September 8.  See the Google calendar below for all class dates or click the button below for a file to print.

or click here for a printable PDF of class dates.

New for 2024-2025

Wednesday Afterschool Program for Seagate students: Starting October 2 and running through April, we'll pick up your child and walk them over to our Ministry Center for an afternoon of faith and fun, until 6pm. Parents join in once a month for a simple dinner and parent class. Contact Kristi for details to sign up.

What to expect with Family Faith Formation at St. William?

• Family Faith Formation is for ALL elementary grades (not just for Sacraments). 
• One parent or guardian attends the parent class at the same time as your children (the parent class is the first gathering of the month). 
• Babies, toddlers or preschool children are welcome to stay with their parent(s).
• Volunteers are appreciated, as none of this happens without them! Consider serving as a teacher or classroom aide. 
• Communication is primarily through Flocknote emails and this Family Faith Formation page.
• Sacramental Preparation is a separate program and registration from family faith. If you're looking for information about First Holy Communion/First Reconciliation, click on the button below.

FAMILY FAITH MISSION

Our program strives to work together with you, to become closer in Christian community to live as Jesus taught us: through love, faithfulness, scripture, faith-sharing and example.

Children are introduced to God by the knowledge that everything around them comes from God. Growing within the security of their family it is the opportunity for parents to begin introducing stories of Jesus.  When you take your children to Mass with you, they began to realize this is a special place where we gather with friends to recognize the presence of God. They watch you approach the altar to receive Jesus in the Eucharist and they also want to receive, to deepen their relationship with God.  Faith-filled events and daily recognition can permeate all of family life. The family - YOUR family - is where you begin to live out your faith in God: through daily prayer, through learning to see God in the way you treat each other, through learning to trust God in everything that happens.

We at St. William’s recognize that you, as parents, are blessed to foster your children’s spiritual growth. We want to be your partner in this journey with your family, helping you find resources for your parenting in the faith. We offer opportunities for children to learn about Catholicism through classes and events. We offer opportunities for parents to be nourished in your faith and to form relationships with other practicing Catholics through our Family Faith Formation classes. We expect regular Mass attendance, and offer strategies and encouragment for making it a meaningful experience of God. These combined opportunities allow each member of your family to be nourished by the Church and to be able to nourish your children in their own faith journey. 

Click here for the Family Faith Information Booklet.