Family Faith Formation


Family Faith Formation Upcoming Events

Family Faith Registration

"The Church teaches that the primary responsibility for the spiritual growth and development of the children rests first and foremost with the parents. Parents may share this responsibility with others, but they do not relinquish it." CCC #2223


Family Faith Formation

St. William Parish Family Faith Formation works together with families to provide faith formation for children and their parents or guardians. Catechesis enables our faith to become living, conscious, and active -- especially through God’s Word in Scripture and the Tradition of the Catholic Church. Catechesis is a life-long process for each individual, and the work of the entire Catholic community.

Family Faith Registration

REGISTRATION FOR 2026-2027 FAMILY FAITH

Registration is now open!

 Registration will be ONLINE ONLY this year. 


2026–2027 Family Faith Formation Schedule

Sunday Family Faith Formation Schedule Wednesday Family Faith Formation Schedule Year-at-a-Glance Calendar

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 must attend 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. 
  • Flocknote is our primary communication tool to share updates, announcements, and reminders via email and text massages
  • Sacramental Preparation is a separate program and registration from family faith. If you're looking for information on First Holy Communion/First Reconciliation,click on the button below.


A mandatory parent meeting to register for

Sacramental Preparation classes will take place on

Sunday, September 27th at 1030 am.

*Please bring Baptismal Certificate*

For more information about St. William's Family Faith Formation program, First Holy Communion/First Reconciliation, or to volunteer with the program, contact:

Emily Perry
Director of Family Faith Formation

239-963-4795

Email Emily

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 encouragement 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.

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