Faith Formation Is For All Ages!
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The past year has brought about several changes due to a decision by Bishop Libasci in how the sacraments of initiation are celebrated. Here at St. Peter, we are excited about this change!
In our parish, children in Grade 3 (about age 8) will make both Confirmation and First Eucharist every spring. We are currently "catching up" students who are older than 3rd grade and will have done so by Spring 2020.Please visit our "Sacraments" page to see Bishop Libasci's letter, FAQ's & how St. Peter is going about this exciting Diocescan decision!
__________Please continue scrolling to see the options offered to you and your family for Faith Formation in 2019-2020!
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REGISTRATION FOR 2019-2020 IS OPEN!
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Pay Your Tuition Here!
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Can You Help Us?
If you want to support faith formation with your gifts, please contact Rachael at dre.st.peter@gmail.com or 603-623-5429 x3.
We need parishioners to help instruct our students in the Catholic faith, to provide food, and to walk in this journey of faith with them!
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Documents Needed F or Children Under 18:
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Click Here To Register For Faith Formation!
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Grades K-5: A Family of Faith Program
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Grades K-5th: A Family of Faith
Summary: A Family of Faith is a program designed for the evolution of modern faith formation. As many parishes look toward a more effective catechesis experience, research has shown that a ministry approach to the whole family is more succesful than textbook and classroom models. It works because it is focused on living the faith and learning it as you go, especially in a busy lifestyle.
Program: October through May we will focus on the Sacraments, which is the second installment of Sophia Institute Press's Family of Faith program. Families will meet every 1st Sunday after the 10:30AM Mass. 11:30-12:15PM, parents and children will be taught separately by faith formation educators. 12:20-1:00PM will be a time for fellowship and food.
Expectations:- Family commits to attending all once a month meetings throughout the year (October through May).
- Parents will teach their child(ren) the appropriate lessons at home using knowledge from the once a month meetings and following the given syllabus
- Family commits to regular attendance of Mass (once a week)
- Parents communicate to Director (Rachael Rhodes) regarding absences AT LEAST 48 hours ahead of class time
- Families are invited to join us in 1st Friday Adoration each month from 6-7PM
- Families sign up to bring a meal to once a month meeting
Please check our calendar for dates and times! We can't wait to see you!
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Grades 6-8: Edge
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Grades 6-8: Edge
Program: Edge meets for an hour and a half, on the 3rd Tuesday of every month, October through May! It opens with a fun (and sometimes crazy) activity to enter into the topic of the night. Based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church, the Proclaim is a discussion on a topic of our Catholic Faith. We Break into small groups to invite deeper discussion, and finally we close in a Sending prayer. These nights are mirrored in the Holy Mass in its structure. Our Gather, Proclaim, Break & Send corrolates within the Mass, where we have an Entrance, the Liturgy of the Word, the Liturgy of the Eucharist, and the Recession, or Sending Forth.
Watch testimonies of the program here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2DgN6ezoUQk&t=10s
Expectations: For students in 6-8th grade making Confirmation this year, we ask that after the initial 3 Saturdays (October 26, November 2 & November 9) they attend our once a month Edge meetings.
We expect all students who attend to do their best to be mentally present on these nights and to participate in conversation.
We encourage all students & their families to be attending weekly mass!
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Grades 9-12: Life Teen
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Grades 9-12: Life Teen
Program: Faith formation for teens is more than just handing over a text book: it's an opportunity to experience a relationship with God, first hand, and through their parents, peers, and youth ministers.
Meetings are every 2nd Tuesday of the month, October through May.
Life Teen follows the same liturgical pattern of the mass: Gather, Proclaim, Break, and Send. Gathering usually means a crazy activity, or entering into a different enviornment. The proclaim is a short discussion always fundementally rooted in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Break is an opportunity to delve more deeply into the topic through discussion or prayer. Finally, the Send is a closing prayer and dismissal.
Watch testimonies of the program here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CUPBYhi92A
Expectations: We expect all students who attend to do their best to be mentally present on these nights and to participate in conversation.
We encourage all students & their families to be attending weekly mass!
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Adult Formation
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Adults over 18!
Are you over the age of 18, but still thirsting for the truth and knowledge of your faith? Check out our "Involvement" page for information on Women's & Men's Ministries!
Check back in with us soon to see our updated information on these ministries!
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