Faith Formation

- "Because Faith is best taught and lived out in the family, the Church calls parents to be the first and foremost educators of their children."
- A New Model of Faith Formation at Holy Family
  
  We know that children are more likely to put into practice the faith they see lived out day-to-day at home. With this knowledge, Holy Family Parish is moving to a new model of faith formation called
  Family Centered Catechesis.
  
  HOW IT WORKS
  
  In the early years of a child's development, there is a receptivity and vulnerability to good formation which only happens in the family. Our catechesis program helps families to embrace this time and use it to form their children well.
  
  Using this model of faith formation, parents and children will gather once a month at the parish. After an opening prayer, the children will depart for a classroom lesson with a catechist, while the parents hear a teaching on that month's theme and receive a packet of materials (specifically tailored for their family based on the number and age of children) to continue the conversation for 3 weekly sessions at home.
  
  The At Home lessons are pre-planned, professionally printed, include games and discussion questions, and so complete that parents will not have challenges leading an effective home session.
  
  Registration is now open, and families need not be a member of the parish to attend. Our first informational session will be held in mid-September and our regular monthly gatherings will begin in October. Stay tuned to this web page for an upcoming schedule with dates and times.
  
  Don't forget to check out our PRAY TOGETHER STAY TOGETHER section below for links to help you keep faith at the center of family life.
- Tuition Rates and fees
  
  One student $85
  
  Two or more students $140
  
  Sacrament prep fee $25 per student
- Faith Formation Session Times
  
  2nd Sunday of each month
  8:45 AM - 10:15 AM Session ends just before 10:30 AM Mass
  1st Wednesday of each month
  6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
- Questions? Contact Us
  
  Susan Finley
  
  Director of Faith Formation
  
  (810) 392-2056 x 229
  sfinleyholyfamily-online.org
- Vacation Bible School
  
  VBS is offered each year for children ages preschool through 6th grade and takes place in the Life Center. Older children and teens are encouraged to join VBS as leaders to assist adults with younger children.
  
  DUE TO COVID-19, VBS WILL NOT BE OFFERED FOR 2020.
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Pray Together
Stay Together
- Keeping faith at the center of family life can be challenging, especially when we're not sure where to begin.
  Below you'll find helpful links to get you started.
  The family that prays together, stays together.
Refrigerator Catechism
- So many pictures, so little fridge space!
  
  Sunday Mass Prep
  
  by Holy Heroes
  Coloring pages to help get you and your kids ready for Sunday Mass
  
  Mother Teresa Refrigerator Magnets
  
  by Catholic Sistas
  
  At Home VBS
  
  Since VBS was cancelled and it's still summer, why not an at home VBS from Catholic Icing which includes several projects to hang on the fridge.
  
  Host and Chalice Craft
  
  by Catholic Icing
  
  Holy Spirit Dove Craft
  
  by Catholic Icing
  
  The Catholic Kid
  
  LOTS of coloring pages for every feast day and occasion!
Mini-Van Catechism
- Even when you're on the move!
  
  Catholic Sprouts
  
  The daily podcast for Catholic kids!
  
  Adventures in Odyssey Radio Theater from
  Focus on the Family
  
  Bring biblical principles to life with just the right balance of fun, faith, and imagination through Adventures in Odyssey. While this is a monthly subscription service, Adventures in Odyssey is broadcast on the following local radio stations and times free of charge:
  
  WPCS 88.9 FM Port Huron, every Saturday 8:30 AM
  
  WMPC 1230 AM Lapeer, Monday-Friday 6:30 PM and Saturday 10 AM
  
  WLQV 92.7 FM / 1500 AM Detroit every Sunday at 4:30 PM
  
  WNFR 90.7 FM Sandusky, Monday thru Friday 7:30 PM
  
  Saint Stories for Kids
  Podcast by Shining Light Dolls
Dinner Table Catechism
- Meal Time Prayers
  
  Bless This Food
  
  God,
  Bless this food which we now take;
  And do us good for Jesus Sake.
  Amen
  
  God is Great
  
  God is great,
  God is good;
  Let us thank Him
  for our food.
  Amen
  
  Bless us, O Lord
  
  Bless us, O Lord
  and these your gifts
  which we aare about to receive
  from your bounty,
  through Christ, our Lord.
  Amen.
  
  Come, Lord Jesus
  
  Come, Lord Jesus,
  be our guest;
  let these gifts
  to us be blessed.
  Amen.
  
  Dear Father
  
  Dear Father,
  for this food we give Thee fullest thanks today.
  May we use the strength it gives
  to drive all sin away.
  Amen.
Bedtime Catechism
- Evening Prayers
  
  Children's Bedside Prayer
  
  Bless me, Lord, as this day ends.
  Bless my family and all my friends.
  Keep me safe throughout the night,
  and wake me with the morning's light.
  
  Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep
  
  Now I lay me down to sleep.
  I pray the Lord my soul to keep.
  Angels watch me through the night,
  And wake me with the morning light.
  
  An Evening Family Prayer
  (Robet Louis Stevenson)
  
  Lord, behold our family here assembled.
  We thank you for this place in which we dwell,
  for the love that unites us,
  for the peace accorded to us this day,
  for the hope with which we expect the morrow;
  that make our lives delightful;
  for our friends in all parts of the earth.
  Amen.
  
  Canticle of Simeon
  
  Lord, now you let your servant go in peace;
  your word has been fulfilled.
  My eyes have seen the salvation
  you have prepared in the sight of every people,
  a light to reveal you to the nations and the glory of your
  people, Israel.
  
  Phos Hilaron
  
  O radiant light, O sun divine
  of God the Father's deathless face,
  O image of the light submlime
  that fills the heav'nly dwelling place.
  Lord Jesus Christ, as daylight fades,
  as shine the lights of eventide,
  we praise the Father with the Son,
  the Spirit Blest and with them one.
  O Son of God, the Source of life,
  praise is your due by night and day;
  unsullied lips must raise the strain of your proclaimed and splendid name.
  
  Prayer to Guardian Angel
  
  Angel of God,
  my Guardian dear,
  to whom God's love
  commits me here,
  ever this day (or night)
  be at my side,
  to light and guard,
  to rule and guide.
  Amen.
Teen Catechism
- Life Teen Blog
  
  Did God cause COVID-19?
  
  People are continuing to die, lose their jobs, have their normal routines disrupted, be kept separate from their loved ones that are most vulnerable, and miss out on significant life events, like...
  
  Black Elk: Medicine Man, Catechist, Saint?
  
  The five days I spent on the reservation impacted my life in many ways, and while I would like to share all about my trip, I am going to focus on the most significant experience: being introduced to...
  
  Kicking Boredom in the Face
  
  To keep you from having in-depth emotional conversations with the inanimate objects in your house here are a few fun suggestions to keep the boredom at bay...
  
  Step Up Your Friend Game
  
  Put on some classical music, light some candles, and throw a towel over your arm! Create an atmosphere of the utmost class to serve fine cuisine of grilled cheeses or peanut butter & jellies...
  
  When Work Becomes Worship
  
  From scrubbing dirty dishes to refilling cups of lemonade at least a hundred times during dinner, it was God’s grace alone that proved to be far greater than any glory or attention I thought I needed...
  
  Praying with Scripture for Beginners
  
  Scripture exists for us to know Jesus personally. That’s the purpose of prayer, as well. When we take Scripture to prayer, we should read it one story at a time, entering into that story and letting...
  
  Returning to the Sacraments
  
  Even I must admit, the introvert in me enjoyed attending Mass in sweats and in the comfort of my own home. Although I am healthy and able, it is tempting to continue to celebrate Mass digitally, with...
  
  Jesus, a Nice Guy?
  
  His love is not an act of kindness or obligation - but a personal testimony to your fulfillment. He desires that you live life fully alive and He offers you the freedom to embrace that in His love...
Mom Catechism
- Be the BEST Wife and Mother you can be!
  
  Coffee & Pearls
  
  Need small nuggets of widsom in your day? Coffee & Pearls Podcast may just be what you're looking for. Check out their website for a link to the podcast as well as no fluff books and courses on Saintly Womanood.
  
  Reclaim The Day
  
  Has Covid-19 forced you to work from home? Trying to get everything done only to find you get nothing done?
  
  Catholic Sprouts provides guidance and resources for working at home or stay-at-home moms so you can keep the chaos out by keeping order. FREE 7 day course packed with resources to help you live an ordered, holy, happy, life.
  
  The Messy Family Project
  
  Empowering parents, strengthening marriage and bringing families to Christ.
  Podcast, blog, resources
  
  Being the wife God has called us to be is challenging. Catholic Sprouts nails it (to the cross) with the Catholic Wife Academy and shows us what true love and marriage really looks like!
  WARNING! This is not the Hallmark version of love and marriage!
  
  Serenity Prayer
  
  God, grant me the Serenity
  to accept the things I cannot change,
  the Courage to change the things I can,
  and the Wisdom to know the difference.
Dad Catechism
- Manly Catholicism
  
  Catholic Man Show
  
  Real, relatable, and often comical, Adam and David have a conversation promoting the lost art of living virtuously.
  
  The Catholic Gentleman
  Podcast, blog, books
  Be a man! Be a Saint!
  
  The Broken Catholic Podcast
  with Joseph Warren
Workout Catechism
- Soul Core Faith and Fitness
Additional Resources
- But wait...there's MORE!
  
  Chews Life
  Offering silicone baby rosaries, teethers, bracelets, etc. for all those babies in your life.
  
  Mysteries of the Rosary Board Book Set
  
  These little gems are great for Mass or just teaching kids about the rosary.
  
  Adoration Coloring Book
  
  This book was created for children to either use while in Eucharistic Adoration, or to use as they prepare to attend Adoration. This is also the perfect gift for anyone learning about the Eucharist, especially children who are making their First Holy Communion.
  
  Rosary and Mass Quiet Book Patterns
  
  If you are crafty and like to sew, Rosary and Mass quiet book patterns can be purchased and made to help your little ones during these times of learning how to pray.
  
  Mass and Adoration bag ideas for to help keep little ones reverently quiet.
  Sweetlittleonesblog.com has some great ideas to help you and your family get the most out of Mass and Adoration by keeping your kids quietly busy.

Faith Formation

We know that children are more likely to put into practice the faith they see lived out day-to-day at home. With this knowledge, Holy Family Parish is moving to a new model of faith formation called Family Centered Catechesis.

HOW IT WORKS

Bless This Food

God is Great

Bless us, O Lord

Come, Lord Jesus

Dear Father

Children's Bedside Prayer

Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep

An Evening Family Prayer

Canticle of Simeon

Phos Hilaron

Prayer to Guardian Angel

Serenity Prayer

The Broken Catholic Podcast

We know that children are more likely to put into practice the faith they see lived out day-to-day at home. With this knowledge, Holy Family Parish is moving to a new model of faith formation called
Family Centered Catechesis.