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"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."
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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 WORKSIn 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.
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
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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
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Susan Finleysfinleyholyfamily-online.orgDirector of Faith Formation
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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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Welcome to Family Faith Formation
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October's Faith Formation topic presented by Fr. Phil
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November Faith Formation topic presented by George Moomaw
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December's Faith Formation topic presented by Deacon Alan
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January Faith Formation Topic presented by Phil and Emily Lenn
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- Refrigerator Catechism
- Mini-Van Catechism
- Dinner Table Catechism
- Bedtime Catechism
- Teen Catechism
- Mom Catechism
- Dad Catechism
- Workout Catechism
- Additional Resources
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So many pictures, so little fridge space!
Sunday Mass Prepby 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!
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Even when you're on the move!
Catholic SproutsThe daily podcast for Catholic kids!
Adventures in Odyssey Radio Theater from
Focus on the FamilyBring 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
Podcast by Shining Light Dolls
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Meal Time Prayers
Bless This FoodGod,
Bless this food which we now take;
And do us good for Jesus Sake.
AmenGod is Great
God is great,
God is good;
Let us thank Him
for our food.
AmenBless 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.
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Evening Prayers
Children's Bedside PrayerBless 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 SimeonLord, 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.
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Offering silicone baby rosaries, teethers, bracelets, etc. for all those babies in your life.
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