Faith Formation

FAITH FORMATION

Teaching and Nurturing the Catholic Faith through
PRAYER, SCRIPTURE, and SERVICE.
Covid-19 Preparedness Plan

Archdiocese Faith Formation Guidance

Faith-Based Gatherings
- REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS JULY 30, 2021
  CLASSES START SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
FAITH FORMATION PROGRAMS
- Faith Formation Classes (Grade 1-6)
  Classes Begin September 29, 2021, and go until April 20, 2022
  
  Classes Meet Wednesday Evenings from 5:30-6:45 PM
  
  PRAYER-SCRIPTURE-SERVICE
  Catholic Doctrine is taught through Sacred Scripture-Centered Lessons. A special emphasis is placed on putting faith into action through prayer, daily Christian living, and through grade-level specific service projects.
  
  Volunteers for our Faith Formation Program must be committed to nurturing the Catholic Faith Life of our students. Volunteers must also have a love for working with children, commit to approximately 2 hours a week each Wednesday, and follow all Safe Environment Program Protocols.
  
  REGISTRATION DUE JULY 30, 2021
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- Confirmation Classes (Year 1-2)
  Classes Begin September 29, 2021, and go until April 20, 2022
  
  Year 1 Classes Meet 3 Wednesday Evenings a month from 7:00-8:15 PM
  
  Year 2 Classes Meet 4 Wednesday Evenings a month from 7:00-8:15 PM
  
  We are excited to journey with you and your youth as they prepare for Confirmation. This is a holy & beautiful sacrament of initiation into the Catholic Church. It is a 2-year program. Our Confirmation Year-1 students are typically in Grade 7 and Year-2 students are in Grade 8. We have dedicated a webpage specific to our Confirmation Program so that our students and parents can receive up-to-date information from our Confirmation Coordinator regarding important dates and service requirements found here: https://stpeterfl.org/confirmation.
  
  Volunteers for our Confirmation Program must be committed to nurturing the Catholic Faith Life of our students. Volunteers must also have a love for working with youth, commit to approximately 2 hours a week 3-4 Wednesdays each month, and follow all Safe Environment Program Protocols. Please sign-up to volunteer on this Faith Formation Page.
  
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- Sunday School (Age 3- Grade K)
  Classes Begin October 3, 2021, and go until April 24, 2022
  
  Classes Meet Sunday Mornings during the 9:30 AM Mass at St. Peter's Annex
  
  Children MUST be age 3 by September 1, 2021, to attend Sunday School
  
  TEACHING THE BIBLE
  We learn about God's love as we hear Bible stories accompanied by activities and crafts that will help emphasize our Catholic Faith.
  
  Volunteers for our Sunday School Program must be committed to nurturing the Catholic Faith Life of our young students. Volunteers must also have a love for working with young children, be patient, a good listener, commit to approximately 1 hour a week each Sunday, and follow all Safe Environment Program Protocols.
  
  REGISTRATION DUE JULY 30, 2021
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- Home Study Option Available
  Home Study Classes Begin September 2021 and go until April 20, 2022
  
  Available for Faith Formation Grades 1-6 and Confirmation Year 1-2
  
  PRAYER-SCRIPTURE-SERVICE
  Catholic Doctrine is taught through Sacred Scripture-Centered Lessons at home. If you would like to homeschool your children through St. Peter's Faith Formation or Confirmation Programs, you still need to register your child. The cost will be the same for your child's Home Study Faith Education as our other in-person programs. Once you have registered your child(ren) for our Homestudy Program, St. Peter's Staff will contact you regarding program materials and requirements per grade level.
  
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- Vacation Bible Camp (Grade PreK-6)
  VBC Offered June 14-18, 2021 from 9:00-11:45 AM
  
  Children MUST be age 4 by September 1, 2021, to attend VBC
  
  PARACHUTE WITH THE ANGELS!
  Campers will earn their wings and soar through the sky as one of God’s special Angeltroopers with God as their Co-Pilot along with their very own Guardian Angel. We begin and end each day with prayer. Children will rotate through 5 stations. To learn more visit our VBC webpage here.
  
  Volunteers for our VBC Program must attend each day of camp, be on time, wear modest clothing, use proper speech, and be committed to nurturing the Catholic Faith Life of our students. Volunteers must also have a love for working with children, commit to approximately 3 hours a day for a week in June, and follow all Safe Environment Program Protocols. To volunteer for VBC, please fill out our online VBC Volunteer Registration Form found on our VBC webpage.
  
  REGISTRATION DUE JUNE 1, 2021
  REGISTER TODAY
STAFF INFORMATION
- Megan Healy
  Director of Faith Formation
  651-982-2238 | mhealy@stpeterfl.org
- David Flynn
  Youth Minister & Confirmation Coordinator
  651-982-2223 | dflynn@stpeterfl.org
- FAITH FORMATION Volunteer REGISTRATION
  
  The maximum number of form submissions has been reached. This form is currently not available.
  
  Want to help children and youth grow in their Catholic Faith? Volunteer for our Faith Formation and Confirmation Program!
  
  VOLUNTEER INFORMATION
  
  Questions? Please contact Megan Healy at mhealy@stpeterfl.org or David Flynn at dflynn@stpeterfl.org.
  
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  VOLUNTEER POSITIONS
  
  What Volunteer Position Would You Like? REQUIRED Sunday School Catechist Catechist Aide Substitute Catechist Confirmation Year I Leader Confirmation Year II Leader Please fill out this field.
  
  What Grade Would You Like To Volunteer For? REQUIRED No Preference Pre-School Kindergarten Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Grade 4 Grade 5 Grade 6 Confirmation Year I (Typically Grade 7) Confirmation Year II (Typically Grade 8) Please fill out this field.
  
  SAFE ENVIRONMENT PROGRAM
  
  SAFE ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
  Our Archdiocese requires all volunteers age 18 and older, who serve in a position with children or vulnerable adults, to complete the required Essential 3 steps prior to volunteering:
  
  1. A background check (Questions? Contact Kathy Rubio at krubio@stpeterfl.org)
  
  2. VIRTUS “Protecting God’s Children” awareness session. Please visit the website www.virtus.org to pre-register for a class offered throughout the Archdiocese of St. Paul & Minneapolis.
  
  3. Sign a Code of Conduct (Questions? Contact Megan Healy at mhealy@stpeterfl.org)
  
  For more information about our Safe Environment Program or Virtus training, please contact Kathy Rubio at 651-982-2227 or krubio@stpeterfl.org
  
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- Faith Formation Schedule information
  
  COVID PARENT LETTER
  
  Catechist Faith Formation Handbook Grades 1-6
  
  First Reconciliation and First Eucharist Dates 2020-2021
  
  Grade One Faith Formation Schedule 2020-2021
  
  Grade Two Faith Formation Schedule 2020-2021
  
  Grade Three Faith Formation Schedule 2020-2021
  
  Grade Four Faith Formation Schedule 2020-2021
  
  Grade Five Faith Formation Schedule 2020-2021
  
  Grade Six Faith Formation Schedule 2020-2021

Faith Formation

REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS JULY 30, 2021 CLASSES START SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

SAFE ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS

REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS JULY 30, 2021
CLASSES START SEPTEMBER 29, 2021