Family Faith Formation Program
At an infant Baptism, parents vow to God that they will teach their children the faith. However, this can be a daunting task these days with the many secular influences that bombard everyone. This is why we offer a program that helps coach parents on how to teach the faith to their children. We do this by having one family session a month where the whole family learns together, and a second session in the month where everyone in the family learns separately. We have also made this program right after the 10AM Sunday Mass so that families can come to church once a week to worship and then learn, instead of having various times for worship and separate aged learning sessions throughout the week.
Who is this program for? Any family with children in grades K4-12.
What if we have children younger than age 4? Childcare is offered for younger siblings at our family sessions.
When do the family sessions happen? First & third Sundays of each month (Christmas & Easter months may vary - click on program calendar). After the 10AM Mass, 11:15AM - 12:15PM
What is the cost?
- $100 per family with 1 child*
- $175 per family with 2 children*
- $250 per family with 3+ children*
- An additional $25 registration fee begins September 1st.
Invoice will be mailed in September. If it is easier for you to pay by installment, please let us know.
*Fees vary for families with four-year-olds. Please contact the parish office at 414-761-0480.
What about First Communion preparation?
First Communion age is 7 years or older, depending on the child's formation background.
Additional $50 fee.
Click on program calendar for additional elementary age sacramental preparation sessions. Older aged preparation sessions is determined separately with each family.
What about Confirmation preparation?
Grades 9 & 10 begin preparation towards Confirmation in our St. James’ program.
Confirmation celebration age is 16 years (Grade 11) or older.
Additional $100 fee for the Confirmation discernment year (Gr 11).
Mandatory retreat day required—cost is included in fee.
Click on program calendar for additional Confirmation preparation sessions.
*New to the program 11th graders need approval of prior formation experience to do Confirmation discernment year.
Registration:
Click Faith Formation/Family Program registration tabs and complete.
OR
Paper copies are available at the church lobby information desk or the parish office where completed forms can be returned.
No additional registration fee now through August 31st.
For more information contact: Mary Jo Hennemann, Director of Family Formation, by calling 414-761-0480 x115 or by emailing maryjo@stjames-franklin.org