Children's Faith Formation

All parishioners ages 4 and older are called by baptism to take part in lifelong faith formation. Parents, grandparents and godparents are responsible to see that children have the opportunity to grow in their faith. The family and parish are in a partnership to pass on the faith. We have a "FIRM FOUNDATION" which we are called to share - something that will help us through life and lead us to eternal life. "We hold a treasure" - let's share it!

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Children's Faith Formation year will end Sunday, May 4 at 9:30 with the Marian Devotion and First Grade Prayer Service in Church, followed by a pancake breakfast in St. Augustine Parish Hall. All are welcome. Mark your calendars and plan to attend!

Question of the week for Children

Which one of the promises in today's Gospel gives you the most hope?

Congratulations to the young parishioners of St. Augustine and Sacred Heart who celebrated First Holy Communion April 26 & 27, 2008

 

CFF First Communion Class

 

Take Time To Pray

Children's Prayers & Practices

- for grades Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1, 2 & 3

- for grades 4, 5, 6, 7, & 8

A Family Prayer

Children Learn To Pray - This site offers help for anyone who supports children in their prayers and thus in the beginnings of their relationship with God.

Gospel Champions - A Catholic Action PC video game

Hey Kids and Parents! Gospel Champions recreates Gospel stories in a 3D arcade game that is fun to play and helps reinforce Gospel and Catholic teachings. Best of all, the game is sequenced with the lectionary! Each month the game presents a new Gospel Story from one of the readings that children will hear in mass during the same month. So they hear it in mass and then play it at home.

It's fast and furious action for Zack and Mary Martha. Help them as they travel through adventurous Gospel stories using fun power-ups and ancient tools to perform works of mercy, solve problems, and outwit menacing adversaries. Score bonus points as you find Catholic Prayers, Saints and Teachings.

Call the Faith Formation Office at 282-1231, or contact Miss Ann for the 9-Digit Access code needed to download your copy.

Stop Bullying Now - Learn What You Can Do!

Websites of Interest to children & parents

Visit some of the sites below, and have some fun! E-mail Miss Ann and tell her the sites you found most interesting. Be sure to include your name and grade.

Sadlier - We Believe - A proven Catechetical Program
... for Students - Student lessons and fun activities
... for Families - Family resources for sharing faith

The Christian Place For Catholic Kids
For children and their Moms and Dads - go and have a look around!

Call to Faith  for Children
Call to Faith provides an assortment of unique web-based features. There are monthly activities, a Faith Glossary, Faith and Fun Games, and more.

FindingGod.org ... For Children
Learn more about your Catholic faith. Invite your family to explore this Web site with you.

FaithFirst.Com
Visit their site for some fun games and interesting stories.

Saint Meinrad Archabbey
School of Theology ... Seeking God, Serving The Church

For more information, or to register for any of our programs, please call the Faith Formation Ministries Office at 282-1231, or contact Ann Northam, DRE.

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