St. Patrick’s Church - Milford
2020-2021 Registration for Gr. K thru 12
Lifelong Catholic Faith Formation
Our registration fee will not increase this year

Dear Parents,

We have been living and coping the best we can with a world pandemic! The safety of every person, especially our children, remains our highest priority.  National, State, and Diocesan guidelines regarding the assembly of groups of people (including children) are being given great consideration in the preparation of our Lifelong Faith Formation programs this year.  These unusual circumstances will dictate an unusual approach with families this year.

Last year, we initiated a new thrust in how we would offer faith formation here at St. Patrick’s. After a year-long study on the goals of passing on the faith to our people, we chose to embarked on a model of FAMILY FAITH FORMATION.  After completing our first year (last year), parents and teachers both expressed their appreciation for a process that builds up church community; gathers parents, children, and teachers together while receiving the support they all need.  Many parents especially expressed how much they learned as an adult that they didn’t know before. 

Learning about God is a process which never ends and it involves a continual turning toward to Jesus Christ, the Son of God. It was Jesus Himself who wished that the Christian journey towards God not be a solitary one but one that brings people together … building a community of faith … becoming a Church. Faith begins in the home “The Domestic Church” and extends into our parish community regularly gathering at Sunday worship.     The mission of our entire Lifelong Catholic Faith Formation programs is to create disciples for Jesus Christ. Our parish staff is committed to partner with parents (who are the most necessary participants) to assist them to keep the promises that they made when they asked for Baptism for the children.


Covid-19 restrictions will be applied – This will require 100% virtual learning. We will also communicate by phone calls and e-mails.
 

FAMILY FAITH FORMATION - Grades 1 through 6

New this year; grade 6 has been added

This program calls for the attendance of parents, once a month, on Zoom. Then parents will teach their children the lessons at home followed with a post test for each lesson.

Curriculum: Finding God by Loyola Press

We ask parents to register for one of the following two OPTIONS.

 
OPTION 1
ONCE A MONTH - Tuesday – 4:30pm to 6:00pm - The orientation meeting with parents via Zoom is September 15 from 4:30pm to 6:00pm

OPTION 2  
ONCE A MONTH - Wednesday – 6:00pm to 7:30pm - The orientation meeting with parents via Zoom is September 16 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm.
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YOUTH MINISTRY – Grades 6-12

This program calls for the attendance and participation of BOTH Teens and parents
We ask parents to register for Youth Ministry according to your children’s grade level:

Our three goals are:

• To empower young people to live as disciples of Jesus Christ;
• To draw young people to responsible participation in the life, mission, and work of the Catholic faith community;
• To foster the total personal and spiritual growth of each young person.

Teens will be provided with opportunities to learn their faith, to practice the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy, to develop leadership, and much more.

Curriculum

 “YDisciple” and other programs through FORMED.org - Teens and parents will be emailed handouts to continue the conversation at home. Each family must register with FORMED. Directions to register:
Go to formed.org - Click on “Sign-Up” 
Click on “I belong to a parish or organization”
Enter 03055 to find St. Patrick Church, Milford and click on it 
Add your information. When you return just click on “Sign-In”