June 2020
Dear Parents/Guardians,
Happy Summer! We have missed all our families and hope that you are all doing well.
Over the past few years, we have discussed “reimagining” Faith Formation to be more meaningful and relevant for all our students and parents and this time has allowed us to do so. Recently, the Archdiocese has advised each parish to plan for a Faith Formation Program based in the home beginning this Fall. In planning for this new reality, we have taken your feedback from surveys and conversations to heart, and have been mindful of your needs to balance work and school. As a result, we want to help strengthen the “domestic church” (parents introducing and teaching their children about God’s loving presence in everyday life) and support families to build a personal relationship with Jesus.
To begin our work together:
We have reevaluated the goals and objectives of our program and have created a “Portrait of a Confirmed Catholic”.
Using the Portrait as a guide, we are curating resources and materials for use at home.
As restrictions are lifted, our program will evolve to include opportunities to be in community for Christian service, prayer experiences and liturgical events.
Sacramental preparation for Reconciliation, Eucharist and Confirmation will continue, although structured a little differently.
Please look for more details and registration information later this summer.
We look forward to supporting your family as we begin our journey together this Fall. Please feel free to reach out to us with questions, thoughts and ideas.
In the meantime, join us in praying for the success of this new venture.
Gratefully Yours,
Fr. Steve and The Faith Formation Team
St. Edward questions: Please contact Anne Rijo at stedwardff@ejcatholic.org
St. Jude questions: Please contact Louise Caussade at stjudeff@ejcatholic.org
The doors of our parishes are closed, but the Domestic Church and the Spirit thrives in our homes on a daily basis. Please share with others how your faith lives in your home?
We've created a Padlet, a virtual bulletin board, for all of us to share and learn from each other. Please post a reflection, a practice, a tradition, a tip, anything that could perhaps inspire another. Peace.
Click HERE for inspiration and to inspire others.