St. Mary's Faith Formation Overview

Below is an overview of St. Mary's Faith Formation Programs

	G.I.F.T. (Growing In Faith Together) is the umbrella name given to all of our Faith Formation opportunities. It reminds us that as a community of faith, we are all called to continuously grow in our faith. We are also called to learn from each other and share with each other.
	Generations of Faith is the MAIN EVENT each month. It is an intergenerational gathering that will deepen our understanding of the Catholic Faith, challenge us to live our faith more fully, provide us an opportunity to socialize, pray, and learn together, and support us as we leave to live each day in our own households of faith.
*Below you will find the "ideal" level of participation to receive the most comprehensive, ongoing Faith Formation process.*
	Adults should: • Go to Mass weekly • Participate monthly in the Generations of Faith Event • Do the "take home" readings and activities given each month at Generation of Faith • Participate in at least one Adult Faith Formation opportunity • Participate regularly in a least one ministry within the parish • Read a Catholic periodical regularly to understand what is happening in the Catholic world
	Young Adults should: • Go to Mass weekly • Participate monthly in the Generations of Faith Event • Do the "take home" readings and activities given each month at Generation of Faith • Participate in at least one Adult or Young Adult Faith Formation opportunity or event • Participate regularly in a least one ministry within the parish • Read a Catholic periodical regularly to understand what is happening in the Catholic world
	High School Youth should: • Go to Mass weekly • Participate monthly in the Generations of Faith Event with their family • Do the "take home" readings and activities given each month at Generation of Faith • Participate in monthly in the 3rd Sunday Youth-led Mass, Pizza, and Youth Group • Participate in as many High School social and outreach events as possible • Complete the grade level textbook either at home or in school
	Middle School Youth should: • Go to Mass weekly • Participate monthly in the Generations of Faith Event with their family • Do the "take home" readings and activities given each month at Generation of Faith • Participate in monthly in the 3rd Sunday Youth-led Mass, Pizza, and Youth Group • Participate in as many High School social and outreach events as possible • Complete the grade level textbook either at home or in school
	Children should: • Go to Mass weekly • Participate monthly in the Generations of Faith Event with their family • Do the "take home" readings and activities given each month at Generation of Faith • Participate in Children's Liturgy of the Word when offered • Participate monthly in the Children's Faith Adventures Program and Vacation Bible School in the Summer • Complete the grade level textbook either at home or in school
	In addition to the activities listed above for each age group, those who will be preparing for the Sacraments have to attend the appropriate preparation orientations and classes. For children and teens, this will include parent participation.

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