Youth Faith Formation

"Jesus said, 'Let the children come to me, and do not prevent them; for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.'” — Matthew 19:14

 

Program Overview

Sessions will take place on Monday evenings from 5:30 to 7:00 PM at Saint Anne Church. 

Utilizing Pflaum Publishing’s Gospel Weeklies Faith Formation Program, each session will reflect on the Sunday Gospel, seasonal liturgical and devotional topics, and Catholic Social Teaching (i.e. works of service and charity). Grades will be grouped into six learning cohorts in the various meeting spaces at the St. Anne Church Campus.

To kick off the program, there will be a Family Open House on Monday, September 28 from 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM. 

Session Structure:

  • 5:30 PM: Family Prayer in the church
  • After Prayer: Students are dismissed to class with their catechists
  • 6:45 PM: Students return to the church for Family Prayer
  • 7:00 PM: Final dismissal

For a copy of the full in-person faith formation program calendar, click HERE

Information That Will Be Provided Soon:

  • Dates for retreats and sacraments
  • Drop-off and pick-up procedures
  • Additional information and schedules for students preparing for the Sacraments of Reconciliation, First Holy Communion, and Confirmation


Home-Based Faith Formation:   

Families who aren't able to meet for the weekly Monday sessions will be able to complete approved lessons at home alongside periodic in-person sessions.

The in-person session dates are as follows:

  • October 10
  • November 14
  • December 12
  • January 9
  • February 13
  • March 13
  • April 10

For a copy of the full home-based faith formation program calendar, click HERE.

Bella Fechter

Director of Faith Formation
ifechter@stpaulofthecross.com
412-659-0458

Volunteers Needed!

Our Faith Formation Program depends on dedicated parish volunteers. Please prayerfully consider serving in one of the following roles:

  • Catechist
  • Assistant Catechist
  • Substitute Catechist
  • Classroom Aide (open to high school students and adults)
  • Hospitality Volunteer (welcome families, assist with dismissal, etc.)

Tuition Support: Parents and guardians who serve as a Catechist, Assistant Catechist, or Classroom Aide receive a full waiver of registration fees for their children.

Interested in helping? Please contact Bella Fechter at ifechter@stpaulofthecross.com or 412-659-0458 for more information.