Family Faith Formation (PSR)

Dear Parents,

May 2024

The goal of Family Faith Formation at St. John Neumann Catholic Church is to provide parents the tools necessary to pass on the Catholic faith to their children and assist in creating young disciples for the faith. The children will have the opportunity to deepen their existing relationship with God by exploring Scripture and developing a personal prayer life.

  • Family Faith Formation (FFF) is for children in grades 1-5.
  • Two Sessions will be offered for the 2024-2025 year.
  • Sessions will begin on September 3rd, 2024, and end on May 13th, 2025
  • Session 1 – Tuesday evenings from 5:00pm – 6:15pm (Minimum of 10)
  • Session 2 – Tuesday evenings from 6:45pm – 8:00pm (Minimum of 10)
  • Once a month an opportunity will be given for the whole family to gather and celebrate our Catholic Traditions.
  • Twice a month children and parents will attend sessions at St. John Neumann.
  • Each child will receive his or her very own Children’s Bible as the primary text used in catechesis.
  • Lessons will be interactive and age appropriate (no desks or workbooks).
  • Parents will have the opportunity to listen to talks given by Fr. Barry, Annette, a staff member or a Catholic speaker from the Diocese of Cleveland. These talks will help parents in raising children in the Catholic Faith.
  • Parents and children will gather at the end of the session for a closing prayer and “Go Forth” activity to enhance their Catholic Faith at Home.
  • “Sharing the Faith at Home” will be offered again this year. Online, self-directed, 30-minute lessons will be completed by the child. Parents will follow up by reading the Bible story with their child and asking 3 “go deeper” questions. Parents interested in this option should contact the Parish Office for details. Visit https://www.smp.org/resourcecenter/series/16/ to see Parent Guides.

SAMPLE monthly schedule:

Week 1: Family event such as Mass, Prayer Service, Eucharistic Adoration, Stations of the Cross, Stewardship Activity

Week 2: Parent/Child Session*

Week 3: Parent/Child Session*

Week 4: All families Share the Faith at Home.

A Calendar for the year will be available in early August.

Families new to St. John Neumann will be given a Prayer Table Kit to establish a prayer space at home.

All families will be asked to make Mass attendance on the weekends a priority. Mass attendance as a family will enhance the learning experience at home and help your children grow closer to Jesus.

If you have any questions or would like to register for St John Neumann Family Faith Formation, please visit www.sjnohio.com/events. Registrations are due by August 15th to avoid a late fee.

I look forward to collaborating with you in helping your child grow closer to Jesus!

God Bless,

Annette Klanac

Director of Family Faith Formation