REGISTER HERE FOR FAMILY FORMATION
Family Formation begins Wednesday September 11th, 2024
REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS SATURDAY, AUGUST 24TH, 2024
Family Formation is a way for families to grow in the faith together. On the second Wednesday, September through May, families from our parish gather at the church to spend time in praise worship, and receive age-specific catechesis for both children and adults. Here is a typical evening's schedule:
Parents receive formation through a talk and small group discussion with others parents, while children receive separate, age-specific catechesis. Each family is also equipped with materials to use as a family at home throughout the month. These are designed to help parents, regardless of background or experience, to serve as the primary teachers of their children, and build a domestic church at home.
All families are encouraged to participate in Family Formation, even those whose children receive religious education through Catholic school or homeschool. Many such families are already participating and have found that Family Formation provides discipling and community that is different from the religious education they receive in a school setting. For parents in particular, it is an opportunity to connect with other parents who are seeking to live our faith, as a family in everyday life. Family Formation is not just about learning doctrines; it's about walking together as families in community and learning to truly live as disciples of Christ.
Family Formation is also an essential part of preparing for the sacraments of First Communion, First Reconciliation, and Confirmation.
First Communion and Reconciliation preparation is a one-year process that occurs in 2nd grade. Participation in Family Formation is not required for children who are receiving preparation through a local Catholic school or homeschool. If you have a child in Catholic school or home school who intends to receive these sacraments this year, contact info@ypsicatholic.org before the school year begins.
Confirmation preparation is a two-year process that occurs in 7th and 8th grade. For information about Confirmation, click here.