Family Formation
“As the family goes, so goes the nation, and so goes the whole world in which we live.”
(Pope St. John Paul II, November 30, 1986)
St. Aidan's Unique Approach
Once monthly on a Sunday, the entire family will gather for the 9:30 Mass, followed by a hot breakfast and interactive formation in a faith topic. Parents will meet as a group while the children enjoy their own grade-level appropriate experience with a catechist. Childcare for your little ones is provided! Coming together as one to conclude the morning experience of worship, formation and community, families will complete projects together at home in the course of the month. These projects are related to the subject matter the parents and children had just explored at the parish.
Preparing for Sacraments:
Once monthly on a Sunday, the entire family will gather for the 9:30 Mass, followed by a hot breakfast and interactive formation in a faith topic. Parents will meet as a group while the children enjoy their own grade-level appropriate experience with a catechist. Childcare for your little ones is provided! Coming together as one to conclude the morning experience of worship, formation and community, families will complete projects together at home in the course of the month. These projects are related to the subject matter the parents and children had just explored at the parish.
Preparing for Sacraments:
- For parents of children preparing for First Reconciliation and First Communion, you need only spend 15 minutes per week exploring topics that help prepare your child for these sacraments. Separate booklets are provided. See below for further details.
- In the spring of 2025 those in middle school who have been through at least two consecutive years of family formation will prepare for and receive Confirmation. Click for details.
Registration
Program Details
Parent Orientation Meeting
A necessary gathering informing you of program details and expectations. A hot breakfast will be served in the Activity Center Hall, after which the children will enjoy a religious themed movie in a separate area as we have our meeting.
A necessary gathering informing you of program details and expectations. A hot breakfast will be served in the Activity Center Hall, after which the children will enjoy a religious themed movie in a separate area as we have our meeting.
- Sunday, September 8, 2024 at 10:30 AM
Once-Monthly Parish Formation Sessions
Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible: A Quick Journey Through Salvation History
Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible: A Quick Journey Through Salvation History
- September 15, 2024: Introduction to the Bible
- October 20, 2024: Early World
- November 17, 2024: Patriarchs
- December 8, 2024: Egypt & Exodus & Desert Wanderings
- January 12, 2025: Conquest & Judges & Royal Kingdom
- February 9, 2025: Divided Kingdom, Exile, & Return
- March 16, 2025: Maccabean Revolt & Messianic Fulfillment 1
- April 6, 2025: Messianic Fulfillment 2, The Church, & Continuing the Journey
- May 4, 2025: Special Interest Topic
Annual Themes
- The Creed & Prayer
- The Sacraments
- Morality
- The Scriptures/Salvation History
Attendance Policy
Registering for our family formation program requires you agree to and abide by our attendance policy.
Registering for our family formation program requires you agree to and abide by our attendance policy.
- Parents attend monthly session.
- Children attend monthly grade-appropriate session.
- Families commit to working together on the monthly at-home projects.
- Absences must be excused. More than two will require a conversation about continued participation in our family formation program.
First Reconciliation & Holy Communion for Grade 2
- At home, parents need only spend 15 minutes per week exploring topics that help prepare their child for the Sacraments. Separate booklets are provided.
- First Reconciliation Family Sessions:
- Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 11 AM in Bixman Hall (turn in at-home lessons 1-9)
- Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 11 AM in Bixman Hall (turn in at-home lessons 10-13)
- First Reconciliation will be celebrated on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 11 AM in church
- First Communion Family Sessions:
- Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 11 AM in Bixman Hall (turn in at-home lessons 1-6)
- Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 11 AM in Bixman Hall (turn in at-home lessons 7-9)
- First Communion Mass on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 11 AM in church. Review dress code here.
Confirmation Preparation Christian Service Experiences
Click here for details and to sign up.
Click here for details and to sign up.
Confirmation
For those entering the '24-'25 cycle, click here for details.
For those entering the '24-'25 cycle, click here for details.
Resources
- October Enrichment Newsletter
- 52 Sundays: Reclaim the Lord's Day for Faith & Family
- Compass for Parents - Anticipating Your Needs
- The Kid's Bulletin - A Fun Way for Catholic Kids to Learn About the Faith
- Catholic Sprouts Podcast - A Daily Podcast for Catholic Kids that Strives to Plant Seeds of Faith
- Holy Heroes Sunday Mass Preparation: Fun Activities for Every Week
- The Messy Family Project - Empowering Moms & Dads to Embrace Their Sacred Calling
St. Aidan Catholic Church
17500 Farmington Rd. Livonia, MI 48152 Phone: 734-425-5950 [email protected] Weekend Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil: 5:00 PM Sunday: 7:30, 9:30, 11:30 AM |