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 light 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 take home three topics to complete together in the course of the month. These topics are related to the subject matter the parents just explored together.
Once monthly on a Sunday, the entire family will gather for the 9:30 Mass, followed by a light 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 take home three topics to complete together in the course of the month. These topics are related to the subject matter the parents just explored together.
Registration
Program Details
Once-Monthly Parish Sessions
Christian Prayer
Christian Prayer
- September 2020: New Life in the Spirit - Being a Catholic Disciple
- October 2020: What is Prayer/Why Have a Prayer Life? The Rosary
- November 2020: The Lord's Prayer
- December 2020: The Discernment Process
- January 2021: Spontaneous Prayer & Praying to the Holy Spirit
- February 2021: A Walk Through the Mass
- March 2021: Praying with Scripture
- April 2021: Prayer as Spiritual Battle
- May 2021: Guest Speaker on Special Interest Topic
Annual Themes
Modeled on the Four Pillars of the Catechism of the Catholic Church
Modeled on the Four Pillars of the Catechism of the Catholic Church
- The Creed
- The Sacraments
- Life in Christ
- Christian Prayer
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 adult session.
- Children attend monthly grade-appropriate session.
- 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
During the parent's formation experience, children will explore topics that help them prepare to receive these Sacraments.
During the parent's formation experience, children will explore topics that help them prepare to receive these Sacraments.
- NOTE: At home, parents need only spend 15 minutes per week exploring topics that help prepare their child for the Sacraments. Separate booklets are provided.
- Sign up for your First Communion Mass, review dress code, parent-child session times, & discover when the class photo shoot is held.
Grades 7 & 8 Christian Service Experiences
Click here for details and to sign up.
Click here for details and to sign up.
Confirmation
Preparation occurs in grade 8; reception occurs in the fall of their freshman year of high-school. Click here for details.
Preparation occurs in grade 8; reception occurs in the fall of their freshman year of high-school. Click here for details.
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St. Aidan Catholic Church
17500 Farmington Rd. Livonia, MI 48152 Phone: 734-425-5950 Fax: 734-425-3687 bulletin@staidanlivonia.org Weekend Mass Schedule Saturday Vigil: 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 7:30, 9:30, 11:30 a.m. |
