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:​​
  • 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 2024 those completing eighth grade will prepare for and receive Confirmation.  Click for details.

Registration

Program Details

Once-Monthly Parish Sessions
Life in Christ (Morality)
  • September 17, 2023: Why We Need a Savior
  • October 15, 2023: Made for Happiness
  • ​November 12, 2023: Forming Our Conscience & Avoiding Sin
  • December 10, 2023: Growing in Virtue
  • January 21, 2024: Commandments 1-4
  • February 11, 2024: Commandment 5
  • March 17, 2024: ​Commandments 6-10
  • April 21, 2024: Beatitudes & Works of Mercy
  • May 19, 2024: Guest Speaker on Special Interest Topic
Annual Themes
Modeled on the Four Pillars of the Catechism of the Catholic Church
  • The Creed
  • The Sacraments
  • Life in Christ (Morality)
  • Christian Prayer
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 Session on Saturday, January 20, 2024 at 11 AM in church.
  • ​First Reconciliation will be celebrated on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at 11 AM in church.
  • First Communion Family Session on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 11 AM in church.
  • First Communion Mass on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at 11 AM in church.  Review dress code here.
Grades 7 & 8 Christian Service Experiences
Click here for details and to sign up.
Confirmation
For those entering the '23-'24 cycle, click here for details.
Resources
Contact the Office of Faith Formation
734-425-9333
formation@saintaidanlivonia.org
St. Aidan Catholic Church
17500 Farmington Rd. 
Livonia, MI 48152
Phone: 734-425-5950
office@saintaidanlivonia.org

Weekend Mass Schedule
Saturday Vigil: 5:00 PM
Sunday: 7:30, 9:30, 11:30 AM