Family Faith Formation
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2021
Important Information regarding Faith Formation
IS YOUR CHILD IN GRADES K-6?
Sessions for our students in Kindergarten through 6th grade are held on:
Sunday mornings 9:30am - 10:45am @ BMT and on Saturday mornings 9:30am - 10:45am @ OLP Families can choose one of two options for their children in these grades:
Sunday mornings 9:30am - 10:45am @ BMT and on Saturday mornings 9:30am - 10:45am @ OLP Families can choose one of two options for their children in these grades:
- Traditional “classroom model” where students will attend each scheduled class on Saturday @OLP OR on Sunday @BMT.
Students attend the family sessions once a month (TBD) with a parent/guardian.
Saturday & Sunday sessions are not interchangeable. One cannot be used as make-up for missing the other. - Home study students attend the family sessions once a month with a parent/guardian & parents/guardians will help the student to complete lessons at home including online interactive quizzes at the end of each lesson that needs to be emailed to the home parish FF director. Students attend the family sessions once a month (TBD) with a parent/guardian.
**Sessions are not interchangeable. One cannot be used as make-up for missing the other. **
IS YOUR CHILD IN GRADES 6-12?
Families can choose one of the options below for their children in these grades:
- EDGE (6-8 grade) and Life Teen (9-12 grade) option will both be held on Thursday evenings from 7:00 – 8:30 pm @OLP
* 6:30 pm Mass attendance is encouraged. Parents/Guardians of EDGE and/or Life Teen students will receive weekly emails with information about EDGE and Life night content. - Grades 7-10 Traditional “classroom model” where students will attend each scheduled class on Wednesday evenings 7-8:30 pm @BMT
**Sessions are not interchangeable. One cannot be used as make-up for missing the other. **
**Home Study IS NOT an option for grades 7-10.**
**Edge, Life Teen, and 7-8th grade traditional class students do not need to attend family sessions.**
Frequently Asked Questions
WHO CAN REGISTER?
All children in grades K-12 (public or Catholic school) who would like to grow in faith with others their own age. All are welcome!
WHO NEEDS TO REGISTER?
All children in grades K-8 who are attending public schools, all ninth and tenth graders who are attending public schools, and all tenth grade Catholic high school students wishing to be confirmed.
HOW DO I REGISTER?
Complete the attached forms. One form per child, please. Return the completed forms & fees to YOUR HOME PARISH.
You can also register online by clicking here. *To hold your place in class, the registration fees must accompany your registration. If registering via the online form, your place in class will be held for 1 week after the submission of the online form while we await receipt of the registration fees.*
Our Lady of Pompeii
Attn: Faith Formation
129 Laverack Avenue
Lancaster, NY 14086
You can also register online by clicking here. *To hold your place in class, the registration fees must accompany your registration. If registering via the online form, your place in class will be held for 1 week after the submission of the online form while we await receipt of the registration fees.*
Our Lady of Pompeii
Attn: Faith Formation
129 Laverack Avenue
Lancaster, NY 14086
WHAT IF I CAN'T AFFORD THE FEE?
No one will be refused due to financial difficulties. If your situation makes it difficult to pay the fee, please contact Becky Hoag (ext. 107). All information will be kept confidential.
WHEN WILL I RECEIVE CONFIRMATION THAT MY REGISTRATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED?
Registered students and families will receive Faith Formation information through the mail in August.
