Family Faith Formation
Important Information regarding Faith Formation
IS YOUR CHILD IN GRADES K-5?
Sessions for our students in kindergarten through fifth grade are held on Sunday mornings from 8:30-9:45 am.
Families can choose one of two options for their children in these grades:
1) Traditional “classroom model” where students will attend each scheduled class on Sundays.* (If allowed.)
2) 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.*
*There is a monthly Family Session that ALL K-5 students (and a parent/guardian) will attend.*
Families can choose one of two options for their children in these grades:
1) Traditional “classroom model” where students will attend each scheduled class on Sundays.* (If allowed.)
2) 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.*
*There is a monthly Family Session that ALL K-5 students (and a parent/guardian) will attend.*
IS YOUR CHILD IN GRADES 6-12?
Sessions for our students in grades K-12 are held on Sunday mornings from 8:30-9:45 am.
Families can choose one of two options below for their children in these grades:
1) EDGE (6-8 grade) and Life Teen (9-12 grade) option will both be held on Thursday evenings from 6:30 – 8:30 pm (begins with Mass in the church and ends with pick up at the ministry center).
Parents/Guardians of EDGE and/or Life Teen students will receive weekly emails with information about EDGE and Life night content.
2) Sunday Session Option where students will attend each scheduled class on Sundays. Students in grades 6-8 will participate in weekly “EDGE Lite” sessions that correspond with the Thursday evening EDGE nights. Students in grades 9-12 who are registered for the Sunday sessions will participate in a more interactive model including activities, small group discussions and intentional prayer time.
*Students in grades 6-12 will not attend monthly Family Sessions. Weekly Sunday Edge Lite Sessions & weekly Sunday High School sessions will continue to be held during the Sunday Family Sessions.*
Sunday & Thursday sessions are not interchangeable. One cannot be used as make up for missing the other.
Families can choose one of two options below for their children in these grades:
1) EDGE (6-8 grade) and Life Teen (9-12 grade) option will both be held on Thursday evenings from 6:30 – 8:30 pm (begins with Mass in the church and ends with pick up at the ministry center).
Parents/Guardians of EDGE and/or Life Teen students will receive weekly emails with information about EDGE and Life night content.
2) Sunday Session Option where students will attend each scheduled class on Sundays. Students in grades 6-8 will participate in weekly “EDGE Lite” sessions that correspond with the Thursday evening EDGE nights. Students in grades 9-12 who are registered for the Sunday sessions will participate in a more interactive model including activities, small group discussions and intentional prayer time.
*Students in grades 6-12 will not attend monthly Family Sessions. Weekly Sunday Edge Lite Sessions & weekly Sunday High School sessions will continue to be held during the Sunday Family Sessions.*
Sunday & Thursday sessions are not interchangeable. One cannot be used as make up for missing the other.
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 family, please. Please place the completed forms along with the fee (checks payable to Our Lady of Pompeii Religious Education) in an envelope marked “OLP Faith Formation” and drop it in the collection basket at Mass, or dropped off at/mailed to:
Our Lady of Pompeii
Attn: Faith Formation
129 Laverack Avenue
Lancaster, NY 14086
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 Donna Faatz (683-6522 ext. 101) or 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.
