Family Discipleship Academy
FAITH. LITURGY. LIFE. PRAYER.
A new parish initiative to support and strengthen faith formation for young families.
Four-Year Curriculum based on the Catechism of the Catholic Church
Year One
Prayer
Year TWO
The Creed
Year Three
Liturgy and the Sacraments
Year Four
Living a Moral Life
FAMILIES
with children in grades K-5
From the Rite of Baptism:
“… you are accepting the responsibility of training him (her) in the practice of the faith. It will be your duty to bring him (her) up to keep God’s commandments as Christ taught us, by loving God and our neighbor.”
FAMILY DISCIPLESHIP
ACADEMY
And, just as the Church itself is a place of grace, the family, the domestic Church, is also a place of grace where the Holy Spirit dwells, guiding her in the practice and development of the faith.
- Second Sunday of each month (September – April)
- 11:00am -1:30pm (includes Mass, a meal, and breakout sessions)
- Ideas and resources for prayer and activities throughout the month
Children who are in Grade 2 and preparing for the Sacrament of Reconciliation and First Holy Communion attend a second time each month.
2024-2025 First Communion Registration Form for Parents
- Third Sunday of each month: 9:30-10:45am
Questions about registration:
Contact Meghan Slates at [email protected] or
Sister Marilyn Marie at [email protected]
CATECHIST
A catechist serves to lead others to encounter Christ.
- Steeped in a personal prayer life
- Care and concern for the young members of our Church
- Committed to facilitating an encounter with Christ
- Willingness to serve as a member of a team
Time Commitment:
- Second Sunday of each month (Sept. – April)
11:00am – 1:30pm (includes Mass, a meal, Family activity and breakout sessions) - Preparation time
For additional questions or to volunteer:
Contact Sister Marilyn Marie at [email protected]
CATECHETICAL LEADERS
The role of the catechist is to help pass on the faith of the Church by introducing students to the person of Jesus Christ.
“Catechesis is essentially an experience of encountering the person of Jesus within the community of faith which is the Church” (St. John Paul II)
FAMILY
COMPANIONS
“ Two are better than one because they have a good reward for their labor. For if they fall, one will lift up his companion.”
~ Ecclesiastes 4:9-12
A Family Companion:
- Is willing to “adopt” one or two families
- Welcomes and accompanies these families at the monthly gathering
- Seeks to form a relationship with these families
- Holds these families in prayer
- Second Sunday of each month. 11:00am – 1:30pm (Includes Mass, a meal, and breakout sessions)
Periodic contacts throughout the month
For additional questions or to volunteer:
Contact Sister Marilyn Marie at [email protected]
Members of the Support Team:
- Offer to share their gifts and talents to help as needed.
- Assist with meals (set up and clear up)
- Assist with setting up the O’Grady Community Center as needed.
Second Sunday of each month
11:00am – 1:30pm
For additional questions or to volunteer:
Contact Sister Marilyn Marie at [email protected]
SUPPORT
“Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.”
~ 2 Corinthians 9:7
PRAYER
SUPPORT
“First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way.”
~ 1 Timothy 2:1-2
Through the intercession of Saints Louis, Zélie, and Thérèse, may the families of our parish engaging in the Family Discipleship Academy grow in their love for Jesus and the Catholic faith as we walk together in our journey to heaven.
As a Prayer intercessor,
consider remembering these families:
- at Mass
- while praying the Rosary
- during Eucharistic Adoration
- in your Morning Offering
- at other times throughout your day.
For additional questions or to volunteer:
Contact Sister Marilyn Marie at [email protected]
