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Faith Formation
Grades 1-8
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The Church names six tasks of catechesis which form the framework for our faith formation programs and processes for the reception of the sacraments. These six tasks are:
- Knowledge of the Faith
- Liturgical Education
- Moral Formation
- Learning to Pray
- Education for Community Life
- Missionary Discipleship & Service
Faith Formation is for children in grades 1 through 8. The programs are:- Monday after school program is for children in grades 1-8 meets weekly. The class schedule closely follows the Birmingham public school calendar. Grade level classes are taught by well-developed and prepared catechists who participate in Archdiocesan certification classes.
- Sunday Family program is for children in grades 1-8 meets. This program meets once per month beginning with the 12 pm Liturgy. Parents and children both receive instruction and support and the majority of the lessons are taught at home.
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