2026-2027 Family Faith Formation (Religious Education)
Family Faith Formation
Families are invited to participate in Family Faith Formation once a month. The evening will begin at 6 pm - 6:30 p.m. with a meal. Then, from 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Fr. Mark will give a lesson to parents, Fr. Sudhakar will teach 2nd grade for First Reconciliation/First Holy Communion, and Fr. Steve will teach 7th and 8th graders. The other grade levels will be taught by catechists. This style of religious education is called “Family Faith Formation,” and the goal is to teach both adults and children, with Fr. Mark equipping parents to hand on the faith to their children at home. Technically, the “Family Faith Formation” curriculum is intended for grades K-6, and Fr. Steve will be teaching a different curriculum to the 7th and 8th graders.
Don't miss the opportunity to hear from renowned speaker Jason Evert, live at St. Therese of Lisieux Parish at St. Bernard's Church in Watertown, WI for this special Double Feature event for teens and adults, ages 13+.
Get answers to life’s tough questions about love, dating, and relationships from internationally acclaimed speaker Jason Evert!
This is a double feature event combining Purified and Gender & the Theology of Your Body into a retreat event.
Purified brings parents and teens (13+) together to discover God’s plan for love and opens up an opportunity for them to continue the discussion about this important topic at home, in a healthy and easy way with resources that work. The event includes a new version of Jason’s renowned talk Love or Lust, where he mixes humor with down-to-earth practicality that removes any awkwardness, making the difficult conversations about love much easier. Your family will leave with an understanding of the good news of chastity, a healthy sense of self-worth, and the ability, if needed, to start again.
Gender and the Theology of Your Body will follow after a short break. This presentation explores how Catholics can approach the topic of gender with charity and clarity. This talk is for teens and provides the opportunity to discuss this difficult topic facing teens and families today.
This event includes Eucharistic Adoration, and an opportunity to receive the sacrament of Reconciliation. This format transforms a couple of talks into a retreat for the family, allowing them to encounter the source of purity, healing, and renewal, Jesus Christ.
Families are invited to participate in Family Faith Formation once a month. The evening will begin at 6 pm - 6:30 p.m. with a meal. Then, from 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Fr. Mark will give a lesson to parents, Fr. Sudhakar will teach 2nd grade for First Reconciliation/First Holy Communion, and Fr. Steve will teach 7th and 8th graders.
Families are invited to participate in Family Faith Formation once a month. The evening will begin at 6 pm - 6:30 p.m. with a meal. Then, from 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Fr. Mark will give a lesson to parents, Fr. Sudhakar will teach 2nd grade for First Reconciliation/First Holy Communion, and Fr. Steve will teach 7th and 8th graders.
Families are invited to participate in Family Faith Formation once a month. The evening will begin at 6 pm - 6:30 p.m. with a meal. Then, from 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Fr. Mark will give a lesson to parents, Fr. Sudhakar will teach 2nd grade for First Reconciliation/First Holy Communion, and Fr. Steve will teach 7th and 8th graders.
During the month of October, the annual count is conducted by the diocese. This is a very important way to show that our parishes are vibrant faith communities. Now is a great time to invite family and
friends to join us for Mass.