Be faithful in small things because it is in them that your strength lies. -Mother Teresa
ABOUT PROGRAM & FORM DOWNLOADS BECOME A CATECHIST
Faith Formation is a Sunday School Bible-based Program for all children Pre-K through 6th grade. We provide formation of our Christian faith and information to develop that faith. The program flows from the Sunday Gospel and the children will learn their faith, based on the rhythms of the liturgical year.
This program is based on a method of instruction that integrates faith formation lessons with life of the parish community experienced in the Sunday Eucharist.
Our program is set up for the children to attend the 9:00 am Mass with their parents (September through May). After Mass donuts, juice and coffee will be served in the Ministry Center.
Sacraments are not required to attend this program however sacrament preparation will be scheduled at a different time frame and will follow the Diocesan policy, which requires two years of formation. More information to follow.
If you are interested in registering your child or children please feel free to print our registration pages below, complete the forms and return to the Parish Office via mail, fax or scan to Roxanne Schuster at rschuster@stcolumbkille.com. We would like to have all registration forms in by September 1st so that we can plan accordingly.
We are recruiting new Liturgical Catechists for our program and would like to have 2 teachers or teacher and assistant per class. We would love to have husband & wife teams as teachers. Not only would the children benefit from this but so will their parents. We anticipate a successful year for our parish children and their families. If you are interested in joining us please contact our Faith Formation Coordinator, Roxanne Schuster at 239-489-3973.
Our Youth Group begins in September and is for students in grades 7-12. We strive to integrate our faith with various spiritual, social and recreational activities. Weekly meetings run from September through May. We also have social activities throughout the year that give our youth and their families a chance to be active in various aspects of parish life. Youth Group meetings are held after the 5:30pm Mass on Sunday, and begin with food & social time in our Ministry Center Youth Room. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Manya Vartdal at mvartdal@stcolumbkille.com or call the parish office at 239-489-3973
Someone asked “Why should kids be in a Youth Group?”
Here are just a few reasons:
Come join us as we have fun, explore our faith and learn about God’s Great Love!
Youth Group will begin for grades 7-12 on September 8th after the 5:30 Mass on Sundays & it’s going to be awesome!
I hope you will join us.
Registration packets can be done on our website or picked up at the Parish Office.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.
Manya Vartdal
239-489-3973 or Mvartdal@stcolumbkille.com
A catechist … doesn’t know all the answers … doesn’t need a degree … enjoys being with children and sharing his/her faith.
A catechist … works as part of a team … is not a lecturer … knows how to listen … does fun activities … helps children and youth … celebrates her/his faith.
A catechist … plans each class beforehand using materials provided … teaches one class for one hour on Sundays after Mass … attends meetings for training and updating.
Please consider sharing your faith, your time and talents with the children of St. Columbkille. Men & women individually are welcome to join this ministry and we would be happy to see husband and wife teams as well. Call Jeannette Gotz at the Parish Office 489-3973 if you would like to learn more about this opportunity.