“Catechesis is different than an academic course, which seeks to impart knowledge about a given subject. While a catechist certainly teaches, and the student catechized certainly learns, the goal of catechesis is to bring about a personal encounter with Jesus Christ. It is teaching for conversion.”

• Family Faith Formation gatherings will take place in the gym, allowing for both proper social distancing and small groups.
• Registered families will be divided into four groups per Sunday. Groups will be determined by Sandy Smith; Families will stay together. Groups will remain the same throughout the year.
• Each Group will meet on one designated Sunday per month, when the monthly theme will be presented and discussed in designated small groups. It will be important to contact Sandy Smith with shared parenting, or custodial parent information so that we can avoid conflicting schedules.
• Family Packets will be distributed with lessons for your family to complete at home during the remaining weeks of the month.
• Children preparing to receive the Sacraments of First Reconciliation and Holy Eucharist will meet in small groups with Mr. Rini twice a month.  
• We are able to offer live streamed 10:30 a.m. Sunday Mass in the gym with Holy Communion being brought from the main church. This gives an option for those not quite ready to join large gatherings.
• The suggested family contribution is $20 and includes enrollment for all the family's children in St. Mary's faith formation programs,regardless of age.