Director of Religious Education: Doris Stanish
nativityfaithformation@yahoo.com Administrative Assistant: Kathy Miller formationassistant@yahoo.com | 2949 Willowcreek Rd
Portage, IN 46368 219-764-3143 |
Mission Statement:
Nativity of Our Savior Faith Formation Program assists our parish families in providing religious instruction and formation for children and teens in Kindergarten through middle school according to the Religious Education Guidelines of the Diocese of Gary. It is also responsible for providing/supervising sacramental preparation for First Reconciliation, First Eucharist and Confirmation for all students.
This instruction and formation seeks to evoke and mature an intimate relationship with the Person of Jesus Christ, the Church He founded and a life-long process of conversion in each of
the children's lives. It endeavors to develop this relationship with Christ through the liturgy and the sacraments, the promises and commandments contained in the Good News of His Gospel message, as well as through prayer and charity. This effort is accomplished within the context of the student's family (the Domestic Church) as well as being supported by the parish community (the Parish Church).
Nativity of Our Savior Faith Formation Program assists our parish families in providing religious instruction and formation for children and teens in Kindergarten through middle school according to the Religious Education Guidelines of the Diocese of Gary. It is also responsible for providing/supervising sacramental preparation for First Reconciliation, First Eucharist and Confirmation for all students.
This instruction and formation seeks to evoke and mature an intimate relationship with the Person of Jesus Christ, the Church He founded and a life-long process of conversion in each of
the children's lives. It endeavors to develop this relationship with Christ through the liturgy and the sacraments, the promises and commandments contained in the Good News of His Gospel message, as well as through prayer and charity. This effort is accomplished within the context of the student's family (the Domestic Church) as well as being supported by the parish community (the Parish Church).
“Let the children come to me, and do not prevent them; for the kingdom
of heaven belongs to such as these.” Matthew 19:14
of heaven belongs to such as these.” Matthew 19:14
New office hours:
The Faith Formation office will be open during the following hours:
M, W, Th 10:00am-2:00pm
Tuesday (when class is in session) 2:00-6:30pm
Sunday (when class is in session) 8:00-11:00am when class is not in session we are closed on Sunday
Friday and Saturday - closed
The Faith Formation office will be open during the following hours:
M, W, Th 10:00am-2:00pm
Tuesday (when class is in session) 2:00-6:30pm
Sunday (when class is in session) 8:00-11:00am when class is not in session we are closed on Sunday
Friday and Saturday - closed
ANNOUNCEMENTS
FAITH FORMATION CALENDAR CHANGE
Please note there will be NO FAITH FORMATION CLASSES on:
Sundays - March 25, April 1 and April 8th or
Tuesdays - March 27th and April 3rd.
Classes will resume on Tuesday, April 10th and Sunday April 15th.
There will be a First Reconciliation practice for our Second grade Sunday class on Wednesday, April 11th from 6:00-7:30pm in the Bethany room.
PARENT MEETINGS FOR SACRAMENTS
IF YOUR CHILD IS RECEIVING FIRST RECONCILIATION THIS YEAR, IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT THEY ATTEND THEIR SCHEDULED CLASS TO PRACTICE BEFORE RECEIVING THE SACRAMENT.
IF THEY ARE A TUESDAY STUDENT THIS WILL BE ON TUESDAY - APRIL 10 FROM 5:00-6:30pm.IF THEY ARE NORMALLY A SUNDAY STUDENT THIS WILL BE ON WEDNESDAY - APRIL 11TH FROM 6:00-7:30PM.
IF THEY ARE A TUESDAY STUDENT THIS WILL BE ON TUESDAY - APRIL 10 FROM 5:00-6:30pm.IF THEY ARE NORMALLY A SUNDAY STUDENT THIS WILL BE ON WEDNESDAY - APRIL 11TH FROM 6:00-7:30PM.
Registration Information:
We are continuing to take registration for the 2011/2012 school year. If you have not yet registered your children you may do so by filling out the form in the parish office.
We are continuing to take registration for the 2011/2012 school year. If you have not yet registered your children you may do so by filling out the form in the parish office.
- Classes for grades K-8 meet on Sunday morning from 9:15 - 10:45am
- Classes for grades 1-7 meet on Tuesday evening from 5:00 - 6:30pm
- Fees are $80 for one child, $20 for each additional child
- There is a sacrament fee of $50 if your child is receiving First Reconciliation or First Communion this year. These are generally 2nd & 3rd grade students.
- 9th grade students that are preparing for Confirmation have a sacrament fee of $30 and do not have to pay the regular registration fee.
