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
SNOW DAY INFORMATION
Sacramental classes scheduled for Saturday, February 11th are CANCELLED because of weather. They are rescheduled for Saturday, February 25th.
First Communion - 10:00-11:30am
First Reconciliation - 12:00-1:30pm
Sunday Classes are in session as usual.
If Portage Township schools or Nativity of Our Savior School is cancelled because of weather, than we will not have class. If the weather gets bad later in the day and we decide to cancel classes, it will be posted here.
First Communion - 10:00-11:30am
First Reconciliation - 12:00-1:30pm
Sunday Classes are in session as usual.
If Portage Township schools or Nativity of Our Savior School is cancelled because of weather, than we will not have class. If the weather gets bad later in the day and we decide to cancel classes, it will be posted here.
PARENT MEETINGS FOR SACRAMENTS
First Reconciliation Parent meeting: Wednesday, January 18th at 7:00pm in the gym
Important information about Reconciliation will be given out at this meeting. At least one parent of students who are receiving First Reconciliation this year needs to attend this meeting. If you are unable to attend, please send Grandma or another responsible adult who can relay this information to you.
First Communion Parent meeting: Wednesday, January 25th at 7:00 pm in the Cana Room
Important information about First Communion will be given out at this meeting. At least one parent of students who are making their First Communion this year needs to attend this meeting. If you are unable to attend, please send another responsible adult who can relay this information to you.
Important information about Reconciliation will be given out at this meeting. At least one parent of students who are receiving First Reconciliation this year needs to attend this meeting. If you are unable to attend, please send Grandma or another responsible adult who can relay this information to you.
First Communion Parent meeting: Wednesday, January 25th at 7:00 pm in the Cana Room
Important information about First Communion will be given out at this meeting. At least one parent of students who are making their First Communion this year needs to attend this meeting. If you are unable to attend, please send another responsible adult who can relay this information to you.
If you have a child that is supposed to receive Sacraments this year and were not able to come to the meeting. Please contact us asap about scheduling a time to come in and get this important information from us.
THEOLOGY UN-SCOOPED
If you are like most teens, you LOVE ice cream, music and being with your friends!!!
We are going to combine music & friendship with an informal discussion group where you can come and find answers to problems or questions you may have about life and about the church.
OUR NEXT MEETING:
Relationships - What is true love?
We are going to combine music & friendship with an informal discussion group where you can come and find answers to problems or questions you may have about life and about the church.
OUR NEXT MEETING:
Relationships - What is true love?
WHO: All High School Youth
WHERE: Nativity Gym
WHEN: Sunday, February 12th
TIME: 6:30pm-8:30pm
WHERE: Nativity Gym
WHEN: Sunday, February 12th
TIME: 6:30pm-8:30pm
ASH WEDNESDAY
February 22, 2012
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.
