Faith Formation Registration 2024

Faith Formation | Sacramental Preparation | Catechesis of the Good Shepherd

2024 - 2025 Registration for Preschool through 5th Grade
Mother's Name
Mother's Religion
Mother's Phone Number
Sacrament(s) Received by Mother

BaptismEucharistConfirmation
Father's Name
Father's Religion
Father's Phone Number
Sacrament(s) Received by Father

BaptismEucharistConfirmation
Parents' Primary Email Address*
example@example.com
[Optional] Secondary Email Address
example@example.com
Street Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
What parish is your family registered at?
Do you intend for a child to receive a sacrament for the first time this year, such as first Holy Communion?*

YesNo
Our faith formation program currently serves children of preschool-age through 5th grade. However, would you be interested in a parish catechesis program for your middle school child?

YesNo
Do you wish to enroll a child in Catechesis of the Good Shepherd? (for preschool and kindergarten ages)*
Following Maria Montessori's approach, an important part of learning in CGS is using hands-on materials. We need help constructing and preparing materials throughout the year. Please indicate whether you or a family member (perhaps a grandparent) is willing to assist in any of the following ways (consumable supplies will be provided for you):

Cutting out printed materialsPaintingDrawing / coloringWood crafting materialsBuilding larger wood furnishingsPreparing the atrium before sessionsRestoring the atrium after sessions
Participating Child's Name
Birthdate

MonthDayYear
Date
Grade for Fall 2024
School
Does this child have any allergies? Does he or she need any special accommodations, medical or otherwise?
Which sacraments has this child received?

BaptismReconciliationEucharistConfirmation
Is it your intention for this child to receive a sacrament for the first time this year (such as 1st Holy Communion)?*
Church and City where child was baptized:
Would you like to register another child in a Faith Formation program?*

YesNo
Name of Second Participating Child
Birthdate

MonthDayYear
Date
Grade for Fall 2024
School
Does this child have any allergies? Does he or she need any special accommodations, medical or otherwise?
Which sacraments has this child received?

BaptismReconciliationEucharistConfirmation
Is it your intention for this child to receive a sacrament for the first time this year (such as 1st Holy Communion)?
Church and City where child was baptized:
Would you like to enroll a third child in a Faith Formation program?

YesNo
Name of Third Participating Child
Birthdate

MonthDayYear
Date
Grade for Fall 2024
School
Does this child have any allergies Does he or she need any special accommodations medical or otherwise
Which Sacraments has this child received?

BaptismReconciliationEucharistConfirmation
Is it your intention for this child to receive a Sacrament for the first time this year (such as 1st Holy Communion)?
City where child was baptized
Registration fees for Sacramental Preparation/Faith Formation/Catechesis of the Good Shepherd are $25 per child or $50 maximum per family.

Financial assistance is available. We do not wish any family to be discouraged on account of fees.

Contact Program Director Elizabeth Thompson for details, thompsone@stpaulcatholic.net

For All Parents:

Parents are a child's primary catechists. In order to raise children in the Catholic faith, we ask that you commit to the following:
- Attend Mass every Sunday (or Saturday evening vigil) and holy day of obligation
- Spend time in prayer as a family each day.
These are necessary starting points in raising our children. Just as we personally need to live and grow in our Catholic faith, our children also need this example and guidance from us, their parents.

Please know that your Faith Formation team is here to support you! Excellent resources for adult faith formation are available through St. Paul parish. We are happy to share recommendations for your particular learning needs or interests.
For parents enrolling a child in Catechesis of the Good Shepherd:

Space in the Atrium is limited. We ask that you do your best to bring your child to Catechesis of the Good Shepherd every week. Children who do not attend regularly may be removed from the program to accommodate another family.
For parents requesting sacramental preparation for a child:

“The family has the most important role in communicating the Christian and human values that format the foundation for a child’s understanding of the Eucharist.” (National Directory of Catechesis p.126)

Children normally do not begin sacramental preparation unless there is regular attendance at Sunday Mass. That is first and foremost in the practice of our Faith. A weekday or “school Mass” does not satisfy the obligation to participate on Sundays. If you have not been attending Mass regularly, you can change that now! Your family is welcome at our parish, and we are here to support you in your Faith journey.

A parent’s own spiritual development is a vital component of a child’s formation. Parents are expected to pursue their own on-going catechesis as adults and attend sacramental preparation retreats along with their child.

The Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee sets forth guidelines for the preparation and reception of the sacraments. If you are registering your child for sacramental preparation for First Holy Communion and Reconciliation, you are committing to follow the guidelines set forth by the diocese and this parish.

At St. Paul Catholic Church, this sacramental preparation is typically accomplished in either of two ways: participation in the religious education curriculum of St. Paul Catholic School or through the parish’s Faith Formation classes (provided on Sundays during the school year).

*IMPORTANT: If you are NOT registered at St. Paul Catholic Church and you are seeking sacramental preparation, please know that sacraments are normally received in the parish in which your family attends weekly Sunday worship. If you wish for your child/children to receive their sacraments at St. Paul instead of your home parish, please contact program director Elizabeth Thompson to discuss options. For example: children that attend Saint Paul Catholic School but attend Mass at a different Catholic parish.
I have read and understand the expectations of the Faith Formation program at St. Paul Catholic Church.
Signature of Parent or Legal Guardian

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Faith Formation | Sacramental Preparation | Catechesis of the Good Shepherd

2024 - 2025 Registration for Preschool through 5th Grade

Registration fees for Sacramental Preparation/Faith Formation/Catechesis of the Good Shepherd are $25 per child or $50 maximum per family.

For All Parents:

For parents enrolling a child in Catechesis of the Good Shepherd:

For parents requesting sacramental preparation for a child:

I have read and understand the expectations of the Faith Formation program at St. Paul Catholic Church.