Generations of Faith is our basic approach to faith formation. It provides all ages opportunities for learning, growing and living in faith through common experiences, age-specific learning and interactive sharing. Generations of Faith is open to everyone in the parish.

• 2008-2009 Generations of Faith Brochure
• Letter from Mary Reardon, Adult Faith Formation Coordinator
• 2008-2009 Generations of Faith Registration Form - Child
• 2008-2008 Generations of Faith Registration Form - Adult
  (Acrobat documents - download, print, fill out and mail or bring to the Parish Center)
• The Confirmation Corner - information for those preparing for the Sacrament of Confirmation.

Generations of Faith began in 2005 as a replacement for the traditional Religious Education program. There are five scheduled sessions. Highlights of each session include:

• Gathering together for a meal
• An Overview of our gathering theme
• An age appropriate Break Out session
• Sharing of what we learned
• Prayer and Home Kit distribution

Participation in the program is EXPECTED for all youths and their families from Grade 1 - 10 and REQUIRED for all children and their families who are in a Sacramental year (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 8th, 9th and 10th). Youths preparing to receive a sacrament must also complete separate Sacramental Preparation classes.

GOF Schedule 2008-2009

October: Care For God's Creation
November: Option for the Poor
February: Human Dignity/Equality
March: Peace
April: Rights and Responsibilities

Group “A”: Sundays- Oct. 19, Nov. 16, Feb. 8, Mar. 8, Mar. 29.
11:45 to 2:00 pm

Group “B”: Sundays- Oct. 19, Nov. 16, Feb. 8, Mar. 8, Mar. 29.
5:30 to 7:45 pm.

Group “C”: Mondays- Oct. 20, Nov. 17 Feb. 9, Mar. 9, Mar. 30.
5:30 to 7:45 pm

Group “D”: Tuesdays- Oct. 21, Nov.18, Feb.10, Mar. 10, Mar. 31.
5:30 to 7:45 pm

Group “E”: Wednesday-Oct.22, Nov.19, Feb. 11, Mar. 11, Apr. 1.
5:30 to 7:45 pm.

Group “X”: Saturday- Oct. 18, Nov. 15, Feb. 7, Mar. 7, Mar. 28.
9:00 to 10:30 am

More information about registration for GOF and Sacramental Preparation classes will be announced in future Parish Bulletins. You may read the Parish Bulletin online or pick one up after Masses on the weekends, or you may get one in the Parish Center or in church Monday thru Friday.

Our Religious Education Team for the 2008-2009 academic year:

• Kriss Auger, Director of Faith Formation
• Mary F. Reardon, Adult Faith Formation Coordinator
• Julie Culhane, Program Facilitator

People may contact Mary, Kriss or Julie by emailing sbc.gof@verizon.net or they may also email judidi@verizon.net, or feel free to call us at 295-0387.