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.

• 2009-2010 Generations of Faith Brochure
• Letter from Kriss Auger, Director of Faith Formation
• 2009-2010 Generations of Faith Registration Form - Child
• 2009-2010 Generations of Faith Registration Form - Adult
  (Acrobat documents - download, print, fill out and mail or bring to the Parish Center)
• Sacramental Preparation Dates 2009-2010
• 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 2009-2010

This year our topic will be Prayer - Praying Life.

• October 17-21
• November 14-18
• February 6- 10
• March 6- 10
• April 10-14

Attendance: Students must attend a MINIMUM of 80% of all classes INCLUDING Generations of Faith. Students who miss a class are expect to contact the office (295-0387 or email sbc.gof@verizon.net) and make up the assigned work.

Sunday A 11:45 AM to 2:00 PM Dates: 10/18, 11/15, 2/7, 3/7, 4/11
Sunday B 5:30 PM to 7:45 PM Dates: 10/18, 11/15, 2/7, 3/7, 4/11
Monday C 5:30 PM to 7:45 PM Dates: 10/19, 11/16, 2/8, 3/8, 4/12
Tuesday D 5:30 PM to 7:45 PM Dates: 10/20, 11/17, 2/9, 3/9, 4/13
Wednesday E 5:30 PM to 7:45 PM Dates: 10/21, 11/18, 2/10, 3/10, 4/14
Saturday X 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM Dates: 10/17, 11/14, 2/6, 3/6, 4/10

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.

Sacramental Prep dates 2009-2010

• Sunday AM 9:15 to 10:15 and 11:00 -12:00 PM (years 1, 2, 3)
• Sunday PM 5:00-6:00 PM (Confirmation 1 )
• Monday 6:15 -7:15 PM (Confirmation 2)

Our Religious Education Team for the 2009-2010 academic year:

• Kriss Auger, Director of Faith Formation
• Mary F. Reardon, Adult Faith Formation Coordinator
  For more information on Adult Faith Formation programs at St. Bernard Church, contact Mary Reardon at parishcenter@sbcwickford.org
• 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.