Faith Formation classes are for K-5th graders and are held on Sunday mornings from 9:00-10:00 AM September through May. In these classes, kids learn about the beauty and richness of the Catholic faith through exploring the details of the Mass, developing an understanding of sacred scripture and how it applies to their lives, frequenting the sacraments, and participating in different prayer forms. 

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Student Drop-Off and Pick-Up: K-5^th grade parents may drop their students off for Faith Formation without walking them to class, though you are welcome to walk them to class if you like. Students should enter through the front doors of the parish hall and wait in the hall until their catechist arrives. All students must be picked up from their classrooms and will not be allowed to meet parents in the parking lot.

SFDS Family Formation Commitment

We recognize parents/guardians as the primary catechists of their children. As we join together in the faith formation of your child, we can only strengthen the Catholic life you lead at home. We support you in this ministry, but we cannot replace you. Rather, we seek to share with you in the role of imparting the true teachings of the Catholic faith to your children. We invite all St. Francis de Sales parents/guardians to partner in our pledge to faith and spiritual formation by:

• Praying with your child(ren) daily and modeling prayer for them
• Participating weekly in Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation (8/15/25, 12/8/25, 12/25/25, and 1/1/26)
• Attending faith formation sessions regularly
• Reading and meditating on Scripture as a family
• Attending Confession regularly as a family to receive Christ’s healing mercy (once a month recommended)
• Living as the Body of Christ through generous self-giving of one’s time, talent, and treasure in our parish and local communities

Resources

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