Discover the Joy of Faith Formation at Annunciation!

At Annunciation, we celebrate the profound impact of faith formation within the family and our beloved parish community. Embracing this belief, we've designed an innovative hybrid approach that ignites the spirit of learning and growth in both parents and children alike!

• ‍‍‍Picture this: Together, as a strong family unit, you'll embark on a transformative journey of faith, combining parent-led teachings with captivating take-home faith experiences. Alongside this, we offer grade-level classes for your precious little ones, building a foundation of love and understanding for our Catholic faith.
• We cherish the truth that parents are the first and most influential teachers in their child's life, guiding them in every aspect, including faith formation. Our program is thoughtfully crafted to enhance and enrich the beautiful values you instill at home.
• With Family Formation, you can continue creating a nurturing environment for faith education in the comfort of your own home while fostering a strong sense of belonging within our close-knit parish community.
• All families with children in Grades 1 through Grade 12 are invited to join this remarkable journey of spiritual growth! Our hybrid model blends engaging monthly family talks in Selbert Hall with delightful student sessions, held approximately twice a month in our school building.
• Our exceptional catechists and aides will guide your children's exploration using dynamic materials such as Pflaum Gospel Weeklies (for Preschool through Grade 6) and YDisciple and Chosen (for Grades 7-10).
• We're committed to making faith formation accessible to all families! For registered Annunciation families, the cost per family is just $125, while non-registered families are warmly welcomed at $175. We also offer scholarships to any registered parishioner in need of assistance. Reach out to Melissa for more details.
• We understand that life can be demanding, and Sunday mornings may not always align with your schedule. That's why we provide alternative options to accommodate your family's needs. For more information, contact Melissa at [email protected].

Join us on this exhilarating journey of faith formation together! At Annunciation, we firmly believe that every family should have the opportunity to experience the joy and wisdom of our Catholic faith. Let's grow together, hand in hand, as the Annunciation Faith Formation Team lights up the path ahead!

Embrace the journey, embrace your faith, embrace the joy! See you soon!

While our in-person classes are full, we still accept registrations for our online program; click the link below to register and get started this week!

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1. Caring Conversations. Christian values and faith are passed on to the next generation through supportive conversation. Listening and responding to the daily concerns of children and youth makes it easier to have meaningful conversations regarding the love of God, and are ways to express God’s love to others. Hearing their parents' “faith stories” is one of the most important influences on the faith of children and teenagers.
2. Family Devotions and Prayer. The Christian faith shapes the whole of our lives and involves a lifetime of study reflection and prayer. Family devotions provide a way to learn more about the Bible and Christian traditions as a family and apply the teaching to daily life as a follower of Jesus Christ. This understanding of devotional life includes, but is not limited to, public worship, bedtime prayers, Bible reading and study, table grace, evening and morning prayers, and praying along at any time of the day or night.
3. Family Rituals and Traditions. Families identify themselves and tell their family stories through daily routines, celebrations, and rituals. Family rituals can take many forms from daily rituals such as mealtime, bedtime, leaving and returning; celebrations such as birthdays, anniversaries, and special achievements; church year rituals at home such as Advent and Lent; milestones such as births, deaths, first day of school and graduations, and so on. Family rituals and traditions speak volumes about what the family values, believes, and promotes, and how much the family values its faith.
4. Family Service. Engaging in service with one’s family is a powerful opportunity for growth in faith. Both youth and adults are more likely to have a growing strong faith when their family service others together; in the home, in the congregation, in the community, and world.