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Program Options

OPTION # 1 - FAMILY HOME STUDY

OLV's Faith Formation program offers a family-centered faith formation experience for families with children and teen in which parents can:

• Customize their child(ren)’s faith journey utilizing a combination of at-home online faith lessons, Family Lesson Workshops, and/or Youth Lesson Nights
• Participate in family service opportunities with their children
• Take part in parish and liturgical events as a family
   

In order to participate in and begin our Faith Formation program:

• We ask that at least one parent attend a Start-up Meeting each year to learn how this program can work best for your family. 
• Please note: ALL Start-Up Meetings will be in person. A reminder text will be sent out the morning of your scheduled meeting with the location.
• IMPORTANT: If you have a child(ren) entering a Sacrament year, please register prior to September.
• The 2023-2024 Formation year is now open!
  • Click here to access the Online Registration ( live link to reg & we share)
• If you have any questions about our program, please contact our Catholic Education Office via email or call 716-828-9437. 

Faith Topics (click to access lessons):

• Diocesan Safety Lesson  (complete by Nov. 1)
• Creed
• Sacred Scripture
• Liturgy
• Prayer
• Christian Living
• Catholic Church
• Catholic Social Teaching
• Inter-Religious Dialogue
• Vocation

OPTION # 2 TRADITIONAL SUNDAY CLASS WITH 10:00 MASS

Each lesson in the Pflaum Gospel Weeklies Faith Formation Program flows from the words of Jesus Christ in the Sunday Gospels. Children learn their faith—including formation in doctrine, sacraments, commandments, and prayer—within the rhythms and seasons of the Liturgical Year, encouraging a growing participation in the life of the parish community.

Student Lessons

Every week, the children gather for prayer, song, and an activity that taps into something they already know or have experienced and introduces the Sunday Gospel theme. They proclaim the Gospel together and then learn the related Church teaching and doctrine. Games, discussion questions, and activities reinforce the Scripture, doctrine, and life application.

• SEEDS – Preschool
• PROMISE – Kindergarten – Grade 1
• GOOD NEWS – Grades 2-3
• VENTURE – Grades 4-6
• VISIONS – Grades 7-9

Family of Faith Bi-Monthly Sessions

These sessions are available at all levels with the same question of the week and prayer.  They encourage family prayer and discussion.

OPTION # 3 TRADITIONAL EVENING CLASS/ Grades 4-9
WEDNESDAY EVENINGS 7-8 p.m.

Liturgy-Based Program

Each lesson in the Pflaum Gospel Weeklies Faith Formation Program flows from the words of Jesus Christ in the Sunday Gospels. Children learn their faith—including formation in doctrine, sacraments, commandments, and prayer—within the rhythms and seasons of the Liturgical Year, encouraging a growing participation in the life of the parish community.

Student Lessons

Every week, the children gather for prayer, and an activity that taps into something they already know or have experienced and introduces the Sunday Gospel theme. They proclaim the Gospel together and then learn the related Church teaching and doctrine. Games, discussion questions, and activities reinforce the Scripture, doctrine, and life application. Includes service projects & group activities.

• VENTURE – Grades 4-6
• VISIONS – Grades 7-9