In an effort to assist parents in their role as primary teachers in the ways of faith, we offer a variety of options for children and families to grow and learn:
Religion Classes
Following all guidelines for safety, disinfection and social distancing of students, we are able to offer a Classroom option for classes. Children who are in Kindergarten through ninth grade meet in the Blessed Sacrament school building on Sundays during the school year. Below is an online form you may fill out to complete Children's Faith Formation Registration (below that, is directions for submitting payment online as well).
In addition, if we are safely able, we offer occasional family events take place during the regularly scheduled class time. Children love the opportunity to be with their adult caregivers in their classrooms and it helps to enrich faith sharing in the home.
We are exploring the option of transitioning our Family program to a Virtual Family Faith Formation program. This model would begin with an interactive Mass in a Zoom room. Families would participate in the Mass by proclaiming the readings, sharing in the homily, adding to our Prayers of the Faithful and praying together the Spiritual Communion prayer. Following the Mass, there would be a "family activity/conversation" around the theme; larger group sharing and break out age appropriate learning rooms. Students would use their Faith Formation workbook in conjunction with the theme of the session.
In this option, we provide families with materials based on the weekly Sunday readings and Diocesan Religion curriculum.
In this program, children receive the grade-level textbooks they would typically receive in the Sunday morning religion classes. Parents should facilitate the work and review of each chapter, and it is expected that the families will participate in all scheduled family events. A meeting with a staff member from the Faith Formation Office each semester is also expected.
Registration is required for all Children’s Religious Education programs. To register for the 2020-21 year please fill out the electronic form below. The registration fee is $50 per child. Please contact Sister Kathleen Wayne at 585-507-9961 or at kathleen.wayne@dor.org with any questions.
Click here to make a one-time payment for Faith Formation Fees, and choose the "Quick Give" option on the left side of the box. The registration fee is $50 per child.