Programs are offered for 3 years old through adults. Registration is required for all youth programs. Some Adult programs require registration, so please check out the Adult Faith Formation page for information on these programs.
Due to COVID-19 all PRE-K-5th grade programs will be home-based, family-led for the first quarter. All youth ministry (EDGE, Life Teen and Confirmation Preparation programs) will be interactive by video-conferencing. All programs will begin by mid-September as usual. We plan to return to campus as soon as it is safe to do so and Cardinal DiNardo gives the pastors permission to reopen their buildings for face-to-face ministry.
HOME STUDY
This year as always we have a Home Study program for every grade level beginning with PREK-3-12th grade. If you are worried about having your children on campus this might be your best choice. Home Study allows you to progress at your own pace throughout the year. Home Study is NOT available for the year of Confirmation Preparation. Register HERE.
CCE (PRESCHOOL & ELEMENTARY) FLEX FAITH FORMATION
For those with PRE-K-5th graders we have a flexible program that will begin at home for the first quarter and hopefully transition to on campus sessions when it is safe to do so. The lessons are easy and allow parents to talk with children in multiple grade levels at the same time for a family conversation. Register HERE. In order to return to campus we will need volunteers. For more information about volunteering for PRE-K-Kinder and for 1st-5th grade contact Joan Hastreiter at jhastreiter@stlaurence.org or fill out the online form. Click here FORM.
EDGE, LIFE TEEN & CONFIRMATION
Adolescents in middle school and high school will begin with remote, interactive EDGE, Life Teen and Confirmation Preparation sessions. Youth are assigned to a small support group. They join a video meeting with their small group, listen to a talk together, then have a discussion about the topic.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
These small groups led by loving Core Team members will encourage and support your youth as they deal with the isolation and stress of home-based learning. Please consider volunteering to join the Core Team since our need is greater now than ever to minister to the youth of the parish. Please contact Mike Cleary (mcleary@stlaurence.org) for EDGE, Life Teen and Confirmation for more information or fill out the online form. Click here FORM.
After you register you will receive an email with details about the book distribution, requirements, and start dates for the program you’ve selected. All programs will begin by mid-September. Please prayerfully consider which option meets the needs of your family and sign up today.