At St. John the Evangelist - Spencerport we are here to walk beside you and assist parents in their role as their child's primary catechist. For those children age 3 to 7th grade our annual Faith Formation programs are listed below. Teen programs follow:
G.I.F.T. Program: Children in grades K- 7th are welcome to join our Faith Formation program, called Growing in Faith Together (G.I.F.T.) Kids attend two sessions per month in grade-level groups; Parents attend the adult session 1x /month. G.I.F.T. runs September through May. Registration packets for the 2019-2020 school year are available NOW at the Parish office or through the link below. They are due by July 1st.
Children’s Liturgy: All youngsters are invited to attend the Sunday 9:30AM Mass where they are dismissed as a group to hear the Sunday Gospel at an age-appropriate level.
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd: A Montessori-based approach
to faith formation for children 3-5 years old (by Dec. 1st 2019). Our CGS trained facilitators bring the deepest truths to our youngest disciples through hands-on experiences in the Atrium on Sundays during G.I.F.T. sessions.
Sacramental Preparation: Second graders and older may approach the sacraments of First Penance and First Holy Communion after having completed one full year of Faith Formation. Our parish typically prepares children for First Penance in the Fall, and First Communion in the Spring. (please find additional information under Sacrament dropdown navigation)
Vacation Bible School: Children in grades PreK-6th will sing, dance, learn scripture, make crafts, and play games when they attend this year’s VBS program, ROAR: Life is Wild; God is Good, offered August 12-16, 2018. Volunteers (17 and up) are needed to lead station activities and to be small group leaders.
Volunteers are needed at every level of Faith Formation!
Are you interested in donating your time and talent to enrich the lives of our young parishioners? Whether you have a long- or short-term commitment in mind, call Julie at the Parish Office to find out where your help is needed. You won’t regret it!
Teen Programs (Youth Group) and our Two Year Confirmation program work closaely with the Faith Formation program to somewhat align programming. Registration forms below, due July 1st, for Confirmation and our Teen Activities newsletter speaks to the variety of programs available throughout the year. This summer we are piloting a Teen Bible Study that coincides with out children's Vacation Bible School (VBS)
We partner with parents to offer age appropriate tools and resources and encourage you to read the
Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC 2221-2226) for this and other pertinant information. This book is available through our parish center or for sale in our Divine Mercy Gift Shop.
Register using the Faith Formation Registration Form below
Learn more about CGS here:
https://www.cgsusa.org/