Here you will find
information regarding this year's
Faith Formation Program.
As Mary Beth and Theresa will
be staying home to raise their
newborn children, we are
adjusting the model.
NEW TEACHERS
We are happy to say that
the following parents
have accepted the
invitation to teach.
Amy Keller | 1st and 2nd Grade
Alex Resch | 3rd and 4th Grade
Mary Rose Gallipeau | 5th and 6th Grade
Rich Mammolite | 7th Grade
Tom Schaefer | 8th GradeThese teachers will act as
Master Catechists. They will
present prepared lessons
in person to each of
the grade levels.
Each of them will be assisted
by a Lesson Coordinator and
Facilitators who will lead
the small groups.
NEW PROGRAM COORDINATOR
We are happy to introduce
Debbie Leva, wife and mother of
3 adult children.
Debbie Leva | Coordinator
NEW HOURS
Debbie will work closely
with Lorraine Bentz and
Lucrezia Vecchio.
They will be in the office
to receive your calls
or visits on
Tuesdays and Thursdays*
11AM to 3PM
* Office will be closed week of
July 24 and on August 3
631.864.3696
The MODEL
LITURGY
Each child will come with their
parent(s) to the church 1x/month.
LESSON
That child will also be dropped at the
parish hall for class 1x/month.
*We are requiring the parents
of 1st and 2nd graders
to be present with
their children for
the lesson.
THE VISION
The liturgy in the church
will be related to the content
of each lesson in order to promote
repetition and continuity.
Each month's teachings
will be based on the Scriptures
that are connected to the
liturgical seasons.
Mass on Sunday, for example,
will serve to reinforce what
is being presented.
THe LESSONS
Each month's lesson is part of
a curriculum created by Amy Keller,
Alex Resch, Mary Rose Gallipeau
and Father Rob.
The presentation of each lesson will
be consistent and always
in these three parts:
1. The Teacher will present a lesson from one of the Gospels, proposing a clear lesson, and connecting it to a Saint from the Scriptures.
2. The children will move with their small groups through a series of stations to engage with the lesson through hands-on activities.
3. The students will sit together in their small groups with their facilitator for reinforcement and the opportunity to ask questions.The lesson for the 1st and 2nd
graders, however, will be
slightly different.
* 1st and 2nd graders will be engaged with more song and activity, and each lesson will contain a way to prepare them for Reconciliation and First Holy Communion.OFF WEEKS
Families of students in
the 3rd through 8th grade
will be given access to
Faith Journals.
Facilitators will use this
online educational tool to
communicate with their
small groups .
Faith Journals will provide
the opportunity for the children
to reflect spiritually on the Scripture
passages from that month's lesson
by writing their own personal
reflections and sharing
them with their
facilitator.
REQUIRED MATERIALS
Families do not need to
purchase anything.
Tuition will cover the cost
of the Faith Journals software.
And Bibles can be provided to
those families that request
a paperback edition.
Students will be provided
with cards containing all of
the prayers they will
memorize.
TUITION
There is no charge for the
program for those families who
tithed a minimum of $520
to the parish of Christ the King in 2022.
All other families must pay
a tuition of $300 for 1 child,
$375 for 2 children; or
$425 for 3+ children.
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To view the full schedule
for the upcoming calendar year,
please click on the grade level
of your child below.
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We know that our model of
Faith Formation is different
from those offered by
other parishes.
But we believe some other
parishes would offer something
similar if they were able.
As it happens, it takes a good deal
more effort and cooperation
than the programs we
grew up with.
And while we can't say how long
we'll be able to offer this model
we are nevertheless
able to now.
And considering the state
of the world, we think it is
worth the effort.
- Father Rob
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ENROLLMENT
Families are asked to enroll
their children no later than
August 15.
Please click below to register.