Children’s Faith Formation (3 years- 5th grade)
Children's Faith Formation is offered on Sunday mornings (9:45 am-10:55 am), Tuesday Afternoons (4:15 pm-5:45 pm), and Tuesday evenings (6:30 pm-8:00 pm). It includes ages 3 years (must be potty trained) through outgoing 5th graders. Interested in a 3-6 year-old weekday morning class? Contact Ginger!
First Communion/Sacramental Preparation is a two-year program.
2022-2023 Classes begin the week of September 18 and run through May 2023.
Registration - click here – Please fill out one form per child
- The cost is $45 per child (Scholarships are available if needed)
- Because of room spacing limits, priority is given to parishioners.
- Pay here
At St. Mark’s we offer these Children’s Faith Formation programs:
- Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Program
The Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) is a Montessori-based approach to the religious formation of children grounded in Sacred Scripture, Catholic Doctrine, Liturgy and
Prayer. Themes are presented in such a way as to develop the religious potential present in every child: the capacity to love and be loved, and be in a deep relationship with God.- Level I (Ages 3-6) children must be 3, 4 or 5 years of age by September 1st.
Children must be potty-trained. - Level II (Ages 6-9/1st, 2nd or 3rd Grade) includes Sacramental Preparation Years 1 and 2
- Level III (Ages 9-12/4th or 5th grade)
- Level I (Ages 3-6) children must be 3, 4 or 5 years of age by September 1st.
- Textbook Faith Formation Program (Faith and Life Series by Ignatius Press)
- Elementary Faith Formation - 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th Grades
- Includes Sacramental Preparation Years 1 and 2
First Reconciliation & First Eucharist – A two-year program that takes place within the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd or our textbook programs.
Adult Volunteers are needed! Those who are catechists or aides automatically receive a Faith Formation scholarship for their children. To volunteer, please reach out to Ginger Mortensen at [email protected].
Bilingual Faith Formation is offered. Please call the office.
Grades 6 - 12 and Confirmation see Youth Ministry - Register here
Contact:
Ginger Mortensen, Director [email protected] 208-375-6651 ext 118
Susanne Lankford, Coordinator [email protected]