We are grateful for the opportunity to partner with you in your responsibility in helping your child grow in their understanding of the Catholic faith and their relationship with Jesus Christ. Parents, you are the first educators of the Catholic faith for your child. They receive their faith formation first and foremost within the family. 75 minutes of class time once a week for 20+ weeks in no way compares to what you teach by word and example the other minutes of their lives. What we do in Faith Formation has little to no impact on those who are not living faith in the home.  Yes, our lives are busy but let us try to take more time to be aware of God’s presence in our everyday family life. Parents, we strongly encourage you to consider what role you are going to undertake in your child’s faith formation. Daily prayer and attending Sunday Mass are considered essential activities in the lives of Catholics.  

We are very grateful to our Priests, Deacons, Catechists, Assistant Catechists, Substitute Catechists, Volunteers, and all who generously give of themselves in helping our children learn and grow in their Catholic Faith. Our Faith Formation catechists & volunteers, in addition to their weekly commitment, spend many hours preparing for their classes. They are not paid but are willing to give up their time and energy. We ask you to be kind to them, support them, pray for them, and express your appreciation whenever possible. We invite you to join our faith formation team, give me a call if you would like to be a part of this wonderful youth outreach.  

St. Philip’s Faith Formation is here to assist you in the faith formation of your child. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me. Although I may not be able to accommodate all of your requests, helpful feedback is always appreciated. Let us all work together to faithfully teach the Catholic faith to our children.  

May God bless our program, our children, our families, and our community as we come to know, love, and serve Jesus Christ together. 

God bless you! 

Libby Olderman

Director of Religious Education

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