Faith First

Mission
Faith First is a program of Catholic religious education for children in grades K - 5. Faithful to the Gospel command to bring the Gospel to the ends of the earth, Faith First catechists seek to lead the children of the parish to Jesus – that they might grow in their relationship with the Lord Jesus and learn how to live in light of the Gospel and the traditions of the Catholic Church.

History
Faith First was formerly known as “CCD,” and was the means by which the Catholic faith was taught to the children of the parish who did not attend the parish school. The name was changed in 2005 to stress the importance of putting faith first in the way that we live our lives.

Class Location: MQA School building - Freeport Road site

Class Frequency: Monday evenings from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM, September through May

Description of Sessions: Faith First sessions are structured around the classroom model of education.

Additional Information
There is a separate process of preparation for children preparing to celebrate their Confirmation and First Communion (usually in 2nd Grade). The process includes 4 parent meetings, and 3 retreat days for the children and their parents, as well as family meetings with one of the parish priests. Children (and their parents) preparing for the reception of these Sacraments must participate in this year-long process, in addition to participating in regular religious instruction in Faith First or MQA Catholic School.

There were approximately 159 children and 23 catechists and aides in the 2008-2009 school year.

Print the registration form below and send to the Parish Office.