Family Faith Formation for Grades K - 5
We would like to welcome you to St. Mary Magdalene’s Family Faith Formation Program.
Our program strives to evangelize and catechize both children and parents so all who participate in the program encounter the love of Jesus Christ and carry out His mission.
Please make sure to read the information below prior to registering for Family Faith Formation.
Family Formation will meet at the following times:
- Children in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade who are not baptized will participate in RCIC (Rite of Christian Initiation for Children) on Sunday mornings after 9:00am Mass (approximately 10:15-11:15am).
- Children in 4th or 5th grade who are baptized, but have not received 1st Reconciliation, Confirmation and 1st Communion will also participate in RCIC on Sunday mornings after 9:00am Mass (approximately 10:15-11:15am).
- All other children will meet weekly on Tuesday OR Wednesday evenings from 5:00-6:00pm OR from 6:30-7:30pm. When you register, you will have an opportunity to choose the day and time that works best for your family.
- Families entering the RCIC program for the first time (that is, those needing Baptism or other Sacraments that have been delayed) should contact the Director of Family Formation before registering. Also, If you are new or unsure which class to register for please contact the Director of Family Formation, Mary Jane Choi, the Director of Family Formation at 480-279-6737 Ext. 214 or familyformation@smarymag.org.
At least one parent is required to attend our Tuesday/Wednesday parent meetings which will be held approximately bi-monthly. These parent sessions will be held while your child attends his/her class.
Parents of children in the Sunday RCIC class will be asked to participate in parent meetings, parent/child retreats, and special activities.
Our first classes will be held Tuesday, September 5, and Wednesday, September 6 or Sunday, September 10.
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