Family Faith Formation

It’s with great enthusiasm that we announce an exciting new approach to religious education at St. Mark Parish, A Family of Faith.

The basic idea behind this new program is to teach the Catholic Faith to parents, that they might then teach the Faith to their own children. On hearing about this concept, some parents have expressed the concern, “But I’m not trained as a teacher! And I’m worried I don’t know enough about our religion!” As Jesus told us so often: Do not be afraid! 

As a parent, you will be provided with the material and tools you need to accomplish this crucial task. And there’s something more that you’ve already been given… Whenever a child is baptized in the Catholic Church, the child’s parents are reminded that, in asking for his or her baptism, they are accepting the responsibility of training their son or daughter in the practice of the Faith and the duty to bring him or her up to keep God’s commandments. The religious education of their own children is part of the God-given vocation of parents, and the Lord never calls us to do something without also giving us everything we need to accomplish it. So, on top of the essential material and tools our parish will provide, God has given you his grace to do this! 

Do you want to learn more about A Family of Faith?  Click HERE. 

For our 2020-2021 Family Letter and Calendar, click HERE.

Register here.

We look forward to embarking on this new venture with you and allowing Jesus to transform St. Mark Parish into a family of faith!