Saints Peter & Paul Faith Formation
Learning Our Faith
Here are lessons from faith formation classrooms, along with references to media (books, videos, recordings) available for free in FORMED. FORMED is an online content repository with wonderful resources for all ages. The parish subscribes, so use of FORMED is free to parishioners. For help setting up your FORMED account, see the bulletin or contact faith formation.
This Week, Feb 10/11!
| Classes Studied | FORMED Resource | Catechist & Grade |
|---|---|---|
| Ash Wednesday | Watch Ready Reasons: What's the Deal with Ashes on Ash Wednesday? (Catholic Answers) | Irene Stranz & MaryAnn Sherman, grade 2 |
| Eucharistic Adoration | Watch The Eucharist for Little Children (Vision Video) and Hostia (Ignatius Press) | Fr. Cole; and Rob Nuding, Maureen Regan, Kyle Kober & Marcia Tresmond, grade 9 |
| Prayerlife - prayer can take place anywhere | Read Be a Man! (Fr. Larry Richards) and Deep Conversion Deep Prayer (Thomas Dubay S.M.) | Shannon Wichelns & Ron Banks, grade 5 |
| Noah's Ark and following God's way even when others may not be | Read Bible Stories for Little Children (Sophia Institute Press) | Adam & Ginny Valenti, grade 1 |
Please contact the Faith Formation office at 649-0231, ext. 1, or faith-formation@sspphamburg.org about the program.
Registration 2017 - 2018
- 2017 - 2018 Faith Formation Registration Forms
- 2017 - 2018 Faith Formation Confirmation Student Registration Form
- 2017 - 2018 Faith Formation Grade 9 Student Registration Form
- 2017 - 2018 Faith Formation Middle School Student Registration Form
- 2017 - 2018 Faith Formation Elementary Student Registration Form
- 2017 - 2018 Faith Formation Calendar ***Dates & Times Subject to Change***
Information on Volunteering
- Open to all ages!
- Middle school catechist helpers and high school witnesses receive community service credit. Help with regular class sessions, retreats, and crafts.
- Adult volunteers teach classes, help in the office, set up crafts, facilitate retreats, assist with caroling, Christmas pageant and sacraments. Please complete a volunteer application and code of conduct.
- Faith Formation Volunteer Forms - Volunteer Application
- Faith Formation Volunteer Forms - Code of Conduct
- Contact Sarah Sutcliff at faith-formation@sspphamburg.org to volunteer.
Classroom and Catechist Assignments 2017 - 2018
First Penance and First Holy Communion 2017 - 2018
- Getting Ready to Make Sacraments
- First Penance Song Lyrics
- First Penance Song Music
- First Penance Song Audio Practice Track with John and Renee
- First Communion Song Lyrics
- First Communion Song Music
- First Communion Song Audio Practice Track with John and Renee
Little Flowers for Girls grades K-5
Confirmation Program 2017 - 2018
Here are the benchmarks for Confirmation Disciples: attend classes, choose a Confirmation name, choose a sponsor, ten service hours, prepare video on chosen saint's name, attend retreat, go to mass and turn in mass reflection sheets, and write a letter to the Bishop.
- Confirmation Calendar
- Community Service Sheet
- Confirmation Covenant
- Mass Reflection Sheet (due at the end of each month)
- Saint Video (due March 31, 2018)
- Sponsor Information Sheet (due December 15, 2017)
- Letter of Intent (Letter to Bishop) (due May 1, 2018)
Home Study Program Resources
Loyola Website for Finding God (Grades 4-8)
- Grade 4 (Click here for Study Guide and Interactive Review Sessions)
- Grade 5 (Click here for Study Guide and Interactive Review Sessions)
- Grade 6 (Click here for Study Guide and Interactive Review Sessions)
- Grade 7 (Click here for Study Guide and Interactive Review Sessions)
- Grade 8 (Click here for Study Guide and Interactive Review Sessions)
Ascension Press Website for Chosen (Grade 9)
Family Presentations
- Saturday Morning Family Presentation
- Sunday Morning Family Presentation
- Sunday Evening Family Presentation
- Monday Evening Family Presentation
- Home Study Family Presentation
Grade Level Calendars
Community Service 2017 - 2018
Ministries providing community service opportunities for Parish Youth and Families
- Grades 6, 7, & 8: Eight (8) hours on-campus community service OR in parish-sponsored OR parish-coordinated community service activities.
- Grades 9 & 10/Confirmation: Ten (10) hours on-campus community service OR in parish-sponsored OR parish-coordinated community service activities.
Summer Service Project for Confirmation Disciples
During July and early August Confirmation Disciples and parents are invited to participate in a class service project at Response to Love in Buffalo.
- Response to Love Poverty Awareness Project information.
- Response to Love cover letter.
- Response to Love Poverty Awareness Project schedule.
Campus Map & Faith Formation Office Location
- Office is located in Room 102, School Building, first floor, next to school office.
- Use the "Pine Street Entrance", Lot 2, Entrance F. See the campus map below.
- Campus Map
- Office Hours
Director of Faith Formation
Sarah Sutcliff
faith-formation@sspphamburg.org
Faith Formation Assistant
cre@sspphamburg.org
Director of Youth Ministry
Jeremy Dolph
jdolph@sspphamburg.org
