Forming Families FOR LIFEModelled on the Holy Family, a man and woman connected together in marriage with their children form a family. Called the domestic church, the Family in the Catechism of the Catholic Church is the principal cell or building block of human society. Our Parish strengthens families by:
For information on Parish catechetical ministries and support services available to your family contact Lydia Skoreyko, Family Ministries Coordinator at lydiaskoreyko@gmail.com
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A Family of FaithDeveloping strong Catholic families in which children learn the joys of following Jesus Christ and the truths of our Faith through the witness of Christian life given by their parents.
Our Parish uses this family-based religious education program to support parents as the first and best teachers of their children in the ways of the Faith. We gather in Saint Joseph's Church Centre in Bridgewater from 9:45-10:45 AM twice monthly. On the first Sunday of the month we introduce the theme of the month to parents and have classes for the children. The second meeting of the month, usually two weeks later, is a community meeting featuring a family activity for parents and children. Go to: https://sophiainstituteforteachers.org/shop/family-of-faith for more information on the program. To join the Parish's Family of Faith program, please contact the Parish office. |
ChosenChosen, from Ascension Press, is a powerful Confirmation program for teens and their families. Chosen features engaging videos and presenters that help teens know and love the truth, beauty, goodness and joy of our Catholic Faith.
To view information about the program, please go to https://ascensionpress.com/collections/chosen-your-journey-to-confirmation. |
FORMEDProviding the very best Catholic content from more than 60 organizations to help Parish families and individuals explore their faith anywhere.
The Catholic Faith. On demand. Sign up at: https://formed.org/ |
Little Latin ReadersThe best place for Catholic students to learn Latin. Appropriate for students from elementary language learning through high school and beyond.
Please go to: www.littlelatinreaders.com/ for more information on the program. |
My Catholic FaithComprehensive, beautifully illustrated and accessible. A classic staple by The Most Reverend Louis LaRavoire Morrow, former Bishop of Krishnagar, India.
Still in publication and available through major online bookstores. For an archived copy see: https://archive.org/details/B-001-014-327/mode/2up |
OLR Family CatechismAn online study guide to the Baltimore Catechism. The timeless, traditional teachings of the Catholic Faith restored online for today’s family.
Please go to: https://olrfamilycatechism.com for more information on signing-up for this free online video program for your family. |
ROOTEDRuah Woods ROOTED, based on St. John Paul II’s Theology of the Body, provides a solid basis for transmitting a vision of the human person according to God’s loving design. A thorough teaching resource incrementally presented for children (K-8) and youth (grades 9-12).
Follow the link: https://www.ruahwoodspress.com |
Signs of GraceThe Augustine Institute Signs of Grace program is a family faith formation program that includes activities, videos, stories and teaching delivered on line to help children and their parents understand the sacraments as encounters with Jesus. Signs of Grace includes the programs, “You are Forgiven” to prepare for the first Sacrament of Penance (Reconciliation), “You are Loved” to prepare for the first Sacrament of the Eucharist (Holy Communion) and "You are Sent" to prepare for the Sacrament of Confirmation.
To view information about the program, please go to https://thesignsofgrace.org. |
Word of LifeAuthentic catechetical renewal providing faithful teaching and explaining why the Church is relevant in our modern culture.
Please go https://www.wordoflifeseries.org for more information. |