Sunday Faith Formation is the parish catechesis program designed to support parents in their role as the primary catechists for their children. Children are enrolled in grades 1-8 classroom instruction with Sophia Press' Spirit of Truth text and PreK-K in the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Atrium 1 (starting at age 4). The Sunday Faith Formation program uses curriculum from the Sophia Institute for Teachers and taught by volunteer parishioners who lead the class through prayer, discussion of the Catholic faith, and Sacramental preparation for where applicable per child. Do you feel called to be a catechist for Sunday Faith Formation? Please reach out to the Coordinator of Religious Education.
Sunday Faith Formation classes take place September - May. We welcome new families to our Faith Formation program throughout the year. Please contact the Coordinator of Religious Education for more information or to join a class at this point in the year.
Coordinator of Religious Education
Claire Phillips
317-283-5508, ext. 1124
St. Joan of Arc is happy to announce that we are partnering with St. Meinrad through the generosity of the Lilly Foundation for the next 4 years to enhance our ministry to the children of our parish community. This opportunity is solely focused on children's participation in every aspect of the Sunday Mass. The Children's Participation Program is moving forward with Core Team of dedicated parishioners to engage our children's ministries in the areas of environment for worship; sing and move with the spirit; proclamation of the Word; participation through gesture, mind and heart; and going forth from source and summit. There are still many opportunities to support the Children's Participation Program as it prepares to launch in December of 2024. If you would like to get involved or have questions about this program, please reach out to Claire Phillips in the parish office.
Join us for a Catechist Open House, July 27 11am-1pm, at the Parish Center Office and Patio Space.
Do you enjoy working with children and sharing our Catholic faith? Maybe you are called to be a catechist. Catechists instruct our children in the faith at our Sunday Faith Formation classes which run from September to May. It is a rewarding way to evangelize in our parish and impact the lives of our children. Contact Claire Phillips if you are interested.
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