Welcome to your first year of Faith Formation!

Our program begins in October, 2026 and ends in April, 2027.

This the start of a life-long journey in relationship with Jesus! Level 1 is the first of a two-year preparation for the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Eucharist.

During this year, children will be taught at home with their parents.  Parents and students are required to attend in-person meetings at St. Elizabeth's throughout the year.  Dates and time TBD.

All textbooks and materials will be handed out at our parent meeting in September, 2026.

Our Level 1 Program includes the following:

Mass:

The Eucharist is the source and summit of our faith. It is the very center and essence of our relationship with God. Jesus said that “Very truly, I tell you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in you." (John 6:53) When we miss Mass, we spiritually starve ourselves. Therefore, Mass attendance each Sunday is required.  

Each student will be given a "God Pass" ticket which needs to be placed in the collection basket at mass time

Alive in Christ: oUR sUNDAY vISITOR

 All parents/grandparents will be provided detailed teacher notes to help guide and enhance their teaching experience.  The time spent with your child is a priceless gift as you both explore the Catholic faith together.  Videos and emails are sent out at the end of each Unit to recap what was just learned and to prepare you for the upcoming Unit.  Work is turned in every 3 weeks. Please contact the religious education office at any time as concerns arise.

Fun Church nights:

Look for fun in-person activities throughout the year!  We have Advent Wreath crafts, learn the parts of the church and family game nights.

Welcome to your second year of Faith Formation!

Our program begins in October, 2026 and ends in April, 2027.

Level 2 is the second of a two-year preparation for the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Eucharist. Children must complete Level 1 before entering Level 2.

During this year, children will focus on the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist. We call God Emmanuel, which means "God is with Us!"  God wants nothing more than to dwell in our hearts and by receiving the Eucharist, we are initiated into true communion and relationship with Him.

A few options on class dates and times will be offered and all classes will be conducted by a trained and Virtus certified catechist.  All classes will take place in our Parish Hall, times and dates TBD.  Classes will be meeting every other week for one hour.

Textbooks and materials will be provided to all registered children and will be given out at our Parent/student meetings in the fall.  All schedules will be emailed to you after registration ends on August 31st, 2026.

Our Level 2 Program includes the following:

Mass

The Eucharist is the source and summit of our faith. It is the very center and essence of our relationship with God. Jesus said that “Very truly, I tell you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in you." (John 6:53) When we miss Mass, we spiritually starve ourselves. Therefore, Mass attendance each Sunday is required.

Each student will be given a "God Pass" ticket which needs to be placed in the collection basket at mass time.

Sacraments

Children at Level 2 will be receiving both Reconciliation (Confession) and First Holy Communion

Reconciliation will take place at the end of January, 2027.  First Holy Communion will take place on a Saturday in May, 2027. Dates TBD

Alive in Christ: Our Sunday Visitor

Children at this age are excited to be able to encounter Christ in the Eucharist.  They finally get to partake in the ceremony that they have only been able to watch up until this point.  This is a beautiful and powerful moment in the life of every Catholic. Children preparing to receive their first Holy Communion can sometimes miss just how special this moment is amid all the hustle and bustle of that “First Communion Day.” Our goal is to prepare your child for the precious gift of the Eucharist.  

A sacramental fee of $75.00 is required for all Communion children.  

Welcome to your third year of Faith Formation!

Classes begin in October of 2026 and end in April of 2027.

Over the next three years of faith formation, children will get to know Our Lord better through Scripture, Catechism, Prayer, and continual reception of the Sacraments.

During this year, children will focus on the God's plan for us. God has an amazing plan for each of us, but sin messed up that plan. That is exactly why He promised us a Savior! Level 3 will also focus on our beloved Mother, Mary.  Children will learn how to pray the rosary and learn how Mary points us to her son, Jesus.   Over the next three years, we will explore how God's Salvation plan unfolded in history in the most amazing and unexpected ways and how we still participate in that plan through the Catholic Church today!

All classes will be conducted by a trained and Virtus certified catechist.  All classes take place in our Parish Hall, times and dates TBD.  Classes will be meeting every other week for one hour.

Textbooks and materials will be provided to all registered children and will be given out at our Parent/student meetings in September.  All schedules will be emailed to you after registration ends on August 31st, 2026.

Our Level 3 Program includes the following:

Mass

The Eucharist is the source and summit of our faith. It is the very center and essence of our relationship with God. Jesus said that “Very truly, I tell you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in you." (John 6:53) When we miss Mass, we spiritually starve ourselves. Therefore, Mass attendance each Sunday is required. 

Each student will be given a "God Pass" ticket which needs to be placed in the collection basket at mass time.

Alive in Christ: Our sunday visitor

Level 3 builds on what was taught in Levels 1 and 2 with the emphasis on Mary, the Mother of God.  Children will learn about the early world, Egypt and Exodus and the beginning of the Old Testament.  

Adventure Catechism

While we explore how God worked throughout history for our salvation, we will also dive into the Church that Christ established here on earth for us. Over the next three years, we will follow Brother Francis leading us through the Adventure Catechism, a series that answers the big questions about our faith from "Who is God?" to "What are the Virtues?" These lessons will be completed at home. 

Welcome to your fourth year of Faith Formation!

Classes begin October of 2026 and ends in April of 2027.

During this year, children will focus on the God's plan for us in. God has an amazing plan for each of us, but sin messed up that plan. That is exactly why He promised us a Savior! Level 4 will focus on the parts of the mass.  They will learn in detail the Liturgy of the Word and the Liturgy of the Eucharist.   This is also the year that students can become altar servers.  Children at this age are looking for ways to contribute - consider signing up for this most important ministry!

All classes will take place in our Parish Hall, times and dates TBD.  All classes will be conducted by a trained and Virtus certified catechist.  Classes will be meeting every other week for one hour.

Textbooks and materials will be provided to all registered children and will be given out at our Parent/student meetings in September.  All schedules will be emailed to you after registration ends on August 31st, 2026.

Our Level 4 Program includes the following:

Mass

The Eucharist is the source and summit of our faith. It is the very center and essence of our relationship with God. Jesus said that “Very truly, I tell you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in you." (John 6:53) When we miss Mass, we spiritually starve ourselves.  Since Level 4 is learning about the parts of the mass, it super important that they participate in the mass.  Therefore, Mass attendance each Sunday is required. 

Each student will be given a "God Pass" ticket which needs to be placed in the collection basket at mass time.

Alive in Christ: Our Sunday Visitor

Level 4 builds on what was learned in Levels 1 through 3.  Children at this age are ready for service and to apply what they've learned in religion classes to their own lives.  Our goal is to move children into a deeper understanding of their faith.  Children will continue to learn about how our history unfolded in the Old Testament.

Adventure Catechism

Over the next two years, Brother Francis will continue to lead us through the Adventure Catechism, a series that answers the big questions about our faith from "Who is God?" to "What are the Virtues?" These lessons will be completed at home. 

Welcome to your fifth year of Faith Formation! 

During this year, children will focus on the New Testament and the life, death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus.  The words of Jesus and the stories of the Apostles are a great way to form a closer relationship to God.  During the Lenten season, children will work on performing a Stations of the Cross event for the parish.  Each Level 5 student will receive a Bible blessed by Father Steve.

All classes will take place in our Parish Hall, times and dates TBD.  All classes will be conducted by a trained and Virtus certified catechist.  Class will meet for one hour every other week.

Textbooks and materials will be provided to all registered children and will be given out at our Parent/student meetings in September.  All schedules will be emailed after registration ends on August 31st, 2026.

Our Level 5 Program includes the following: 

Mass

The Eucharist is the source and summit of our faith. It is the very center and essence of our relationship with God. Jesus said that “Very truly, I tell you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in you." (John 6:53) When we miss Mass, we spiritually starve ourselves. Therefore, Mass attendance each Sunday is required. 

Each student will be given a "God Pass" ticket which needs to be place in the collection basket at mass time.

Alive in christ: our sunday visitor

Level 5 builds on what was learned in Levels 1 through 4.  Children at this age are ready for service and to apply what they've learned in religion class in their own lives.  Children will continue to learn about how our history unfolded in the Old Testament up to the birth of Jesus.

Adventure Catechism

Brother Francis will lead us through the Adventure Catechism, a series that answers the big questions about our faith from "Who is God?" to "What are the Virtues?" These lessons will be completed at home. 

Welcome to your sixth year of Faith Formation! Level 6 is the first of a two year preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation. 

During this year, children will focus on the Sacrament of Confirmation. Being Catholic isn't just a religion box we check or just one of many attributes that makes up a person. Its our identity in Christ that grounds us in our earthly mission: to get to Heaven and to bring as many people as we can with us! The Gifts of the Holy Spirit received in Confirmation help to do just that. This Sacrament isn't graduation or a completion, but rather, the very beginning of a new phase of our relationship with the Lord and His Holy Catholic Church.

Our goal this year is to get the students to talk in groups about their faith.  They will be presented with current events and real world situations where they can apply what they've learned on their faith journey. They will be reminded of the basics of the Catholic faith and how this is relevant to the world around them.

All classes will take place in our Parish Hall, times and dates TBD.  All classes will be conducted by a trained and Virtus certified catechist.  Classes will take place every other week and will be for one hour.

Textbooks and materials will be provided to all registered children and will be given out at our Parent/student meetings in September or October.  All schedules will be emailed after registration ends on August 31st, 2026.

Our Level 6 Program includes the following: 

Mass

The Eucharist is the source and summit of our faith. It is the very center and essence of our relationship with God. Jesus said that “Very truly, I tell you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in you." (John 6:53) When we miss Mass, we spiritually starve ourselves. Therefore, Mass attendance each Sunday is required. 

Each student will be given a "God Pass" ticket which needs to be placed in the collection basket at mass time.

Venture: Pflaum gospel weeklies

Venture is a program geared to middle schoolers who want to learn more about the Catholic faith and how it works in the world.  Every week, students will be presented with the gospel for the upcoming Sunday.  They will discuss the scripture and be prepared to attend mass with an understanding of the Word ahead of time.  They will also participate in "Daily Dilemmas" where they will openly discuss common issues being faced in middle school. This type of class is less of a classroom setting and more a discussion group.  Each student will be expected to participate in the discussion.

community service

Each student will be required to submit 8 hours of community service.  There are plenty of opportunities at St. Elizabeth's to help out.  Look for emails or check our website for Community Service opportunities.

Saint Report

Each student will need to write about a Saint that they would be interested in choosing for their Saint name for Confirmation.  Paperwork and google doc information will provided in your student's folder.

Welcome to your seventh year of Faith Formation! Level 7 is the second of a two-year preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation. Children must complete Level 6 before entering Level 7.

Confirmation takes place in the fall of 8th grade.

During this year, children will focus on the Sacrament of Confirmation. Being Catholic isn't just a religion box we check or just one of many attributes that makes up a person. It's our identity in Christ that grounds us in our earthly mission: to get to Heaven and to bring as many people as we can with us! The Gifts of the Holy Spirit received in Confirmation help to do just that. This Sacrament isn't graduation or a completion, but rather, the very beginning of a new phase of our relationship with the Lord and His Holy Catholic Church.

All classes will take place in our Parish Hall, times and dates TBD.  All classes will be conducted by a trained and Virtus certified catechist.  Classes will take place every other week and will be for one hour.

Textbooks and materials will be provided to all registered children and will be given out at our Parent/student meetings in September or October.  All schedules will be emailed after registration ends on August 31st, 2026.

Our Level 7 Program includes the following: 

Mass

The Eucharist is the source and summit of our faith. It is the very center and essence of our relationship with God. Jesus said that “Very truly, I tell you, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in you." (John 6:53) When we miss Mass, we spiritually starve ourselves. Therefore, Mass attendance each Sunday is required. 

Each student will be given a "God Pass" ticket which needs to be place in the collection basket at mass time.

visions: Pflaum gospel weeklies

Visions is an extension of what Level 6 learned in the Venture series.  Every week, students will be presented with the gospel for the upcoming Sunday.  They will discuss the scripture and be prepared to attend mass with an understanding of the Word ahead of time.  They will also participate in "Daily Dilemmas" where they will openly discuss common issues being faced in Middle School and High School.  This type of class is less of a classroom setting and more of a discussion group.  Each student will be expected to participate in the discussion.

Community service

Each student will be required to submit 8 hours of community service.  There are plenty of opportunities at St. Elizabeth's to help out.  Look for emails or check our website for community service opportunities.

prayer service

All students are required to attend a Prayer Service which will take place in January/February.  Dates TBD

Saint Report

All students will be required to complete a final, written Saint Report on the Saint they chose for Confirmation.  Workshops will be available, dates TBD

Sponsor information

Every Confirmation student will need to ask someone to be their sponsor for Confirmation.  This is an honor for the person chosen.  A Confirmation sponsor need to be at least 16 years of age, has received the sacrament of Confirmation and is in good standing with the church.  Forms and instructions will be included in your child's folder.

retreat

Every Confirmation student will need to attend a retreat.  This is usually a 3-hour retreat on a weekday evening or Saturday - nothing overnight. Dates TBD