Children’s Faith Formation Program

Serving Pre-K through 8th Grade

“Like the saplings of plants,
the young are easily influenced,
as long as someone works
to teach their souls.”
St Joseph Calasanz

Faith Formation registration:  Online registration is still available! Faith Formation begins at 9 AM on Sundays in the Activity Center. We offer classes for PreK - 8th grade.  

Faith Formation registration for the 2023-2024 school year:

Classes began on September 10th on campus (in person).  If you have a child(ren) that will be entering PreK through the 8th grade and is not enrolled in a Catholic school we ask that you register for classes. 

First Reconciliation & First Holy Communion

This sacrament is traditionally celebrated in the 2nd grade.  Candidates will prepare for First Reconciliation from September until January of the 2023-2024 school year and will participate in the celebration of Reconciliation for the first time in mid-January.  Candidates will then prepare for First Holy Communion from February until May and will celebrate the sacrament in early May.  Parents will be required to attend parent meetings at the beginning of both preparations.

For children to participate in this sacrament they should have completed the following requirements:

  1. Be a baptized Catholic.

  2. Was enrolled in a Catholic religious education program or Catholic school during the 2022-2023 school year.

  3. Be in at least the 2nd grade.

Protecting God's Children

If you are a volunteer with St. Leo Parish School or the Church, please talk with a staff member about completing the Protecting God's Children program. It is a mandatory program for all volunteers. You can find the training program at the following link:  Protecting God's Children training

Contact

Lauren Garner
Director of Religious Education
info@stleocatholic.org
336.724.0561

Sacrament Preparation

Please contact Lauren Garner with questions concerning Sacramental Preparation at Saint Leo.

FAITH FORMATION – EMPOWERING GOD’S CHILDREN

In an effort to assist in the monumental mission of protecting children from abuse, St. Leo’s Faith Formationis partnering with you to present a safe environment lesson to your youth (K – 8) within their youth program. It is our cherished role as adults to fully protect children. In addition, we must also teach children about their safety rights and boundaries, so that they have tools to protect themselves. This school year, your child will be presented with a program entitledEmpowering God’s Children.We will present the lessons on Sunday, April 7th in Faith Formation classes.  If you would like more information on the lesson you can go to the church website: www.stleocatholic.org.  Go to the Children’s Faith Formation page or email info@stleocatholic.org

Letter to Parents
K-2 Lessons 5 & 6
3-5 Lessons 5 & 6
6-8 Lessons 5 & 6

First Holy Communion Handouts

Parent Packet

First Holy Communion Mass Journals

First Holy Communion Worksheet Packet

SAVE THE DATE!

First Communion Retreat
Sunday, April 13
1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Bishop Begley Parish Center

Candidates will need to bring their completed worksheet packet and Mass Journals and parents will need to meet at 3:45 PM to receive banner materials.

TOTUS TUUS SUMMER PROGRAM:  GRADES 1—12

Dates:  June 16-21

Grades: 1-6     Times:  9:00am-2:30pm

What is Totus Tuus?  (Latin for Totally Yours) It is a fun and energetic parish based summer catechetical program, for children in grades 1—6.   The program is led by a team of four fun, energetic, and faithful college aged men and women that lead games, songs, prayers, and lessons. The week ends with a huge water fight! The program combines daily Mass, songs, games, Eucharistic Adoration and tons of fun!

 

Grades: 7-12:  7:00 pm – 9:00pm

Totus Tuus offers an evening program for junior and senior high school youth. Junior High youth

are those entering the 7th or 8th grades, and Senior High youth are those entering grades 9-12

for the upcoming school year. These “twilight retreats” meet Sunday through Thursday.

The evening program is comprised of instruction, small group discussions, quiet meditation, prayer, fellowship, and games.

To register your child please click on the following link: Totus Tuus registration

CALLING ALL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS!!! NEED VOLUNTEER HOURS?  We are looking for high school/college age volunteers to help with Totus Tuus during the day.  All incoming freshmen are welcome to volunteer. Sign up HERE!

Dates:  June 16-21

Times:  8:45am-2:45pm