Elementary Faith Formation

For questions regarding Elementary Faith Formation or Children's Liturgy of the Word,

contact Teresa Hurd at Teresa@saintsjcc.or

Please see Teresa's letter to parents regarding this year's Faith Formation program.

ELEMENTARY FAITH FORMATION  Grades K-5 Brochure

Medical Form

Greetings Parents….


Welcome to our Kindergarten through Fifth Grade Elementary Faith Formation program GIFT. Which stands
for Growing In Faith Together! See the time line below as to important dates for the coming 2024/25 program
year.

 Registration Packets sent out: Sept. 3 rd (New families pick up packets at St. James location)
 Registration Weekend: Sept 7 th /8 th before and after all Masses at the St. James location
 Set up classrooms/ Catechist Meeting: Sun Sept. 8 th , 11:30 AM to 3:30 PM
 Blessing of the Catechists: (YM, RCIA & Adult Faith Formation) Sun Sept. 22 nd 10:30 Mass
 GIFT Open House after 10:30 Mass: Sept. 22 nd 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM Keating
Hall/Classrooms

 First Gift Class: Sun. Sept. 29 th ( 9:00 AM to 10:15 AM downstairs in the classrooms)
We are excited to engage in some awesome Faith Events such as “Class Masses” whereby our children will
serve at our Parish Masses in the role of Lector, Usher, Gift Bearer, etc., service opportunities, such as
“Valentines for Veterans” and “Have a Blessed Day” cards for the Homebound. In addition, we offer some fun
Family Faith Fests, such as an “All-Saints Parade” and an “Epiphany Celebration” with the Three Wise Men!
Please check out our Faith Formation Brochure for more information. Parents of Sacramental Prep students,
please check the brochure for important information on the Sacraments of Reconciliation and First Communion.

The registration fee for the GIFT program is as follows……………
One Student…………….$75
Two Students…………….$135
Three or More Students………$165
Checks payable to Sts. James & C&C Parish

Thank you for assisting your children on their continuing faith journey and we are looking forward to an
awesome and blessed year!

Teresa Hurd
Faith Formation Director
teresa@saintsjcc.org 517-676-9111