WELCOME to the G.I.F.T at St.

Gabriel- an Intergenerational Model

Family Program.

Our Family Faith Formation Program
G.I.F.T (Growing in Faith Together)
formerly called Religious Education
(R.E.) is our communitys response to
the busy-ness of life. Parents work late
hours; children have homework and
extracurricular activities. Family Faith
Formation is designed to strengthen the
family through bi-monthly gatherings.
Families will gather two Sundays a
month (Sept. - May) where we will have
family learning activities as well as age
appropriate learning sessions.

Our G.I.F.T Family Faith Formation
program is an innovative approach to
teaching the Catholic faith. We are
empowering parents to be the primary
educators of their children while
involving the family in enjoyable
catechetical activities. The program is
required for families who have children
that are not enrolled in Catholic Schools
and seeking Sacrament preparation. All
other parishioners/families are welcome
as well. Sessions are held from 9:15
10:45 AM on the Sundays indicated on
this calendar. Students and parents are
expected to report on time to the
cafeteria each scheduled session.
Parents and children arrive and
participate in an opening prayer and
faith based activity for the entire family.
During breakout sessions, children and
adults will separate and leave with a
catechist for age-appropriate sessions.
For the Family Event sessions families
will remain together and participate in an
intergenerational learning activity.
At least one parent/guardian/adult
must attend each session with a
child.

On the weeks that there is no session
families will be provided with resources
for further learning and conversation at
home. This is not homework, but a
way to support the family in the weeks
between our gatherings.

Cost per child is $40 and forms to
register can be downloaded at
stgabriel.net under the Family Faith
Formation banner.

During the year there are three sessions
listed for children preparing for a
Sacrament. These extra sessions (one
for each Sacrament) are for the child. If
you have a child who has been
approved to be enrolled in Sacrament
preparation, these sessions are required
in addition to the other sessions and the
Sacrament Preparation meetings/
workshops.




St. Gabriels
Family Faith
Formation Program
(Formerly Religious Education R.E.)

2014 -2015


The Family is to share in the
life and mission of the Church.
- John Paul II

239-5481
Stgabriel.net



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Sept. 7: OPENING - ORIENTATION & PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Sept. 21: BREAKOUT CLASS

Oct. 12: FAMILY EVENT WHY MARY & THE ROSARY?
Oct. 19: CLASS CONFIRMATION CHILDREN ONLY
Oct. 26 BREAKOUT CLASS

Nov.9: BREAKOUT CLASS
Nov. 23: FAMILY EVENT WHY THE SAINTS?

Dec. 7: FAMILY EVENT ADVENT SERVICE PROJECT
Dec. 14: BREAKOUT CLASS

Jan. 4: FAMILY EVENT WHY THE EPHIPANY?
J an. 11: CLASS FIRST RECONCILIATION CHILDREN ONLY
Jan. 18: BREAKOUT CLASS

Feb. 1: FAMILY EVENT WHY THE TRINITY?
Feb. 15: BREAKOUT CLASS

Mar. 1: FAMILY EVENT LENTEN SERVICE PROJECT
Mar. 15: BREAKOUT CLASS
Mar. 22: CLASS FIRST EUCHARIST CHILDREN ONLY

Apr. 12: FAMILY EVENT WHY THE RESSURECTION?
Apr. 26: BREAKOUT CLASS

May 3: CLOSING - ANNUAL MARY CROWNING & AWARDS DAY
St. Gabriel G.I.F.T Schedule 2014-15
Sundays as indicated below from 9:15 10:45 AM