Upcoming Events in Faith Formation
8 Feb, Sat 10am – 12pm
- Catechist Training (Class #4 Being Guided and Guiding Souls) RSVP HERE
9 Feb, Sun 9:15 – 10:45am
- 10th Grade Class
- 1st Eucharist Parent Workshop #2
- 1st-6th Grade Class
- No 7th-9th grade class due to Superbowl
16 Feb, Sun 6 – 7:30pm
- 7th-9th Grade Class (make up from Superbowl Sunday break)
21 Feb, Fri 5:00pm
- Confirmation Service Hours Opportunity: Ticket sellers for the Holy Name Meat Raffle. It's a ton of fun! Contact Greg Wiltrout (gwiltrout74@gmail.com) to sign up.
23 Feb, Sun 9:15 – 10:45am
- 10th Grade Class
- 1st-6th Grade Class
- 7th-9th Grade Class
Save the Dates:
- March 1st Mardi Gras Party with Jazz Music and Pot Luck Dinner (tickets available after Mass
- March 8th 3:30-5:30pm Family FREE Roller Skating. Bring your own skates or scooter (skates available to rent for a fee). We are meeting at Spinners Roller Rink 164 Orchard Park Rd., West Seneca.
- Summer Vacation Bible School July 7-11 at St. Vincent de Paul.
If you have a child preparing for 1st Eucharist (3rd grade and up with at least 1.5 years of faith formation complete) AND you were unable to attend the First Eucharist parent workshop in January, please complete the following before the 2nd workshop this Sunday:
- Log in to FORMED.org. If you don't have an account, to get your FREE access to FORMED, you'll need to access it through our FAMILY of Parishes account at St. Vincent de Paul:
- Go to FORMED.org/signup
- Enter your parish zip code (14140)
- Enter your name and email
- Once you are logged in, you'll want to search for the study, Presence, and complete Episode 1 God is With Us.
- You should also work with your child to complete the first three chapters of the student workbook.
- See you this Sunday for the 2nd workshop!!
Unfortunately, many families were unable to attend our family session this Sunday. I suspect that illness may be going around, keeping several families at home. To ensure you don’t miss out, here’s a recap of our lesson along with some recommendations for further study to help reinforce the key themes we covered.
Summary of the Presentation: Living Morally in Christ with a Focus on Joyful Living
In our session on Living Morally in Christ, we explored how morality is not merely a set of rules but a path to true joy and fulfillment in relationship with God and others. We reflected on the Parable of the Prodigal Son using Lectio Divina, discussed the Ten Commandments as a guide for loving God and neighbor, and examined how virtue and reconciliation help restore joy in our lives. Through the examples of St. Gianna Beretta Molla and Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, we saw how everyday holiness and joyful living go hand in hand. Parents engaged in discussions with their children about what they learned in class, reinforcing the importance of faith in family life. We closed with a fun Ten Commandments game, reminding us that faith formation can be both meaningful and joyful.
FORMED.org Recommendations
To deepen your understanding and reinforce our lesson, I recommend the following resources on FORMED.org. If you don't have an account, see the instructions in the Holy Communion section above to create your FREE account.
- "Happiness: The Series" – A powerful series that explores how true happiness is found in God’s plan for our lives.
- "Who Am I to Judge?" by Dr. Edward Sri – A fantastic study on moral relativism and how to live joyfully in truth.
- "The Ten Commandments Song" - a song to help children learn the 10 commandments.
- "Joyful Discipleship" (Chris Stefanick) – A short but engaging talk on how faith should be a source of joy and not burdensome rules.
- Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati: Man of the Beatitudes by Fr. Tim Deeter podcast
- Saint Gianna Molla: Wife, Mother, Doctor by James Monti and Pietro Molla ebook.
Hallow Recommendations
Please remember to continue using our FREE Hallow resource. Make sure to check it out frequently!!
- 7 days of reflection on the life of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati
- Radio Theater on Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati
- 7 days of reflections on the life of St. Gianna Molla
- A brief recap of the life of Gianna Molla
- Join Harvard professor, Dr. Arthur Brooks, as we discover the science behind happiness from a Catholic perspective and the three key components that will help guide you there. The Science of Happiness Collection.
- Join Hallie the Sheep and her brother Harry as they explore the gift of God’s law as a guide for true happiness and peace: Made for Happiness. Intended Audience: K-5th Grade.
- An Examination of Conscience - Jesus proclaimed the two greatest commandments: love God and love our neighbors. In this examination of conscience, we'll reflect on where we have fallen short of these commandments.
- Pray the Joyful Mysteries.
Instructions for making up missed classes can be found online at:
Use the password Luke1:38
