Elementary Faith Formation for 1st through 5th grade (2025-2026)
Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Community continues the mission of Jesus through the religious education of children and youth. With the Holy Spirit, we are all disciples of Christ participating in the same lifelong journey to the creator. Assisting parents in their primary role as faith educators, we create an environment in which all ages can grow in understanding and love of God through prayer, service and liturgy.
Please email Jennifer Wendt with any questions.
FAITH FORMATION INFORMATION
Class time choices are 4:45-6 p.m. or 6:15-7:30 p.m. on Wednesday evenings.
Important Dates:
Catechist (Teacher) Training:
Sept. 17, at 6:30-8 p.m.
Classes Begin:
Wednesday, Sept. 24
ELEMENTARY FAITH FORMATION PROGRAM CALENDAR
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
All of us, as members of the Body of Christ, have skills and talents that lift up and give life to the whole Body. To function properly, the Elementary Faith Formation program needs volunteers to help teach classes, act as hall monitors, and fill in when catechists are absent. Being able to continue holding classes in this weekly format requires help from everyone, and if we do not have enough volunteers, this kind of programming won’t be able to continue. Lack of volunteers has forced other local churches to discontinue weekly Faith Formation for different, less volunteer heavy models. Many of those families are now part of our program.
If you are interested in learning more about the different volunteer roles, want to talk through how volunteering can accommodate an irregular work schedule, are considering becoming a catechist but need more details and reassurance, or just want to visit, please reach out to Jennifer Wendt or click the image at the top of the page. Catechists who have a child or grandchild in Faith Formation can receive one child’s tuition free as a “Thank you” for your time and effort.
REGISTRATION
Sept. 24, 2025 is the first night of class. Registration for the 2025-2026 Faith Formation year is now open.
Wednesday Night Faith Formation FAQ
Starting Fall 2025, grades 1-5 will be using a curriculum called We Believe. Each Faith Formation student will be given a book to use throughout the year. Click https://www.sadlier.com/religion/parish/catholic-identity-religious-formation-program to learn more about this curriculum. Our Catechists (teachers) are dedicated volunteers who, guided by the lessons, will give your children a faithful presentation of the Church's teaching. During the year, we offer opportunities to participate in the liturgical and sacramental life of the church both as individuals and within the family. While the curriculum provides guidance to passing on the teachings of the Church, the main goal of our program is to help children realize God's love for them and to enter into a deeper relationship with Christ.
As a church, it’s hard to compete with sports/activities scheduling conflicts. We understand that our students might not be able to make every single session, but we also hope that families will allow their sons and daughters to miss a practice or game from time-to-time.
We also hope that Christian parents, coaches and students can be advocates for keeping Wednesday nights free for students who desire to be active in their Faith Community.
We ask that there be no swapping of class times. If you need to make a permanent change, contact the Elementary Faith Formation Coordinator.
If you are unable to make your scheduled class time, we ask that you work on the chapter at home together for that week. Completion of the review homework can be shown to your child’s teacher when you return to class the following week.