Welcome to Saint Fabian’s Lifelong Faith Formation Program.
Our program consists of weekly classes on Saturday mornings and Wednesday evenings. Classes begin the 2nd week of September and ends in April/ May. As Catholics, we’re called to give our children faith formation every year beginning with Kindergarten. Sacraments are a 2-year faith formation. Our students receive the sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion by attending 2nd and 3rd grade. Students receive the sacrament of Confirmation by attending 7th and 8th grade. It’s critical for children to attend religious education during the non-sacrament years (4th-6th) as well. This is the time when children continue to learn more about Jesus, Bible scriptures, liturgical seasons, advance in prayers, and form friendships with fellow followers of Jesus.
Program Highlights:
- Loyola Press “Finding God” curriculum
- Trained and dedicated Catechists
- Student participation during Family Masses on 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month
- Church/ chapel visitations during class hours
- Events: All Saints Day Celebration include students dressing up as their favorite Saint followed by a family pizza party after Mass celebration.
- Students perform Nativity Play and Living Stations of the Cross
- Liturgical Reflections for junior high students
- Visual arts & crafts made by students are displayed in church monthly.
Program’s Goal
The Lifelong Faith Formation program of St. Fabian strives to assist parents in guiding their children during their faith journey and prepare them to receive their sacraments.
Program’s Parent Involvement Policy
Parents are the first and foremost catechists of their children. They catechize informally but powerfully by example and instruction. St. Fabian shall recognize the rights and responsibilities of parents as the primary religious educators of their children. As the “First catechists” of their children, parents, must stay current in the faith. Therefore, Lifelong Faith Formation will offer on a regular basis; talks, presentations, workshops, reflections, etc. to help parents update and deepen their faith. We encourage all of our parents and families to take advantage of these opportunities.
Program Information
7450 W 83rd Street
Bridgeview, IL 60455
Phone: 708.458.6150
Email: re@saint-fabian.org
Office hours are during class hours or by appointment.
Classes
Saturday 9-10:45am Kindergarten-5, OCIC program
Wednesday 7-8:30pm Grades 6-8
Coordinator, Joanna Toczek
Thank you for your interest in our program and we hope to be part of your child’s faith journey.
