The St. Fabian Religious Formation Program strives to address the faith needs of young and developing children in pre-school through eighth grade. Our catechetical programs integrate the proclamation of Christ’s Gospel message, the nurturing of community, opportunities for worship and prayer, and the motivation for service. Children are properly catechized for the Sacraments of Reconciliation and First Eucharist in the second grade, and for Confirmation in the eighth grade. We strongly recommend a two year preparation before reception of the Sacraments.  Registration Forms 2008/2009 ( WORD format ) Current Sacrament Registration Form  Current Family Registration (front) Current Family Registration (back)

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Children's Liturgy of the Word is open to all children from preschool through second grade. this includes children involved with religious formation, St. Fabian School, and visitors. Registration is not required.

During Mass, the children are invited to move from the church before the First Scripture reading and gather in the Social Hall. The children will then return to Mass during the Prayers of the Faithful.

What Occurs During Children's Liturgy of the Word?
The Scripture reading is presented to the children at an age appropriate level, along with an interactive homily. The homily is based on the readings (and relevant to the lives and experiences of young children) and is presented in a question and answer format. A handout is usually distributed at the end of the session to be colored at home. As a parent, you can ask your child what he/she talked about or listened to at children's liturgy. The handout can be a useful trigger.

Parents are welcome to attend with your child(ren). Sometimes children need to have the comfort of a parent for the first few times.

The I Am Special program is based on the belief that young children need to develop positive self-concepts. Children need to feel good about themselves in order to love others as themselves.

I Am Special aims to provide a foundation upon which future religious education can be built. There is a cautious attempt to refrain from teaching too much, too soon, recognizing that our religious education is an on-going experience as we grow in God's love. But instead provides religious learning experiences at the young child's level of understanding.

Program Objectives:

• To develop positive attitudes about themselves, their family, and friends by discovering and learning more about the many gifts, talents, and abilities that God has provided.
• To increase their knowledge and participation in the Church's liturgical seasons of Advent, Christmas, Lent and Easter.
• To increase the children's knowledge and practice of Christian actions toward others such as taking turns, listening, helping, caring, sharing, loving, and thanking others.
• To increase the children's appreciation and celebration of God's love and goodness through Scripture, music and prayer.

Topics covered in Preschool:

• My name, smile, hands, voice are special.
• I can see, touch, hear, smell and taste.
• God gives us animals, birds, fish, flowers, trees, water, light, air, families and friends.
• I can help, share, wait, listen and pray.
• Thanksgiving, Advent, Christmas, Valentine's Day, Easter

Topics covered in Kindergarten:

• I Am Special! I am special to my family, friends and God (baptism).
• Creation -- light, water, plants, fish, birds, animals and people.
• I can see, touch, hear, smell and taste.
• I can love, help and share.
• Feelings -- happy, sad, angry, afraid
• All Saints Day, Prayer (talking to God), going to church
• Thanksgiving, Advent, Christmas, Lent (new life in Spring, new life from seeds), Easter.

• Meets September through April,  for 26 weeks, grades 1 through 5. Classes are offered on Monday or Tuesday from 5:00 to 6:15pm.
• First Reconciliation takes place each January.
• First Eucharist is celebrated in May. A copy of the child's baptismal certificate is necessary before reception of First Eucharist.
• Classes are taught by volunteer catechists, who are offered training and certification through the archdiocese.
• The curriculum for Grades 1-5 is completely compatible with the Catechism of the Catholic Church. All texts and resources bear the Imprimatur.
• Registration is necessary and is handled on a first come-first served basis. Out of parish registrations are accepted.

Nancy Pawlukiewicz
Primary Grade Coordinator

• Grades 6-7 meet September through April, for approximately 26 weeks. Classes for these grades are offered Monday or Tuesday  afternoons from 5:00 to 6:15 pm.
• Classes for 8th graders run September through Confirmation (sometime in the spring, depending on what date the bishop gives us) and are on Monday evenings from 7:00-8:30 pm.
• Classes are taught by volunteer catechists, who are offered training and certification through the archdiocese.
• The curriculum for Grades 6-8 is completely compatible with the Catechism of the Catholic Church. All texts and resources bear the Imprimatur.
• Registration is mandatory and is handled on a first come-first served basis. Out of parish registrations are accepted.

Lara Druffner
Middle School Coordinator