Faith Formation

Cindy Buckland - Faith Formation Director
651-436-7817   •   cindyb@stfrancislscbmn.org

COMING THIS FALL 2026-2027     FAMILY FORMATION

Grace and peace of Christ be with you. The catechesis of your children is of the utmost on our hearts here at St. Francis of Assisi. After evaluating the current religious education program and formation, we have been praying about how we can best serve you, the children and parents of this church. We are excited to offer Family Formation program beginning this fall 2026-2027. This program has a new vision with new vitality.

It does however, call for a paradigm shift and hence the purpose of this information. When your children were baptized, you promised to raise and nuture your children in the Faith. this is not an easy task and we are here to help.

Family Formation will replace the weekly Wednesday night classes. Our monthly sessions will be held on Sunday mornings following the 9:00AM Mass. This is a shift to a monthly session for CHILDREN & PARENTS at church. At the monthly sessions children gather in a classroom setting with a catechist while parents/guardians receive catechesis based on the monthly theme and guidance on the home lessons. The other 3 weeks of the month Parents/guardians lead children through their home lessons. Each lesson is written at an elementary level BUT with adult level instruction to guide and enhance your teaching. Parents do not have to be experts in the Faith, just willing to devote about an hour each week to quality family time.

Family home lessons can be adapted to your busy schedules. Family Formation is for families with children in first thru sixth grades. To answer any of your questions, we will be having an INFORMATION SESSION in September. Date will be announced soon. If you have questions before that time please contact Cindy Buckland at 651-436-7817 or email: cindy@stfrancislscbmn.org

Grades 7 -8 Youth Formation & Confirmation 

7 & 8 grade Youth Formation and Confirmation will also be shifted to a Sunday morning once a month following the 9:00AM Mass. Dates to be announced.