FAITH FORMATION

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Lifelong Faith Formation
Faith Formation endeavors in our parish shall support and strengthen the work of the Spirit to:
- Nurture a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
- Foster an ever-deepening understanding of the Gospel.
- Build on the Traditions of our Catholic faith.
We will serve the parish by providing opportunities to foster a sense of spiritual vitality for all age and ability levels. With the guidance of the Holy Spirit, these efforts will lead to wisdom, as well as personal and social transformation.

ADULT Faith Formation (18+)
- In addition to small faith-sharing groups that are available on various days and times at both church sites, the parish will be offering adult faith-formation on Sunday mornings at St. Martha, Monday evenings at St. Mary, and a weekly virtual option if there is enough interest.
- For more information on adult faith formation at Holy Spirit Parish, please visit the Adult Faith Formation subpage or contact Carolyn Houston at carolyn.houston@portlanddiocese.org.
YOUTH Faith Formation (pre-school through high school)

It is the philosophy of the parish that parents are the primary teachers of their children, and the parish supports that role. The most important means of support is through the celebration of weekly Mass when the community comes together to nurture one another and to be nourished by Jesus Christ through his Word and his Body. For some families, involving their children in children’s Liturgy of the Word or having them assist at Mass (when available) has helped in strengthening a sense of belonging and ownership in the Mass for their children.

Nurturing our parish children’s friendship with Jesus is the ultimate goal of Youth Faith Formation, and the parish will provide various service, prayer, and educational opportunities to help children better understand who Jesus is, and what Jesus has called us all to do. For further details, please review the parish Faith Formation Handbook and/or contact Carolyn Houston at carolyn.houston@portlanddiocese.org.

FAITH FORMATION REGISTRATION FOR 2022-2023

Faith formation (religious education) is a life-long journey. We have faith-formation opportunities for parishioners of every age and ability. Youth and family faith-formation information and registration are featured on this page. For adult faith-formation information and session registration, please visit the Adult Faith Formation subpage by selecting it under the Formation tab above.

Families with Children in 2022-2023

The parish has transitioned to a family faith-formation model, so faith formation will look a little different this year than it had in previous years. Family classes at the parish are held twice monthly on Sunday afternoon from 3-5 pm instead of Sunday mornings. Faith formation is open to children of all ages and abilities. A nursery is available for children under the age of three. Registration is required for all children, regardless of age, or whether they had participated in Faith Formation at Holy Spirit Parish previously.

To register for Family Faith Formation:

1. Download and review the Faith Formation Family Handbook (click this to access)
2. Complete the Registration and Contribution Form on pages 11 & 12 of the Handbook, or complete the Youth/Family digital registration & contribution form below.
3. Provide payment for the text and materials. Checks may be made out to Holy Spirit Parish with "faith formation" in the memo line. If providing this contribution is a hardship for your family, please contact Carolyn at carolyn.houston@portlanddiocese.org.
YOUTH/FAMILY Registration & Contribution Form
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- 1st Child's Name:
- First Name Please enter valid data.
  
  Last Name Please enter valid data.
- Birthdate and place of birth REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
- Grade/Age: Please enter an integer (number).
- Sacraments received, and dates each Sacrament was received Please enter valid data.
- Any IEP in school and/or accommodations required? Explain Please enter valid data.
- Any allergies (food, medicine, insects . . . ) or health issues? REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
- 2nd Child's Name:
- First Name Please enter valid data.
  
  Last Name Please enter valid data.
- Grade/Age: Please enter an integer (number).
- Birthdate and place of birth
- Sacraments received, and dates each Sacrament was received Please enter valid data.
- Any IEP in school and/or accommodations required? Explain Please enter valid data.
- Any allergies (food, medicine, insects . . . ) or health issues? Please enter valid data.
- 3rd Child's Name:
- First Name Please enter valid data.
  
  Last Name Please enter valid data.
- Birthdate and place of birth
- Grade/Age: Please enter an integer (number).
- Sacraments received, and dates each Sacrament was received Please enter valid data.
- Any IEP in school and/or accommodations required? Explain Please enter valid data.
- Any allergies (food, medicine, insects . . . ) or health issues? Please enter valid data.
- Parent/Guardian 1 Name:
- First Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  Last Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
- Address
  Enter Street Address
  Please enter valid data.
- City REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
  
  State REQUIRED Please fill out this field.
  
  Zip REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter a zip code.
- Parent/Guardian 2 Name: Please enter valid data.
- Same Address? If not, please provide Please enter valid data.
- Phone Number (Primary) REQUIRED Maximum 20 characters Please fill out this field. Please enter a phone number.
- Phone Number (Alternate) REQUIRED Maximum 20 characters Please fill out this field. Please enter a phone number.
- Email REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter an email address.
- Name/Address/Phone of of person other than parents to contact in case of emergency: REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.
- Faith sharing volunteer opportunities - I would like to assist with: REQUIRED Nursery - assisting with babies during class PreK - Kindergarten catechist or assistant 2nd Year catechist or assistant 3rd year catechist or assistant 4th - 6th year catechist or assistant Junior High (7-8 grade) catechist or assistant High school (9th-12th grades) catechist or assistant Faith Tech (work with children with special needs) Substitute catechist other - explain in area below Please fill out this field.
- Other:
- Miscellaneous help I can offer: REQUIRED assist with program meals, retreats and receptions graphic design organizing supplies cooking sewing preparing craft projects sign language other - explain in area below Please fill out this field.
- Other:
- Cost for texts and materials per child (no cost for children under 3) Checks payable to Holy Spirit Parish with "faith formation" in the memo line. Contact Carolyn Houston if this is a hardship. REQUIRED
  0.0 – Catechist family
  0.0 – Nursery (aged three and under)
  30.0 – Budget envelope/WeShare users 1 child
  60.0 – Budget envelope/WeShare users - 2 Children
  90.0 – Budget envelope/WeShare users 3+ children
  35.0 – All other - 1 child
  70.0 – All other - 2 children
  100.0 – All other 3+ children Please fill out this field.
- I give permission for photos of my child(ren) at faith formation events to be displayed within the parish and on the parish website/Facebook page? For safety reasons, none of the children’s photographs will be identified by name. yes no
- I request permission for my child(ren) to attend faith formation at Holy Spirit Parish. I have read the Faith Formation policies, and the 2022-2023 Faith Formation Family Handbook. I understand it is my family’s responsibility to abide by the parish’s policies, to assist the parish faith formation program, and to do the Self-Assessment health check found on page10 of the Family Handbook before attending any event at either church.
  By submitting this registration form, I acknowledge and agree to all of the above.
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