Our Elementary Faith Formation Program is for Grades Kindergarten through 5th Grade. Classes are taught by volunteer catechists and take place on Wednesday evenings either 4:00pm - 5:15pm or 5:30pm - 6:45pm from about October til May. The current curriculum used is Finding God by Loyola Press. The elementary grade level’s objective is to enrich the children’s spiritual lives through Christian faith formation and sharing. All areas of learning are used; i.e., visual with films, videos, active participation in liturgies, hands-on experience with activities to enhance each lesson, and listening and participating in discussion of the lessons being taught. Family activities are sent home with the students, as parents are the primary educators of their children in the faith. Also, twice a year, families gather together for "Households of Faith" during which all participate in an interactive prayer service and share a meal together compliments of the parish. Another hightlight of involving the whole family in our Faith Formation program is "Grandparents Sunday" where we encourage our students to come to Mass with their grandparents to honor them and share in the faith with them. Come see what we have in store for your child and family at St. Bridget's!
The Elementary Faith Formation program has a bus service that will pick up students from Lakeside and Primary schools after their school day is complete and take them to St. Bridget's for the 4:00pm Faith Formation session on Wednesday. If you would like to participate in this service, please complete the following forms and submit them to the parish office.
REGISTER FOR FAITH FORMATION 2022-2023
If you have technical difficulties, please contact the Parent Support Hours Monday - Friday 7:00am - 8:00pm at 612-548-3320 or Toll-free at 800-477-8237
In addition to our Faith Formation program, below you will find a list of online resources that educate and help encourage the faith of young children. Suggestions range from podcasts to blogs with great ideas to keep your child engaged in their faith. Feel free to explore the options available. Contact Laura if you have any other great suggestions to add to this running list.
Catholic Sprouts Podcast
The Brick Bible – Bible Stories Illustrated with LEGO
Catholic Sprouts Blog
Saint Stories for Kids Podcast
Little Saint Adventures App
Saint of the Day App
St. Mary’s Press Website
Children’s Liturgy of the Word Videos
CCC Coloring Pages
SuperBook App
The Kennedy Adventures Blog
Real Life at Home Blog
Catholic Mom Blog
Catholic Icing Blog
Catholic Cuisine Blog
Teaching Catholic Kids Blog
Sadlier Religion Blog
Daily Ignatian Examen for Kids