Resources for Families

We want Family Faith Formation to be a quality time for parents and children all while keeping them engaged and having a positive learning experience. Which is why our Catechesis Leaders created a page dedicated to families so that they may have easy access to helpful information and resources.

Registrations for 2021-2022 First Communion/Confirmation cohort is closed. Although, you can still register for our FFF program to stay up to date in catechesis.

Family Faith Formation Program

For registered families for our FFF program, you can find the Zoom recordings, PowerPoint presentations and additional resources for each class. This section is updated weekly.

Gathering 1: The Baptismal Promise

Gathering 3: Lent

Gathering 2: God As The Center Of Your Life

Additional Resources

Additional resources to help Catholic faith be a part of your routine.

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Bible - The New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) - read online

The Catholic Bible is composed of the 46 books of the Old Testament and the 27 books of the New Testament.of the Christian Bible is an English translation released in 1989. The New Revised Standard Version (NRSV) is the approved translation for use in Canada by the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops.

For young readers, you might consider purchasing a Children’s Bible. Designed for children K-5, this Bible comes with larger text and colorful illustrations to empower them to learn and love the word of God.

Catechism of the Catholic Church - read online

In the catechism, you will find reliable knowledge on the teaching of the Catholic Church.

YOUCAT

YOUCAT is short for Youth Catechism of the Catholic Church. Developed with the help of young Catholics and written for high-school age people and young adults, YOUCAT is an accessible, contemporary expression of the Catholic Faith.

Suggested Activities

Children’s Liturgy

Use these activity sheets to help your children understand the Gospel reading on Sunday Mass

Prayers

Common Catholic prayers

ACTS Prayer Model:

Adoration: Give God praise and honor

Confession: Confess our sins to God. We recognize that we have come short of His holiness and have need of His forgiveness.

Thanksgiving: Give thanks for the blessings that we received.

Supplication: Pray for the needs of others and yourself.

Sacrament of Reconciliation

[VIDEO] Sacrament of Reconcilitation explained (6m, Ablaze Worship Ministry)

[VIDEO] How do I go to confession? (2m, ODB Film)

Books Recommended

The Beginner's Bible: Timeless Children's Stories

by Zondervan

Millions of children and their parents can’t be wrong. The bright and vibrant illustrations enhance every word of The Beginner’s Bible® to produce one of the most moving and memorable Bible experiences a young child can have.

The Action Bible: God's Redemptive Story illustrated by Sergio Cariello

The Action Bible presents 215 fast-paced narratives in chronological order, making it easier to follow the Bible’s historical flow—and reinforcing the build-up to its thrilling climax.

To get a copy, contact Nancy -

Information Session

Watch our FFF information session from January 10th.