GIFT faith formation

growing in faith together

as a family

GIFT - Growing in Faith Together

Registration for the 2025-26 year will open this summer.

Cost: $100 per child.

Contact Gayle GIFT Calendar

What is GIFT?

Growing in Faith is a lifelong process. While we may think of Faith Formation or Religious Education as a children’s program, the reality is we should all be growing in faith throughout our lives. So we switched our faith formation format from a child drop off model only to one that incorporates full families—Growing In Faith Together—for everyone to keep growing in faith and relationship with God, while also encouraging a wider sense of community throughout the parish.  This program is intended for families with children in grades 1-8 enrolled at public or non-Catholic private schools, but all family members, as well as Catholic school families, are welcome.


What does it look like?

Our faith formation program for children in grades 1-8, which includes sacrament preparation, takes place through our Growing in Faith Together (GIFT) family faith formation program. Our GIFT program follows a two part approach to faith formation with once a month family sessions, September – May, where parents attend with their children, and weekly sessions of children’s only classes by grade in two seasons, one in the fall (approx. Oct-Dec) and one in the spring (approx. Feb-Apr). Family sessions vary by month as either formation, service, or social events. The weekly children’s sessions are offered on Tuesdays from 6-7pm.


Support GIFT

There are many ways to support the GIFT program! First, please pray for the GIFT process, the families participating, and the leadership team. Or if you like working with kids and teens and want to get involved, please contact Gayle (for any questions about Grades 1-8 or First Communion Preparation) or Noreen (for any questions about Grades 9-12 or Confirmation Preparation).

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Explore the GIFT FAQs below

  • More details about GIFT Registration fees

    Registration Fees for GIFT Family Faith Formation (Grades 1-8) are as follows: 1 Child is $100, 2 Children is $200, 3 Children (or more) is $300 (Max. fee per family).  Payments are made by card online during the registration process. No family will be denied attendance in faith formation due to an inability to pay registration fees in advance. Paying by cash or check, setting up payment plans, scholarships and/or waivers are also available. Please contact Gayle to discuss scholarships and/or fee waivers. 

  • Are First Communion and First Reconciliation Preparation part of GIFT?

    Yes, preparation for the Sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Communion take place within the GIFT program. Check the appropriate box during registration and you will be contacted with additional information.


  • Why this type of GIFT model?

    Research shows that parent involvement in their children’s faith lives is one of the largest indicators for faith sustained through adulthood. Our process includes more interaction between children and their parents, as well as with their peers, and other members of our faith community, not just to learn about our faith, but to actively live it and recognize that all relationships need to be continually fostered for growth.

  • Ages 3 thru Kindergarten - Sunday School

    Children ages 3-5 are encouraged to attend Sunday School or Children's Liturgy during the 9 am Mass. Registration is not required, visit the Kids page for more information.

  • High schoolers

    High School Youth Ministry and Confirmation Preparation meet throughout the year.  See the calendar or visit the Teens or Confirmation pages for more information.


Need to reach us?

Register for GIFT, contact Gayle, or download the 2024-25 GIFT calendar