The entire St. Bart’s team is incredibly excited as we begin to roll out our new Emmaus Family Faith Formation Initiative. The story of the Road to Emmaus provides the perfect foundation for what this new approach to faith formation seeks to achieve for your family. Together as a parish team, in collaboration with our community, we look to walk with your entire family. We seek to foster an encounter with God, connect you with other families, and empower you with skills to strengthen your family life. One of the most important lessons that this past year has emphasized is the importance of family in the handing on and building of faith. Over this next year, the Universal Church is prioritizing listening to and accompanying the family. This new program seeks to do just that for the St. Bart’s Community.
 

DETAILS:

All our 1st – 6th-grade families will be invited to attend one session a month. At least one parent is required to attend with their children, but both are highly encouraged to attend. The sessions will run two and a half hours, beginning with Mass, followed by a welcome and introduction to the theme for the month. Then we will split up into age-appropriate groups for a deeper dive into that topic. We will also break open our theme with all of our parents, providing skills to help support your families practically and in developing their faith at home. We will conclude back as a large group for a family activity/experience.