Faith Formation Program 2021/22 - Update 1

We are still finalizing our program with the guidelines given to us from the Archdiocese. I know that many of you are looking for concrete answers, but I thank you for your patience with us as we do our best to put our program together for this year. I wanted to take a moment to answer some frequent questions that I have been getting about our program for the 2021-22 school year. 

What will the schedule look like for this year? 

Our schedule is ready, however, where classes will be able to be held is holding us up from releasing it. As you know, we share our school building with the Phoenix Center. Due to the special needs of their student body, classrooms are not always adaptable to our needs. In addition, we are working out details on how to clean and sanitize the building both after our classes on Sundays and in-between them on Wednesdays. With that being said, we may not have as many areas available to us as in the past. The most likely possibility for at least September-December is that we will have a hybrid option for Grades 1-8. This means students will be in-person one week and do an at-home lesson the following week. Example: September 26: Grades K-4 in-person, Gr 5-8 at-home lesson October 3: Grades 5-8 in-person, Gr K-4 at-home lesson 

Will students and teachers have to wear masks? 

Teachers and students will be required to wear masks in the school building regardless of vaccination status. 

Will there be a virtual option? 

At this moment, we do not have the volunteer staff to handle both in-person classes and a virtual learning platform. If things change, I will let you know. 

Can I home-school my child for the entire year? 

Yes. Home-school is an option for grades 1-8. Students will need to follow and stay up to date with the curriculum by completing the lessons at home with a parent and then completing a Google Form with the Chapter review. While this is an option for all grades, we do find that in the sacrament preparation years (Grades 1, 2, and 8) it would be best for students to attend in-person. 

We hope to have more details for you next week, until then we encourage you to register your family for classes for Grades K-8 using the link below: 

https://forms.parishgiving.org/form-2666191/Student-Registration-Form 

Also, If your children will not be in classes this year, please let us know so that we open that spot up for other students. 

We thank you for your patience and understanding as we again look to navigate a school year that may look different from what we had been accustomed to in the past. Our continued goal is to help support you and your family in growing deeper into a relationship with Jesus, to experience his amazing love and to walk with you in this journey of faith. 

May God Bless you and your family.