Non-Sacramental Faith Formation
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Grades 3 to 6Program Description – Family Faith Formation begins with regular attendance at weekly Mass, preferably the 9:30 AM Family Mass.
Parents and children will be provided with resources to have faith conversations at home using the Pathways resources from Faith and Family Life Catholic Ministries https://www.fflcm.org/pathways
They will then meet in person on selected dates throughout the year (see table below with 2025-2026 schedule).
2025-2026 Non-Sacramental Schedule for Parents & Children
Sessions will be held from 10:30-11:45 AM on four selected Sundays following the 9:30 AM Family Mass.
Date
Session
Sunday, September 21, 2025
Session 1
Sunday, November 16, 2025
Session 2
Sunday, January 11, 2026
Session 3
Sunday, March 8, 2026
Session 4
Families are required to:- Fill out a Mass Transit Card directly after attending Mass. These cards offer a short reflection and an opportunity for families to write what they have observed at Mass.
- Participate in our Family-themed units that occur as part of the 9:30 AM Family Mass
- Participate in Family Events at Notre Dame
2025 – 2026 FAMILY EVENTS
Note: Families will need to attend at least four of the above events.(all in Parish Hall following 9:30 Sunday Family Mass)
Date
Event
October 12, 2025
Rosary Activity
November 2, 2025
Saints Procession during Mass & Activity After Mass
January 18, 2026
Color a Smile Service Project
February 15, 2026
Lenten Sacrifice Calendar Activity
April 12, 2026
Divine Mercy Sunday Activity
May 31, 2026
The Most Holy Trinity Activity
June 14, 2026
Veteran & Armed Forces Card-Making Service Project
Questions? Please get in touch with Laura Balogh at 973-538-1358, ext. 121 or [email protected] or Diane Byrne at 973-538-1358, ext. 111 or [email protected].