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 2026-2027 schedule).
2026-2027 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.
Session
Date
Time
Session 1
Sunday, October 25, 2026
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Session 2
Sunday, December 6, 2026
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Empowering God’s Children Session (1st & 4th graders only)
Sunday, January 17, 2027
10:30 am – 11:15 am
Session 3
Sunday, February 21, 2027
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Session 4
Sunday, April 25, 2027
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Families are required to:- Actively participate as a member of Notre Dame through generosity and stewardship opportunities.
- 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. Participating goes toward the generosity and stewardship requirement.
- Participate in at least three Family Events at Notre Dame.
2026 – 2027 FAMILY EVENTS
Note: Families will need to attend at least three of the events below.(all in Parish Hall following 9:30 Sunday Family Mass)
Date
Event
October 11, 2026
Get To Know Your Deacons BINGO
November 1, 2026
Reading of All Hallows Eve
January 31, 2027
Candlemas Beeswax Candle Craft
March 14, 2027
St. Patrick’s Pass the Prize Game
March 20, 2027 Easter Egg Hunt June 7, 2027
World Day of Kindness Activity
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].
- Actively participate as a member of Notre Dame through generosity and stewardship opportunities.