Pastorate Family Faith Formation

First Holy Communion Preparation for May 2025

You will be receiving a preparation book called “God’s Gift” from Loyola Press. Each chapter has a section at the end called “I Share with My Family”. Please write 3-5 sentences  answering the prompt and turn in online. The link is below. All prompts are due by Sunday, April 13. 


Click here to complete chapter prompts.



First Holy Communion Information Form & Baptismal Certificate Upload


Family Faith Formation (FFF)

Thank you for your interest in our Family Faith Formation Program! For this year's program we are involving the entire family. A parent is required to attend each session with their youth. All ages are welcome, K-8 grades will have specified catechesis. 


There are three options for FFF. You must pick one, you cannot mix and match depending on the week. For example, if you register for the morning option then that is the one you will attend all year. Each session contains Mass & class time.


  • Morning Option: 9:00am-11:15am at St Louis
  • Afternoon Option: 3:45pm-6:00pm at St Francis
  • Evening Option: 5:00pm-7:15pm at St Francis


There will be two sessions per month, September - April, with the exception of December (total 15 sessions). Full calendar can be found below. Sessions meet on Sundays.


Special Religious Education (SPRED)


SPRED, or Special Religious Education for elementary age children with developmental disabilities. The Catechist in this class has a degree in Special Education & also uses prayer experiences, music, crafts and specialized learning techniques to enhance the faith formation and sacramental preparation of elementary age children with special needs.


There will be two sessions per month, September - April, with the exception of December (total 15 sessions). Full calendar can be found below. Session meet on Saturdays 9-10am.



Questions? Contact the FF Team.


Siobhan Cooney, Director of Faith Formation

scooney@instrumentofpeace.org


Kelley Pridgen, Faith Formation Associate

kpridgen@stlouisparish.org


Now Hiring - Faith Formation Associate.