January Faith Formation Newsletter

Upcoming Classes & Events

Wednesday, January 3rd:    NO CLASS Grades 1-8!

Sunday, January 7th:          Grade 9/Confirmation

Wednesday, January 10:     Grades 1-8

Sunday, January 14th:        Grade 9/Confirmation

Wednesday, January 17th:  Grades 1-8

Sunday, January 21st:        Grade 9/Confirmation

Wednesday, January 24th:  Grades 1-8

Sunday, January 28th:        Grade 9/Confirmation

Wednesday, January 31st:   Grades 1-8


Christmas Program
Our Christmas Program was so awesome!  We had over 60 children participate!  If you missed the pictures on Facebook, you can find them here or check out the photo album!



Knights of Columbus Christmas Poster Contest 

Congratulations to the winners of the Knights of Columbus Christmas Poster Contest! They were announced at the Christmas Program. Everyone did a great job illustrating “The True Meaning of Christmas!”  You can see the winning posters on our Facebook page here or in the album.  

First Grade: Kinley Mabie
Second Grade: Peter Jarmusz
Third Grade: Camren Haas
Fourth Grade: Ella Beaver

First Reconciliation/First Communion/Confirmation
If you have a son or daughter receiving one of sacraments this year, please make sure that you have returned the Sacrament Registration Form. 

Those who are making their First Reconciliation and First Communion, you also received a retreat form that needs to be returned by February 14th.  The retreat is scheduled for Saturday, March 3rd from 9 am to 12:30 for students and parents.  

Those who are receiving the sacrament of Confirmation, please make sure you have March 9th-11th marked on your calendar for the retreat.  Please see your son or daughter's red Confirmation binder for all of the details for Confirmation.

Save the Date!
7th and 8th graders won't want to miss our PARTY BUS!  More details will be coming very soon, but Friday, January 26th is the tentative date!  

Fundraising for Youth Events
More fundraising opportunities will be happening soon!  Youth and teens can participate in any of the fundraising opportunities to earn money for Love Begins Here,  Catholic Heart Workcamp, Middle School Adventure Days, and the Party Bus!  Please contact Stephanie or Kristia for more information.  


Do You Order From Schwan's 
If you order from Schwan's, would you please use our St. Patrick Faith Formation Fundraiser ID?  Starting on November 15th, we will earn 20% of food sales and 40% of e-gift cards for 45 days!  After the 45 days, we will continue to earn 5% of food sales for an additional 90 days!  Thanks for your support!  Click on the following link to go directly to our Schwan's fundraising page:  https://www.schwans-cares.com/campaigns/34884-st-patrick-church-faith-formation


Remind App
If you haven't signed up to receive St. Patrick Faith Formation text reminders, here's how:
Grades 1-8: Text @spff18 to 81010
Grade 9: Text @spff9 to 81010
Grades 10-12: Text @spff10-12 to 81010
Confirmation 2:  Text @spffc2 to 81010

Registration & Sacramental Preparation Fees
If your family has an outstanding Faith Formation balance, you will receive an invoice in the mail.  Payments can be sent with your child to give to his/her catechist or mail directly to the church to the attention of Stephanie or Kristia.  

Forms
If we are missing any paperwork from your family (Photo Form, Handbook Form, Baptismal Certificate), you will be receiving a mailing from us.  Please make sure to fill out the missing forms and return them to the Faith Formation Office or your child's catechist.