Family Faith Formation

OUR VISION
Pathways is an integrated and family-centered formation suite designed to facilitate a personal encounter with the Trinity and sustain a lifelong development of faith following the catechumenal process.  
To learn more: https://www.fflcm.org/process

Program Information

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS)
Introductory catechesis for Pre-school (3-5yr old to 3 grade) and grows as you continue through the program for each age group.
Seek/ Root
Progressive Formation for a foundational year and for new families to FFF
Mend/Nourish
Immediate Formation for preparation for the sacraments of initiation - reconciliation and communion
Sent
6th graders learn characteristics of a disciple
Mercy
7th graders to learn the corporal and spiritual works of mercy to prepare for a summer of service
Zeal
8th graders to prepare for Confirmation

Program Structure

Mini-Series for Parents
​At home you will have reading to do. These readings will help prepare you for the family meetings. These will also be discussed during At-Church sessions with other parents.
At Home vs. At-Church
​This program is designed for you to work with your child(ren) at home for one family meeting a month. The At-Church (group sessions) are meant to supplement the home learning, not replace it. Please see the mock schedules in the Slideshow Presentation link below for an example of what the time commitment for the year could look like for your family.
Middle School Families
​Children will meet on campus for the first 3 Wednesdays of the month. Children will do the family meetings within a small group led by high schoolers. Parents will join 4 At-Church Sessions throughout the year. ​

Program Calendars

These calendars include all CGS sessions. They also include At-Church Sessions for the SEEK/ROOT path, the MEND/NOURISH path OR the QUEST path. Please refer to the calendar associated with the path your family will be on.
This calendar includes At-Church Sessions and suggested deadlines for Family Meetings.
This calendar includes At-Church Sessions and suggested deadlines for Family Meetings.
*NOTE the First Communion Retreat has been changed to APRIL 24, 2027*
This calendar includes At-Church Sessions and suggested deadlines for Family Meetings and Family Game Nights.
​This calendar includes At-Church Sessions only. Middle Schoolers will attend the first 3 Wednesdays of the month, unless otherwise indicated.
OUR MODEL
St. Patrick's Family Faith Formation is partnering with Faith and Family Life Catholic Ministries, a system that forms people in the ministry method of Jesus.
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The Church calls the ministry method of Jesus, the catechumenal process. We equip parishes with programs (tools) to accompany people of all ages through the catechumenal process with the Pathways Formation Suite.  
To learn more: https://www.fflcm.org/model
​OUR TEAM
We provide formation to parish directors in the catechumenal process, through the Mysterion Formation Institute and parish teams through Multiply. We need people who can lead, partner, teach, welcome, and pray for others.

We would love your help! Let us know how you would like to be part of the team. Interested? Contact Stephanie Voyles, Faith Formation Administrative Assistant.