St Lawrence O'Toole Family Program

“Parents are the primary catechists for their children”…

Families with children in grades 1*, 2* , 3, 4 and 5 are invited to participate in St Lawrence Family Faith Formation Program. 

The Family program is designed to encourage and equip parents to live and teach their children the Catholic Faith. A variety of learning opportunities are made available: in the classroom, at home and as part of our faith community.

Features of the Program:

• Flexibility in scheduling for busy families. Saturday and Sunday options are provided each month for families to choose from.
• Parents learn and grow in the faith so that they in turn become primary teachers of their children.
• Families participate in home-based learning through a variety of learning approaches including: discussion, crafts, direct instruction and scripture study. 
• Programs are scheduled to support family participation in weekly Mass and encourage regular prayer.

Families choose one session per month from the designated months on the following days and times:

Saturday      9:30am to 11:30am  or   12:30pm to 2:30pm   or   3:00pm to 5:00pm    or 

Sunday        12:00pm to 2:00pm  or

Monday       5:00pm to 7:00pm

*1st and 2nd grade students will also attend Sacramental Preparation Classes twice a month on either      Thursdays 4:00 - 5:15 pm or Saturdays 10:00 - 11:15 am as follows:

• 1st graders will attend the student Sacramental Preparation classes for two years.
• 2nd graders, who completed the first year of Religious Education, will receive 1st Communion upon completion of year.

Please view our Policies for Religious Education at St. Lawrence

Family Formation Coordinator:
Mrs. Cecilia Britez
Office: 845 279-6098
Cell:
Email: cecilia.britez3@gmail.com