Family of Faith (Grades 1-6) Resources 2025-26

                                     

"Family of Faith" Resources (Grades 1-6) 

2025-26

Next Parent/Student Session (Attend one with your child):

DECEMBER SESSIONS:
Tuesday, December 2 @ 5PM OR 7PM
Thursday, December 4 @ 5PM OR 7PM
Location: Church

*Parish Tree Lighting - Thursday, 12/4 @ 6:15PM Convent (white house) Lawn. 

Link to our 2025-26 Calendar:

Does your child have special needs? Email us at specialed@sjecmff.org for tools, tips and more!

December 2025

MONTHLY RESOURCES

Looking for Grade-Level guidance to engage your child on their level? Look no further! Click the links below for access to several resources for those participating in our "Family of Faith" program (Grades 1-6). 

December 2025 Resources:

DECEMBER GRADE-LEVEL SUPPORT GUIDE:

This guide will provide you with an overview of the activities in each lesson, grade-level suggestions and more.

CLICK HERE FOR THE DECEMBER SUPPORT GUIDE


ADVENT RESOURCES: CLICK HERE

"Words to Know" Matching Activity:

Grades 1-2: CLICK HERE
Grades 3-6: CLICK HERE

Scripture Verse of the Month:

Prayer Card Cut-Outs (Basic Family Prayers):

GOOGLE FORMS:
Visit the link below to access ALL our Google Forms for the 2025-26 academic year.

DECEMBER GOOGLE FORM:
Visit the link below to access the November Google Form directly:

SJE MASS TIMES:
Saturday Vigil: 5PM, 7:30PM (SPANISH)
Sunday: 8AM, 10AM*, 12Noon, 6PM

*At the 10AM Mass during Advent, we will have a special guest from the Old Testament - the Prophet Isaiah! - who will be visiting us!

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NOVEMBER 2025 Resources:

NOVEMBER GRADE-LEVEL SUPPORT GUIDE:

This guide will provide you with an overview of the activities in each lesson, grade-level suggestions and more.

CLICK HERE FOR THE NOVEMBER SUPPORT GUIDE


"Words to Know" Matching Activity:
Grades 1-2: CLICK HERE
Grades 3-6: CLICK HERE

Scripture Verse of the Month:

"Help Me Be Holy" Prayer:


Prayer Card Cut-Outs (Basic Family Prayers):

GRADE 3 LEVEL MASS
SUNDAY, 11/16 AT 10AM
Level 3 Activity Sheet (to be handed in when you enter the church): CLICK HERE

GOOGLE FORMS:
Visit the link below to access ALL our Google Forms for the 2025-26 academic year.

NOVEMBER GOOGLE FORM:
Visit the link below to access the November Google Form directly:

From our November Session...

Parent Handout (ENGLISH) - CLICK HERE

Parent Handout (SPANISH) - CLICK HERE

CHILD SAFETY LESSON - CLICK HERE

VIDEO: BAPTISM "LEGO" VIDEO:

UPCOMING EVENTS:

ADVENT WREATH-MAKING: 
Sunday, 11/23, Auditorium (after the 10AM Mass)
Pre-registration Required: CLICK HERE

PARISH TREE LIGHTING: 
Thursday, 12/4 @ 6:15PM on the Convent Lawn 
(next to the school parking lot)
December's "Family of Faith" Sessions are 12/2 and 12/4.
Come between our 5PM and 7PM Faith Formation sessions on 12/4 
for our Parish Tree Light! Includes hot chocolate, snacks, and some caroling!

SJE MASS TIMES:
Saturday Vigil: 5PM, 7:30PM (SPANISH)
Sunday: 8AM, 10AM*, 12Noon, 6PM

*At the 10AM Mass we have a Children's Liturgy of the Word, where children are invited to move to the auditorium for the readings, a homily and prayers of the faithful on their level following the opening prayer. They return for the Liturgy of the Eucharist. (There are some Sundays when, instead of leaving, the children may stay in the church and the priest will call the children forward for a homily that will be geared toward them).

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October 2025

GETTING STARTED: 

We know our "Family of Faith" program may be a new model for some families. We want you to feel comfortable with the material and to succeed in growing in the faith as a family. To that end, please look over the materials below that are designed to assist you in our "Family of Faith" program.

CLICK HERE to view our practical guide to getting started in the Family of Faith program.

MONTHLY RESOURCES

Looking for Grade-Level guidance to engage your child on their level? Look no further! Click the links below for access to several resources for those participating in our "Family of Faith" program (Grades 1-6). 

OCTOBER 2025 Resources:

OCTOBER GRADE-LEVEL SUPPORT GUIDE:

This guide will provide you with an overview of the activities in each lesson, grade-level suggestions and more.

CLICK HERE FOR THE OCTOBER SUPPORT GUIDE


"Words to Know" Matching Activity:
Grades 1-2: CLICK HERE
Grades 3-6: CLICK HERE


Prayer Card Cut-Outs (Basic Family Prayers):

OCTOBER GOOGLE FORM:

GRADE-LEVEL MASSES - OCTOBER

GRADE 1 LEVEL MASS: SUNDAY, 10/5 AT 10AM
Level 1 Activity Sheet (to be handed in when you enter the church): CLICK HERE

GRADE 2 LEVEL MASS: SUNDAY, 10/19 AT 10AM
Level 2 Activity Sheet (to be handed in when you enter the church): CLICK HERE

From our October Session...

Parent Handout (ENGLISH) - CLICK HERE

Parent Questions (English) - CLICK HERE

Parent Handout (SPANISH) - CLICK HERE

Parent Questions (SPANISH) - CLICK HERE

Seven Sacraments Song for Kids

"Your Grace Is Enough" - Matt Maher

SJE MASS TIMES:
Saturday Vigil: 5PM, 7:30PM (SPANISH)
Sunday: 8AM, 10AM*, 12Noon, 6PM

*At the 10AM Mass we have a Children's Liturgy of the Word, where children are invited to move to the auditorium for the readings, a homily and prayers of the faithful on their level following the opening prayer. They return for the Liturgy of the Eucharist. (There are some Sundays when, instead of leaving, the children may stay in the church and the priest will call the children forward for a homily that will be geared toward them).

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SEPTEMBER 2025

Welcome Back! (And welcome to our new families!)

Below are some resources for September to help get you started in our "Family of Faith" program for Grades 1-6!

Basic Family Prayers

Print out this two-page sheet (cardstock would be great) and have the children cut out each prayer.  Put them in your family prayer corner so the children can easily access them and practice these important Catholic prayers.

Please click the link below to access our Basic Family Prayers:

BASIC FAMILY PRAYERS

Introduction Video: The Domestic Church

Below is a short video that Sophia Institute has recommended for this year about the family as the Domestic Church. To learn more, see the video below:


GOOGLE DOC FOR OCTOBER: COMING SOON!

SJE MASS TIMES:
Saturday Vigil: 5PM, 7:30PM (SPANISH)
Sunday: 8AM, 10AM*, 12Noon, 6PM

*At the 10AM Mass we have a Children's Liturgy of the Word, where children are invited to move to the auditorium for the readings, a homily and prayers of the faithful on their level following the opening prayer. They return for the Liturgy of the Eucharist. (There are some Sundays when, instead of leaving, the children may stay in the church and the priest will call the children forward for a homily that will be geared toward them).

"LET'S TRUST IN JESUS!" VIDEO 

(VBC 2025 THEME SONG)

CLICK THE LINK BELOW:

LET'S TRUST IN JESUS! - MUSIC VIDEO LINK










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