Seton Family Faith Formation
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Welcome to Faith Formation at SetonPReSchool to 8th Grade
Whether you are new to our parish or exploring Faith Formation for the first time, we are excited to journey with you and your family. At Seton, our mission is to build strong Catholic families by helping children and parents grow together as disciples of Jesus Christ, rooted in prayer, the Sacraments, and family life.
Our Approach: Family Faith Formation
By our Baptism, we are called to grow in faith throughout our lives. Research and experience both show that faith is most deeply formed in the home, supported by the parish community. Our Family Faith Formation program is designed to:
Strengthen the domestic church
Help parents grow in confidence as faith leaders
Encourage prayer, conversation, and learning as a family
Support children as they encounter God’s grace in everyday life
First THings First: Mass
Weekly participation in Sunday Mass is the foundation of faith formation. Our Church calls the Eucharist the “Source and Summit” of our faith. It nourishes us spiritually and shapes our hearts over time. Mass may feel challenging at times, especially with young children, but regular participation builds habits, understanding, and appreciation that deepen as children grow.Program Overview
Preschool – 6th Grade
- Monthly parish gathering: Sundays, 1:15–2:30 p.m. at the Faith Formation Center (Families may attend the Noon Mass beforehand)
- Program runs September–May
- Children enjoy a large-group, high-energy experience followed by age-based small groups
- Parents meet separately for faith-sharing and practical guidance
- Families receive a simple, user-friendly take-home packet. Then the remaining weeks are spent praying and learning together at home
Sacramental Preparation (1st & 2nd Grade): Additional at-home materials and parish workshops are included for First Reconciliation and First Communion.
7th–8th Grade: Upper Room (Confirmation Preparation)
- Monthly gatherings on the same Sundays as the younger children, except we meet on Sunday evenings, 6:15–8:00 p.m.
- Teens are dropped off and join our CREW high school ministry, and the evening includes dinner, prayer, music, witness talks, and small groups
- At-home study using the Confirmation book continues throughout the month
We are honored to walk with your family during this important season of faith. If you have questions or need support, please don’t hesitate to reach out! We are here to serve.
God bless, and welcome to the journey!
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Learn More About Our Program
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Registration LinksSessions Begin Sunday, Sept 7
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Virtus Safe EnvironmentLesson Plans
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Beyond Family Faith Formation
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Contact Us
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Bruce Baumannbbaumanneseton.orgDirector of Faith Formation -
dgilberteseton.orgFaith Formation Coordinator -
kmartineseton.orgFaith Formation Coordinator
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes, many parishes now use family-based formation.
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They are only one Sunday per month during the school year, and we tried to pick the Sundays with the least amount of potential conflicts around holidays and school breaks.
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At-home sessions are designed to be approximately one hour in length. Much of it will depend on your own particular family situation. You may get into a really good conversation and your session goes an extra 20 minutes or you may feel like it is done 10 minutes early. That is fine. There are no hard and fast rules. The Holy Spirit will guide you!
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No. You’re learning with your child.
This program is not set up for you to “teach” your children. It is much more about you simply learning, growing, and praying with your child. The take-home sessions are very user-friendly and do not require any prior knowledge.In the past, the “professionals” were usually other parent volunteers. Their efforts mattered, but nothing has the impact of faith lived at home. Think of it this way: eating well and exercising are the foundation of good health; taking a vitamin can help, but it can’t replace the basics.
Going to Mass and praying, learning, and talking about faith as a family are the foundation. Dropping your child off for a class is the vitamin. Both are good, but the foundation is what truly forms us.
Even when family faith life feels imperfect or inconsistent, it has far greater impact than a drop-off model alone. When parents genuinely try to live their faith, children are much more likely to embrace it too. Praying and learning together as a family truly makes the difference.
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Nope! Everything is included in the registration fee. While most parishes charge per child or have extra fees, we have always had just one flat family fee to make it affordable and easy.
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As always, if your family is experiencing economic hardship, please contact
us to work something out. We never want finances to be a barrier to
participating in Faith Formation!
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Absolutely! We do have some parish leaders volunteering that do not have kids in the program, but we also need some of the parents to fill those roles as well. Ideally, one parent would still be in the parent component while the other one is volunteering with the kids. However, if that is not possible, we would still explore the idea of the one parent helping with the kid’s section on those day!
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