Middle School Faith Formation
What is Middle School Edge?
Middle School Edge is for grades six through eight.
Middle School youth come together to explore God and His world around them through games, activities, and small group discussions. Each class has the perfect blend of movement and learning.
My child isn't receiving sacraments this year. Why attend?
In the same way that our children return to school year after year, Faith Formation is meant to take place every year. We are blessed to love a God who is ever expansive, always a God our hearts ache to know more about. Our children deserve a relationship with God and the community they have been called to be a part of.
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Sacramental Catch-Up
In the Archdiocese of Atlanta, the ‘norm’ for reception of first communion is the 2nd grade. First Communion programs are designed for 2nd graders. They use language appropriate for a 2nd grader and ask questions at a 2nd grade level. When a child seeks first communion at a later age, they need to receive additional and/or different formation. They need to discuss topics at an appropriate level for them – not a second grade level. Therefore, we have four separate programs here at St. John Vianney to prepare students for their First Communion, each seeking to best prepare your child at their level.
6th - 8th graders welcome!
Registration for Middle School Faith Formation:
Registration for Faith Formation at St. John Vianney takes place every spring, but there are several important things to know before you register:
- To register in any classes at St. John Vianney, you must be a registered parishioner at the parish for at least one year. You can register by coming by the office during office hours, by filling out the form available on the parish website (under ‘I’m New Here’ tab) or by picking up a form on the information wall. Forms can be returned in the offertory basket at any Mass.
- 1st Communion classes are open to any child in at least 2nd grade. You must provide a copy of the child’s Baptismal certificate before classes begin.
- Confirmation classes are open to any child in at least 10th grade who has already received Baptism and 1st Communion. You must provide a copy of the child’s Baptismal certificate and 1st Communion certificate before classes begin.
Questions?
Do you have questions about Middle School classes at St. John Vianney? Would you like to volunteer? Please reach out to Amanda! She will be more than happy (excited!) to answer your questions.
Amanda Wallace
Middle School Coordinator and
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