Dear Friends,
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Peace, Fr. Leo

1) Why Family Based Faith Formation Click here to read an inspiring article from America.

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“And these words which I command you this day shall be upon your heart; and you shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down and when you rise.” 
Deuteronomy 6:6-9

Families are a central focus of formation at Immaculate Conception. Formed by our Eucharistic experience, Immaculate Conception Faith Formation offers a support system for families of all sizes and make-ups, and partners with parents in fulfilling their promise to instruct themselves and their children in the faith of the Church.

We believe that by focusing on forming families, we are building a stronger domestic church family, and ultimately, a stronger church community.

Unlike traditional models of formation, the Family Formation program brings the entire family together to pray, break open the Word of God, and share topics of our faith. Our Family Formation program combines parish-based group meetings once a month on Sunday mornings, led by dynamic guest speakers who will speak to the "heart of the soul" of each family as well as at-home activities for each family.

Click here to read "Why the Change for ICC from the "Traditional" to "Family Based Faith Formation" Our new Family Based Faith Formation model will seek to actively engage parents in all aspects of the faith formation of their children.

Click here to view the "Welcome and Greeting" letter for 2020-2021 from Suzanne & Christina Benaquista, our parish coordinators for Family Based Faith Formation.

Click here to view our family formation schedule for the 2020-2021 - for ALL GRADES.

Click here to obtain a 2020-21 registration form for ALL Grades. You may either drop them off at the parish office (mail box on the deck) or email them to immaculateconception@iccnorwood.org.

Family Faith Formation Team: The Catechetical Team is comprised of men and women from our parish who love to share their faith with young and old alike. These volunteers are dedicated to their own formation and work tirelessly to bring about an encounter with Jesus to those whom they echo their faith to. If you love sharing your faith in Jesus Christ with others, we would love to have you become part of this great team of ministers. Should you be intereested please contact  Suzanne or Christina Benaquista @ icc_ccd@yahoo.com

Family Life Ministry: This dedicated group of volunteers consists of parents, grandparents and single parishioners who have a strong desire to build up our community of faith as one single family; “We are many, but all one.” This team is responsible for seeking out new opportunities for the community to gather for prayer, catechesis, fellowship and service. If you have a teamwork mindset and a desire to discover, plan and share ideas, then we need you to be a part of this team. Please contact Fr. Leo @ frleoj523@aol.com.


 

Click here for a summary of the 2021 Faith Formation Listening Sessions