Welcome to Church of the Nativity
Family Faith Formation 2023-2024!
PROGRAM OVERVIEW AND REGISTRATION (updated 9/06/2023)
Welcome!
Fr. Gus and the catechists at Church of the Nativity wish you a warm welcome to our Faith Formation program. We hope that you find all the information you need here and, if not, please do not hesitate to call or email the Faith Formation Coordinator, Michelle Atkins at (858) 756-1911 or [email protected]
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE or click here to print page and hand in
Children's Faith Formation
The Church of the Nativity invites all children and youth, baptized or not, to participate in the catechetical program. Faith Formation is designed for children in Preschool - Eighth Grade who are not currently attending a Catholic school.
Goals
The goals of Nativity’s Faith Formation are in line with the San Diego Diocese to promote:
- Catechesis promotes knowledge of the faith [Creed].
- Catechesis promotes knowledge of the meaning of Liturgy and the sacraments [Worship and Prayer].
- Catechesis promotes moral formation in Jesus Christ [Moral Life].
- Catechesis teaches the Christian how to pray with Christ [Worship and Prayer].
- Catechesis prepares the Christian to live in community and to participate actively in the life and mission of the Church [Community Life].
- Catechesis promotes a missionary spirit that prepares the faithful to be present as Christians in society [Apostolic Life].
Parent Volunteering
All parents are encouraged to volunteer in their child’s class or another class if preferred. The diocese requires anyone who works with children to take the CMG Safe Environment Online course and background check. Please message [email protected] for the link.
Program Overview & Calendar
Nativity Family Faith Formation 2023-2024 classes begin on September 17, 2023. First class will kick off in the Holy Family Activity Center- Parents stay for quick meeting.
- Pre-K to 6th Grade: 10:00 AM -11:15 AM at the Nativity School classrooms
- 7th /8th Grade: 5:00 PM to 6:15 PM Parish Commons
Meeting Notes from 9/17/23 - Powerpoint Presentation
FFF CALENDAR (updated 09/06/2023)
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September 9/17 - CLASS 1 – Catechetical Sunday
October 10/1 - CLASS 3 (Fr. Gus visits K, 1st 10:30 AM) 10/8 - CLASS 4 10/15 - CLASS 5 10/22 - CLASS 6 10/29 - CLASS 7
November 11/5 - CLASS 8 DST ends (Fr. Gus visits 6th and 3rd) 11/12 - CLASS 9 11/19 - CLASS 10- Family Giving Day! details coming! No class 11/26 - Thanksgiving
December 12/2 - Optional Volunteer Day,Feeding San DIego 12/3 - CLASS 11 (Father Gus visits 4th, 5th) 12/10 - CLASS 12 - MCA Sr. Eva visits Pre-k to 6th 12/17 - CLASS 13 Family Christmas Day! details coming! No class 12/25 and 1/1 (Christmas & New Year)
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January 1/7 - CLASS 14 No Class 1/15 (MLK Day weekend) 1/21 - CLASS 15 1/28 - CLASS 16 2/4 - CLASS 17- (Fr. Gus visits 2nd and pre-k) 2/11 - CLASS 18 No class 2/18 (President’s Day weekend / RE Congress for catechists 2/16-2/18) 2/25 - CLASS 19
March 3/3 - CLASS 20 3/10 - CLASS 21 (DST begins) 3/17 - CLASS 22 3/24 - CLASS 23 - Palm Sunday, No class 3/31 (Easter) April 4/7 - CLASS 24 4/14 - CLASS 25 4/21 - CLASS 26 4/28 - CLASS 27
May 5/5 - CLASS 28 No class 5/12 (Mother’s Day) 5/19 - CLASS 29 No class 5/26 (Memorial Day)
June 6/2 - CLASS 30 - LAST CLASS |
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Special Dates: 9/17 Blessing of the Catechists - 9:00 AM Mass 11/19 Families bag “Homeless Bags” 12/2 - Feeding San Diego - optional 12/17 Songs, Cards for Seniors, MCA Bake Sale 6/2 Last day of class |
*Special Dates for Sacraments: 2/4 Photos Day for First Communicants - during class *3/5 Parent Mtg - 6 PM Commons (FFF) 3/16 Reconciliation Service- 10:30 AM 3/24 Blessing of 1st Communicants - 9:00 AM. Mass *4/25 Parent Mtg - 6 PM (FFF) 5/18 1st Communion Rehearsal - 11:30 AM 6/1 1st Communion Mass - 11:30 AM *Dates to be confirmed as we get closer. |
First Communion and First Reconciliation
In union with the Diocese of San Diego, there is a two year process to prepare students for First Holy Communion, which begins in First Grade and completes in Second Grade. We also have an option for those who wish to begin their First Holy Communion journey post first/second grade.
Registration Payment Information (Click above Link or print Registration page)
Tuition is $130 for one child for the entire year. There is a 20% discount off tuition for additional siblings.
There is an additional fee of $95 for children receiving their First Communion, which covers additional materials and photography for the First Communion Mass in their second year of sacramental prep.
Tuition helps cover the cost of books, supplies, activities, and related expenses. All materials needed for the classes are provided. Full payment is necessary for enrollment. However, no child will be turned away for financial reasons. Parents that volunteer in the classroom are eligible for discounted tuition. Please contact the Faith Formation Coordinator to inquire.
*Checks should be made payable to Church of the Nativity and can be turned in as follows:
- Drop off to the Church of the Nativity Parish office from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Mailed to the: Church of the Nativity, c/o Family Faith Formation, PO Box 9180, 6309 El Apajo Rd, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92067
- Brought to the first day of class and given to the FFF Coordinator: Michelle Atkins.
Eligibility
All parishioners are eligible to participate. If you are unsure about your status as a parishioner, please inquire at the church office prior to registration by emailing Tula Pinnella at [email protected] or by calling 858-756-1911.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Coordinator of Family Faith Formation at (858) 756-1911 or [email protected]