Family Faith Formation (FFF)

Thank you for your interest in our Family Faith Formation Program! For this year's program we are involving the entire family. A parent is required to attend each session with their youth. All ages are welcome, K-8 grades will have specified catechesis. 


There are three options for FFF. You must pick one, you cannot mix and match depending on the week. For example, if you register for the morning option then that is the one you will attend all year. Each session contains Mass & class time.


  • Morning Option: 9:00am-11:15am at St Louis
  • Afternoon Option: 3:45pm-6:00pm at St Francis
  • Evening Option: 5:00pm-7:15pm at St Francis


There will be two sessions per month, September - April, with the exception of December (total 15 sessions). Full calendar can be found below. Sessions meet on Sundays.


Special Education Faith Formation (known as SPRED)


SPRED, or Special Religious Education for K-8 children with developmental disabilities. The Catechist in this class has a degree in Special Education & also uses prayer experiences, music, crafts and specialized learning techniques to enhance the faith formation and sacramental preparation.


There will be two sessions per month, September - April, with the exception of December (total 15 sessions). Full calendar can be found below. Session meet on Saturdays 9-10am.


Preparing for First Confession & First Holy Communion?


Youth must be in 2nd grade or older to prepare for these sacraments. If you intend to have your youth prepare this year please be sure to register them below. They will simultaneously need to be in religious education, whether that is via FFF or their Catholic school. You will specify on the form how they are receciving their religious education.

Volunteering Information

All roles must complete VIRTUS training and a background check to volunteer for the Church. 


Click here to complete the volunteer interest form.

  • Catechist

    The basic requirements for becoming a Faith Formation catechist are that the volunteer is Catholic and is willing to share our Faith. The person must be able to communicate that faith enthusiastically to others. Catechists have the following responsibilities:

    • Arrive early to set-up the classroom and seek out any needed supplies to carry out planned activities.
    • Plan each session with a balance of presentation, group sharing, group activity, and questions/answers.
    • Utilize appropriate handouts and activities.
    • Stay up to date on the schedule and read and respond to all communications with the Faith Formation Team.

  • Classroom Aide

    Classroom aides do much to set the environment and the tone in which young people hear the Good News. They have high visibility during sessions and low responsibilities outside of sessions. Classroom Aide have the following responsibilities:

    • Be present 15 minutes early in order to greet the young people as they arrive and make sure they feel welcome. Children/teens must never be unsupervised before, during, or after class.
    • Learn their names and be hospitable! Talk with the young people prior to, during, and after class in order to foster the building of relationships and community.
    • Participate in the class session, prayer, and activities.
    • Support and assist the catechist – provide redirection to students who may not be focused or who may be disruptive, pass out materials, take attendance, etc.
    • Stay up to date on the schedule and read and respond to all communications with the Faith Formation Team.

  • Hall Monitor

    The hall monitor’s main focus is to create a safe space for youth attending Faith Formation. Hall monitor has the following responsibilities:

    • Monitor the comings and goings of the front door during the session.
    • Answer questions or direct people to the Faith Formation staff as needed.
    • Knowing and understanding emergency protocols and helping to implement them as necessary. 

  • Adult Small Group Leader

    The small group leader’s role is to help encourage and guide conversation utilizing the provided materials. The leader has the following responsibilities:

    • Facilitate the table for each gathering.
    • Get the conversation started as needed.
    • Make sure each person gets a chance to share at the table.
    • Guide conversation back to the purpose if it goes off topic.

  • Set Up/Clean Up Crew at St Louis

    We need people who are willing to commit to helping set up and clean up the St Louis spaces for Family Faith Formation. The FF team meets on Saturday at 5pm to set up for Sunday morning & we clean up immediately after the session is complete on Sunday at 11:15am. If you sign up for this crew you will need to be able to lift heavy weights to move tables, chairs, and boxes of supplies. More hands make lighter work! 


Questions? Contact the FF Team.


Siobhan Cooney, Director of Faith Formation

scooney@instrumentofpeace.org


Kelley Pridgen, Faith Formation Associate

kpridgen@stlouisparish.org


Now Hiring - Faith Formation Associate.