Children's Faith Formation

With the Christian family, parents are the primary educators in the faith and ‘the first heralds of the faith with regard to their children’. But all the members make up the family, and each can make a unique contribution to creating the basic environment in which a sense of God’s loving presence is awakened and faith in Jesus Christ is confessed, encouraged and lived.
National Directory for the Catechisis
Catechetical Texts
Treasury of Prayer
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
Interested in Montessori-style faith formation? Check out Catechesis of the Good Shepherd HERE.
CGS Training Options for Level 1
August 2-7, 2022 at St. Joseph, Lakefield: Level I (ages 3-6) - CGSUSA
Part A, October 14-16, 2022 at Pax Christi, Rochester (one of three): Contact Michelle Todd at mtodd@paxchristichurch.org
Part A, November 11-13, 2022 at Pax Christi, Rochester (two of three): Contact Michelle Todd at mtodd@paxchristichurch.org
Part A, February 10-12, 2023 at Pax Christi, Rochester (three of three): Contact Michelle Todd at mtodd@paxchristichurch.org
Part B, June 16-18 at Pax Christi, Rochester (one of two): Contact Michelle Todd at mtodd@paxchristichurch.org
Part B, July 14-16 at Pax Christi, Rochester (two of two): Contact Michelle Todd at mtodd@paxchristichurch.org
July 12, 2023 at St. Joseph, Lakefield: Level I (ages 3-6) - CGSUSA
Resources for Children with Special Needs
Looking for resources for children with disabilities and diverse learners? Start here! https://ncpd.org/program-type/catechesis
Learn more about faith formation with children on the spectrum for autism here.
Loyola Press has Adaptive Learning Kits for children preparing for the Sacrament of Reconciliation, First Communion, and Confirmation. They also have an Adaptive program called "Finding God" for general faith formation. Find out more here!