Due to a shipping delay, we will not have all required materials in time for our scheduled parent meetings on September 22 or September 23. We are canceling these meetings. 

We will not have a parent meeting for September. Instead, all materials will be made available for pick up the week of October 5. All necessary information to sign into online books will be included in your student's packet and on the website here.

We apologize for any inconvenience or confusion this may cause your family. We THANK YOU for your patience and compassion as we navigate unchartered waters. Please be assured of our continued prayers for you and your families.

If you have any questions, please contact me at 830-625-4531 ext. 201 or via email kimberlymcfadden@sppnb.org  
 

Debido a un retraso en el envío, no tendremos todos los materiales requeridos a tiempo para nuestras reuniones de padres programadas el 22 de septiembre o el 23 de septiembre. Estamos cancelando estas reuniones.  

No tendremos una reunión de padres para septiembre. En su lugar, todos los materiales estarán disponibles para su recogida la semana del 5 de octubre. Toda la información necesaria para iniciar las sesiónes con los libros en línea se incluirá en el paquete de su estudiante y en el sitio web aquí. 

Nos disculpamos de antemano por cualquier inconveniente o confusión que esto pueda causar a su familia. AGRADECEMOS su paciencia y compasión mientras navegamos por aguas desconocidas. Por favor, tengan la seguridad de nuestras oraciones continuas por usted y su familia. 

Si tiene alguna pregunta, por favor póngase en contacto conmigo en 830-625-4531 ext. 201 o por correo electrónico kimberlymcfadden@sppnb.org 

Sacramental Preparation for First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion is a two-year formation process. Typically, this process begins with 1^st grade where the child receives the first year of foundational catechesis. However, we recognize that sometimes this is not always the case. Therefore, a child who is in 2^nd-5^thgrade and is in need of these sacraments will begin the two-year formation process at their grade level with their peers.

The Sts. Peter and Paul Faith Formation Team has selected the Augustine Institute’s Signs of Grace as our resource for Reconciliation and First Communion preparation. Signs of Grace provides a comprehensive program for children with a thorough family faith formation component.
 
Sacramental Preparation Covenant
This year we are asking families to enter into a covenant with God along with their child and Sts. Peter and Paul Faith Formation Team. Our primary goal is to help lead your family into a deeper relationship with God and His Church.
 
Mass
Due to COVID-19, not all families are comfortable returning to Mass just yet. With this in mind, all children will receive a Mass Card and a packet of Mass Journal sheets. When you participate in person for Mass, please have your child bring their Mass Card to be stamped. If you participate online, your child will complete a Mass Journal sheet to turn in.
 
Teaching Mass
The Mass is the highest form of prayer we have in the Church. It is the active participation of all that come together in the sanctuary. We do not come to Mass simply to receive something passively or to watch a show; we come as participants embracing the grace Christ pours out for us shed by His own blood on the cross. We will offer all families in Faith Formation an opportunity to learn more about the Mass with three Teaching Masses. These events will be offered on October 14, November 18 and January 20 in the church at 6:00pm. You and your child may select any date to attend. This will be a required element for children preparing for the Sacrament of Holy Communion.
 
Online Students
In addition to regularly scheduled parent meetings (see calendar, page 7 in Children's Faith Formation Handbook), children taking online classes will have four interviews throughout the year. These can be conducted online via Zoom or in person.