Posts with the category “family-faith-formation”

Incorporate a time to pray together as a family each night:1) Start with the sign of the cross2) Read the Bible verse for memorization a few times with hand motions for memorizing3) Each Sunday, read either the upcoming Gospel or the Gospel of the day as a family and practice Lectio Divina style reading.  This is a practice of using your imagination to enter into the story and let the Holy Spirit ...  Read More

HOW TO GET A FORMED.ORG ACCOUNT:Go to www.formed.orgClick "Find Your Parish Subscription" at the topSearch by our zip-code (92103) for St. Vincent'sClick St. VincentClick Sign upCreate an account with your email You should be all set after this (your computer will remember you).  Should you get kicked out in the future you just click "sign in" and put your email in again and you're good to go!You'...  Read More

Jesus loved His own in the world and He loved them to the end.  John 13: 1 Incorporate a time to pray together as a family each night:1) Start with the sign of the cross2) Read the Bible verse for memorization a few times with hand motions for memorizing3) Each Sunday, read either the upcoming Gospel or the Gospel of the day as a family and practice Lectio Divina style reading.  This is a practice...  Read More

Then Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, they know not what they do.”  Luke 23: 34 All First Communion Homework was handed out in your child's folder this month.  If you have any questions or cannot find the forms, please feel free to email peggy@vincentcatholic.org*Please also be sure that you are going to Mass every Sunday or Saturday vigil and have your child write down one thing that sticks out...  Read More

“Jesus said to them, I am the Bread of Life;  Whoever comes to me will never hunger and whoever believes in me will never thirst. ” John 6: 35   All First Communion Homework was handed out in your child's folder this month.  If you have any questions or cannot find the forms, please feel free to email peggy@vincentcatholic.org*Please also be sure that you are going to Mass every Sunday or Saturda...  Read More

Matthew 16: 18“You are Peter and on this Rock I will build my Church” All First Communion Homework was handed out in your child's folder this month.  If you have any questions or cannot find the forms, please feel free to email peggy@vincentcatholic.org. The Search series is an excellently done overview of what life is about, who God is and what the Catholic Church teaches. This episode is the fin...  Read More

Luke 2: 7“And she (Mary) wrapped him (Jesus) in swaddling clothes and laid him a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.” All First Communion Homework was handed out in your child's folder this month.  If you have any questions or cannot find the forms, please feel free to email peggy@vincentcatholic.org. Amazing documentary about the many miracles -- detailed with scientific proof ...  Read More

First Communion Parents will receive a separate email from Miss Claudia with homework for this month. Check out these two ~20 minute videos from ALPHA.   Alpha is a wonderful adult faith formation program that starts from the ground-up in helping adults grow in relationship with God.  The top one is on Prayer. The bottom one is on the Bible.  Pray the "Our Father" together every night.  After each...  Read More

The First Communion Prep Videos (which can be great for the whole family to watch along with) can be found here: https://www.dynamiccatholic.com/plus/blessed-seasons.htmlIn class we watched: Season 7 Episodes 1 and 2Rewatch these some time this week with your children and implement the blessings prayer at the dinner table or before bed.  Have each person say "Thank You, God for..." three different...  Read More

Catholic Men's Bible with Inserts by Fr. Larry RichardsHard Cover Bible/Journal Combo Family Bibles:The Catholic Faith and Family BibleThe Catholic Family Connections BibleBibles for Kids:The Catholic Children's Bible - Revised This is a full Bible with inserts for kids.  Online it says it's good for grade levels First - Fifth GradeGreat Adventure Kids Catholic Bible Ages 8-12Bibles for Teens Opti...  Read More