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Family Formation at Holy Infant serves families with children in Pre-K through 6th grade. Using curriculum from familyformation.net, at Holy Infant we seek to empower and equip parents to be the primary catechists for their children. Families are provided with rich lessons and materials to grow together in faith at home. This family-based formation is complemented by monthly community group formation sessions, where families are nourished and encouraged.
Through a blend of at-home and community group faith formation, we aim to nurture a rich understanding of and appreciation for our shared Catholic faith and spread the joy of the Gospel.
Questions? Check out our Family Formation frequently asked questions.
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Contacts
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Assistant Director of Faith Developmentleannewholyinfantchurch.orgLeanne Woodward -
Faith Development Coordinatorrachelbholyinfantchurch.orgRachel Barker
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Resource Playlist
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Family Formation Resources
- Doing Your Home Lessons, Family Formation
- Parents as Educators, Family Formation
- Family Formation All Around the House, Family Formation
- Getting Your Whole Family Involved, Family Formation
- Tips for Getting Organized for Home Lessons, Family Formation
- Suggestions for Family Prayer, Family Formation
Resources on our January Topic: Vocations & Holy Orders- ABCs of Fostering Vocations, USCCB
- How to discern your Vocation (infographic), USCCB
- 5 Books for men and women on discernment, USCCB
- Prayer for Vocations (prayer card), USCCB
- Diocesan Priest (website)
- Advent Devotions for Vocations (print & save for next year!), Diocese of Arlington
Resources on our December Topic: Baptism & Confirmation- Tips for Talking with Children about the Baptism of a sibling, Jared and Jennifer Dees
- Ideas for Teaching Catholic Kids about Baptism, Catholic Icing Blog
- Liturgical Life Ideas: Celebrating the Baptism on the Lord, Catholic Icing Blog
- Feast Day: Celebrating the Feast of the Immaculate Conception with your Kids, Teaching Catholic Kids.org
- The Story of Mary, Loyola Press [PDF]
Resources on our November Topic: The Creed, The Works of Mercy, & The Real Presence- Art for Your November Prayer Table, The Family Formation Blog
- The Creed: A Catechist's Guide (Understanding and Sharing what we believe), by Janet Schaeffler, OP (BOOK)
- "Nicene Creed Lesson Plan & Activities," The Religion Teacher (website), by Jared Dees
- "Why do Catholics pray the Creed," LifeTeen (website)
- Ideas for Living the Corporal Works of Mercy, USCCB
- Ideas for Living the Spiritual Works of Mercy, USCCB
- Bio of Blessed Carlo Acutis, an extraordinary young witness to the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist
- Carlo Acutis' Online Exhibition of Eucharistic Miracles
Resources on our October Topic: The Mass
- "The Liturgy of the Word", United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)
- "The Liturgy of the Eucharist", USCCB
- "Deacon-structing the Mass", a 4 part series, Deacon Pedro with Salt & Light Media
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Videos
Resources on our January Topic: Vocations & Holy Orders
YouTube- "Hearing the Call at a Young Age," Breaking in the Habit with Brother Casey Cole
- "Is God Calling You?," Breaking in the Habit with Brother Casey Cole
- "The Sacrament of Orders," Breaking in the Habit with Brother Casey Cole
- "Sacraments 101: Holy Orders," Busted Halo
Formed.org
Resources on our December Topic: Baptism & Confirmation
YouTube- "Catholic Baby Baptism," Catholic Icing YouTube
Formed.org- "Why was Jesus Baptized?,"
- "Confirmation: Consecrated for Mission," (start at timestamp 2:15)
Resources on our November Topic: The Creed
Formed.org- "The Creed," The Elements of the Catholic Mass, featuring Fr. Douglas Martis with the Liturgical Institute
- "The Bow in the Creed," The Elements of the Catholic Mass, featuring Fr. Douglas Martis with the Liturgical Institute
Resources on our October Topic: The Mass
Formed.org- The Elements of the Catholic Mass, featuring Fr. Douglas Martis with the Liturgical Institute (GREAT STARTING POINT)
- The Eucharist, Symbolon: The Catholic Faith Explained by Y Disciple
- The Miracle at Every Mass, featuring Fr. John Riley
YouTube- Liturgy of the Word | Understanding the Mass, featuring Fr. Casey Cole with Breaking in the Habit
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Resources on our January Topic: Vocations & Holy Orders
- Keep the Diocesan Seminiarian Prayer Card close by during your family's prayer time, and lift up these holy men in their journey towards priesthood.
- Consider signing up for the Chalice Program (click link) & praying for Vocations in your home for 1 week.
- Write a card to a Seminarian...more information & address to come.
- Attend an Ordination Mass as a family (in-person or virtually)
Resources on our December Topic: Baptism & Confirmation- Write a card to or call your child’s godparents; have your child do the same. Remind them how special they are as a guide of faith for both you & your child.
- Tell your child(ren) about their day of Baptism. Take out some pictures to help them know how special it is to be a chosen Child of God.
- At the next anniversary of their Baptism, take out their Baptismal Candle—light the candle talk about the Sacrament of Baptism, and have a special treat together.
Resources on our November Topic: The Creed- Which American Saint are you? quiz, Loyola Press
Resources on our OctoberTopic: The Mass- DIY Mass Kit for Kids, Catholic Icing blog
- Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral Tour - Diocese of Raleigh (currently suspended due to COVID)
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