8303 Taft Street · Merrillville, IN 46410 · (219)769-1755

Faith Formation
Faith Formation Office Phone # 769-2295

Current News:

Registration for the 2010-2011 Faith Formation Program

Registration for the 2010-2011 Faith Formation Program has begun. If you are new to the parish or have a student registering for the program for the first time please contact the Faith Formation Office at 769-2295. A new student registration form will be mailed upon your request. Registration is in progress for all returning students to the Faith Formation Program. Forms have been sent home with all Faith Formation students. Please understand the necessity to plan in advance for teachers in the program. Students will be assigned classes upon receipt of the registration form and payment. Classes will be closed when they reach the amount of 15 students per class. If you need a particular class day for your child we recommend you return your registration form with payment as soon as possible. The deadline is April 30th

Campbell Soup Labels for Education - April 1 to May 31

Campbell Soup Labels for Education is offering double points for all UPC’s turned in April 1 - May 31. Please help the Faith Formation Program (FFP) by bringing in your UPC Labels from Campbell's products to the FFP office, drop them in the box in the vestibule or drop them in an envelope in the collection. We are working hard to earn points for a color laser printer for the Faith Formation Program. Thank you for your continued support of the children of the parish. Marilyn Huber, DRE

	Recycling Old Cell Phones
	The Faith Formation Program is recycling old cell phones and ink cartridges. These items may be placed in the box in the Parish Activity Center.

Faith Formation Program:

Our Faith Formation Program begins in September. It is important that every child receive a religious education. We have fine programs with dedicated teachers and staff. It is the obligation of parents to see that their children receive religious formation and the sacraments. Each year of Religious Education is important since every year there is a special emphasis on a particular aspect of faith and morality. The following is the outline of the 8 years of religious education.

• K-1 – Jesus, Us and Creation;
• 2 – Forgiveness;
• 3 – The Mass and Eucharist;
• 4 – The 10 Commandments;
• 5 – Sacraments of Initiation, Healing and Vocation;
• 6 – Jesus and the Old Testament;
• 7 & 8 - The Apostles Creed, Morality and Scripture.

Each year is like building on a foundation. You need every year to have a complete and perfect building. Please make sure that your child/children are enrolled in the Faith Formation Program. Call Marilyn Huber at 769-2295 for more information.

The Sacrament of Reconciliation is received in second grade.  This follows 2 years of preparation for the sacrament.

The Sacrament of First Eucharist is received in third grade.  This follows preparation for the sacrament of Reconciliation and 1 year of preparation for the Sacrament of Holy Eucharist.

Confirmation Preparation begins on the 7th Grade level and continues for 2 consecutive years. After 2 years of Confirmation preparation the Sacrament of Confirmation is received the following fall.

For more information used in your child's religious education: Please go to www.faithfirst.com.  Our parish uses the Legacy Edition.  You can find your child's grade and then click on Chapter Reviews, Games, Activities, Bible Stories, Saints, Story Time, and much more. 

INCLEMENT WEATHER

If it becomes necessary to cancel classes due to inclement weather or other emergency situations, it will be posted online at www.EmergencyClosings.com.  Search for the facility by typing: Our Lady of Consolation (then tab & type) Merrillville, then click SUBMIT, or you may call 847-238-1234 from a touch tone phone and enter: 2197691755 (our main phone number).