Christian Formation for Youth

FlockNote is the text message option that we use here at St. Andrew’s.  It’s a great way to get information about Christian Formation, Youth Ministry, or general parish information. Once signed up, you can customize your preferences with what you want to receive.

Would you like to receive important updates on news and events about St. Andrew's via text message? Use the sign up link above, or text this word StAndrewRoanoke to the number 84576. Once you text the number, you will get a reply prompting you to create a FlockNote account (simple process, just use your email and create a password). Updates will generally be once per week unless there is urgent information. 

Our fall Christian Formation program will have a different look!  We will not have the use of Roanoke Catholic School, and will be incorporating "Flipgrid" for our K-8 students. 
This is an interactive online learning format that allows our students to access the lessons at their own pace. The classes will be moderated by one of our skilled catechists. 
We encourage you to enroll your children in the St. Andrew's Christian Formation program. The registration fee covers the cost of their textbook.
We will continue to update you all about the process.
Thank you for your patience and support!

For those families who have a child eligible for First Reconciliation and First Communion, please refer to our FIRST COMMUNION PAGE.

This year we are using the "Allelu" program for Kindergarten, and the "Alive in Christ" program for
grades 1-8, all published by Our Sunday Visitor. (The Allelu program has been around for 10 years now. Since then, it has become the #1 Catholic preschool and kindergarten program in the US & is used in several other countries, including New Zealand, Japan, Canada, and Mexico.) Please use the following links for more information:

• Allelu scope and sequence
• Alive in Christ scope and sequence
• Alive in Christ parish digital books - instructions for access

Parents:  Please use the following links to access the Parent Pages and
Grade Level Curriculum from the Diocese of Richmond.

2020-21 CALENDAR COMING SOON . . .

Use these addresses to link to our Christian Formation calendar:

ICAL (for IPhone or MAC users) https://calendar.google.com/calendar/ical/o6hc06ncvul5u8chmr5sjmic0o@group.calendar.google.com/public/basic.ics

HTML (For Google users) https://calendar.google.com/calendar/embed?src=o6hc06ncvul5u8chmr5sjmic0o@group.calendar.google.com&ctz=America/New_York

Christian Formation Handbook

Partnering with Families  –  According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, (# 2223 - 26) parents are the primary educators of their children in the faith. We believe that by sending young people to St. Andrew’s Sunday morning Christian Formation program, families are entering into a partnership with us.   When you sign your child up for sports, you make a commitment to the coach to do whatever it takes for your child to develop and grow.  You are making a similar commitment when you send your child to religious instruction in the Parish.
 
As St. Andrew’s catechists, we promise to:

• Instruct your child in their Catholic Christian faith.
• Provide the best instructional and formational experience we can.
• Pray with your children, and for your children.
• Encourage participation in the sacraments.
• Promote the faith community of St. Andrew’s and positive ways to contribute to it.
• Share information with families that will benefit their child’s faith formation.
• Provide a safe environment for all children.
• Take good care of your child.

 
As parents, you promise to:

• Raise your children in a Catholic home, where faith is lived and God is loved.
• Help your children practice their faith at home, especially the practice of prayer and worship.
• Have your child attend and involve themselves fully in Sunday Mass.
• Have your child participate in the sacraments.
• Promote the faith community of St. Andrew’s and positive ways to contribute to it.
• Support the catechetical programs at St. Andrew’s.
• Encourage good attendance by bringing your child to class every Sunday.