Grace, mercy, and peace to you!
1 Timothy 1:2
Age 1 to Grade 5
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Registration is now open for the 2021-2022 faith formation year! For all the details and to register, please visit the Faith Formation Registration page by clicking here.
Please click on the links below for more information or call Kristen Raaen at 763.784.1329. -
Early Catholic Family Life (ECFL)
ECFL is a parent-child program developed for children aged 1-5 through the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis. This program was developed in 2000 and patterned after the highly successful Minnesota ECFE (Early Childhood Family Education) program. There is no registration fee or other costs. While we cannot gather for in-person ECFL sessions currently, Kristen Raaen is providing ECFL content including age-approriate activities and reflections to all parents with children aged 1-5.
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Mustard Seed
"Mustard Seed" is the Sunday morning program for children ages 3 through Kindergarten. The program runs for 24 weeks with both virtual (Zoom) and in-person (with precautions) options. If you are interested in registering your child for 2020-2021 year, or have questions about if this program is right for your child, please contact the parish office soon.
The Mustard Seed program has three age groups. 3 year olds are the "Seedlings," planted in the ground by God. The pre-Kindergartners are the "Sprouts," because they have sprouted from the ground after hearing God's word. And finally the "Blossoms," the Kindergartners, are ready to go out into the world and water the other seeds with their love of God. Drawn from Jesus' words in Matthew 17:20, the Mustard Seed program teaches children that no faith is too small and we grow in faith together.
Each class session includes a Bible story, music, craft, and prayer. Mustard Seed children learn about their Church community and the Church year while making friends through talking and praying together. The class is taught by an adult volunteer who has undergone a background check, signed a code of conduct, and completed VIRTUS training, as required by the Office for the Protection of Children and Youth. -
Click on the image below for a brief video overview of Mustard Seed Sunday School at St. Tim's.
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Elementary Faith Formation
St. Tim's offers two programs for elementary faith formation: Tuesday evening class and "At Home with Jesus." Parents can discern which program is the best fit for their family.
Our faith formation classes for children in grades 1 through 5 are offered on Tuesday evenings from 5:15 to 6:30, or 7:00 to 8:15. Families have two options: in-person (with modifications) and virtual (Zoom) for elementary faith formation. There are 21 sessions throughout the 2020-2021school year; scroll down for the class schedule.
Parents and other parishioners volunteer as teachers to help nurture and support the faith which has already begun in the home. Each adult volunteer must undergo a background check, sign a code of conduct, and complete VIRTUS training, as required by the Office for the Protection of Children and Youth. -
Click on the image below to view a video on our YouTube channel withe eight of our young parishioners sharing their experiences of elementary faith formation.
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At Home With Jesus
At Home With Jesus is an interactive program for families with children in grades 1 through 5. There are seven large group sessions offered virtually (via Zoom). The large groups sesions are held on Sunday evenings, beginning at 5:00. These large group sessions are a mandatory part of the program.
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Liturgy of the Word for Children
Liturgy of the Word for Children is normally offered for children in grades 1-5 in the context of Sunday liturgy. Due to Covid-19 adapations, we are not currently offereing Liturgy of the Word for Children. Check back here for updates to learn when this program will recommence.
