Family Formation

The Church of St. Timothy values the entire family in our faith formation process and seeks ways to involve the family as a unit in our programming. Research shows that:

• Parents are the most significant influence on the religious and spiritual outcomes of young people.
• The primary way by which Catholic identity becomes rooted in children's lives are the day-to-day religious practices of the famliy and the ways parents model their faith and share it in conversation, collaboration, and exposure to outside religious opportunities.
• The family is the primary community where Catholic faith practices are nurtured and practiced.*

Family ministry events are offered three to four times each year. Each event will have a faith theme and will include prayer, some formation around that theme, and then a whole lot of fun and activity! Past events have included a movie night, an escape room activity, and a family game night. Stay tuned the bulletin, the Church of St. Timothy email newsletter and other comunications channels for upcoming events. 

Bring the whole family for this opportunity to "get away from it all!" You will enjoy a tranquil, beautiful environment while having some time for reflection and prayer. Children and youth will have some separate programming that will better meet their interests while adults meet together (infants and older youth are welcome to stay with the adult group). All will enjoy some fun activities together and make some wonderful memories. Watch this webpage or our parish communications channels (weekly email newsletter, bulletin, and Facebook) for information about date and time, along with registration details. 

Join other families a couple of times each year to put our faith into action. Opportunities may include packing meals at Feed My Starving Children, cleaning up a park on or near Earth Day, stenciling storm sewers to remind people not to pollute our water, or serving a meal through a local program or shelter. Whatever it is, help your family live your faith and understand the importance of being Jesus in the world. Watch this webpage and parish communications channels for specific opportunities and registration information.

 At Home With Jesus is an interactive program for families with children in grades 1 through 5.  The large groups sessions are held on Sunday evenings, beginning at 5:00. There are seven large group sessions held on the first Sunday of each month, October through April. These large group sessions are a mandatory part of the program. 

If the At Home with Jesus program does not work for your family, we invite you to consider our Tuesday evening elementary classes.