Faith Formation Registration

Studies of Catholic life continue to show that only 1% of children and teens who receive Sacraments are still Catholics after college if they did not grow up with a) weekly Mass attendance (as a faithful act of worshipful love), b) orgranic practice of the faith at home (i.e. talking about one another's spiritual lives as a normal topic of conversation, praying together regularly, etc.), and c) active parish involvement (e.g. consistent financial support of the mission of the parish, volunteering, attending faith formation opportunities and social events, etc.).

In Lifelong Faith Formation, we choose to prioritize the 3 areas of growth listed above, striving to fulfill our mission of passing the Faith on to our children. Indicate your decision to set those 3 goals (a, b, and c) in your home by listing them below: REQUIRED Please fill out this field.

We also strive to express our faith and love for God through love of neighbor by serving their material needs as well as their spiritual needs. You can learn more about service opportunities and the 14 Works of Mercy by clicking here! Consider coming up with some of your own ideas too!

Child 1 Name, Entering School Grade REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.

Child 1 Special Circumstances (if any) Please enter valid data.

Child 1 Sacraments Received (check all that apply) REQUIRED None Unsure Baptism Confession Confirmation Holy Communion Please fill out this field.

Child 2 Name, Entering School Grade Please enter valid data.

Child 2 Special Circumstances (if any) Please enter valid data.

Child 2 Sacraments Received (check all that apply) None Unsure Baptism Confession Confirmation Holy Communion

Child 3 Name, Entering School Grade Please enter valid data.

Child 3 Special Circumstances (if any) Please enter valid data.

Child 3 Sacraments Received (check all that apply) None Unsure Baptism Confession Confirmation Holy Communion

Child 4 Name, Entering School Grade Please enter valid data.

Child 4 Special Circumstances (if any) Please enter valid data.

Child 4 Sacraments Received (check all that apply) None Unsure Baptism Confession Confirmation Holy Communion

Child 5 Name, Entering School Grade Please enter valid data.

Child 5 Special Circumstances (if any) Please enter valid data.

Child 5 Sacraments Received (check all that apply) None Unsure Baptism Confession Confirmation Holy Communion

To complete your registration please sign up for recurring weekly or monthly giving by clicking here for Good Shepherd parishioners or here for Holy Family parishioners. If you have not yet registered at one of our parishes (or aren’t sure whether you have), please contact Bridget at the office (752-2880) to do that first. Consistent material support for the local Body of believers (the “parish”) shared in common was how the early Christians were able to live simply, meet the needs of all, and be a witness to God’s love for the world around them. Imagine what we could do in the north country if all did their part! (For those who prefer to use numbered offertory envelopes, please discuss with Bridget.) In the Old Testament we see that the standard for supporting the worshipping community was a “tithe” of 10% of all they owned. Then, in Acts we saw that the first Christians lived this basic standard radically by sharing 100% of what they had communally. This is a personal decision of prudence for the conscience of each believer. We ask that you prayerfully discern how much of what God has entrusted to you can be shared for the benefit of the Body. (For Faith Formation participants not enrolled in recurring support of the parish, there will be an assessed fee which takes into consideration cost of materials, facilities maintenance, and staffing.)

“I do not mean that there should be relief for others and pressure on you, but it is a question of a fair balance between your present abundance and their need, so that [in the future] their abundance may be for your need, in order that there may be a fair balance. As it is written, ‘the one who had much did not have too much, and the one who had little did not have too little.’” 2 Cor. 8:13-15

“Many rich people put in large sums. A poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which are worth a penny. Then Jesus called his disciples and said to them, ‘Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put in more than all those who are contributing to the treasury. For all of them have contributed out of their abundance; but she out of her poverty…’” Mk. 12:41-44

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Based on feedback that email is not the ideal form of communication for most parents, you will receive periodic text messages with important updates (such as weather cancellations, etc.), so please make sure you enter the correct phone number for all parents and/or guardians who will need to know information pertaining to Faith Formation. For those who do prefer email, you'll still receive it that way too.

Parent 1 Name REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.

Parent 1 Email REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter an email address.

Parent 1 Cell phone REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.

Parent 1 Mailing Address REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.

City REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter valid data.

State REQUIRED Please fill out this field.

Zip REQUIRED Please fill out this field. Please enter a zip code.

Parent 1 Sacraments Received (check all that apply) REQUIRED None Unsure Baptism Confirmation Holy Communion Please fill out this field.

Parent 2 Name [if applicable] Please enter valid data.

Parent 2 Email Please enter an email address.

Parent 2 Cell phone Please enter valid data.

Parent 2 Mailing Address Please enter valid data.

City Please enter valid data.

State

Zip Please enter a zip code.

Parent 2 Sacraments Received (check all that apply) None Unsure Baptism Confirmation Holy Communion

Name of Guardian attending faith formation with child(ren) [if applicable] Please enter valid data.

Guardian Email Please enter an email address.

Guardian Cell phone Please enter valid data.

Guardian Mailing Address Please enter valid data.

City Please enter valid data.

State

Zip Please enter a zip code.

Guardian Sacraments Received (check all that apply) None Unsure Baptism Confirmation Holy Communion

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Finally, a note for those children preparing to receive Sacraments:

Confession can be received as early as the end of 2nd grade (after at least 1 year of preparation).
Confirmation & Holy Communion are received together as early as the end of 3rd grade (after at least 2 years of preparation). [For older students who received Holy Communion separately as children, Confirmation may be received on its own after at least 2 years of preparation.]

If you or any of your children have not been baptized and would like to learn more about that, let Ben know!

Any further questions, comments, or concerns, Ben Robertson (Director of Faith Formation) can be reached at:

603-752-2880
[email protected]

Have you completed your registration by signing up for weekly or monthly online giving to your parish? (If no, we will touch base with you toward the beginning of the year!) REQUIRED Yes No Please fill out this field.

THANK YOU for registering your family! We look forward to growing in love of Jesus Christ together!

Good Shepherd &
Holy Family Parishes

Berlin & Gorham, New Hampshire

Faith Formation Registration

Calling ALL Catholic Families!

Format:

~2022-2023 Schedule~

Registration! You made it!