GIFT is our seasonal lifelong, intergenerational faith formation process for Our Lady of Fatima and Our Lady of the Valley parishioners. All are welcome!
Parents are their children's primary teachers in faith. Now more than ever, we want to support families and give them a variety of opportunities to be family. GIFT is specifically designed for the entire family and adults. Pope Francis, in his encyclical, "Christus Vivit" encourages all parishioners to accompany and support our young people in their faith journey by participation in faith formation sessions.
Parents are their children's primary teachers in faith. Now more than ever, we want to support families and give them a variety of opportunities to be family. GIFT is specifically designed for the entire family and adults. Pope Francis, in his encyclical, "Christus Vivit" encourages all parishioners to accompany and support our young people in their faith journey by participation in faith formation sessions.
Resources for Parents
REGISTRATION FORMS
Please note: Registration is required to participate in any mini-courses. Please see following links for registration forms: For Kids: The Legend of the Nubian Donkey
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Liturgy of the WordThird Sunday of Easter
April 21, 2024 John 10: 11 - 18 "Jesus says that he is the good shepherd who knows his sheep." Gospel Reflection:
This message reminds students that God loves and cares for us, and that He protects us at all times. Just as a shepherd watches out for the needs of the lambs and sees that they have what they need, God provides for us. |
2024 Winter Spring SchedulePlease note:
All session are scheduled for Saturday after the 4PM Mass at Our Lady of Fatima following a potluck meal and Sunday after the 9AM Mass at Our Lady of the Valley following hospitality. All sessions will be in person unless specified otherwise. Please note: All children preparing for First Reconciliation and First Eucharist and teens preparing for Confirmation are required to attend three seasons of faith formation. Also: Children of our young families are to complete a project each season. Projects can be created however you are inspired: Slide show, collage, video, cartoon, writing, etc. Projects will be due at the GIFT session for March. · What was your favorite GIFT session this season? · What activity did you like the most? · What was your favorite Bible story? Learning Session 1: "The Spiritual Fruit Goodness - "The Light of the Master": Discussions and activities will center arount the Ten Commandments. To be held Saturday, January 6th at OLF and January 7th at OLV. (Snow Day weekend of Jan 20 and 21) Learning Session 2: The Spiritual Fruit Good ness - "The Light of the Master" continued including the Beatitudes to be held Saturday, February 3rd at OLF and Sunday, February 4 at OLV. (Snow day weekend of Feb 17 and 18) Learning Session 3: The Spiritual Fruit Self Control - Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship to be held Saturday, March 2nd at OLF and Sunday, March 3rd at OLV. (Snow day March 16 and 17) Learning Session 4: This season will be devoted to the study of the bible for our children grades 1 - 5 and will be held on two of the weekends (session 2 and 3) described above. Bible study will start at approximately 6:15PM at OLF and 10:15 AM at OLV. For All Parishioners
Stations of the Cross for Children: To be held Friday, March 8th at Our Lady of the Valley, 7PM after a soup and bread meal at 6PM. Celebrate 50 days of Easter! Easter Egg Hunt at Our Lady of Fatima, Sunday, April 7th after the 11AM Mass. |