Faith Formation (previously PSR)
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What is Faith Formation (previously PSR)?
St. Bridget of Kildare Parish offers a formal catechetical program for children 3 years old to 8th grade and their families who do not attend a full time Catholic school. Previously known as PSR (Parish School of Religion), Faith Formation happens from 9:15 to 11:45 AM on Sunday mornings at St. Bridget of Kildare Catholic Church throughout the school year.
The mission of our Faith Formation program is to teach all families about our Catholic faith, prepare them to receive the Sacraments (usually in 2nd & 8th grades), and instill in them a lifelong desire to follow and proclaim the message of Jesus.
Our Faith Formation exists to support parents in their role as the primary educators of their children (CCC 2223). Our Catechists are a group of dedicated people from the parishes of St. Bridget of Kildare, St. James, and St. Mary of Perpetual Help, who constantly seek to grow in their relationship with Our Lord & the Catholic Faith, and who are willing to share their time and talents with the families who are enrolled in Faith Formation.
The Faith Formation Calendar maps out the timeline for the classes and sacraments. In 2nd grade, students prepare to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation and their First Holy Communion. In 8th grade, students prepare to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation.NEW for 2025-2026 St. Bridget Faith Formation1. "FAITH FORMATION" NAME - St. Bridget is renaming "PSR" to be "Faith Formation" to include ALL families of St. Bridget of Kildare, St. James, & St. Mary of Perpetual Help Catholic Parishes. ALL families are invited to participate in weekly gatherings, including:- Students in grades PreK3 to 8th grade who attend St. Bridget of Kildare Catholic School
- Students in grades PreK3 to 8th grade who attend another Catholic school
- Students in grades PreK3 to 8th grade who attend a public school or any other school
- Students in grades PreK3 to 8th grade who are homeschooled.
2. DAY & TIME - Faith Formation is moving to SUNDAY MORNINGS & will begin with Holy Mass at 9:15 AM, families will walk their child/ren to the Gym and/or the Parish Office (for CGS), & Faith Formation will conclude in St. Bridget Gym at 11:45 AM.3. AGE LEVELS - All students, ages 3 to grade 8, can be registered for Faith Formation. The 3 year old child needs to be 3 years old as of August 1, 2025.
4. CATECHESIS OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD (CGS) - Our younger students (PreK3 to 1st grade) will experience the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Atrium during Faith Formation time. You can watch an informative video from EWTN here, which gives an overview of this program. Space is limited, so please register quickly!
5. FAMILY FAITH FORMATION - All families will experience Family Encounter Sundays on the 2nd Sunday of each month during Faith Formation class time, 10:15-11:45 AM. This is a requirement of all Faith Formation families, and parents will not be allowed to drop off their child/ren on these mornings, as they are designed to be experienced as a family. Breakfast will be served, family activities will be presented, & families will be dismissed altogether at 11:45 AM. At least one adult from each family must attend each month with their child/ren.
We never want cost to be an obstacle for our children to receive religious instruction. If you are not able to pay, please still register your child/ren, then send an email to Denise Brickler, Director of Evangelization & Faith Formation ([email protected]) & CC Fr. Nord ([email protected]).
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- 2025-2026 Faith Formation Registration - NEW FAMILIES
- 2025-2026 Faith Formation Registration - RETURNING FAMILIES
- 2025-2026 Faith Formation Calendar
- 2025-2026 Confirmation Calendar
- 8th Grade Confirmation Dress Code
- 8th Grade Confirmation Service Hours
- 8th Grade Confirmation Sponsor Form
- 2025-2026 First Sacraments Calendar
- 2nd Grade First Holy Communion Banners & Info
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