Grades PreK-8

“The Christian faith is not a theory, philosophy, or idea, but an encounter with the person of Jesus Christ.”  – Pope Francis

Our Family Faith Formation program leads families into a personal encounter with Christ and forms children in the Catholic faith within their family. The foundation of our faith journey is participation in our weekly celebration of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass, for all faith flows from the Living presence of God. In addition to our weekly presence at Mass, our families meet once a month in the evening. Parents are equipped, by our pastor or our deacons, to share the beauty of our Catholic faith and traditions with their children. Children meet in breakout rooms to preview the at-home materials, then join their parents for a family activity and social time.

Families are broken into smaller groups, called Family Faith Circles. Each month, Family Faith Circles sit together at our meetings to grow in faith and friendship. We are strengthening our parish family at St. Elizabeth Seton as we share life’s journey to heaven together. Families in formation also participate in parish service events and parish ministries.

Children will receive the Sacrament of First Reconciliation and First Eucharist in their second year of Family Faith Formation, often in second grade. Our teens begin preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation in 7^th grade and receive the Sacrament of Confirmation in the fall of their freshman year of high school. 

2025-2026 Family Faith Formation Registration Form

Family Faith Formation Journey Handbook

Volunteer Training

All volunteers assisting with our Family Faith Formation program are required to complete Protecting God's Children online training, Illinois Mandated Reporter online training and submit to a Background Check. This training is required to provide a safe environment for our children, families and volunteers. Once the PGC training process is completed you will be certified to serve children, as a volunteer, within the Joliet Diocese. Please contact Jacqueline Skelly if you would like to volunteer at 630-416-1992.