Alleluia Jesus has risen! This Easter season celebrate with your family this great time. I encourage you to take this time to see what is blossoming. We will notice the flowers and the beauty God has given us, but are you blossoming inside. What good changes are happening with you and your family? Are you spending time with God to pray and reflect on the season we are in? I invite you to look and see. God’s miracles are everywhere, all we have to do is see.

Dear Faith Formation Families,
 
 
By now you have probably heard the news that The Diocese of Tucson announced that as of Monday, 3/16/2020 all parish-based public gatherings, are cancelled or suspended for 3 weeks.  No public Masses are to be held.  Therefore, the Sunday Mass obligation is dispensed for all Catholic people residing in or visiting the territory of the Diocese of Tucson.
 
We all know St. Odilia is not known for its social media or technology.  I will research and send information via email on sharing faith and encounter Christ.   It is very important to remember that you are the Main Catechist for your child and there are many ways to encounter Christ.  We encourage you to watch Mass on tv with your family.  This would also open up for a conversation as a family about the Gospels and readings. 
 
During this time, we all know prayer is very important.  Please schedule extra prayer time with your family and pray for this Coronavirus healing.  I invite all the faithful to seek together the maternal intercession of Our Lady of Guadalupe, so I have attached this prayer for you.   I will send weekly emails and keep you informed on when Faith Formation Classes will start back up.  A separate email will come for Confirmation Students and Life Teen students.  First Communion students continue to work on your packets.
 
Yours in Christ,
 
Susanna Chapman
Director of Faith Formation
St. Odilia Catholic Community
7570 N. Paseo Del Norte
Ovo Valley, AZ 85704
520-297-7272
 

 Our program is intended to include all people: students, siblings, parents, the whole family!  Our goal is to help all grow in their relationship with God and deepen our spiritual life and practices  so we  live as disciples of Jesus at home, at work, in the community and in the world.  Our objective is to help everyone grow and develop an understanding of the Bible and our Catholic faith and traditions.  Our hope is for our students to engage in service and mission, and  to participate in the life and ministries of our faith community.  Now, you might wonder, what next?  The answer is registration!  At the bottom of this page, you will find the forms that need to be submitted.  

There is a program for each age group.  

 Wednesday Faith Formation

Wednesday classes will be a joint class of all ages, k through 6^th grade.  We will be using the gospel weeklies and have extended class from 2:30 to 4:30.  The children will have snack, play time and sharing of faith.  If your student cannot come at 2:30 we still welcome them to join at 3:15. We also invite Wednesday classes to join in the Faith Formation Family days.  Orientation on September 18th. is mandatory and is for parents and students..

Sunday Faith Formation

Grades k through 12 will continue using Sadlier Books.  Our classes begin at 10:30 and end at 11:45. Faith Formation Days are part of our class and we encourage the family to participate. Orientation on September 8  is mandatory and is for parents and students. 

Faith Formation Family days

These days are for the whole family, parents, grandparents and all parishioners.  It will be an opportunity for faith sharing of all ages. Each day will have a different theme and activity.  Please save the dates Nov. 3, Dec. 15, Jan. 5, March 8, and April 26th. 

Jr. High grade 7 & 8^th see  the Jr. Samaritans Page
 

High School grade 9 – 12^th see the Life Teen Page

 
Yes, Faith Formation ministry is for everyone, some of us will be a student, some of us will be a parent, some of us will be the leader, all are invited to join this ministry.  We are seeking adults, young adults and teens to make this ministry come to life.  Be part of Faith Formation that informs, forms and transforms the person  - whether child, youth, or adult into a robust, vital and life-giving Christian faith that is holistic: a way of the head, the heart and the hands..
 
We are always recruiting for Faith Formation, do you know what your gifts are and do you want to grow in relationship with God, live as a disciple, deepen your spiritual life, engage in service, and finally participate in Faith Formation.  We are asking parents to be part of Faith Formation for the new school year.  To consider a leadership role for Faith Formation some of the areas we need are Catechist, Assistant Catechist, Office help, Event planner, Media Help and more.  Please contact Susanna Chapman to see where God is calling you.
 
Register today!  Complete the documents, sign them and return them to the Faith Formation Office.!

Click on the links below to view and print the necessary documents:

Student Registration 

Parental/Guardian Consent Form Personal Safety Education

Photography Permission

We look forward to a very productive and fun religious education year!

2019-2020 Schedule

Thank you to our Catechists for making our Faith Formation classes fun and exciting. All your love and work is very appreciated. Your yes to Jesus has made a difference in many lives and our children are blessed to have you. Maria Cervantez, Rosa Casillas, Cecilia Huss, Abigail Williams, AnnMarie Miller, Solange Stathis, Jane Gutierrez, Abigail Domiguez, and Alesha Adolph. The Life Teen core, Cecilia Huss and Kevin Dunlap, who are the high school student’s catechists, we appreciate your continued commitment.

Wanted!

Our Faith Formation needs more adults to serve as Catechists or Core Members. It’s time to prayerfully think if God is tugging on you to be part of Faith Formation team for either VBS this summer or the Faith Formation Program next fall. No experience needed. All training and support available. All you need is a love for Christ and Children.

Call Susanna and let’s get started.