ST. Martin de Porres Catholic Church
3990 W. University Drive | Prosper, texas 75078
469-287-7624

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Family Faith Formation (grades 1-12)

- Catechesis and Sacraments

Family catechesis therefore precedes, accompanies and enriches all other forms of catechesis...Thus there cannot be too great an effort on the part of Christian parents to prepare for this ministry of being their own children's catechists and to carry it out with tireless zeal." (Pope Saint John Paul II, On Catechesis In Our Time, paragraph 68)

Faith Formation registration will re-open with a waitlist on September 16:

Saint Martin de Porres Catholic parish offers Faith Formation opportunities for students in grades 1-12. As parents are the primary educators in Faith, Faith Formation involves the whole family. We do not offer a weekly drop-off program for grades 1-8. Parents are expected to stay on-site with their children (grades 1-8) at all times. For High School students, parents do not need to stay on the premises.

Faith Formation Options:

Option 1:
There are 3 components to the first option of Family Faith Formation (Registered families are expected to participate in all 3 in some way):
1. At-home catechesis using a guided curriculum
1. Large Group events: Held Quarterly, these events will consist of dinner, fellowship, and enrichment activities for the entire family (click here for meeting dates)
1. Small Group Family Faith Sharing: Registered families have the opportunity to meet 1-2 times a month on-site for faith-sharing for the entire family. Onsite for grades 1-8 meets Sunday Afternoons, 4-5:15pm, 1-2 times a month (click here for meeting dates) HIGH SCHOOL will be meeting on Sunday evenings, 6:30-8pm (dates TBD depending on number of students registered--parents do not need to attend with High School students)
- Adults will meet for Adult Faith Formation, while their children will meet according to age groups or grade.
- The sessions for the children center upon the catechesis that was initiated at home and are meant to be an opportunity for active learning, application, and fellowship (“the flipped classroom” model)
Option 2:

With many busy schedules families have today, we understand that meeting onsite regularly is not possible for all families. If families are unable to make the Sunday afternoon small group sessions on a regular basis, there is the option for children to participate in the online homestudy and for families to participate in the Large Group Events when they can. As Adult Faith Formation still plays an integral role in this option, parents have the opportunity to meet on-site on a weekday evening, as well as online opportunities for Adult Faith Formation. (click here for Large Group Meeting Dates).

This option still incorporates the 3 components expected in Family Faith Formation in the following way:

1. At-home catechesis
2. Large Group Meetings
3. Adult/Parent Faith Formation

IMPORTANT: A parent or legal guardian must complete the registration form in order for it to be accepted.

Families who wish to register for faith formation are expected to be registered, active members (involved in some way in supporting the parish through time, talent, and/or treasure), and live within the boundaries of St. Martin de Porres Parish (Denton County, as determined by the Fort Worth Diocese). To be eligible to register for Faith Formation at SMdP, you must live within the parish boundaries (Denton County, as established by the Diocese of Fort Worth).***

***If you live outside of the parish boundaries, but are an active member (giving of your time, talent, and/or treasure) of SMdP and consider SMdP your parish, please contact Niki MacDougall.
2019/2020 Faith Formation Registration Fees are as follows:
- 1 Child: $75
- 2 Children: $150
- 3 Children: $200
- 4 or more Children: $225
Late Registration Fees (on or after September 16, 2019) are as follows:
- 1 Child: $90
- 2 Children: $165
- 3 Children: $215
- 4 or more Children: $235
Catechists and facilitators who have been approved, placed, and completed training receive a 50% discount on Faith Formation fees. Please contact Niki MacDougall if you would like to volunteer as a catechist or facilitator. Volunteers receive early registration in addition to a discounted rate.

If you are in need of financial assistance for the family faith formation fees, please reach out to Niki MacDougall to discuss payment plan or scholarship options. No family will be denied catechesis based on inability to pay.

Registration will re-open on September 16 at 9:00AM, for families who currently live in the parish boundaries.

Link to Form (will automatically activate on September 16)
How does my child prepare for Sacraments?

Sacrament Preparation for 1^st Reconciliation, 1^st Communion, or Confirmation are readiness-based and take place in addition to active involvement in Faith Formation. Any students wishing to prepare for Sacraments must already be actively partcipating in general Faith Formaiton through the Family Faith Formaiton process. Please visit the Sacrament Preparation page for basic expectations

If your child is above the age of 7 and is not baptized, or is baptized Catholic but is 8 years old or older and has not previously participated in Faith Formation, or is baptized outside of the Roman Catholic Church, please contact Mrs. Niki MacDougall for more information on the RCIA adapted for children process.

Anyone is welcome to register as a parishioner and attend Mass at SMdP. When it comes to Faith Formation and Sacrament Preparation, Canon Law expects these to be done at the parish in whose boundaries you reside(cf. CIC 102, 518-519). Registration for the parish, although helpful for information purposes, does not determine who can attend Faith Formation and Sacrament Preparation, as eligibility to register for FF/Sacrament Preparation is determined by where you live. Out of respect for each parish’s boundaries, and in accord with Canon Law and Fort Worth Diocesan policies, we may ask that you contact the parish where you live to begin the Faith Formation or Sacramental Preparation process. Should you have any further questions, please contact Mrs. Niki MacDougall at nicole@saintmartindp.org
Formación de fe en Español

Las oportunidades enumeradas arriba son sólo en inglés.

Si necesita formación de fe en español, póngase en contacto con Peggy Salas en la oficina parroquial (469) 287-7624 o por correo electrónico peggy@saintmartindp.org