K-8 Information

August 5, 2021

Dear Faith Formation Families, grades K-8 

During the pandemic we have been called to renew our faith and strengthen our families. The Holy Father has reminded us that the strength of our faith depends on the family, the “domestic church”. Last year St. Ann’s refocused our faith formation program to be family centered, using the Sunday Gospel as our main model of Catechesis, going forward we will continue this focus.

We, as a Parish, are here to serve you with help in the formation of your child’s faith while you as a family serve each other at home. You, as parents, are the first teachers of your children, our catechists are caring people who assist you as your child’s first teachers. They do not replace you as parents but reinforce what you teach and share with your children at home in the light of the Gospel.

What is taught in religion class is learned only if it is lived at home, so it is essential that you continue to keep Jesus at the center of your lives. We request that you regularly attend Mass with your children to develop a strong spiritual practice and support their classroom learning. 

For the 2021-2022 faith formation school year, St. Ann’s religious education will be held in person at Avon Middle School on Sundays. The fluidity of the current pandemic forces us to be prepared for change. Should Avon Middle School become unavailable, St. Ann’s Faith formation classes for grades K-8 will move to a virtual format.

Please contact Valerie St. Jean, Director of Religious Education, with any questions or concerns 860-673-9858, x.223.
 

Church of Saint Ann - K-8 Faith Formation Schedule 2021-2022

In person classes at Avon Middle School 375 West Avon Road Avon, CT

Until the end of this crisis, we pray with Pope Francis to the Blessed Mother:

O Mary, you shine continuously on our journey as a sign
of salvation and hope…
We entrust ourselves to you, Health of the Sick…
We are certain that you will provide, so that,
as you did at Cana of Galilee,
joy and feasting might return after this moment of trial.