Faith Formation

Growing in our faith:   Developing a stronger, deeper relationship with God  
Religion Curriculum

Our Religion program helps lay a foundation for our children’s spiritual growth and knowledge of the Catholic faith. Through prayer, study, scripture, sacraments, liturgical experiences and service to others, the children will have opportunities to connect their faith to daily living.  The parish, school and our parents ensure a long lasting and joyful connection to our Catholic faith and to God. 

• The teachings and lived traditions of the Catholic faith.
• The celebration of the sacraments, especially the Eucharist, Reconciliation and Confirmation.
• The Bible as it relates to everyday life.
• The development of morals based on our Catholic faith.
• The value of praying personally, communally and liturgically.
• Their experience with the Church’s social teachings.

The strong connection between Nativity Parish and School is most evident in our shared celebrations of the Sacraments and other rituals of the Church. We come together to pray and worship as a community of faith on a regular basis. We enjoy celebrating Mass with our parishioners each week and at our monthly special all-school liturgies. We have established some beautiful traditions in our liturgies each year:

Preschool: Perpetual Adoration one day per month

Kindergarten: Thanksgiving Paraliturgy & Mother’s Day Paraliturgy 

First Grade: Christmas Paraliturgy

Second Grade: Bread Paraliturgy (in anticipation of First Communion)

Third Grade: Grandparent’s Liturgy

Fourth & Fifth Grade: Special Grade Level Liturgies

Annual All School Liturgies & Prayer Services:

• Opening of the School Year
• All Saints Day
• Thanksgiving
• Immaculate Conception
• Christmas
• Catholic School's Week
• Ash Wednesday
• Easter Liturgy
• End of the School Year
• The Rosary in honor of Mary in October and May
• Stations of the Cross during Lent

Our students also have the opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation during Advent and Lent each year.