The Faith Formation Programs at All Saints Parish seek to draw parishioners of all ages to Christ. Through faith formation, prayer, and service, our hearts are open to God’s revelation in Sacred Scripture, Church tradition, and in our daily lives. Our Faith Enrichment Program (FEP) is a structured religious education curriculum for children Preschool through Grade 10.

Opportunities are provided for children to grow in their faith through instruction in Catholic beliefs and traditions, participation in prayer, ritual and service, and an understanding of how to live their faith each day.
    
             

 
Faith Enrichment Program (FEP) registration has re-opened for 2010-2011.
Everyone is welcome to participate in our FEP program.
Financial assistance is available for those who need it. 
Registration information has been mailed out to registered families.
If you did not receive one please contact the FEP Office at 952-469-6461.

We give thanks for the many volunteers who have made a commitment to the young people of our parish.
Let us keep them as well as the children and youth in our prayers.
A Note on Sacrament Preparation - The Sacraments of Reconciliation (Penance) or Eucharist (Communion)
are generally celebrated in 2nd Grade or older and require preparation beyond the Faith Enrichment Program or All Saints School. Families with children preparing for these Sacraments need to:
  • Be registered in the Faith Enrichment Program or All Saints School or
  • Register for a separate family-based Reconciliation/Eucharist Program.
  • This program does have an additional fee to cover materials.
Saints in Training
Parish Contact: Amy Fennewald                                                                                           
(952) 469-6564 or   S.I.T. Calendar
Parents of children that will be 3 years of age as of September 2010, watch for “Saints in Training” classes to begin in late January 2011. Saints in Training will meet for 6 weeks during the 9:00 am Mass on the following dates: Jan. 30, Feb. 6, 13 & 27, Mar. 6 & 13. Students will learn Bible Stories and do age-appropriate crafts and activities. Announcements will begin in December/January, and registration will open in early January.)

FEP Pre-K and Kindergarten
Parish Contact: Amy Fennewald
(952) 469-6564 or   2010-2011 Calendar | PreK Syllabus |  Kindergarten Syllabus   
Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten curriculum is entitled “Sharing God’s Story”, and is based on a weekly bible story. Each week your child will bring home a sheet to put in his/her bible portfolio. Pre-Kindergarten is designed for children who are one year from entering kindergarten and who will be age 4 by Sept. 1, 2010. Kindergarten is designed for those children who are beginning Kindergarten in the Fall 2010.

Choices for these classes are: Sundays: 9:00 am or 11:00 am 

FEP Grades 1 - 5
Parish Contact:  Margaret Benson
(952) 469-6564 or         Calendar 
Young people attending Grades 1 – 5 FEP will learn from the richness of our Catholic faith tradition using Sadlier’s We Believe textbook series. Small classroom groups will be led by trained Catechists using activities, prayer, service projects and large group activities.  
  • Grade 1: Belonging to God and His Church
  • Grade 2: Forgiveness and Liturgy - Syllabus
  • Grade 3: Church and Creed - Syllabus
  • Grade 4: Holy Spirit and Commandments - Syllabus
  • Grade 5: Sacraments - Syllabus
Choices for classes are:
Grade 1:      Sun. 9:00 am or 11:00 am or Tues. 6:00-7:15 pm
Grade 2-5: Tues. 6:00-7:15 pm or Wed. 5:30–6:45 pm or 7:00–8:15 pm


FEP Grades 6 - 7 - 8  
Parish Contact:  Kate Buri 
(952) 469-6461 or    2010-11 Student & Catechist Calendars
Middle school FEP provides a sound Catholic educational experience through traditional grade level, small group classrooms as well as participation in large group experiences designed to foster fellowship with peers through music, prayer and various activities.
 
Middle School FEP:
  • All students, grades 6-8, use the same theme-based curriculum; this year’s focus will be on Jesus the Christ, Sacraments, and Prayer.
  • To meet the challenges of Middle School schedules we offer Trimesters. Students are expected to attend all three sessions. However if a student’s schedule prohibits the attendance of all three, students may attend two sessions; the required Winter Session on Jesus the Christ and either the Fall or Spring Session.
Trimester Schedule: 
  •  Fall Session: September – November
  • *Winter Session: January – February
  •  Spring Session: February – March
  • *Year End Mini-Retreat: April
  • *Parent/Student Sessions: October and March
*Indicates a Session required of all students enrolled in Middle School FEP.
   Classes meet on Tues (6:00-7:15) pm | Wed (7:00-8:15) pm

FEP Grade 9
Parish Contact:  Mary Kay Bungert
(952) 469-6465 or    
There are two options for Grade 9 FEP for 2010-2011. Both options cover the same curriculum ~
  • Catholic Intimacy
  • Relationships & Morality
  • and Catholic Social Teaching.  
Monday Option: Classes meet on the 2nd and 4th Mondays from 7:00-9:00 pm  
Classes meet on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month for two hours. A parent attends the large group session on the 2nd Monday of the month as we cover “Intimacy/Morality”. Topics include dating, moral decision making, and chastity. Students attend classroom sessions without parents on the 4th Monday of month for Social Teaching. Topics include poverty, faithful citizenship, service, and youth issues.
 
Tuesday Option: Classes meet weekly on Tuesdays from 6:00-7:15 pm       
Classes meet weekly on Tuesdays for 1 ¼ hours. Using the same model and schedule as grades 6-8 FEP, the above curriculums is broken down into three parts: ‘Intimacy/Morality” in the fall with both students and parents attending. Social Teaching begins in winter session with students in classrooms. In the spring classrooms will focus on the call to service and youth issues. 
 
FEP Grade 10
Parish Contact:  Mary Kay Bungert
(952) 469-6465 or   
The focus of our 10th grade “Foundations” program is on both foundational beliefs and belonging to the Church. These themes partner well with immediate preparation for Confirmation. (See separate Sacrament Brochure)

Using the four pillars of the Catechism, this program will assist students in exploring and understanding the core principles of our Catholic beliefs, as well as challenging participants to seek ways to be engaged in living faith today.

Students meet twice a month for two hours. The sessions include prayer, small group activities, classroom learning, and large group presentations.

Classes Meet: Sundays (2nd & 4th) 10:30 am-12:30 pm and Mondays (2x month) 7:00-9:00 pm.