​Foundations of Faith is an intergenerational approach to faith formation. It allows an opportunity for us to work with families, and to provide the tools and knowledge necessary for parents to serve as the primary educators, in faith, for their children.

In this process, learning and formation engages both children and adults.  For families, this means that children are not the only ones learning.  However, this process is not limited only to families with children. All parishioners are invited to participate.

Foundations of Faith is our primary model of formation. It is expected that all families with children in preschool (age 4) to fifth grade will participate.  Another option does exist. Families with children in kindergarten through fifth grade may choose a home based option.  No family will be turned away due to financial hardship.

If you have questions regarding Foundations of Faith, please view the 2018-19 information listed below; contact Joan Duncan by email at jduncan@dioceseofgreensburg.org; or call the Parish Office at 724-744-7474.

Dear St. Barbara Family, 

I write to invite your participation in the 2018-19 Faith Formation at St. Barbara Parish, Foundations of Faith. Foundations of Faith allows an opportunity for us to work with families, and to provide the tools and knowledge necessary for parents to serve as the primary educators, in the faith, for their children.

The information listed below provides an outline of each monthly session; a listing of all the dates of the sessions; and the topics that will be presented this year. Foundations of Faith provides an opportunity for all participants, young and old, to learn about the same subject, but at an age appropriate level. While middle school and high school youth will not meet on these evenings due to space constraints, they will be covering the same topics in their own monthly gatherings. However, any middle school or high school youth can join us for a service inspired portion of Foundations of Faith. Monthly, teens will engage in works of service so we may continue to build up the Body of Christ. Each month will offer something different and the youth of our parish are encouraged to attend all sessions or simply one as their schedule allows.

As a reminder, those youth currently in middle school, need to be actively involved in EDGE, our middle school youth ministry this year, as they prepare for the Sacrament of Confirmation. High school youth are not finished with Formation either! They need to continue to be actively involved in LIFE, our high school youth ministry.

Foundations of Faith is our primary model of formation here at St. Barbara. While participation is open to all parishioners, it is expected that all families with children from Grades Pre K-5 will participate. However, another option does exist. Families with children in Grades K-5 may choose a home-based option. If this option is preferred, please indicate on the separate enclosed registration form. Those families will be provided a textbook and lesson guidelines.

Please return the registration form and fee to the Parish Office by August 30, 2018. Any questions or concerns can be directed to me by email at jduncan@dioceseofgreensburg.org or by phone 724-744-7474.

God Bless You,
Joan Duncan, Director of Faith Formation

Registration

-- Registration is now closed --

Registration Fee: $90/family and $50/single adult includes all meals and materials

The annual fee is due at time of registration, or families may pay $25/single session and meal. Single sessions can be paid the evening of Foundation of Faith. No family will be turned away due to financial hardship.

Registration is now closed. If you wish to participate in the 2018-19 formation year, please reach out to Joan Duncan in the Parish Office to discuss the Home Based option. 

Session Specifics

All sessions are from 5:30 to 8:15 p.m.  We will gather for dinner in the Social Hall, followed by the opening experience and breakout sessions for those in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, as well as a session for adults. Students in six through twelfth grade will attend a service project session. The evening will end with closing prayer in the church. Please note, babysitting is available for children 18 months to 3 years old.