Whole Family Learning Center (WFLC)
Why Whole Family Catechesis? Parents are the ones who have the most influence on whether their children will remain Catholic when they reach adulthood. Pew research indicates that 80% of confirmed Catholics stop actively practicing their faith by the time they are 20 years old. Our model invites parents and children to engage in their faith in a fun and interactive approach. It allows parents to fulfill their mission to be evangelizers of their own family. This program meets on average 2 times per month from 6:00-7:15 p.m. This program is open to all ages. Although we encourage the entire family to attend, we understand that is not always possible, however, one parent should always attend with their child/children. Confirmation students are encourage to attend these sessions as well. CONFIRMATION WILL BE HELD FOR 8^TH AND 9^TH GRADE STUDENTS on May 2, 2022 with Abbot Gary Hoover. Confirmation preparation sessions will be held on Sunday afternoons January-April.
This program meets twice a month on Monday evenings starting October 4, 2021. Please see the attached schedule for holiday observations. 
The fee for W.F.L.C. is 50.00 per family or 10.00 for a single session
Dates and Topics for Whole Family Catechesis
Monday October 4, 2021: Fall Marian Feasts-Mary the Mother of God
Monday October 18, 2021: Living the Beatitudes-Be Attitudes
Monday November 1, 2021: Models of Faith-Our Holy Helpers-All Saints Day
Monday November 15, 2021: We Give Thanks to God-Thanksgiving-Family Advent Wreath project
Monday November 29, 2021: The Church Year-Advent Prayers and Practices
Monday December 13, 2021: Advent-Christmas-The Holy Family
Monday January 3, 2022: The Bible-The Living Word of God
Monday January 24, 2022: The Sacraments-God’s Visible Signs of His Love
Monday February 7, 2022: The Parables of Jesus-What Do They Reveal to Us?
Monday February 28, 2022: Lent Prayers, Practices-Family Service Project
Monday March 14, 2022: Different Forms of Prayer-Talking and Listening to God
Monday March 28, 2022: Living Stations of the Cross
Monday April 11, 2022: Holy Week-The Significance of the Sacred Triduum
Monday April 25, 2022: Year in Review-Family Celebration



There is a separate fee for sacramental preparation: First Reconciliation, First Communion, Confirmation