Whole Family Learning Center

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 in Spring of 2024 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 3, 2022. 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 3, 2022: A.M.A. (Ask Me Anything) with Fr. Michael. (Get to know Fr. Michael better and ask him some of your most curious faith questions)
Monday October 17, 2022: Praying with Mary-Make your own Rosary
Monday November 7, 2022: Modern Day Saints-The Three Paths to Holiness
Monday November 28, 2022: Roots of Faith-The Jesse Tree-Praying through Advent
Monday December 12, 2022: Christmas History and Traditions
Monday January 9, 2023: Baptism and Confirmation-How to tap into the power of the Holy Spirit.
Monday January 23, 2023: The Gospel Writers-Where is that in the bible?
Monday February 6, 2023: Sin and Reconciliation-How to prepare for Lent
Monday February 27, 2023: How to have the best Lent ever
Monday March 6, 2023: Lenten Service Project
Monday March 20, 2023: Create your own Stations of the Cross
Monday April 3, 2023: Holy Week-Why the Sacred Triduum is our greatest celebration
Monday April 17, 2023: Year in Review-Family Celebration


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