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ACADEMY OF FAITH FORMATION CARD OPPORTUNITES

What you need to know...

Academy Card Sign Up

We are thrilled to journey with you on this year's Academy of Faith Card opportunities starting this Fall! Below you will find some guidance and details of what is expected from your family...

Overview:

Whether you attended the Summer Academy of Faith, plan to attend our traditional formation classes this Fall, or Sunday Mornings sessions at St. Margarets, we are expecting everyone to complete the Academy Card and Grab & Go Bags to fulfill the 30-hour Diocesan requirements mandated by the Diocese of Wilmington! 

The 3 components of Primary Faith Formation which include all primary-age children at Immaculate Conception Parish are the following:

1. Attending ONE of three (3) faith formation programs: Academy of Faith (Summer Program), Wednesday evening, traditional, weekly Formation at Immaculate Conception, or Sunday Morning, traditional, weekly formation at St. Margaret of Scotland.

2. Completion of the Academy of Faith Card opportunities: Families choose 4 faith-filled events designed by the Faith Formation Office that provide families with opportunities to see/experience faith-in-action in a parish and/or community setting. Families can choose what works best for their family calendars and children see Christian life outside of the classroom! Choose from the following list on the Registration page to ensure your seats are reserved for your event!

3. Grab and Go Bags: (Advent/Christmas; Lent/Easter) Activity bags for your family to complete will be distributed in the back of the church before the Advent/Lenten season starts.

Please scan the QR code provided in September's bulletins to let us know what church you attend most frequently so we can have your bag ready for you! Once you have completed the activities needed, please return them to the parish office on or before the established due date! They are really neat faith-filled, seasonal activities for the whole family we are sure you will enjoy!

You Can Register Here!

Choose at least 4 events...

Academy Card Sign Up

Teaching Mass: September 30th -- Learn the parts of the Mass and Why we do what we do

Mini Retreat: October 12th - Worth 2 sessions (Family retreat morning w/ Mass, activities, thematic presentation)

Rosary Making and Teaching: October 17th (Learn how to make and use the rosary. Everyone makes their own & keeps it!)

Relics from Around the World: October 24th (From the amazing collection of Fr. Gerry)

Saints & Cemeteries:  November 2 (Tour of the Original Immaculate Conception Parish cemeteries scavenger hunt, w/ the saints among us!)

Turkey Takeover: November 15th (Fun night filled with games & community that express various catechetical themes and invite to participate in them)

Advent Wreath Making: November 25th (Make a family wreath for your dinner/coffee table that will prepare us for the coming of Christ!)

3 Kings and Pizza: January 7th (Learn why the 3 kings are so important to our Christmas season while eating pizza)

Respect Life Vigil: January 17th (Bring your rosaries and join us at the vigil to pray for the unborn, the chronically ill, and the elderly)

Stations of the Cross: March 7th (Pray with us at a youth-led Stations of the Cross at Immaculate Conception Church)

Family Service Project & Outreach: March 27th (Learn about the ICC Outreach program while completing a small service project for the homeless)

Paschal Candle Making and Tour: April 10th (Make your own paschal candle and tour of the church)

Registration dates: Aug 01, 2024 - Apr 09, 2025

Program dates: Sep 30, 2024 - Apr 10, 2025

Or You can REGISTER HERE!