K-5 Faith Formation
-
-
All About Children's Faith Formation
- Who: Children entering into grades Kindergarten through 5th grade
- What: Engaging and joyful opportunities for children to learn and grow in their Catholic faith, discipleship, and love for Jesus! See below for more details about curriculum and the session types provided.
- When: Click here for the 2025-2026 Faith Formation calendar
- Questions: Please contact the Faith Formation Office by:
- Phone: 515-850-1883
- Emailing Megan McCarthy at: [email protected]
Interested in registering? Click here
-
-
Curriculum
-
Allelu!Kindergarten
will be using the early childhood Catholic program Allelu! to build their faith, discover a personal relationship with God, and learn about Catholic teachings and practices. It utilizes multi-sensory methodology and experiential learning techniques like art, music, and dramatic play to engage young learners. The program covers sacraments, the Church year, and the importance of faith in daily life, while incorporating prayers, Scripture, and stories of saints.
Click here to learn more about the Allelu! curriculum.
-
Encounter with ChristFirst Reconciliation & First Holy Communion Sacramental Preparation (2nd grade)
Sacramental preparation will be using the Encounter with Christ curriculum to help foster a complete understanding of faith,
to gain knowledge of the Bible and Jesus’ teachings, and to learn more about loving and relating to God through experiencing God’s love, grace, and presence.
Click here to learn more about the Encounter with Christ curriculum.
Want to know more about preparing for First Holy Communion? Click Here
-
Alive in Christ
Grades 1-5 will be using the comprehensive program Alive in Christ to help form a personal relationship with God and to learn about the Church’s teachings. It provides a solid theological foundation, presenting the Church’s teachings in developmentally appropriate ways. Also, Alive in Christ encourages engagement with Sacred Scripture, emphasizes forming missionary disciples, and actively involves parents and families.
Click here to learn more about the Alive in Christ curriculum.
-
-
Session Types
-
Children learn about and experience their catholic faith with their peers.
-
Special nights for parents to help guide children as they grow. Children have K-8 Sessions during Parent Sessions.
-
Families come to church together to explore faith in a fun and interactive way.
-
