“Faith is born of an encounter with the living God, who calls us and reveals his love, a love which precedes us and upon which we can lean for security and for building our lives.” Lumen Fidei 4
These words of Pope Francis are a reminder of the importance of the gift of faith in guiding our lives on a path of love and fulfillment as the people God created each of us to be. We do so much to help our children develop their gifts and talents so that they will be successful in life. Do we invest the same time and energy in their faith? And what of our own faith? Have we stopped learning and growing in our relationship with God just because the sacraments are behind us?
STA-Kids Faith Formation (Pre-Kindergarten through 5th Grade) helps our children to make that “encounter with the living God” Pope Francis spoke of. We want to share this exciting time with your children and with you, their parents, as they begin to know God and to see God as source of guidance and support for becoming the person God created them to be.
The “seeds of faith” are planted when we choose to have our children baptized. Nourish those seeds with participation in STA-Kids Faith Formation. Registration forms are available in the vestibule of the churches and on our parish website. Sign up now and make your commitment to your children’s future as people of faith.
Complete your registration before our annual “kick-off” breakfast (to be held on August 13) and receive coupons good for free “Coffee and Donuts.” Questions? Contact Susan at [email protected]dsj.org or at the Pastoral Center (650-494-2496).
Susan Lee Olsen, Director of Catechetical Ministry