WELCOME! We are overjoyed at the opportunity to meet and serve the families of our parish cluster and beyond for the
2023-24 religious education year. No matter if you are a returning family, have been away from the parish/faith formation program for a while, or are brand new to the parish cluster, we are so happy that you have made the choice to entrust your children to us and form a partnership where we can spread the love and joy of the gospel together.
 
Research continues to show the immense benefits of talking and praying about different things as a family. Our faith is passed on most effectively within the family through regular religious practices at home. But we also know that it is a key element for youth to grow as disciples and own their Catholic faith by engaging with their peers through small group.  
Teens and youth grow in their faith through actively participating with their family and traditional classroom study, but being part of a small group (faith-centered conversation directed by a leader or teacher) and engaging with their peers is also key to them owning their Catholic faith.  Our approach to faith formation this year will be a combination of  classroom setting (also referred to as small group) and family centered faith formation (large group).  We are excited to journey on this path with you and to see where/how God guides each of us along the way!
 
 

RE Kick-off Event

Sunday, September 17, join us as we kick-off our 2023-2024 religious education year!  We will start with 8:30am Mass at St. Peter.  Following Mass, all families are encouraged to join us for a pancake breakfast cooked up by our Knights of Columbus.  This is a free-will offering breakfast with monies benefiting our religious education program.
 
Information tables regarding the RE calendar, upcoming youth events, tuition payments, volunteer opportunities and more will be setup in the front lobby.   ALL FAMILIES are strongly encouraged to join us!
 

Small Group Classes (Traditional Classroom Style)

ALL GRADES (PK-10^TH)   Being in a small group gives youth the opportunity to voice their questions and receive truth.  A small group leader or even a peer may have a way of phrasing the same teaching that is being given at home that breaks open that idea for your child or helps them understand the importance of it.  Small group classes (traditional classroom style) will be offered Wednesday nights at St. Peter in Cameron from 6:00-7:30pm.
 

Families of Faith Formation (FOF)

A LL GRADES (PK-10^TH) Children & parents will gather as a family monthly for a fun, faith-filled evening of hands-on activities & close interaction as a family-unit.  Some of our Families of Faith sessions will be in conjunction with events happening throughout our parish such as Holy Hour of Adoration, All Saints Day Mass, etc.  Activities will be planned following the parish events to give our families the tools and guidance to live a more Christ-like life daily and become disciples of Jesus.  FOF will take place once per month at St. Peter in Cameron, with the occasional session being held at one of our cluster parishes (St. Joseph, Barron; St. Boniface, Chetek; ABVM, Strickland).  Sessions will generally start at 6:00pm.

NIGHTLY AGENDA for non-parish events: Start the evening off with our Mixing & Mingling Social Time/Ice Breaker.  Then, jump into the fun & excitement with our Smash Starter where we’ll share the theme for the night through live skits, presentations, videos, etc.  Discover your prayer style during our Prayer Primer & Prayer Practice...learn different ways your family can incorporate prayer into their daily lives!  Bible adventure awaits for you during the Serious Lesson Session…don’t worry, it’ll still be fun!  Experience the bible through hands-on activities like games, crafts, and more!  Did you know that the domestic church is the foundation of the parish church?  What is the domestic church?  In our Casual Coaching corner, let us teach (or give a refresher) of all the amazing things our Catholic faith has to offer. Finally,  in our Saintly Send-off, see which of the Saint’s will share wonderful ways we can incorporate all we’ve learned at home!
  

Family Dinners

Serving at 5:15 prompt, family dinners will be offered 1-2 times per month prior to the start of religion class. RSVPs will be required so volunteers can better prepare a home cooked meal for you.  This is an opportunity for families to spend time together, rather than in a hustle and bustle to get their families home from work and school, fed, and into church by 6pm.
 

Volunteer Opportunities

We would love to have ALL parents help in some way throughout the year. Teachers, assistant teachers, craft persons, special event helpers and various opportunities are available for you to share your time and talents regularly or even just once throughout the year! Our parish family can use your talents and gifts.  Please prayerfully consider sharing your gifts with our youth.