FAITH Alive in the Home creates a unique collaboration between parish and family to support parents as First Teachers of the Faith.
A Renewed Church.
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A Vibrant Future.
Free series All Parents Welcome!
Upcoming FALL Presentations
Young Parent Speaker Series
St. Peter's Church Young Adults with
FAITH Alive in the Home
Prayer as Play:
The Depth and Joy of Parenting Faith in the Young Child
Where: St. Peter’s School Cafeteria
215 N. Clay Ave.
Kirkwood, MO
When: 6:30 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
Dates: see below
Coming
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“Unless you become like a little child, you cannot enter the Kingdom of Heaven.” Matt. 18:3
Tuesday, October 11 Faith and Montessori Hand in Hand
Susan Stuhlsatz-Reese
How Montessori methodology integrated with faith fosters the holistic development of the child.
Tuesday, November 8 Catholic Home Environment: Rituals and Celebrations
Becca and Scott McCullough Terry Ostlund
How the family and home environment that best supports your child’s joyful exploration and identity
Learn how to bring the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd to your home;
Enjoy refreshments and share with other young parents
A parent's vocation as
Teacher of the Faith
Interested in having FAITH Formation modeled in your own home?
Feel called to share your share your faith with others? Connect below:
What are Core Values of FAITH Alive in the Home?
Relationships
Trained home visitors support parents in integrating the spiritual and moral domains with other developmental areas to form the whole child.
Setting family faith goals chosen by each family, parents, and facilitator collaborate in fostering the child's growth in a faith environment.
Hands-on Learning
FAITH provides resources and advice to assist parents in preparing their child for school readiness as well as spiritual and moral growth using
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Catholic faith tradition
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Virtue-based formation
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Restorative home practice
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CDC Milestones developmental tracking
age-appropriate activities for
Community
Connections with peers and welcoming parish communities support parents in personal spiritual growth while making faith in their home a priority.
Parenting resources and support