§1 In addition to the traditional Christian Formation classes held at St. Ann’s, families will have the option of participating in a whole family catechesis program, FIRE. This program will consist of meeting in homes twice a month for 1 ½ hours and will meet four times a year with all participating FIRE families. During this time, we will share a meal, have a group activity and breakout into age appropriate groups and rejoin for a closing prayer. Children in Sacramental Preparation years are welcome to participate in this program in addition to the required Sacramental Preparation classes.

§1 Class sizes will be fifteen children per class in grades Kindergarten through Sixth.

§2 The Seventh through Eleventh Grade will meet Sundays from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. The coordinator will be Rosemargaret Maier.

§3 Kindergarten through Sixth Grade will meet Sundays from 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. and Wednesdays from 5:45 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. The coordinator will be Amy Flagg.

§4 The fee for participating in Christian Formation classes will be $25.00 if Registration and payment is received before Friday, June 1, 2007 and $30.00 if received after Friday, June 1, 2007 (with a maximum of $100.00 per family). If these fees present a financial hardship for your family, please talk to a member of the Christian Formation Staff or Father Chris. We want to ensure that everyone is able to participate.

§5 Children in Sacramental Preparation years, Second and Eleventh Grade, will have an additional fee of $10.00 to cover the cost of additional activities and books. This does not include the Confirmand’s Retreat fee.

§6 All Registration Forms and Payment must be returned by mail. Postmark dates will be used to ensure a first come basis for class placement.

§7 At least one parent from each family is expected to volunteer in the program. Please see the Registration Form for volunteer choices.

§8 Families of children participating in the Christian Formation Program must be registered members of St. Ann’s.