Grade 2
Grow in Faith.
Go in Faith.
Finding God: Our Response to God's Gifts is a faith formation program from Loyola Press that fosters a lifelong relationship with God. The theme for our second graders is I Am the True Vine - Eucharist and Reconciliation.
Finding God is based on a spiral curriculum that integrates the fundamental themes of the Catholic Church as well as Scripture and Catholic Social Teachings.Each weekly session includes stories, activities, scripture, prayer, discussion and reflection.
Sacramental Preparation
Preparation to receive the sacraments of Eucharist and Reconciliation, begins in the 1st grade. Reconciliation and Eucharist are celebrated at the end of the 2nd grade. Participation in both years of Faith Formation is required. In preparation to receive these sacraments, participation in the Lenten Soup and Bread service project and First Eucharist Retreat is encouraged. Additionally, attendance at required parent meetings and parent participation at two Faith Formation classes is also requested.
Current and upcoming sacramental events appear in the Calendar. Select an event in the right-hand Section Navigation bar to learn more about an upcoming service project or retreat..
The Finding God website offers interactive session reviews, online games, and more! Additional the Loyola Press website offers 3-minute retreats, saint resources, articles, and fun actvities for families.
