St. Theresa Faith Formation Programs for Children
Wednesday Faith Formation, R.C.I.A for Children, Sunday School, Children’s Liturgy of the Word, VBS
Children’s Faith Formation Program Coordinator
Jane Ann Becicka
Contact Jane Ann Becicka by email or call 515-279-4654 ext. 304
Registration for Faith Formation Kindergarten-12th grade
Create an account in MyOwnChurch, use this link https://desmoines.parishsoftfamilysuite.com
- Click on “My Family” on the left side of the screen – Then click on “Family Detail” near the top of the page. Update information as requested. Save changes at the bottom of the page.
- Wait a couple of days for your account to be approved by the business manager.
- Once approved, return to MyOwnChurch, use this link: use this link https://desmoines.parishsoftfamilysuite.com
- Select “St. Theresa Parish Religious” on the left side of the screen.
- Follow the prompts (Note that we have one session for each grade level).
- Save your information at the bottom of the page.
Your child(ren) should now be registered for faith formation! Thank you for walking through this new process with us.
PARISH FAITH FORMATION BEGINS WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6th
Kindergarten -5th grade contact Mrs. Jane Ann Becicka at jbecicka@stsdsm.com
Middle & High School contact Megs Howes at mhowes@stsdsm.com
Wednesday Faith Formation Dates
Children’s Liturgy of the Word Dates
VBS – Mission From God
Registration is open for entering K-5 grade children! June 24-27, 8:30 a.m.- 11:30 a.m. at St. Theresa Church. Contact Jane Ann Becicka, jbecicka@stsdsm.com, with questions.
WFF – Wednesday Faith Formation
WFF is offered to children in grades K-5.
R.C.I.A for children is offered as needed.
CLW- Children’s Liturgy of the Word
CLW is offered to children attending Sunday, 10:30 a.m. Mass. Children are invited by the priest for a blessing at the beginning of the Mass. The children along with the leader and helpers process to the parish hall for readings, discussion and activities that pertain to the Mass readings. Parents are encouraged to attend this great activity with their children. Children are welcomed back to Mass following the homily. Registration is not required for CLW.
Contact Jane Ann Becicka by email or call 515-279-4654 ext. 304 if you would like to help with CLW.
FIRST RECONCILIATION
Preparation for First Reconciliation takes place in the fall of the second-grade year. Preparation focuses on family, peers and community involvement and liturgical catechesis where children and adults learn about sin, conversion, and God’s mercy and forgiveness through symbol and ritual. Parents are required to attend a one-hour meeting held in the Fall. Parents and children attend learning stations prior to the celebration of First Reconciliation which takes place in November. Children must receive this sacrament before receiving the Eucharist for the first time.
FIRST EUCHARIST
Preparation for First Eucharist takes place in second grade after the celebration of First Reconciliation. As with First Reconciliation, family, peers and community are involved. The focus centers on Eucharist as a sacrament of initiation, the prayers, signs and symbols of Mass, and the call to service. parents are required to attend a meeting, which is sometime after Christmas break. Parents and children attend learning stations prior to the celebration fo First Eucharist, which usually takes place in May.