A Family of Faith | St. Margaret of York

A Family of Faith: Our Parish Religion Program Reimagined

Registration is open! Registration closes August 31st

Sacrament Sign-Ups*

Reconciliation & 1st Eucharist Registration (2ndGrade)

*Children are required to have 2 years of religious education to receive a Sacrament. Preparation for Second Grade Sacraments (Reconciliation & First Communion and Confirmation requires an additional component from our standard religious education programs during the Sacramental year. Any questions or concerns please contact the Parish Office.

About Our Religious Education Programs

SMOY’s Religious Education program offers an innovative approach to support our families in creating a culture of faith in the home.

All parish children in grades 1-8 are expected to attend one of the following:

A Family of Faith, September - April
Enrolled in the Parish School

Informational Sessions

August 21, 2023 at 6:30pm via Zoom

Tuition Fees

$100 per Family

Tuition includes:

Parent Guide
Student Activity Books for each child
Catechism
Bible
Family Scrapbook

Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Family of Faith?

A Family of Faith is a modernized approach to religious education. It takes the faith out of the classroom and integrates it into your family’s life. Through once-a-month Family Sessions, parents are equipped to embrace the call to teach their children. At home, families will participate in 10–20 minute interactive learning opportunities 2-3 times per month. The curriculum, designed by Sophia Institute, provides easy to follow instructions to aid parents in facilitating the activities.

How do we register?

You can register online beginning in mid-May. If you need assistance, reach out to Jacilyn Jackson at jjackson@smoy.org.

Are Sunday morning Religious Education classes or Online PRP classes still being offered?

No. We are streamlining our religious education program to offer a more cohesive experience. We have taken the best aspects of both programs and combined them into A Family of Faith. The community of Sunday Religious Education classes meets the flexibility of Online PRP classes!

Is Summer PRP still being offered?

No. The Archdiocese of Cincinnati is no longer allowing summer programs as stand-alone programs. While other local parishes may still offer summer programs as part of year long learning, they will not satisfy our parish religious education requirements. If you are interested in supplementing your child’s religious education throughout the summer, please check out our Totus Tuus and Vacation Bible School programs.

When are Family sessions being offered?

Life is busy. We get it! That is why we designed A Family of Faith with flexibility in mind. Each month we will offer a Sunday morning, a Sunday evening, and a Monday evening session. Each session lasts 1 hour and 15 minutes. You simply choose a session to attend based on what fits your schedule best for the month. Need to attend a different time slot next month? No problem! A calendar of all specific date and time offerings for the year will be provided after registration.

Who can attend?

All families are welcome to take part in A Family of Faith, including those who homeschool, attend Catholic school or in which not all family members are Catholic.

What if my child is supposed to receive a sacrament this year?

Congratulations! Sacramental prep years are busy, but exciting. Prior to receiving a sacrament, students must have 2 consecutive years of religious education. Sacramental preparation does require additional in-person and at-home components. Register online beginning mid-May.

How do I learn more?

To learn more, reach out to Jacilyn Jackson at jjackson@smoy.org. Or attend one of our informational events:

April 30, 2023 @ 9:30am in the MPR
May 8, 2023 @ 6:30pm via Zoom (More info coming soon!)

Click here for PDF of FAQ's

Sunday Parish Religion Program (Sunday PRP)

When: Sunday Mornings, 9:30am-10:45am September 11, 2022 - April 30, 2023

The St. Margaret of York Catholic Church Parish Religion Program (Sunday PRP) is designed to assist the parents in their role as the primary catechists of their children, affirming that “Family catechesis precedes, accompanies, and enriches other forms of instruction in the faith” (CCC 2226). Using a lectionary-based program, we follow The Graded Course of Study established by the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, which encompasses the 7 tasks of catechesis: Prayer, Knowledge of the Faith, Liturgical Life, Moral Formation, Communal Life, Missionary Spirit, and Theology of the Body. Each week students will have the opportunity to talk about their faith with classmates their own age and with a devoted catechist. Sunday PRP enrollment and tuition also include Family Faith Sessions. Parents and siblings are highly encouraged to take part in this family time of fellowship and formation alongside their PRP students.

Summer PRP

When: 8:00am - 12:00pm, June 7-11 & 14-18, 2021

Summer PRP is an intense two-week crash course on the faith. The Summer program uses the Graded Course of Study established by the Archdiocese of Cincinnati, which encompasses the 7 tasks of catechesis: Prayer, Knowledge of the Faith, Liturgical Life, Moral Formation, Communal Life, Missionary Spirit, and Theology of the Body. Students will have the opportunity to talk about their faith with classmates their own age and with a devoted catechist.

Family Faith

When: Monthly on Sundays, 9:30-10:45am, September 18, 2022 - April 23, 2023

The St. Margaret of York Catholic Church Family Faith Program is designed to assist the parents in their role as the primary catechists of their children, affirming that “Family catechesis precedes, accompanies, and enriches other forms of instruction in the faith” (CCC 2226). Family Faith brings St. Margaret of York families together once a month for food, fellowship and faith formation. Using the provided curriculum at home, parents will foster their relationship with Christ and help their children fall in love with Jesus as they journey toward Heaven as a family.

Family Faith Calendar

Online Parish Religion Program (PRP)

When: Access to Course Content begins in June 2022

Our Religious Home Study (Online PRP) is a flexible online program using the Ignatius Press Life In Christ curriculum. The students have access to their grade level materials online for a 1 year period and have the ability to complete the coursework at their own pace. All assessments and prayer exercises are completed through the online platform so that both the Parents and our faith formation office can monitor progress in knowledge of the faith and relationship with Christ.

Online PRP enrollment and tuition includes Family Faith Sessions to allow our home study families the opportunity for fellowship.

Questions about our religious education programs or for help deciding which program is right for your children and family please contact our the parish office.

Journey of Faith

All youth faith formation programs are dependent upon the commitment of parents and the parish family, as partners and as members of a loving community of believers. Various programs are offered periodically in the parish and throughout the Archdiocese to further the knowledge of the catechist in the Catholic faith which, in turn, allows them to better educate their students.

Our programs provide quality faith formation for the children of our parish, but also for their parents and families. Active participation in on-going faith formation is expected of all parents whose children participate in the program. Parents who are regular participants in family or adult faith formation attest to the ways in which their lives and the life of their family is enriched as a result of their commitment to grow as disciples.

It is the responsibility of the parents to plan for the Mass attendance of their children.