Cornerstone is a faith formation program for families with students in grades 1-12. The goal of this program is to connect the entire parish together under the same theme. This year's themes are "Jesus Christ's Mission Continues in the Church" for October-December and "The Mission of Jesus Christ (Paschal Mystery)" for January-April. These big themes will be broken down in smaller monthly themes. We will focus on the big picture on Week 1 and break it down into grade-level based objectives on Weeks 2 and 3 of each month. Each month, families are to attend the Week 1 program in person in the church. At this time, families will be given resources to use based on that month's theme.
On "Week 1" of each month (Oct-Apr), we ask that the entire family attends this session in the Parish Hall where Father will introduce the theme of the month while we enjoy a meal together. This will be at the regular time from 6:15-7:30PM. At least one parent must attend with their child(ren).
On "Week 2" and "Week 3" of each month, we have the participants meet in grade-level based groups to go over their specific objective that is part of the bigger theme. Participants will discover this objective and then use the Participant Journal to apply it to their own life. These journals will be collected and given to the parents at the Week 1 event the following month to aide you in conversations with your child(ren) on the objectives.
"Week 4", and some months have a "Week 5", are going to be left open for make-up days, Holy Day Masses, Sacramental Preparation meetings and practices (both 2nd and 10th grade), and for families to have family-time together. During our winter months, if we need to cancel our Week 1 event, Week 1 will be the following week. We will continue to use "Flocknote" to let you know when we are cancelling class and what Week we are on. Check out the calendar for more info.
All registered families will receive login information at the end of September. This resource is open and can be used for all parish families who have registered.
The $70 fee per participant* includes the resources as well as a Bible that students will use Grades 1-6 and another Bible when they enter Grades 7-12. These Bibles they are able to take home and we ask that they bring them back each Wednesday night when we are again able to meet in person. (Partial refunds will be issued to parents who have Scrip credit.) Make sure you locate your Bible from last year and bring it with you to the church/school each Wednesday night we have a session. Please call the Parish Office with any questions.
*If you have more than one child, there is a multi-child discount. The second child will be $65 and any other additional children will be $60/ea.
**An additional $30 fee will be applied for participants receiving sacraments this year. This will be paid for separately when you register for the sacrament using the links at the left side of this page.
2024-2025 Participant Calendar