1952 Highway 21 South, Springfield, Georgia 31329
Welcome to Faith Formation at Saint Boniface! We are excited to be part of your family’s faith journey.
When are Faith Formation classes?
We offer Faith Formation classes for students in pre-kindergarten through ninth grade. Classes are held on Sundays from 9:45 a.m.—10:45 a.m. in the Faith Formation building.
We will begin the year with an Open House on Sunday, August 25, 2024. Regular classes begin on Sunday, September 8, 2025. The final class for the school year will be Sunday, May 4, 2025. Breaks for holidays coincide with the schedule at the Effingham County Schools.
How do I register my student(s)?
Registration forms and payment can be submitted online at www.sbcatholic.com. Paper copies can also be re-turned to the Parish Office (in person or by mail), or to the box in the parish hall entry.
Please return:
Communication:
We communicate throughout the year by email. Please check your email regularly for Faith Formation related updates.
What do I need to know about preparing for Sacraments?
At Saint Boniface, students must complete two consecutive years of Faith Formation classes before receiving either First Reconciliation/First Holy Communion or Confirmation.
Confirmation:
Students in the Faith Formation program begin preparing for Confirmation in seventh grade. In eighth grade stu-dents complete 15 service hours, select their Confirmation sponsor, and complete a project about their Confirmation Saint. Confirmation takes place during the fall of ninth grade.
There is a mandatory meeting for all students/parents preparing for Confirmation (grades 7-9) on Sunday, September 8. This meeting will take place in the parish hall during the regular class time.
First Reconciliation/First Holy Communion:
There will be a mandatory meeting for parents/students preparing for First Holy Communion (grades 1 and 2) on Sunday, January 5. This meeting will take place in the parish hall during the regular class time.
Prayers
Part of the Faith Formation curriculum includes a prayer list for each grade. We work with the students during the year on these prayers, and ask that parents practice with their children at home regularly as well. A prayer list for each grade will be available at the Open House.
Teaching Safety—Empowering God’s Children
Teaching Safety—Empowering God’s Children is a program that teaches age-appropriate lessons on touching safety and personal boundaries. The Diocese of Savannah requires that we include this program annually. If you do not wish for your child to participate in the Empowering God's Children program, there is an opt out form you will need to complete and return to the DRE. No further action is needed if you would like your child to participate.
Expectations for students:
Expectations for parents:
We are looking forward to a great year! Please contact Sara Folland, Director of Religious Education at DRE@sbcatholic.com or (912) 754-7473, extension 24 if you have any questions or concerns.
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The early registration fee is $25 per student, and is offered through August 15, 2024. After this date, the fee is $50 per student.
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The early registration fee is $25 per student, and is offered through August 15, 2024. After this date, the fee is $50 per student.
August 2024
25—Open House
September 2024
1—No class/school break
8—First Class/Confirmation Parent Mtg.
15—Class
22—Class
29—Class
October 2024
6—Class
13—No class/school break
20—Class
27—Class
November 2024
3—Class
10—Class
17—Class
24—No class/school break
December 2024
1—No class/school break
8—Class
15—Class
22—No class/school break
29—No class/school break
January 2025
5—No class/school break
12—Class/First Communion parent meeting
19—No class/school break
26—Class
February 2025
2—Class
9—Class
16—No class/school break
23—Class
30—Class
March 2025
2—Class
9—Class
16—No class/school break
23—Class
30—Class
April 2025
6—Class
13—No class/school break
20—No class/Easter/school break
27—Class
May 2025
4—Last class