Each Tuesday, families involved in our Faith Formation Program receive email updates. Contact the Parish Office at info@stgens.org if you would like to be included in this email blast.

FAITH FORMATION UPDATE

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

**Confirmation I & II Retreat Announcement**

The retreat for Confirmation students is planned for Saturday, November 8, 2025, at St. Genevieve's Parish Community Center from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM. This retreat provides a valuable opportunity for candidates to reflect on their relationship with God and how this relationship influences their other connections. Participants will engage in quiet prayer time, group activities, and enjoy bonding experiences with one another. A detailed schedule will be sent to families next week.

**Family Harvest Festival**

Saturday, October 25, 2025 - The Council of Catholic Women and Men's Club is excited to host a fun-filled evening for everyone! We invite you to help us create lasting memories and build community by bringing your family, friends, and neighbors to our Harvest Fest.

Join us for a night of delicious dinner, games for kids, bingo, and prizes for everyone. We are also looking for families to decorate their car trunks and park in the church parking lot, allowing kids to go from car to car for treats.

This event is free and promises plenty of fun!

**At Home This Week:** Your child brought home an activity on a blue slip to work on together. Please sign it and return it to class the following week (October 29) for a chance to enter the drawing (the kids love surprises!).

**Upcoming Dates:**

• October 22: Faith Formation
• October 25: Family Harvest Festival
• October 29: Faith Formation
• November 5: Faith Formation
• November 8: Confirmation Retreat 9-8 PM at PCC
• November 12: Faith Formation
• November 19: Faith Formation
• November 26: NO Faith Formation - Thanksgiving

Thank you for trusting us with the spiritual care of your children. Together, we will nurture faith, build community, and deepen our love for God.

RESOURCES

Visit the Faith Formation page at our website (www.stgens.or/faith-formation) for this year’s materials (e.g., registration, calendar, syllabus, and more …)

Reclaiming Sunday: October: Rest and Recreation

Please visit the "Reclaiming Sunday" section on our church's website for weekly family activity ideas.

Tips for Parents/Catechists:

Catholic Bedtime Stories - A JuiceBox series Podcast. This high-quality multimedia resource helps children understand their faith through bedtime Bible and Saint stories.

Faith Formation Questions? call: 651-426-1818 | email: thoang@