Faith Formation
What is Faith Formation?
Faith Formation, formally known as Religious Education or CCD, promotes lifelong knowledge of the faith by developing a deep relationship with God through catechesis, prayer, community life, and acts of justice and mercy. It involves educating the mind and heart in faith, fostering spiritual growth, building community within the parish, and engaging in works of love and service for others. It encourages us to live our lives as disciples of Christ.
Children and Families: We can help our young disciples grow in understanding, prayer, and love of Christ. Through age-appropriate lessons, hands-on activities, and community experiences, children learn the foundations of the Catholic faith while encountering God’s love in meaningful ways.
Youth Ministry: These programs aim to combine faith formation with service, friendship, and real conversations about the world young people navigate today. Through gatherings, retreats, and parish involvement, youth discover how to live their faith boldly and authentically.
Young Adult/Adult Formation: We offer opportunities for continued growth through Scripture studies, seasonal programs, small faith-sharing groups, retreats, and topical series rooted in Catholic teachings and traditions.
Our Faith Formation Programs
Our Bread of Life Catholic Community has a variety of options for you and your family.
You are welcome to register at ANY of our Parish locations for the program that will work best for you and your family.
- St. Benedict & St. Leo the Great - Generations of Faith, monthly on a Sunday from 8:00 - 11:00AM (including Mass)
Generations of Faith is a Sunday full-family faith formation program that gathers for Mass, a meal, and a lesson. We meet every month with a few other meetings throughout the year. This is for Parents, Children, Teenagers, Grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, and Friends…
Each session will begin with Mass, followed by a meal (usually Paula’s Donuts), then a large group activity and the age appropriate break-out sessions.
Contact Andrew Pitisi at apitisi@saintbenedicts.com
- Infant of Prague & St. Aloysius - Family Faith Formation, monthly on a Sunday from 8:30 - 11:00AM (includes Mass)
This program is for any parish family with children who are not currently enrolled in a Catholic school OR for a Catholic school family wishing to supplement their religious education. The Diocese of Buffalo requires participation in a Faith Formation program for a minimum of two consecutive years for sacramental preparation prior to receiving a sacrament. These sessions are for both parent(s)/guardian(s) and their children, and include a light breakfast.
Contact Fran Mackowiak at infantofpraguedre@gmail.com
- Christ the King - Weekly Catechesis (drop off), Sundays 8:45 - 9:45AM (grades 1 - 5), Mondays 6:45 - 7:45PM (grades 6 - 8), students in grades 9 & 10 should contact the Faith Formation office for information
These sessions begin late September through mid to late April/May.
For more information please contact Pam Rankin at faithformation@ctksnyder.com or (716)839-1430, Ext. 219
- Ss. Peter and Paul - Family Faith Formation, either online at home or in person, usually Sundays 10:30 - 11:30AM.
This is a family-centered faith formation program for families with children in Grades 1 – High School where parents customize their child(ren)’s faith journey utilizing a combination of at-home and online faith lessons, Family Lesson Workshops, and/or Youth Lesson Nights. Participate in family service opportunities with their children take part in parish and liturgical events as a family. Grades 9 & 10 should contact the Faith Formation Office.
For more information contact Roberta Spencer at faithformation@ssppchurch.com
Want to Explore Being a Catholic?
Do you want to explore being a Catholic, or complete your Sacraments of Initiation (communion and/or Confirmation)?
Please go to our Sacraments page for information!