Holy Name Catholic Church at 630 Harmon St., Birmingham, MI 48009 US - FAITH FORMATION

Older youth of our parish, volunteered to create and present a playlet on All Saint's Day for the young children who attend our Sunday Religious Education Classes.  Pre-school, kindergarten and first graders enjoyed the efforts of our students as they learned new facts about treasured saints, St. Paul,
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, and St. Joan of Arc.

PHILOSOPHY OF FAITH FORMATION

CHILDREN'S FAITH FORMATION
Holy Name Parish, in keeping with the directives of our Bishops, the guidelines of the Archdiocese of Detroit, the National Catechetical Directory and the document “To Teach as Jesus Did,” offers for young Catholics of the community formal and informal opportunities to nurture a personal relationship with God through educational programs and liturgical experiences which include content, worship, and service within the Church community.     more...

ADULT FAITH FORMATION
"Catholic education is an expression of the mission entrusted by Jesus to the Church he founded. Through education, the Church seeks to prepare its members to proclaim the Good News, and to translate this proclamation into action. Since the Christian vocation is a call to transform oneself and society with God’s help, the educational efforts of the Church must encompass the twin purposes of personal sanctification and social reform in the light of Christian values.” - To Teach As Jesus Did    more...