Religious Education 

Grades 1-5

Parents are recognized as having the primary responsibility for training their children in practicing their faith. (Gaudium et Spes #48.) 


At Nativity, we are delighted to partner with you and your child on this journey of faith! We offer Faith Formation classes on Sunday mornings and Wednesday evenings for children grades 1-5.  Children not attending Catholic school should be attending classes within a Faith Formation program from Grade K or 1 through Grade 5.

Faith Formation Grades 1-5.

 

At Nativity, we offer Faith Formation classes in English on Sunday mornings (8:45 a.m. -10 a.m.) and Wednesday evenings (6:30 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.) for grades 1-5. 

 

What Curriculum Do We Use?

 

  • Focus is on the concepts of Church doctrine, Church history, scriptures, sacramental life, prayer, morality, social justice, and the liturgical year.
  • Class curriculum is age-appropriate and engaging.

 


 

Registration for the 2026-2027 Religious Education year is now live!

If you have any questions, please call the Faith Formation office at 813.689.9101.

Si tiene alguna pregunta, llame a la oficina de Formación de Fe al 813.689.9101.



Register Here

Sunday Faith Formation

8:45 a.m. English

Wednesday Faith Formation

6:30 p.m. English


PDF of schedule coming soon!


Faith Formation 26-27 Schedule

Where is the Faith Formation Office?

Our Faith Formation Staff is always happy to help and have you visit; we are located on the 1st floor, in the center of the Nativity Catholic School building. Entry to our office is secure. Please buzz the entrance to Nativity Catholic School and ask for us! They will help you check in with a valid photo ID.

Our Office Hours are:

Monday - Thursday --- 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Closed for lunch --- Noon - 1:00 p.m.

Friday --- 9:00 a.m. - Noon

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Sacrament Preparation for 1st Communion & 1st Reconciliation

  Sacramental preparation sessions for First Reconciliation and First Communionare part of a free-standing program. This means that in addition to attending Catholic School, or a Nativity Faith Formation class, you and your child will attend a few parent-student sessions that are specifically geared towards preparation for the sacraments. Click the corresponding Sacrament above for more information.


To get a copy of the Sacrament Prep schedule, please the Faith Formation office.

Teen Confirmation Preparation

The Youth Ministry department oversees and runs the Confirmation Sacramental Preparation process. Please click here for more information. 

How can YOU volunteer?

Parents-We Need You! 
The single most important way to solidify your child's faith journey is by attending Mass with them weekly. As we teach our youth about their faith and how to PRAY, SERVE, and GIVE, it significantly improves your experience here as you help us to be that good Catholic role model.  
As part of the Faith Formation program, families are asked to attend Family Faith Events, which are intergenerational family sessions that will help parents and children learn about our Catholic faith together. These events (at least one per grade level per year) are held during class-time for your convenience. In addition, families are asked to attend semi-annual Penitential services which include individual confessions. 
If you feel called to be one of our volunteer teachers, please call Faith Formation at (813) 689-9101, or email Deacon Joe Allison, Director of Faith Formation-RE.