Adult Education & Faith Formation Director: Janis Lovecchio-373-4351, Ext. 235 janis.lovecchio@holyfamilycc.com Sunday Morning Adult Education - Participants have an opportunity to learn history, traditions, rituals, doctrines and teachings of the Catholic Church. The sessions are from 9:15 - 10:15 A.M. Sunday mornings from September through May. Wednesday Morning Scripture Study - Participants in this group are actively involved in exploring scripture through faith sharing, prayer, and mutual support. This group meets weekly from 9:30 - 11:00 A.M. Wednesday mornings from September through May. Thursday Morning Scripture Study - Designed to guide participants to a greater understanding of the Bible and the Catholic faith. The Denver Catholic Biblical School Program - A highly structured 4-year program with each lesson building on those before it. The program employs historical and critical approaches and taps a wide range of teaching methods - from lectures and written homework, to small group sharing and creative activities.  Women's Faith Sharing - An adult program of faith sharing geared to women of all ages which meets weekly both morning and evening sessions. Childcare provided by reservation. Men's Faith Sharing - A casual environment for catholic men of all ages to come together for prayer, scripture, and faith sharing. Lessons are designed to encourage men to deepen their commitment to Christ, their families, the Church, and their community. Meetings are every Friday at 6:15 A.M. Religious Education for Children Preschool - 8th Grade Director: Catherine Birdwell-373-4351, Ext. 227 catherine.birdwell@holyfamilycc.com The Religious Education and Formation process at Holy Family is based on the belief that our faith journey is lifelong and ever changing. Our curriculum is designed to help our youth develop ways of understanding and living their faith that will serve them throughout life. Liturgy and catechesis share the common goal of bringing people into a deeper relationship with God. For this reason, our curriculum is lectionary based. In connecting liturgy and catechesis, the understanding of the liturgy is enhanced. This understanding takes our faith experiences beyond the church and the classroom and out into the world. Vatican II named the family the "domestic church" - a child's first and primary religious educator. At Holy Family, we are blessed with excellent catechists who have felt called to come forward and share their faith. However, for catechesis to be effective, the family must embrace the formation of the child as well. We ask that families pray together and share their faith experiences in the home. For more information on the religious education and formation process at Holy Family…(Catherine, Karen, Jane and Jennifer) Family Faith Circle Family Faith Circle is a group of families who practice faith formation together as a small faith community in which the adults mentor all the children and offer support and encouragement to each other. To enhance the growth of this community, social opportunities are offered outside of class time, as well as service opportunities in which the families work together, children alongside adults. Family Faith Circle meets every Sunday that Religious Education is in session from 9:00-10:15. For more information please contact Catherine Birdwell at Catherine.birdwell@holyfamilycc.com or 373-4351. Vacation Bible School - Weekly program in summer for children.  Date changes yearly.