Faith Formation (1st-5th grade)
Registration Info 2023-2024
2023-2024 Class Calendars Coming This Summer
- 2023 – 2024 Classes begin Sunday, September 10th & Monday, September 11th
- Days off follow Hillsborough County School Calendar
- Last Class is at the end of April
Children must attend 1st grade faith formation classes to receive First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion in 2nd grade. Children in Catholic School register for first communion preparation sessions at the parish to receive their First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion in 2nd grade.
Fees for 2023-2024
Register early to get the day and time you want and to get the early bird registration discount which lasts until June 18th. Discount reflected below.
- $65 for 1-5 (grades 1,3,4,5)
- $100 for First Holy Communion
- $65 for Catholic School Students making First Holy Communion
- $100 for RCIA for Children/Youth
PARENT & STUDENT HANDBOOK – CLICK HERE
A team of dedicated catechists work with the children of the parish helping them grow in their understanding of their own faith in God and knowledge of the Church. This journey is accomplished by using resources approved by the United States Council of Catholic Bishops and following the curriculum set forth by the Diocese of St. Petersburg for each grade. The children learn about their faith and prepare for sacraments with age-appropriate texts and activities.
Contact Information
Faith Formation Office 813-961-1716
Joseph Nieves-Serrano, Director of Faith Formation
joseph.nievesserrano@sainttims.org
Randolph Davidson, Formation Specialist
randolph.davidson@sainttims.org
Gina Gawienczuk, Ministry Resource Specialist
gina@sainttims.org
First Holy Communion 2023/2024
Children who have attended first grade faith formation at the parish or Catholic School will prepare for First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion the following year.
Please see the First Communion page under the Sacraments tab for more information or click here.
RCIA for Children
RCIA Adapted for Children/Youth
Baptism for Children/Youth 7 years old through High School
- First year – attend faith formation classes in their grade level
- Second year – attend RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation) Adapted for Children sessions. These sessions will prepare them for the Sacraments of Initiation: Baptism, First Holy Communion and Confirmation.
Please contact Joseph Nieves-Serrano at 813-961-1716 or joseph.nievesserrano@sainttims.org for more information.
Middle School or High School youth who have been baptized Catholic but need First Communion preparation, please contact Justin Lantz at justin.lantz@sainttims.org.
Resources
Catholic Children’s Bible by St. Mary’s Press available on Amazon – Hardback recommended
Discover by St. Mary’s Press
Gospelweeklies.com
Early Childhood Learning Center
St. Timothy Catholic Early Childhood Learning Center
17512 Lakeshore Road
Lutz, FL 33558
Director: Mary McGuire 813-960-4857 or preschool@sainttims.org. Click here for Preschool Website.