Families Forming Disciples
(Pre-K - 5th Grade)
What is Families Forming Disciples?
Families Forming Disciples (FFD) was developed by the Archdiocese of Atlanta to strengthen our families in their faith through formation, mission, and community. Each month our families come together as a large group for formation, then go home with an activity for the family to go deeper into what they learned. Small groups then meet each month to talk about what they discovered about their faith and build community. By participating in FFD your child receives the formation that is required prior to receiving the sacrament of Reconciliation and First Eucharist.
This program welcomes all to discover more and live out their Catholic Family life.
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To learn more about Families Forming Disciples, click here.
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To register for Families Forming Disciples, click here.
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To learn more about First Eucharist and Reconciliation Prep for Children, click here.
To sign up for Families Forming Disciples notifications, please visit
https://www.remind.com/join/k79b9g
Volunteers Needed
Mentor families are needed to guide and schedule the small group meetings. To volunteer check the box on your registration form. Please prayerfully consider being a mentor for Families Forming Disciples.
Archdiocesan Safe Environment Training
The Archdiocese of Atlanta is committed to helping children and young people learn and grow in a healthy and safe environment. OLA Parish complies with diocesan safe environment policies and procedures.
Training for Children
In accordance with the U.S. Bishop’s Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People, the program Protecting God’s Children – Teaching Touching Safety (commonly referred to as “Virtus”) is used in the Archdiocese of Atlanta. Students in grades Kindergarten through 12th grade participate in a safety lesson in their first year and once they move up to the next grade group.
Before registering your child for Families Forming Disciples it is required that you read the VIRTUS information that can be found by clicking here.
Training for Adults
The Safe Environment training for Adults of the Archdiocese of Atlanta includes training in how to recognize, prevent and report abuse. All employees, and volunteers who regularly work with minors, receive this initial training, as well as ongoing training and background screening. The Code of Conduct, Sexual Abuse Policy, Ministerial Standards for Clergy, Educators and all Working with Children and Vulnerable Individuals, Social Media Policy as well as the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People are available at the diocesan website at www.archatl.com. An overview of the children’s training, parent guide, and lesson plans are also available on the diocesan website. Click here for VIRTUS safe environment information.