Faith Fest

WELCOME FAITH DEVELOPMENT FAITH FEST
	*Frequently Asked Questions*
	*What is Faith Fest?* Faith Fest is what Holy Eucharist has chosen to call the intergenerational gatherings we will hold for life-long faith formation.
	*Who can participate in Faith Fest?* EVERYONE! Faith Fest is for everyone! Children, seniors, young adults, singles, married couples, teens, newcomers, families, visitors, college students.
	*What do we do at Faith Fest?* You are welcomed and seated at a table to form a group with other participants. A table may consist of a family of five (with a teen) attending together, a young, single adult, and a senior, adult couple. There are table activities to do while everyone is welcomed that are tied into the topic of the session. We pray grace and then invite you to share a simple meal. After the meal, there is an opening prayer in keeping with the topic of the Faith Fest followed by a learning activity for all ages together which introduces the subject of our Faith Fest in more detail. This may be a video, a song, or a skit for example. Next the table groups are formed into groups: for example, we might have families with children up to grade 6 stay together in Hoffman Hall, young people grades 7 through high school go to the Education Wing and adults with no young children in grade 6 or under also go to a dassroom in the Education Wing. The theme and the various activities will determine how the large group will be divided. After several activities, all participants come together again for a short period of discussion. Questions may be asked and dosing thoughts shared. The Home Kit and any home activities are explained. Finally a closing prayer still centered on the topic is shared and we go forth to continue the Faith Fest experience In our homes and with our community.
	*What is a “Home Kit”?* A “Home Kit” is a learning supplement to Faith Fest. It is a bag or packet that contains materials and activities that will help all participants to continue to explore the topic presented at Faith Fest. The Home Kit is included in the registration fee.
	*What does the registration fee include?* The registration fee includes the meal, attendance and all materials at Faith Fest and the Home Kit
	*Can toddlers attend?* Child care will be provided for children ages 1-3 years during the learning after the meal.
	*Will Faith Fests replace Faith Formation classes?* We will begin by blending our weekly Faith Formation classes with Faith Fests. Participants will attend one 3 hour Faith Fest session which will be presented several times on the same topic. Faith Fests will be scheduled approximately every other month from September through May. The months Faith Fest is presented, participants will not have to attend weekly classes. Special conditions will apply to sacrament preparation classes..
	*Can anyone help with Faith Fest?* YES, YES, and YES. There are many ways to help with Faith Fest. You can become a Faith Facilitator and train to present the topic in small group setting. Help is also needed in food preparation/service, child care, publicity, home kit design and assembly, set up/clean up, registration, prayer service leaders, music.
	If you have other questions or concerns not addressed here, please don’t hesitate to call Lynette De Tata, Faith Fest Coordinator.

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