WHAT IS LIFT?

Welcome to LIFT - Holy Eucharist’s Faith Formation Program for families with children in grades 1 to 8.  At LIFT, we create opportunities for families to PRAY TOGETHER, GROW as disciples and DEVELOP spiritual habits that will lead them into a deeper relationship with Christ.

  • It is a FAMILY experience –the whole family is invited to attend each session! We offer opportunities for high school students to participate or serve in the program as well.
  • It is a WEEKEND experience – With Mass at the center of our Faith Formation, we come together each weekend to experience vibrant liturgies, beautiful seasonal environments, relevant messages, and inspiring music.
  • It is a STRUCTURED experience - Our children will explore the session topic with their group leaders and apply it to their lives through small group sharing and hands-on activities. Parents, in their session, are provided tools to live their faith more fully and grow together as a family of faith. 
  • It is an ONGOING EXPERIENCE - The children will use their Alive in Christ textbooks to continue the lesson at home. We hope and pray that this is an opportunity to keep the conversations around the faith alive throughout the month!

WHAT DOES LIFT LOOK LIKE?

  • LIFT is held on one weekend each month. Families attend Mass together as a family. When Mass is over, the whole family heads down to Hoffman Hall for our LIFT program.
  • In Hoffman Hall, we share a meal and fellowship together. Then, we will introduce the session topic and receive a blessing from Fr. McClane.
  • On most weekends, our children in grades 1-8 leave Hoffman Hall with group leaders who will work through the assigned chapter of Alive in Christ book while the adults remain in Hoffman Hall for a presentation. For Christmas and Easter, we offer a program or experience for the whole family to enjoy together.
  • After the hour long program, children return to Hoffman Hall where the experience concludes with prayer and families are dismissed.

EXPECTATIONS FOR LIFT:

  • Attend Mass as part of the LIFT session each month.
  • Attend each of the nine LIFT sessions.
  • Complete work for assigned chapters between LIFT sessions.
  • If a child misses a session, home assignments are to be completed before the next session.
  • Note: Missing more than two sessions could hinder your child’s advancement in the program. 
  • Serve at least once at LIFT during the 2024-2025 calendar year in one of the many volunteer opportunities in the parish.  
  • A parent or guardian must attend the Mass and session with the child. No unaccompanied children will be permitted to attend the program.

We are delighted to partner with you on your family’s faith journey! Participation at weekly Mass nourishes the spiritual growth of your family. We hope that your family will be active members  of our faith community. If you have any questions regarding our expectations, please contact Donna Remaley at 609 268 7742 or dremaley@holyeucharist.org.