Sharing the Difference
St.
Josaphat Parish (Saginaw, Michigan) and St. Stanislaus Parish (Bay City,
Michigan)
Faith First Makes a Difference
in the diocese of Saginaw, Michigan, especially in the parishes of St.
Josaphat and St. Stanislaus. Sr. Dorothy Ann Blasko, DRE at St. Josaphat
and Jan Musinski, DRE at St. Stanislaus both agree that family involvement
is the key. Faithfirst.com is the magnet that brings the parents, children
and their religious education together at both parishes.
All enjoy the games, bible stories, prayers, "make a difference" section,
etc. on the website and feel it helps them expand on their 60 - 90 min.
lesson time in the classroom. The Faith First at Home Family Guide allows
the home study groups flexibility to broaden their religious education
knowledge at their convenience in their homes.
St. Stanislaus restructured their sacrament program using the Eucharist
and Reconciliation Family Guides to a home program where the parents work
with their children and they all learn together!
