What is F.I.S.H.?

√ As Catholic-Christian Parents, we want to address and hand down to our children the foundational issues, principles, and values of our faith: doctrines, scripture, theology, spirituality and the understanding of our rituals, especially our liturgical celebration, the Mass.

√ F.I.S.H. enables parents to respond to the Catholic Church’s role for parents in the religious formation of children as both a privilege and an obligation. When you presented your children for Baptism, you along with their godparents were reminded that you have that privilege and responsibility of training your children in the practice of the faith.

√ F.I.S.H. is a dynamic process with which you and your children can discover the richness of Catholicism, through ritual celebrations and traditions.

How does F.I.S.H. work?

√ Confirm your registration as a parishioner of Corpus Christi. Register for F.I.S.H., either online, parish office or by mail.

√ Families are encouraged to form small cluster groups, “Intergenerational Households of Faith”, groupings of three [3] families per cluster is suggested. The clusters are encouraged to meet twice a month, for two [2] hours each. This model will provide “small Christian communities” within our greater Corpus Christi Faith Community.

√ F.I.S.H. Families will gather seven [7] times for large family sessions, calendared throughout the year. The session will begin with the celebration of Saturday evening Mass, followed by a family style meal, live music, thematic presentations, and various activities for the entire family.

√ F.I.S.H. includes a lectionary based model. In conjunction with the cluster sessions and large group sessions your family will be given the tools and information to share the scriptures that are proclaimed at the Mass. This will enable and foster a deeper and more profound understanding and application of scripture for Catholic-Christian family life with your children.

√ The NEW revised family faith formation process will provide comprehensive catechesis [religious instruction] and full support for parents to share their faith with their children. Children at each grade level will be exploring, in age-appropriate ways, the basic teachings of the Catholic faith. The multiple components are family based, not a class room model, and will integrate faith into everyday life.

FISH Info:

Click here Registration and Fees Forms to print the FISH registration and fees forms

Sacramental Preparation
1st Reconciliation & 1st Eucharist

• Family must be registered at Corpus Christi and actively participating in the Corpus Christi F.I.S.H. Program for one year.
• Parents must attend one Parent Sacrament Session.
• Parents and child must attend one Sacramental Retreat during their preparation process.
• Please contact parish offices for registration forms and fee schedule.

Parent Sessions - choose one to attend
Childcare will be available
February 23, 2012, 10:00am - 11:30am**
February 23, 2012, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

May 16, 2012, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
May 17, 2012, 9:00am - 10:30am

** Please note date change.

Sacramental Preparation Retreat - choose one to attend

Parents and child
April 21, 2012, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

August 4, 2012, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

For addditional family and student resources, please visit the following websites:

For Students: http://faithfirst.com/students.html

For Families: http://faithfirst.com/family.html

Questions? Contact: Cathy Allard (949) 389-9209 or cathyallard@corpuschristialisoviejo.org