"Go and make disciples of all nations....." Matt. 28:19
This is the challenge Jesus entrusted to His disciples and this same challenge is ours today.

The educational process for childrens' faith formation at Saint Gabriel's Church aims toward bringing parents and parish together in handing on the faith to our children. Each has a role in fostering the growth of faith in the young. Parents are the first teachers and primary example to their children. There is no substitute for the place God is given in the home. The parish supports parents by providing the necessary doctrinal, sacramental, and worship support necessary for faith formation and growth.

Kindergarten uses Pflaum Gospel Weeklies. It is a lectionary based series.

Grades K-8 use Faith First, a comprehensive and multimedia approach to teaching the Catholic Faith. Based on the four pillars of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, Faith First teaches doctrine, scripture, and Catholic Tradtion at every grade level.

Scripture is taught in a separate strand as well as interwoven throughout the curriculum.

The Liturgical Year is emphasized throughout the series.

Faith First interweaves life and faith throughout each lesson to help children recognize that faith makes a difference in their lives. We hope our students will see all of life through the eyes of faith.

Preparation for and celebration of sacraments is also a joint parish and parent responsibility. While the parish gives formal instruction, parents are asked to attend several meetings to prepare for the childrens' celebration of the sacraments. First Communion and First Reconciliation are normally recieved in the 2nd grade or in the second year of instruction.