Faith Formation
Faith formation is catechesis (teaching the faith) which aims to deepen people’s contact with Jesus Christ via educational and enrichment opportunities. Designed to touch the intellect as well as the heart, these programs help people live and experience a more Christ-centered life. In order to walk this path authentically and properly, it is necessary to understand how to have a relationship with God. We need to know, not only how to live, but what it means to live the fullest gift of life God has granted to us.
At the Church of Nativity, we offer faith formation for young children (PreK-K), school-age children (1st-8th), teens, and adults. The purpose of faith formation is to give direction to our life. In doing so we are better able to share with others, to evangelize, and understand our Catholic Faith.

Contact
Director of Religious Education - Gina Taddeo
faithformation@nativitycatholic.net 

Students who may have exceptional needs
The Faith Formation Office is looking to gather information from our parish to assess the needs of our students who may have exceptional
needs and are not participating in Faith Formation due to the complexities and/or challenges they face in the classroom. Our intent
is to ensure we are including all children. If you are interested in helping with this program or if you have a child with exceptional
needs that you would like to participate in Faith Formation (and currently is not) please complete this survey. Our goal is to create a
small classroom setting that moves at a pace that fits the needs of your child. By completing this survey it will help us to know how we
can meet your children where they are and work with their unique gifts, challenges and abilities. All answers will be kept confidential
and you only need to answer the questions you feel comfortable with. Please see our website for the link to the form or you can pick up a
paper copy on the table at the top of the stairs. Please return completed forms to the FF Completed Forms Folder in the wall pocket
above the table or email to Gina Taddeo faithformation@nativitycatholic.net

Upcoming Important Faith Formation Dates for 2025/26

 

First Communion Dates:

Sunday 9:45am Class

Retreat April 18th, 2026 

9am-11:30am (students check in at 8:45am)
Mass April 25th, 2026 

2pm (students arrive by 1:30pm)

Sunday 12pm Class

Retreat April 18th, 2026

9am-11:30am (students check in at 8:45am)
Mass May 2nd, 2026 

2pm (students arrive by 1:30pm)

Wednesday 5pm and 6:30pm Class

Retreat April 25th, 2026 

9am-11:30am (students check in at 8:45am)
Mass May 9th, 2pm (students arrive by 1:30pm)

Confirmation:

Confirmation Retreat February 22nd, 2pm-8pm

Confirmation Mass TBD 

Calendar for 2025/26
 

* Before registering for Faith Formation, please make sure you are registered with the church.
Download and print this Parish Registration form or they are available in the office.   
Nativity Registration English       Nativity Registro Español

Safe Environment

The Diocese of Nashville requires all parishes to have their Safe Environment training which also includes a background check. Everyone has to do it again by going online and creating an account.
To get started go to https://nashville.cmgconnect.org

There is a $25.00 late fee for registrations after June 1st.

Registration for Faith Formation can happen 3 ways. 

1. Pick up a printed form at the top of the stairs and return to the folder marked completed forms by the calendar/bulletin board at the top of the stairs.

2. Print out a copy here and return to the folder marked completed forms by the calendar/bulletin board at the top of the stairs.
FF Registration Form 2025-2026 (Paper registrations will not be received until April 5th.)

3. Fill out the electronic form below on a computer and you are good to go. This does not always work from a phone. Please make sure you are directed to our ( You have successfully registered your child/children for Faith Formation for the 2025/26 year. ) page for confirmation of registration.

*Attendance Policy MUST be signed and turned in prior to classes starting on August 10, 2025.

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Online Registration Form