K - 6th Youth Faith Formation

Welcome to SAIL, St. Brendan’s religious education program for children in Kindergarten through 6th grade. Please note that the SAIL faith formation program is NOT the same as the First Communion Sacramental Prep program, but our primary foundational catechesis program. Each child must complete two consecutive years of faith formation and be in the 2nd grade or older to be eligible to also register for First Communion.

Our mission is to partner with you, the primary educators of your children in the Catholic faith, and to engage, evangelize, educate and inspire the youth to have a deeper, more personal experience of Christ’s love. We use resources that are in compliance with the guidelines of the Archdiocese of Atlanta. For a closer look at our SAIL curriculum, please click on the following links:

• Kindergarten classes use  Image of God series

• 1st-5th Grade classes use Discover series from St. Mary's Press  and the Discovery Children’s Bible

• 6th Grade classes use The Catholic Connections Handbook and the  Breakthrough! Bible from St. Mary's Press. 

Attendance Options:

We have 3 options for SAIL participation and you must register for the one you know you can commit to for the entire year of faith formation.

1. SAIL ( Summer Session ) Occurs during the first two weeks in June. Classes meet from 9:00-Noon. To successfully complete this program, only 1 absence is allowed and make-up work must be completed within 5 days.

2. SAIL ( Wednesday Session ) Begins in August and Ends in May . Classes meet 2-3 times a month from 5:00-6:30pm. To successfully complete this program, only 3 absences are allowed and make-up work must be completed within 5 days. 

3. SAIL (Sunday Session )  Begins in August and Ends in April. Classes meet 2-3 times a month from 3:00 -4:30pm. To successfully complete this program, only 3 absences are allowed and make-up work must be completed with in 5 days.

Volunteer Opportunities:

Year-Round Catechists, Co-Catechists and Session Assistants receive a 50% discount on faith formation fees. Please consider volunteering in one of the following ways :

1. Catechists/Co-catechists - This role involves teaching the faith in a classroom setting. The catechist takes more of the confident lead in educating and running activities, while the co-catechist assists with classroom management and takes the lead when the catechist cannot be present.

2. Session Assistants - This role directly assists the Faith Formation Coordinator in filling whatever needs arise for the whole year of faith formation.