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This year we are developing an ALL NEW Elementary Faith Formation program called Ascent Faith Formation. This program utilizes the amazing Alludo platform to give students an incredibly engaging experience of online learning. Ascent Faith Formation gives children the power build on the weekly gospels and then to explore topics that are interesting to them.  Plus they can partake in some friendly competition. Our goal is to make learning about the faith exciting, game-like, and nothing like school. Ascent is online faith formation at its finest. 

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GAMIFIED LEARNING

Students  gain access to the Ascent Faith Formation program via the Alludo app. When they log in to Alludo they will see the weekly Gospel lessons (or lessons for Reconciliation and First Communion) with TONS of optional 5-10 minute activities, videos and mini-lessons to choose from. Children can decide which topics they want to explore and earn points for everything they complete.  POINTS ARE AWESOME! The children with the most points each week will earn a spot on the Top 10 Leaderboard! This kind of friendly competition makes learning feel like a game. 

                                                                
DIGITAL BADGES

As children complete mini-lessons and activities they rack up points. If they earn enough points in a category they will receive virtual badges!  They will definitely want to collect as many badges as possible!

Is Faith Formation 100% online? 
For now we are excited to offer a blend of Alludo and Zoom, with the intention of coming together in person as soon as we are able! 

How will we use Alludo?  
Alludo is all about giving students the chance to explore topics that are interesting to them. The children will be expected to complete a certain amount of points before each Zoom meeting, so they can share their experiences with their peers and teachers.  Alludo is designed for any device, so they can log in on their computer, smart phone or tablet, wherever they are! 

How will we use Zoom?  
Zoom meetings will be two times a month.  We will gather for opening prayer and a short lesson on the gospel of that week.  Students will go into breakouts for 15-20 minutes of lessons geared to their grade and focus.  We want to give them an opportunity to build community.

Should I just wait until next year? 
Honestly, this is going to be the most exciting program year we've ever had. Shelter in Place has required that we step up our game to meet the needs of our children and youth. And by God's grace we have done it.  Ascent Faith Formation and Ascent Confirmation on the Alludo platform will truly transform the way our students learn about their faith. Trust me, God will enrich your teen's faith in ways you've never expected. Join us for an awesome year! 

When does registration begin? 
We are going to have registration begin online starting Monday, Aug 31st. Here's the link: https://membership.faithdirect.net/events/details/5055.  You can also download forms and mail them into the office with payment.  We will send you a confirmation email when registration is received. 

When does the program start? 
Faith Formation is scheduled to begin on Sept. 27. 

I still have more questions!
No worries! If you have any other questions just reach out to Eileen at elimberg@stbonaventure.net