Register Now for Family Faith Formation at Holy Family – Begins September 21
Maria Hayes • July 16, 2025
Registration is now open for Holy Family’s 2025–26 Family Formation Program!
This liturgically based Catholic faith formation program is designed for families with children in Kindergarten through 5th Grade, offering an engaging way to grow in faith together.
What is Family Formation?
Our Family Formation program equips both parents and children to live and learn the Catholic faith in a deeper way. Each monthly session includes:
- Children’s Classes – age-appropriate lessons led by catechists
- Parent Sessions – focused on guiding and empowering parents as the primary educators of the faith
- Take-Home Materials – resources to continue formation at home during the rest of the month
Classes meet on select Saturdays from 9:10–10:20 AM in the Daisy Activity Center (DAC).
2025–2026 Family Formation Class Dates:
- September 21
- November 2
- December 7
- January 11
- February 1
- March 1
- April 12
- May 3
Register Online by August 10
Please register your family online no later than August 10 to ensure we have enough materials prepared.
💲Cost: $75 per child — due at the first session on September 21 (check or exact cash preferred).
Questions?
Contact Kristina Seipel at kseipel@holyfamilynewalbany.org or 812-944-8283 ext. 4
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Audrey Francis Capper was born on September 19, 1926, in Lanesville, Indiana. She died on October 5, 2025. She was a founding member of Holy Family Church. She led a wonderful, full life and is survived by her nieces and nephews, Jean Moss (Dale), Tom Crone (Julie), Mark Crone (Gina), Anne Spaulding (Sean), Joan Antoine, Bill Crone and James Capper. She was also survived by her great nieces and nephews, Michael Crone (Leah), Sam Moss (Shannon), David Crone (Jayme), Philip Crone (Anna), Sarah Klarer (Ian), Allison Moss (Matt Parker), Kristen Spaulding, Kevin Crone, Alan Wells, Jael Capper, and her great-great nieces and nephews, Avery and Noah Crone, Harper and Piper Moss, Lenora and Oscar Capper Klarer, Ben Crone, Maylin Audrey Crone and Lily Wells and close friend, Ginny Gohmann. She was known as “Aud” to her close family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gertrude and A.G. Capper; her sisters, Mary Jean Capper and Doris Capper Crone; her brother-in law, Doris’ husband, Marion Crone, and brother, James Capper.
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Janice Starr Renn, age 80, of New Albany, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 7, 2025. Janice was born in New Albany, Indiana, on February 20, 1945, to the late George W. Gilmore and Gertrude M. (Weinmann) Gilmore. She was a faithful member of Holy Family Catholic Church, New Albany, Indiana. Janice spent several years serving the American Legion Post #28. She enjoyed playing golf as a member of Valley View Golf Course and founding member of her local bunco club with friends and former classmates. Janice is preceded in death by her parents; her loving daughter, Kimberly; her grandchildren, Brad and Jill Camm; and her sister, Carol Miller-Gilmore. Janice is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Frank Renn; daughter, Deborah (Greg) Karem; her sister, Georgie and Mary Catherine; her brothers, Dennis, Eddie, Nelson (Cindy), and Tony (Martha); many nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends.
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