Register now for Faith Formation Programs for 2022-2023!
REQUIREMENTS FOR 1ST COMMUNION
Must be age 7 by April 2022.
Registration and Baptism certificate turned in by August 30, 2022.
Child and Parent participation in:
6 sessions 1st semester on Sunday mornings from 9:00-10:45.
6 sessions 2nd semester on Sunday mornings from 9:00-10:45.
Attend two Family Nights a year.
Attend retreat for 1st Reconciliation first semester & 1st Communion second semester.
Actively participate in home activities that will be given out monthly.
REQUIREMENTS FOR CONFIRMATION
7th Grade or age 12 during the 2022-2023 school year.
Registration and Baptism certificate turned in by August 30, 2022
Completed Godparent application by January 3, 2022.
Teen, Parent, and Sponsor participation in Quarterly Saturday Sessions.
Miss no more than 5 Youth group sessions, without making up the material.
Attend a Confirmation Retreat
How the Program Works
Religious education
This aspect of our catechesis program is open to all families with children up to 5th grade in the parish. Class groups will range from Pre-K to 5th grade. Religious Education sessions will take place on Sunday mornings from 9:00-10:45 in the parish hall. Please see the calendar for the dates of the 7 sessions in the first semester, and 8 sessions in the second semester. Parents are invited to participate simultaneously in an adult formation session, in order to be better prepared to teach their children the faith in their faith in the home. Childcare will be provided. Parents will also be given materials to help their children continue learning in a hands on way at home.
1st Communion
The core of the program is participation of both the child and parents in our Sacramental Preparation Program on Sunday mornings from 9:00 AM to 10:45 AM. Parent and child meetings will vary between formation done in family, and formation that are separated into parent groups and child groups. 1st Communion families are also asked to attend a minimum of two Family Nights during the year. Family Nights will take place on Friday nights once a month. Childcare will be provided for both 1st communion classes and Family Nights.
Confirmation
Candidates for the Sacrament of Confirmation, 7th through 12th grade will meet on Sunday evenings with the youth group respective to their age; Four-12 (6th - 8th grade) from 5.00pm - 6.30pm and RISE (9th - 12th grade) from 6.30pm - 8.00pm. Teens, Parents and Sponsors will also attend a quarterly session together.
Additional service days and retreats will be included in the schedule for both Sacramental Preparation Programs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is “catechesis”?
Catechesis is nothing other than the process of transmitting the Gospel. Catechesis comes from the Greek word katekhesis meaning "to hand on by word of mouth.” The word “disciple” comes from the Latin word discipulus meaning “learner.” In short, catechesis is simply talking about our Lord Jesus to all “disciples” or “learners.”
Our family is unable to participate in the Sunday sessions and would like an alternate option for Catechesis. What should we do?
When you register on the website please check the box indicating you are interested in the homeschooling option, and we will contact you with more information.
Is there a program for adult Confirmation?
Yes. Contact Nina Potter for more information.
What volunteer opportunities are there for these programs?
We are looking for volunteers for all of the following areas:
Catechists to help lead groups for preschool and Kindergarten, 1st-5th grade once a month (minimum 5 needed).
Catechists to help lead groups for first communion kids twice a month (minimum 2 needed).
Room parents to assist with practical needs and supervision in preschool and Kindergarten (minimum 6 needed).
Catechist or helper to assist with RCIA for children once a month (minimum 1 needed- this person can overlap with one of the catechists above).
Kitchen crew to help prepare breakfast once a month for all families in Family Catechesis (minimum 3 needed).
To volunteer, please contact Nina. Volunteer training will be mid-August.
REGISTRATion
“Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these. ”