Registration for Faith Formation and Sacramental Preparationclasses (First Reconciliation/First Eucharist and Confirmation) for children between the ages of 4 years through high school has been extended until
Friday, September 23.
An informational packet was mailed to homes the week of August 8. For your convenience, here are English and Spanish versions:
Highlights:
Welcome Back Faith Formation Families Event – Sunday, September 25, 12noon, Social Hall. Includes:
special blessing of children/parents during 11:00am Mass,
Get to Know/Potluck following Mass in Social Hall
#MercyWorks Sandwich Making Service Project
Formal Presentation by Director of Faith Formation, Susie Osacho
Classroom Visits/Meet the Catechists!
BONUS: FREE TUITION Drawing!
Sunday morning classes for grades 1-8 begin Sunday, October 2, 9:15-10:45am, Community Room. Parents should attend with your kids!
Pre-K and Kindergarten aged children will meet DURING 11:00am Mass, starting Sunday, October 2
Sacramental Preparation Classes are separate from Sunday Morning Faith Formation.
First Reconciliation/First Eucharist (Holy Communion) Preparation
Intended for baptized children entering grades 2 or older. Is your child not baptized? Contact Susie Osacho ASAP.
Sunday Morning classes are 9:15-10:45am
Children (including Catholic school students) are required to register for Sunday Morning Faith Formation classes + Sacramental Prep Classes.
First Reconciliation Preparation classes are Wednesday evenings, plus two Saturday sessions (Oct – Dec.). First Reconciliation Parent Meeting: Sunday, Oct. 16, 12:15pm, resources distributed.
First Eucharist preparation classes are Wednesday evenings, plus two Saturday sessions (March – May 2017). First Eucharist Parent Meeting Sunday, March 12, 12:15pm, resources distributed.
Once registered, you will receive an email with class schedules and other details.
Confirmation
Candidates should be entering grade 9 or older and have already received the Sacraments of Baptism, First Reconciliation and First Eucharist.
A mandatory Parent/Candidate Informational Meeting took place Aug. 28th to determine the level of formation (head knowledge) of the candidates, plus other details including the structure of the sessions, and schedule.
Confirmation candidates do NOT have to register for separate Sunday Morning Faith Formation classes (select the “$0” option in the required Sunday Morning drop down option found on the online registration).
Please contact Susie Osacho if you have Confirmation-specific questions or prefer a paper Confirmation Registration form.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
This process is open to ANYONE who has not received the sacraments of Baptism, First Eucharist and/or Confirmation and is interested in learning more about becoming Catholic.
Spanish-speaking student/parent group will meet weekly on Fridays, 4:45-6:15pm.
Adult group will meet weekly on Saturdays, 3:15-4:45pm.
Contact Susie Osacho ASAP!
Youth Ministry – opportunities for middle school and high school students throughout the year ahead!
Parents & Older Siblings – Get involved!! God does not call the qualified. God qualifies those who are willing to learn, share and grow in faith together! Check out the Ways to Get Involved sign-up sheet!