Family CatechesisFamily Catechesis is Faith Formation for the whole family at the same time. Pope Francis is encouraging that parents live out the promise they made at their child’s Baptism and accept the role as primary educator of faith with their children.
Family Catechesis is done by entire Families coming together the first Sunday of the month from 10:30-12:30 to share, pray and learn about the faith together. Over the following three weeks families will have lessons at home that will enrich their families own spirituality. (Children must be current on Sacraments to participate) Family Catechesis will also have a family service component. See the Calendar of Classes here.
Family Special Sacraments
If you have a child in 3rd thru 11th grade that needs Baptism – Confession – or First Communion, then Family Special Sacraments is for you. Parents will attend class with their child so that families are learning about and sharing in their faith together. Once families have completed one year of Faith Formation, Families will then be able to meet with the Faith Formation Office and discern readiness for the Sacraments.
Family Special Sacraments will be offered the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month from 11:45- 1:00pm or on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday from 6:45-8:00pm. Special Sacrament families must be actively attending Mass. Click here to see the 2018-2019 calendar for Wednesdays and Sundays.
Sacraments
The sacraments of Baptism, Confession, Communion and Confirmation will be offered in a free standing program. Children must attend a minimum of one year of Faith Formation or Catholic School in order to be accepted into Sacramental Preparation. Acceptance will be based on readiness and Mass participation.
Baptism – Family Baptism class of 2 hours
Confession – Family Retreat on Reconciliation (Saturday 9-3)
Communion – Family Retreat on Eucharist (Saturday 9-3)
Confirmation – 5 classes of 2.5 hours and a retreat
Traditional (Catechist Led) Student Classes
Pre- K thru 12th grade
We will be offering one session of Catechist led traditional classes on 2nd, 3rd and 4th Sunday morning of the month from 10:15-11:25am. This option is only available to students who are current with their sacraments. Click hereto see our traditional class schedule for 2018-2019.
Youth Ministry High School Session
Faith Formation in traditional Youth Ministry format will be offered on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month from 6:30-8:00pm. Students must be current on all sacraments except Confirmation. Clickhere to see the Youth Ministry’s 2018-2019 calendar.
Youth Group
All Middle School youth whether in public or private school are encourage to get involved in Youth Group. This is not a Faith Formation class, but a time to build community, do service projects, talk about current life issues and grow in one’s relationship with Jesus Christ. (Faith Formation registration is not required)
Middle School meets the 3rd Sunday of the month from 6:30 -8:00pm
