Our Mission:

Our mission is to assist all children in finding God in their lives and growing in the awareness of God's great love for them through Jesus; and to celebrate this truth with endless joy as a community of believers. This is a life long journey!

 

We Offer:

• Programs for Faith Formation

• Sacramental Preparation

• Vacation Bible School

• Rite of Christian Initiation Of Adults (and Children)

• Catechist Formation

• Children's Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) - 11 AM Sunday Mass (October - May)

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Sacramental Preparation

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Preparation for the celebration of sacraments involves the family, community and the parish or school systematic catechetical effort. Parents are required to enroll their children in faith formation sessions as part of the on-going catechetical process.  Children need to be enrolled and attending an approved archdiocesan program one year prior before beginning preparation for Reconciliation and Eucharist.  It is through a partnership with the local parish staff and family that children are prepared for the celebration of sacraments.

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Reconciliation

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Immediate catechesis for the sacrament of Reconciliation is separate from catechesis for Eucharist.  Parents and the parish community work in partnership toward the formation of the child for the celebration of this sacrament.  Once a child has reached the age of discernment (usually age 7) the child is invited into the preparation for the sacrament.  This is such so that the child may celebrate Reconciliation prior to Eucharist.  This is the norm of the church but in cases where the child, due to immaturity, is not ready for celebration of Reconciliation every effort will be made to continue to foster the formation process.

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Eucharist

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Preparation for the Sacrament of Holy Eucharist is a wonderful time for families to come together around the table of the Lord to celebrate the gift of the True Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist.  This time of learning is vital to children who have been called by Christ to celebrate the Love Jesus has for all of us.

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First Eucharist Celebration is in May.  Mandatory practice is scheduled the evening before the celebration at 7 pm.

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Children's Liturgy of the Word

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Children age 4 through Grade 5 are invited to "break open" the Word during the 11:00 am Mass. CLOW runs October through May.

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Religious Education

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Family Faith Formation

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We are so excited to be offering a Family Faith Formation Program.  Our Family Faith Formation program will consist of two tracks.  Each track will meet twice a month.  The program will take place Sunday mornings in between the 8 AM and 11 AM Masses.  The purpose behind this program is to build a stronger community and stress the importance of families in our Church.  All catechetical aged children (4-18) who are not in a Cathoic school or homeschooled are required to be registered for Family Faith Formation, and at least one parent is required to attend every session, both parents are strong encouraged  to participate.

 

Between 9:00 AM-10:35 AM there will be breakfast, formation, and age appropreiate small groups.

 

After the family breakfast, parents and highschoolers will remain in Sullivan Hall for formation and small groups.  Middle schoolers will be in Sappington Hall.  Elementary, Kindergarten and Childcare (6 months - 3 years) will be in the lower level classrooms of the Parish Center.  Children who are 6 months and under will remain with parents.

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To register for Family Faith Formation, click here.

 

FIRST RECONCILIATION & FIRST COMMUNION are completed in 2nd grade.  Childern are required to attend Fatih Formation classes in their First grade and their Second Greade year (unless they attend Catholic School or do an approved Catholic Homeschool program) as well as complete the Sacramental Preparation Program during their 2nd grade year.  Please be mindful of the programs your children need to compete when signing up this coming year.  

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