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Faith Formation classes are open to public school children of the parish who are in first through eighth grade. Our program builds a foundation for living the Catholic life by helping the child to grow in holiness; to develop a relationship with God; to grow in the knowledge of and thereby foster a personal relationship with Jesus Christ; to know the teachings of the church; and how, through the power of the Holy Spirit, Jesus works in and through the sacraments.

Lauretta Stanley, Director of Faith Formation

Rachel Lewis, Clerical Assistant

The diocesan policy for reception of the sacraments of reconciliation and first Eucharist is that they are conferred in second grade. A prerequisite is that your children must be actively involved in our parish faith formation program or enrolled in a Catholic School in First Grade.

If your are interested in having your child(ren) participate in Faith Formation for the 2020-2021 School Year, please print and complete the 2020-2021 registration form and return it to the parish office.

A Faith Formation Learning Agreement must be filled out, as well as the Photographic Release Letter, and submitted with other paperwork to the Office of Faith Formation

 First through Third Grade

Classes will consist of homeschooling and Zoom sessions.

Catechists for Grades 1,2, and 3
Grade 1: Mrs. Carolyn Cannizzaro
Grade 2: Miss Angela Efhardt
Grade 3: Barbara Zucconi

Aides: Tiana Ambrose, Parker Lilliock and Stephanie Boyer

Classes are canceled on a Sunday because of holy days, per the schedule. Should there be a reason why classes will not be held other times, an Email will be sent to families.

Schedule
Please keep this schedule handy for continual reference. Read the weekly Parish bulletin for any exceptions to this schedule, as well as any additions which may occur during the year.
Please Note: Our Sacramental Preparation Schedule for First Communion will be mailed separately to our second grade parents.

September

​September 27First Class​

 

October

​October11
​Class
​October 18​Class
​October 25​Class

 

November

​November 1
​Class  
​November 8
​Class
​November 15​Class
​November 22Class

 

December

​December 6                                                Class
​December 13
​Class
​December 20​Class                         

 

January

​January 3
​Class
​January 10​Class
​January 17​Class
​January 24​Class
​January 31
​Class

 

February

​February 7
​Class 
​February 14​Class
​February 21
​Class
​February 28​Class

 

March

​March 7     ​Class
​March 14
​Class
​March 21
​Class
​March 28​Class

 

April

​April 11                                                                    Last ​Class                           

 

 Fourth through Eighth Grade

​Classes are held on Monday evenings from 7:00 p.m. to 7:40 p.m.

Classes will consist of homeschooling and Zoom sessions.

Catechists for Grades 4,5,6,7, and 8
Grade 4: Mrs. Helen Carroll
Grade 5: Mrs. Maryann Landini
Grade 6: Miss Angela Erhardt
Grade 7: Mr. Andrew Cannizzaro
Grade 8: Mr. Lucas Cannizzarro and Mrs. Larissa Cannizzaro

Aides - Open

Schedule
Please keep this schedule handy for continual reference. Read the weekly Parish bulletin for any exceptions to this schedule, as well as any additions which may occur during the year.

Classes are canceled on a Monday because of holy days or civil holidays, per the schedule. Should there be a reason why classes will not be held other times, an Email will be sent to families.

September 

​September 21
First Class   ​
​September 28
​Class

 

October

​October 5    ​Class       
​October 12​Class
​October 19
​Class
​October 26Class      

 

November

​November 2     ​Class          
​November 9
Class
​November 16​Class
​November 23Class

 

December

​December 7                                                ​Class
​December14
Class
​December 21
​Class                                        

 

January

​January 4
​Class
January 11       
Class
​January 18
​Class
​January 25                   
Class

 

February

​February 1
​Class
​February 8
​Class
​February 15
​Class      
​February 22​Class

 

March

​March 1
Class
​March 8
​Class
​March 15​Class
​March 22​Class
​March 29
Class    

 

April

​April 12          Last Class 

 

 Liturgy of the Word for Children ~ Canceled until further notice
Celebration of the Liturgy of the Word for Children occurs during our 11:00 a.m. Mass. Liturgy of the Word for Children begins with the children being called forward after the opening prayer and then dismissed from the assembly. They gather in a special room to hear the word of God proclaimed to them on their own level, followed by a time of reflection, which opens the children to the good news of Jesus' love for them.

The children also respond to a profession of faith and the prayers of the faithful. The children then return to the assembly in time for the celebration of the Liturgy of the Eucharist.

Liturgy of the Word for Children is a liturgical experience for the children and not a religious education opportunity. All children ages 5 through 11 are welcome to participate. No sign up is necessary.