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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.

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 2018-19 school year, please print and complete the registration form and return it to the parish office.

 First through Third Grade

​Classes are held on Sunday mornings from 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. in our social hall.

Catechists for Grades 1-3
Grade 1: Miss Angela Ehrhardt & Mrs. Patricia Lofgren (Aide)
Grade 2: Mrs. Lori Bronakowski
Grade 3: Mrs. Ernestine Norelli

Should the weather be inclement you will receive a text message informing you of a cancellation. Please see instructions included in the mailing to subscribe for the texting service.

 

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.

To print a hard copy of the Schedule, click on the word schedule in blue above.


September

​September 23​First Class
​September 30Class​

 

October

​October 7​Class
​October 14​Class
​October 21​Class
​October 28​Class

 

November

​November 4​Class
​November 11​Class
​November 18​Class
​November 25​No Class - Thanksgiving Recess

 

December

​December 2​Class - St. Nicholas Advent Party
​December 9​Class
​December 16​Class
​December 23​No Class - Christmas Recess
​December 30​No Class - New Year Recess

 

January

​January 6​Class
​January 13​Class
​January 20​Class
​January 27​Class

 

February

​February 3​Class
​February 10​Class
​February 17​Class
​February 24​Class

 

March

​March 3​Class
​March 10​Class
​March 17​Class
​March 24​Class
​March 31​Class

 

April

​April 7​Class
​April 14​Class
​April 21​No Class - Easter Recess
​April 28​No Class - Ravioli Dinner

 Fourth through Eighth Grade

​Classes are held on Monday evenings from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in our social hall.

Catechists for Grades 4-8
Grade 4: Mrs. Helen Carroll
Grade 5: Mrs. Beata Herold
Grade 6: Mrs. Ashley Wilson
Grade 7: Mr. & Mrs. Andrew and Carolyn Cannizzaro
Grade 8: Mrs. Angela Rinchuse

PLEASE NOTE: wHEN the weather be inclement you will receive a text message informing you of a cancellation. Please see instructions in the mailing to subscribe for the texting service.

 

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. Our sacramental preparation schedule for Confirmation willo be mailed separately to our 8th Grade parents.
Please Note: If school is canceled on Monday due to snow conditions, Faith Formation will also be canceled for that evening.

*Denotes a consecutive Monday class

To print a hard copy of the Schedule, click on the word schedule in blue above.

 

October

​October 1    ​First Class
​October 8​No Class
​October 15​Class
​October 22*Class
​October 29​No Class

 

November

​November 5​Class
​November 12​No Class
​November 19​Class
​November 26​No Class - Thanksgiving Recess

 

December

​December 3​Class
​December 10​No Class
​December 17​Class - Advent Pizza Party
​December 24​No Class - Christmas Recess
​December 31​No Class - New Year Recess

 

January

​January 7​Class
​January 14*Class
​January 21​No Class
​January 28Class

 

February

​February 4No ​Class
​February 11​Class
​February 18​No Class
​February 25​Class

 

March

​March 4​No Class
​March 11​Class
​March 18​No Class
​March 25​Class

 

April

​April 1​No Class
​April 8​Class
​April 15​*Class
​April 22​No Class - Easter Recess
​April 29​*Last Class

 

 Liturgy of the Word for Children
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.