CHILDREN'S FAITH FORMATION AND SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION

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This year, we are offering several different programs for our children's faith formation and sacramental preparation on Sundays and Wednesdays.  All children participating in our programs must be baptized.     

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Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (Sundays) - Montessori-style catechsis for children in PreK4 and K (Sunday mornings only).

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Families of Faith (Sundays and Wednesdays) - Family catechesis (at least one parent must attend with child) for all children beginning in 1st grade.  This program is open to all families but is required for two years in order for child to receive First Reconciliation and First Communion in the 2nd grade or older for those not attending a Catholic school or a Catholic home school program.  Please note that there will also include a half-day Saturday First Communion retreat the year the child receives the sacraments.

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Confirmation Preparation (Sundays and Wednesdays) - Preparation for children beginning in 7th grade who have not received the sacrament of Confirmation (two years are required for reception of Confirmation at the end of the 8th grade or later for those not attending a Catholic school or Catholic home school program).  Please note that there will also be a day-long Saturday retreat (two options - dates TBD). Children who have not yet received baptism and/or First Reconciliation and First Communion may not register for Confirmation Preparation.  Rather, they should register for Families of Faith.

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*We have attempted to align the times for most of our programs so that the entire family can attend faith formation programs at the same time and, on Sundays, attend Mass together as well.  On Sundays and Wednesdays, we will also be offering Youth Ministry Programs for our teens.  Please visit our Youth Ministry webpage here to register for those programs.