Programs for Children
Baptism: Formation for children who were not baptized as infants is available on an individual basis. Please contact the Faith Formation Office to make arrangements.
Liturgy of the Word for
Children (Grades 1-5)
What:
During 11:00 a.m. Sunday Mass, children are invited to go downstairs to
the
When:
During the 11:00 Sunday
How to participate:
Any child in grades 1-5 is welcome.
What:
An opportunity for little ones to begin developing worship skills, learn
about God in language they can understand, and have a positive
experience of church. It also allows parents freedom to worship without
distraction.
When:
During 11:00 Sunday Mass. Children are brought to an assigned classroom
with a teacher (catechist) before
How to participate:
Contact the Faith Formation Office. There is a fee for participation.
Registration Form
Grades 1-5 Faith
Formation
What:
Students meet with a catechist weekly continue to learn about God and to
deepen their relationship with Jesus and the Spirit. They become more
acquainted with the Sacraments and learn more about the Church and how
to live as good Catholic Christians. Children also perform service
projects as a group
When:
Sunday mornings 9:45-10:45 or Sunday evenings 5:00-6:30, late
September through early May.
How to participate:
Contact the Faith Formation Office. There is a fee for participation.
Registration Form
Eucharist &
Reconciliation Preparation Programs
What:
Family centered preparation with some gatherings for children only, some
for parents and children.
Who:
Eucharist Preparation is offered in 2nd grade and
Reconciliation in 4th. Children must be baptized, practicing
Catholics. (If a child is not yet baptized or has missed preparation at
the grade level where we offer it, we will work with families according
to their needs.)
How to participate:
Contact the Faith Formation Office.
Eucharist Registration Form
Who:
Children from Preschool through Grade 4. Middle & High School youth may
earn service hours as assistants.
When: Summer 2009. Usually one week in June. Contact the Faith Formation Office.