Children are a gift from the Lord; they are a reward from Him. PS 127:3
The Catholic Church recognizes that the parents have primary responsibility for the religious education of their children. It is within family life that children learn about God, love for others, share prayer, learn about sacrifice and service, and celebrate sacraments together-including the Sunday Eucharist each week.
CONFIRMATION PROGRAM
Confirmation consists of sessions beginning in the middle of 9th grade and concluding in the winter of 10th grade. Older candidates are also welcome.
The current confirmation group will celebrate the sacrament at the Basilica of St. Mary on February 4, 2023. Our next confirmation group will begin in January 2023.
Confirmation I Invitation | Confirmation I Registration Form | Confirmation Code of Conduct
Confirmation Social and Digital Media Permission Form
WEDNESDAY NIGHT PROGRAMMING (2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR)
Elementary and Middle School
The Faith Formation program geared for public and home-schooled children in grades one through eight is held on Wednesday evenings. Classes meet September through the beginning of May from 6:30 to 7:45 PM.
Note that there are 3 forms to be completed:
- FAMILY INFORMATION FORM—1 per family
- INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION FORM—1 per child enrolling
- SOCIAL MEDIA AND ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION PERMISSION—1 per child enrolling
REGISTRATIONS ARE DUE AUGUST 1st! However, as we need to allocate appropriate space for each group, it is essential to have a clear picture of our faith formation numbers sooner rather than later. Fees will not be collected until after August 1.
For more information, or if you have questions or concerns, please contact Kim Roering in the parish office.
FIRST RECONCILIATION AND FIRST EUCHARIST PREPARATION
Children in grade 2 and older during the 2023-2024 school year are welcome to prepare for and celebrate First Reconciliation and First Eucharist. REGISTRATIONS ARE DUE AUGUST 1st! For more information contact Kim Roering in the parish office.
First Eucharist
First Eucharist is celebrated yearly with active, participating parishioners and their families. There are group preparation sessions and a retreat for families with a second grader (or older) preparing for this sacrament. Families will complete a preparation workbook at home. It culminates in the celebration of First Eucharist.
First Reconciliation
First Reconciliation is celebrated yearly with active, participating parishioners and their families. There are group preparation sessions and a retreat for families with a second grader (or older) preparing for this sacrament. Families will complete a preparation workbook at home for this sacrament. The curriculum for this preparation focuses on healing relationships.
- FIRST SACRAMENTS REGISTRATION FORM—1 per child enrolling
- SOCIAL MEDIA AND ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION PERMISSION—1 per child enrolling
SUNDAY PROGRAMMING
Nursery
The Sunday morning nursery for toddlers, ages 1 to 3 (12-36 months) is available year round during both masses. They will be cared for, play, pray, and begin to know what being in a faith community looks, sounds, and feels like.
Sunday morning nursery has been cancelled during COVID-19.
Children's Liturgy of the Word
During Sunday morning masses children, grades K-4, will have the opportunity to hear and reflect on the Word together. Children will be invited, led by their catechist, to the chapel adjacent to the Worship space.
Children's Liturgy of the Word has been cancelled during COVID-19.