CONFIRMATION
Monday 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Preparation for Sacrament of Confirmation: *Child must have received Sacrament of Baptism *Child must have received Sacrament of Eucharist *Child must be in 6th grade or older Preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation is a 3 step process:
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Faith Formation
Tuesday Session 1- 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm Session 2- 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm Preparation for the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Year 1) *Your child must be baptized. *Your child must be in 2nd grade or older Preparation for the Sacrament of the Eucharist (Year 2) *Your child must be baptized. *Your child must have received 1 year of Faith Formation preparation and received the sacrament of reconciliation. Faith Formation is a 2 step process:
In this step the students prepare to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation; how to confess
Sacrament of the Eucharist; First Communion. Initial Faith Formation: Beginning faith formation classes are provided for children in kindergarten and first grade if we have enough children enrolled and a catechist. We also have the option of providing materials for families if they would like to teach their children at home. **These classes are not a sacramental preparation class and do not count toward Reconciliation or Eucharist preparation.** |
So, what is a catechist, exactly? The word catechist comes from a Greek word meaning "to echo". Catechists echo the Word of God to the children of our parish. Catechists come from all walks of life and are all ages. They are ordinary people, just like you, who generously volunteer their time to share our Catholic faith, values, and traditions with our youngest generation of Christians and to walk beside/bear witness to them. They are positive role models who help children grow in faith, spirituality and their relationship with God. Their gift of time and talents has tremendous value because through their words, actions, and expression of love for their students, the message of Jesus Christ continues to spread throughout the world. Could you be a Catechist? Do you:
If you are interested in participating as a catechist or assistant catechist please contact: Elvira Ochoa at 209-491-3462 or email [email protected] |