Christian Formation for Children

We welcome all children, beginning in 3K, into our Christian Formation programming. Christian Formation is a wonderful way to introduce your child to our faith, and is a necessary component in order to receive sacraments.

Christian Formation classes for 3K, 4K & 5K are offered on Sundays from 8:15-9:15am. Classes for 1st-5th grade are offered on Sundays from 9:30-10:30 am and Tuesdays from 6-7pm. Classes are held from September through April.

What will my child learn in Christian Formation? CLICK HERE to view grade level expectations given by the Archdiocese.

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2019 Christmas Programs

Children enrolled in CF in grades 4K – 5th grade will take part in our annual Christmas programs. Programs will be on December 15th at 9:30 for children who attend on Sundays, and Dec 17th at 6pm for children who attend on Tuesdays.

Students in 4K – 4th grade learn and sign a song for the concert, and 5th graders tell the Christmas story through a play or skit.

Below you will find info by grade. Click on the link for song lyrics or play script.

4k & 5k – Go Tell It on the Mountain
1st grade – Away In A Manger
2nd grade – Silent Night (with sign language)
3rd grade – Born is the King (with motions) – see video below

4th grade – The First Noel

5th grade – Christmas play script (Sunday)

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Sacramental Preparation: First Reconciliation & First Eucharist

Children will prepare for these sacraments through participation in weekly Christian Formation classes or our GIFT family program, as well as two parent/child retreats. There is a sacramental fee of $55 that covers the cost of textbooks & other materials, as well as the two retreats.

Important Sacrament Dates 2019-20:

Reconciliation Parent Meetings will be held in the Community Center

Sept 29th at 9:30am
Oct 1st at 6pm

Reconciliation Parent/Child Retreats will meet in the Community Center

Nov 15th from 5:30-8:30pm
Nov 16th from 9am-noon

First Reconciliation will be celebrated

Nov 20th at 6pm
Nov 21st at 6pm

Eucharist Parent Meetings will be held in the Community Center

Feb 2nd at 9:30 a.m.
Feb 4th at 6 p.m.

Eucharist Parent/Child Retreats will meet in the Community Center

March 13th from 5:30-8:30 p.m.
March 14th from 9 a.m.-noon.

First Eucharist will be celebrated**

May 2nd at 4:30 mass
May 3rd at 8:15 and 10:30 masses
May 9th at 4:30 mass

**Date selections will be made available at the parent meetings

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