Faith Formation – Sacramental Preparation

There are three levels of sacramental Preparation.  There are classes for children, for adolescents and for adults who need to receive a given sacrament.   

First Holy Communion preparation starts at the age of 7 and lasts for two years.  We have classes for children of all ages. We also have classes for teen agers who have not made their first Holy Communion.  Attendance at Sunday mass is required.  Classes are held on Tuesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.  

Preparation for classes for the sacrament of confirmation starts when the teen is 14 years of age.  This program lasts two years. Attendance to Youth Group and Sunday mass participation is required.  The second year confirmation class also attends a retreat as part of their formation. Youth Group meets on Sundays.  Attendance at Youth Group meetings counts for service hours.  Classes are held every Wednesday from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.  
Adults’ Faith formation classes are offered to any adult that needs to receive any of the sacraments of initiation.

The sacraments of initiation are: baptism, confirmation and Eucharist.  Classes are offered on Wednesdays from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m.  The adults prepare for a period of ten to eleven weeks for one hour each week. Registration will be announced in August.  Classes normally start in late September or in first week of October.