Our parish organization serves children and teens in grades K through 12.

For second graders it is a very important and busy religious education year. Each child will be receiving two sacraments — Reconciliation and Eucharist. Regular attendance to class on Sunday is expected. Use this link for further Grade 2 Class Information.

The Student / Parent Handbook is posted for your convenience. Click on the image at right to view and/or print the PDF version of the handbook.

Rite of Christian Initiation of Children (RCIC)

As with the adult catechumenate (following the RCIA model), the child catechumen process is marked by stages, depending on the development of the child. This process could be tailored for each individual child, employing specifically designed material and proceedings, adjusted to the pace of each child.

According to policy, a child over seven (7) years of age, who did not receive the Sacraments of Baptism or Eucharist. must attend Faith Formation classes for one (1) year prior to RCIC. The Faith Formation class grade level of the child will be determined together with the Pastor, coordinator. and the parents. After one year of Faith Formation classes, the child must then enter the RCIC process in September. While in the RCIC process, the child must also continue to attend Faith Formation classes every Sunday.

Upon the final decision of the Pastor, the child will then receive the Sacraments of Initiation — Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist, at the Holy Saturday Easter Vigil Liturgy.

Registration

All students are required to register for 2011-2012 Faith Formation Year classes using this Faith Formation Invoice and this Student Information Form. Both required forms are also available in the parish office. All students must be registered before the start of classes.

Entrance Requirements Sacramental Preparation

Diocesen regulations states that there must be two (2) years of preparation for the reception of the Sacraments of Penance, Holy Eucharist, and Confirmation. The diocese further states that it is the responsibility of the parish to provide parents sessions/retreats for each of these sacramental preparation programs. These enable us to communicate important practical information and to receive parental input. The sessions also provide the opportunity for parents to reflect upon their own understanding and appreciation of the sacrament as well as to explore some ways that parents nurture the faith development of their children.

Sacramental reception takes place in the context of the parish community. Because of this communal aspect, Catholic School students join Faith Formation classes for several sessions before the reception of the sacraments within their parish.