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Elementary Classes, Grades 1 - 4
Students in Elementary grades can choose to attend class either from 4:15-5:30 p.m., or from 6:30-7:45 p.m. on Wednesday evenings. Children in these grades learn the basics of our faith. Catechists (teachers) are needed for all grad levels. We welcome co-catechists. Lesson plans and in-service sessions are provided.
Second Graders
First Reconciliation and First Eucharist are sacraments offered in the second grade. Our program is a home-based curriculum. Watch for information in the bulletin and in our child’s folders early in September.
Faith Formation Parents Group
This is a hands-on group of parents that assists us wit special programming throughout the year, such as Intergenerational Nights. We meet on an as-needed basis but not more than once a month prior to an event. Additional volunteers are always welcome.
Children’s Liturgy of the Word
This program is designed for children ages 3 through 1st grade. The children meet every other Sunday from September through May during the 8:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Masses. They have an opportunity to hear and discuss the Sunday Gospel at their age level. Activities are offered to reinforce the Gospel message. Adults willing to help facilitate at the Masses are always welcomed!
Middle School Grades 6 - 7 and High School Grades 8 - 10 Classes
Students in these grade levels can choose to attend class from 4:15-5:30 p.m. or from 6:30-7:45 p.m. on Wednesday evenings. Lesson plans and in-service sessions are provided. Catechists are needed for all grade levels.
Confirmation
Confirmation is offered to our 11th grade students. The process begins with an interview with the confirmation coordinator over the summer. In early September, the candidates attend an overnight retreat. From October through April, candidates attend the 6:00 p.m. Liturgy on the first and third Sunday of the month and meet immediately following until 8:30 p.m. Confirmation is celebrated in May. Facilitators and chaperones are always needed.
Middle School Youth Ministry, Grades 5 - 8
Our middle school Youth Ministry is held from 5:30-6:30 p.m. between the Faith Formation sessions. We share faith, food and fun in the youth room. We need parent volunteers to help with the dinner set up and cleanup. High school students are needed to lead prayer and run the activities.
High School Youth Ministry, Grades 9 - 12
Second Sundays of the month, we celebrate 6:00 p.m. Liturgy together. Following Mass, we have faith, food and fun in the youth room until 9:00 p.m. Offsite social and service activities are scheduled throughout the year. High school students are always needed to serve as liturgists and adults to chaperone and plan. Information can be found at www.SPXYouth.com
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