Faith Formation

FAITH FORMATION CLASSES!!

2017-2018 Sunday Schedule for Religious Education
(Grades 1 through 6) 9:30 AM to 10:45 AM
(Grades 7 through 10) 12:00 Noon to 1:30 PM

** Are for information only, there are no classes on these days

2017 Dates

September 10, 2017 – 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
September 24, 2017 – 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time
October 15, 2017 – 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time (St. Teresa of Avila, Doctor of the Church, Feastday)
October 29, 2017 – 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time
November 12, 2017 – 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
November 26, 2017 – The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
December 3, 2017 – 1st Sunday of Advent
December 17, 2017 – 3rd Sunday of Advent

2018 Dates

January 7, 2018 – The Epiphany of the Lord
January 21, 2018 – 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
February 4, 2018 – 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time
**Wednesday, February 14, 2018 – Ash Wednesday, 1st Day of Lent
February 25, 2018 – 2nd Sunday of Lent
March 11, 2018 – 4th Sunday of Lent
March 25, 2018 – Palm Sunday / Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord (The Incarnation – The Word became flesh)
**April 1, 2018 is Easter Sunday**
April 8, 2018 – Divine Mercy Sunday / 2nd Sunday of Easter
April 22, 2018 – 4th Sunday of Easter
** May 6, 2018 – FIRST COMMUNION for 2nd Graders (NO CLASSES)

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CONFIRMATION, FIRST RECONCILIATION, AND

FIRST EUCHARIST REHEARSALS AND OTHER

COMMITMENT DATES WILL BE ANNOUNCED

THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. SO BE ON THE LOOKOUT.
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Please call Vincent Armstrong DRE, anytime at 617-823-8976 if you have any questions.

Saints Report (Confirmation 2014)

During the sacrament of Confirmation, God the Holy Spirit comes upon you to bestow numerous spiritual gifts and “confirm” the Faith given to you in Baptism when original sin was wiped away.

You choose a confirmation name before Confirmation. This new name, imposed by the Bishop during Confirmation, becomes a part of your full name. It comes after your first and middle name and before your last name.

The most common advice for those trying to seek a name is to first find a list of Canonized Saints in the Roman Catholic Church through books or online research.

Pray to the Holy Spirit and ask him for help in finding a Saint whose life you would like to imitate. Before you are confirmed, pray to the saint whose name you have selected as your Confirmation name.

Ask this Saint to intercede to God for you, to help you make the right moral choices and to be a powerful spiritual guide for you for the rest of your life.

Your report should consist of two paragraphs:

• your 1st will tell about the Saint you have chosen
• your 2nd should explain why you have chosen this Saint to be your newly Confirmed name.
• You may also include a photo or anything else that is special or you feel is an important part of why you have chosen this specific Saint.

Letter to Pastor (Confirmation 2014)

All candidates for the sacrament of Confirmation must write a letter to the Pastor as to why they would like to receive this sacrament. These letters will be read by the Director of Religious Education and the Pastor. We ask that you take your time and write what you feel, not what you think we want to hear. Your letter should contain responses to the following items listed on this sheet:

• Your name, who you are, what you like and like to do, what your family is like (example = Mom, Dad, Sisters, Brothers, pets etc.)

• What does it mean for you to receive the sacrament of Confirmation?

• What have you done to prepare for the sacrament of Confirmation?

• What can the Catholic Church expect from you as a newly Confirmed Catholic? In your answer explain how a person of your age can serve your parish and what ministries you would like to learn more about.

• Which of the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit would you like to receive. Describe how you could use this gift in your own life.

• Who did you choose as your sponsor and why?

At the end of your letter you may add anything else you would like, based on Confirmation of your Faith.