Family Faith Formation

We are thrilled to announce that Family Faith Formation will begin in September 2025.  The Restored Order for the Sacraments of Initiation is diocese-wide endeavor lead by our Most Reverend Bishop David Konderla. Everyone in the Diocese will receive the Sacraments of Initiation in the following restored order: Baptism, Confirmation, and then Holy Eucharist. Finally, children will receive the sacraments of Confirmation and Holy Eucharist at the same time and at the earliest possible age, usually in the third grade. The sacramental graces will be a great help to the children and the formation opportunities will benefit the whole family (for a fuller rationale of these changes see Bishop’s Pastoral Letter, Jesus is Lord).

To facilitate these changes, every parish preparation program will assist parents in preparing for the Sacraments of Initiation. Programs are to make note that Baptism is to occur at the earliest possible age, First Confession is to be received in the second grade, and Confirmation and First Holy Eucharist in the third grade.

The schedule for the Faith Formation is below. The whole family is not just welcome, but happily anticipated for each meeting. Dinner will be provided. 

• For reception of First Reconciliation (2nd graders) - 1st Wednesday of every month from 6pm - 7:30pm beginning September 3rd, 2025. 
• For reception of First Holy Communion & Confirmation (3rd & 4th graders) - 2nd Wednesday of every month 6pm - 7:30pm beginning September 10th, 2025. 
• For all 9th-12th graders, including those receiving Confirmation - 3rd Wednesday of every month 6pm - 7:30pm beginning September 17th, 2025. 
• For Pre-K through 1st grade - Will meeting on 1st Sunday of every month from 9:45a - 10:45a between the Masses beginning in October. 

If you are unsure of which session your child should attend, please reach out to Jennifer Stimson at 918-729-0919.