Throughout the summer we will be gathering information to set up the best possible faith formation program for our families and adults. Stay tuned for more information.













 

First Reconciliation - First Eucharist

Please put these dates on your calendar now, and plan accordingly.

An information meeting after Masses on the weekend of September 14 & 15

Catechesis will take place during our G.I.F.T. Whole Community Gatherings 
Sunday evenings, beginning with Mass at 4:30pm:

September 22, at Holy Cross
October 20, at All Saints
December 8, at St. Anthony
January 5, at Holy Cross
March 1, at All Saints
April 19, at St. Anthony
May 31, Pentecost Celebration - location TBD

 Additional session for  1st Reconciliation & 1st Eucharist candidates:

• 1st Reconciliation and 1st Eucharist Retreat Day on November 9, 2019
• First Reconciliation Rehearsal Retreat on March 21, 2020
• Celebration of 1st Reconciliation on March 28, 2020
• 1st Eucharist Rehearsal Retreat on May 16, 2020
• Celebration of 1st Eucharist at each parish on the weekend of May 17.

 
The immediate preparation process for First Reconciliation and First Eucharist, is usually done in 2nd grade, but older children are welcome.  In addition, the candidates for these Sacraments are expected to attend regular faith formation:
—choose the one of the three options below that works best for your household.

1. Holy Cross: Sunday mornings, 9:40am—10:30am
   September 29, October 6, October 27, November 3, November 17, November 24, January 12, January 26, February 2, February 9, March 8, March 29, April 26, May 3.
2. All Saints: Sunday mornings, 11:40am—12:30pm
   September 29, October 6, October 27, November 3, November 17, November 24, January 12, January 26, February 2, February 9, March 8, March 29, April 26, May 3.
3. St. Anthony: Saturday evenings, 5:40pm-7:30pm
   October 5, November 16, January 25, February 8, March 14, May 2.

 
Confirmation

The preparation process for Confirmation is a two year process that usually happens during 8th and 9th grade.  The celebration of Confirmation happens in late spring, date and location TBD.

Please put these dates on your calendar now, and plan accordingly.

Information meeting after Masses on September 14 & 15
NET Catholic Confirmation Kickoff on Saturday, October 26
Day Retreat Saturday, May 9, 
Two Candidate/sponsor meetings on April 26 & May 3 (2nd year students only)
Rehearsal the week before Confirmation (2nd year students only)


Catechesis will take place during our G.I.F.T. Whole Community Gatherings, Sunday evenings, beginning with Mass at 4:30pm

 September 22, October 20, December 8, January 5, March 1, April 19, May 31 

And, during Sunday mornings/Friday evenings at your parish:

1. Holy Cross: Sunday mornings, 9:40am—10:30am
   September 29, October 6, November 3, November 17, November 24, January 12, January 26, February 2, February 9, March 8, March 29.
2. All Saints: Sunday mornings, 11:40am—12:30pm
   September 29, October 6, November 3, November 17, November 24, January 12, January 26, February 2, February 9, March 8, March 29.
3. St. Anthony: Taking Root Youth Spirituality Gatherings on Friday evenings, 7pm-8:30pm: