Our Faith Formation program begins in the First Grade and continues through Tenth Grade. We follow highly reputable curriculums from Loyola Press, Pflaum and Dynamic Catholic, which guide our students through the foundations of the Catholic Church and understanding the love Jesus Christ has for each us.
Sacramental preparation
Young parishioners enrolled in religious instruction at St. Mary’s will prepare during Second Grade to receive two Sacraments for the first time; Reconciliation and Holy Communion. Our parish based sacramental preparation program compliments your role as parents, their primary educators, and the instruction provided in weekly religious education classes. We are hopeful that this will be the beginning of regular, lifelong participation in these fortifying sacraments.
Confirmation preparation begins in Ninth Grade and follows a two year curriculum, with Confirmation being celebrated in the fall of 11th Grade.
By the sacrament of Confirmation, we are "sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit" and strengthened for service to the Body of Christ. Through a varietyof experiential lessons and discussions, service projects and retreats, we hope that students will begin to look within themselves, seeking the true person God has created them to be in this world.
Please note: A copy of the child's Baptismal Certificate is required for all who were not baptized at St. Mary's.
Students entering the Confirmation program must have attended religious education classes or been enrolled in a Catholic School the year before beginning this preparation.
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