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Jesus said to him, “I am the way and the truth and the life."
Jesus said to him, “I am the way and the truth and the life."
~John 14:6a NAB
~John 14:6a NAB
Regular Formation
Regular Formation
These are non-sacramental classes.
There is no preparation for celebrating a sacrament.
There is introduction or continuing formation of the Roman Catholic Christian faith.
Parents, consider Couples for Christ Christian Life Program beginning TBA. CFC also has Kids for Christ (children in pre-school elementary school), Youth for Christ (teens still in middle or high schools), Singles for Christ (young adults)
Grade K, 1 No Sacramental Formation. No Need to Register.
Family must attend Sunday Mass regularly & Pray everyday.
Grades 4, 5, 6 Continuation of Faith Formation
Students have celebrated their First Holy Communion
Grades 7, 8 Continuation of Faith Formation
Students have celebrated their First Holy Communion
Sacramental Formation
Sacramental Formation
These classes prepare students to celebrate a sacrament.
Successful Completion of current Family Faith Formation Components will determine length of catechesis.
Grades 2-12 Reconciliation
Students enter their 1st year to prepare for their 1st Confession
Grades 3-9 Eucharist
Students enter their 2nd year to celebrate their 1st Holy Communion
Reconciliation Year successfully accomplished
Grades 9-11 Confirmation Year 1 Pre-Confirmation
Students enter their 1st year to prepare for Confirmation***
Students may also celebrate Eucharist as needed
NOTE: ***Confirmation Year 1 Students may be invited to Confirmation Year 2 as they demonstrate progress of attendance, knowledge, participation at Sunday Mass & parish events, submission of documents due, pastor's recommendation
Grades 10-12 Confirmation Year 2
Students enter their 2nd year to celebrate their Confirmation
Students may also celebrate Eucharist as needed
Confirmation Year 1 / Pre-Confirmation Year successfully accomplished
Adult Faith Formation
Adult Faith Formation
Order of Christian Initiation of Adults
This class prepares adults 18 years and older to celebrate Baptism, Confirmation, Holy Eucharist
No longer in high school
Candidates who seek Confirmation, Eucharist
baptized will follow schedule for
Adult Faith Formation
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Inquirers who seek Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist
not yet baptized will follow schedule for
Order of Christian Initiation of Adults
Period of Evangelization & PreCatechumenate
Rite for Entrance usually Fall Semester
Period of Catechumenate
Rite of Election always 1st Sunday of Lent
Period of Purification & Enlightenment
Rite of Initiation always Easter Vigil
Period of Mystagogia
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Resource: https://www.usccb.org/beliefs-and-teachings/who-we-teach/christian-initiation-of-adults
Resource: https://catholic-link.org/entire-rcia-program-presented-on-vimeo-by-fr-patrick-schultz/
Resource: newsletter-2024-02.pdf
Requisite Items for each Formation
Requisite Items for each Formation
All Students: Sacramental Certificates: Baptism, First Communion (as applicable); Class Attendance, Class Work, Meetings & Workshops, Instructional & Sacramental Fees, Sunday Mass Celebration, Family Faith Formation Components
Eucharist Students: Baptism Certificate
Confirmation Year 1 Students: Baptism Certificate, First Communion Certificate, Saint Report, 3 Works of Mercy, 1 Godparent Verification Form, Recollection as scheduled
Confirmation Year 2 Students: Recollection as needed, Retreat, 3 Works of Mercy in addition to Confirmation Year 1 items
Adult Faith Formation Students: Baptism Certificate, First Communion Certificate (as applicable), 1 Godparent Verification Form, Saint Report, 3 Works of Mercy Report
Baptism Students: Birth Certificate, 1 Godfather Verification Form, 1 Godmother Verification Form, 1 white baptismal clothes, 1 white baptismal candle
Sunday Mass Attendance and Reflection
Sunday Mass Attendance and Reflection
is required
is required
for All Families and All Students
for All Families and All Students
Every Sunday.
Every Sunday.
Start this Sunday.
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