Please refer to the schedule in the Family Faith Formation booklet provided at the Parent Orientation.
Please refer to October 31, 2025 email regarding make up sessions.
Recommended Family Schedule
Every Sunday
Family celebrates Sunday Mass as Family; discusses experience; writes reflection
Every Day
Family prays {1}Sign of the Cross, {2}The Lord's Prayer, {3}Hail Mary, {4}Glory Be, {5}Act of Contrition, {6}The Apostles Creed, {7}Angel of God as Family THEN trace the sign of the cross on each other's forehead praying "May God bless you and keep you!" from Numbers 6:24-26
1st Week
Family schedules a day & time to COMPLETE previous month's Family Activity
2nd Sunday
Parents AND Teens Gr. 6-8 AND Gr. 9-12 AND Children Gr.2-5 attend Family Catechesis
Submit completed previous month's Family Activity and Sunday Mass Reflection
2nd Week
Family schedules a day & time to START on NEW Family Activity
3rd Sunday
Parents sign in/out INSIDE Parish Hall Children & Teens for Children & Youth Catechesis
Teens Gr. 6-8 AND Gr. 9-12 AND Children Gr.2-5 attend Children & Youth Catechesis
Submit completed previous month's Family Activity and Sunday Mass Reflection
3rd Week
Family schedules a day & time to continue work on Family Activity
4th Week
Family schedules a day & time to work on Family Activity
4th Saturday
Parents AND Teens Gr. 6-8 AND Gr. 9-12 AND Children Gr.2-5 may schedule a time for assistance at the REC
if month has 5th Week
Family schedules a day & time to work on Family Activity
Choose 1
✔️August 24, 31, September 7 Sunday 3:30pm-5:30pm
OLL REC Upper Level (two-story building near parish hall)
✔️make up September 14, 21, October 12, 19 Sunday 2:15-3:15pm
✔️make up November 8 Saturday 4:00-5:30pm OLL Parish Hall
for PARENTS - fathers AND mothers
Godparents Welcome
for Children and Middle School Teens and High School Teens
for Parents AND Children Grades 2-5 AND Teens Grades 6-8 AND Teens Grades 9-12
Sunday 3:30-5:30pm
check days & times & info below too
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March 15 Sunday 3:30-7:30pm OLL Parish Hall
March 8 Sunday 3:30-5:30pm OLL Parish Hall
February 14 Saturday 4:00-6:30pm OLL Church
OLL Church Fiesta Novena & Mass
February 6-14 Novena 5:30pm, Mass 6pm, Church Procession
attend two or more nights {Feb. 7 Sat & Feb. 8 Sun}
AND February 14 Sat 4pm-6:30pm
February 8 Sunday 3:30-5:30pm OLL Parish Hall
✔️January 11 Sunday 3:30-5:30pm OLL Parish Hall
✔️December 8 Monday
>Family Mass - check parish office for mass schedule and
>Procession at Cathedral Basilica in Hagatna 3:00-6:00pm
✔️December 7 Sunday 3:30-5:30pm OLL Parish Hall
✔️November 22 Sat or 23 Sun
>after Family's Sunday Mass
✔️November 9 Sunday 3:30-5:30pm OLL Parish Hall
✔️October 12 Sunday 3:30-5:30pm OLL Parish Hall
✔️September 14 Sunday 3:30-5:30pm OLL Parish Hall
for Parents to sign in /out INSIDE OLL Parish Hall the Children Grades 2-5 AND Teens Grades 6-8 AND Teens Grades 9-12
Sundays 3:30-5:30pm
check days & times & info below too
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MUST attend Family Catechesis schedule January - February - March WITH Parents
March 15 Sunday 3:30-7:30pm OLL Parish Hall
March 8 Sunday 3:30-5:30pm OLL Parish Hall
February 14 Saturday 4:00-6:30pm OLL Church
OLL Church Fiesta Novena & Mass
February 6-14 Novena 5:30pm, Mass 6pm, Church Procession
attend two or more nights {Feb. 7 Sat & Feb. 8 Sun}
AND February 14 Sat 4pm-6:30pm
February 8 Sunday 3:30-5:30pm OLL Parish Hall
✔️January 18 Sunday 3:30-5:30pm OLL Parish Hall
✔️December 14 Sunday 3:30-5:30pm OLL Parish Hall
✔️November 16 Sunday 3:30-5:30pm OLL Parish Hall
✔️October 19 Sunday 3:30-5:30pm OLL Parish Hall
✔️September 21 Sunday 3:30-5:30pm OLL Parish Hall
timestamp 27:15 challenge to Fathers
October 31 All Hallow's Eve
evening before 2 holy days
November 1 All Saints Day
November 2 All Souls Day
November 1
attending Mass as Family celebrates the Church Family in Heaven
November 2
attending Mass as Family celebrates the Church Family who have died
November 22 Saturday after 6 pm Mass
November 23 Sunday after each Mass 6am, 8am, 10am, 1pm, 6pm
Families, please FIRST attend Sunday Mass at OLL Church on November 22 Saturday 6pm or November 23 Sunday 6am, 8am, 10am, 1pm, 6pm
THEN go as Family to the OLL Parish Hall after the Mass with your Family = Sign in AND pick up family folder AND pick up materials about each Catholic church on Guam AND materials about each ministry / organization.
THEN at home, discuss the most interesting facts about Guam's Catholic churches.
THEN discuss which ministry / organization to join.
THEN bring the Family Folder with materials for Church Gallery & Ministry Fair on December 7 Family Catechesis #4 or December 14 Children & Teen Catechesis #4
Please read the entire message. Please set your family schedule to prepare well for the celebration of the Sacraments.
The following information updates the schedule provided in the Family Faith Formation booklet distributed at the Parent Orientation and the schedule provided at the December 14, 2025 Children & Youth catechesis. Check updates here at the CCD Website.
Missing these sessions and Sunday Mass and incomplete events & activities will delay the celebration of the sacraments to 2026-2027 Faith Formation.
See Family Activities Review schedule below to address concerns with Femy.
Sunday Mass as Family every Sunday
Check parishes for Sunday Mass schedule
OLL Church Saturday 6pm; Sunday 6am 8am 10am 1pm 6pm
Discuss as Family & Write Sunday Mass experience of the Family in the Sunday Mass Reflection booklet each month
Daily Family Prayer
See Prayers tab at CCD Website
Students and Parents need to know Basic Prayers
Family Catechesis #5
for Parents and Children Grades 2-5 and Teens Grades 6-12
on January 11, 2026 Sunday 3:30-5:30pm
submit all Family Activities & Sunday Mass Reflections for December and other activities & reflections not yet submitted
Make up Session if missed December's Family Catechesis #4 AND Children & Youth Catechesis #4
for Parents and Children Grades 2-5 and Teens Grades 6-12
on January 18, 2026 Sunday 2:00-5:30pm OLL Parish Hall
if your Family misses this make up session, please delay the celebration of the sacraments for 2026-2027 Faith Formation
Children & Youth Catechesis #5
for Parents to sign in INSIDE OLL Parish Hall Children Grades 2-5 and Teens Grades 6-12
on January 18, 2026 Sunday 3:30-5:30pm OLL Parish Hall
submit all Family Activities & Sunday Mass Reflections for December and other activities & reflections not yet submitted
Confirmation Parents Meeting #1
for Parents and Teens Grades 9-12 and Godparents
on January 25, 2026 Sunday 3:30-5:30pm OLL Parish Hall
submit all documents and fees due that have not yet been submitted
those to be baptized - birth certificate and one godfather verification form and one godmother verification form
those to receive First Holy Communion - baptism certificate
those to receive Confirmation - baptism certificate and or first communion certificate AND one godparent verification form
check guidelines at CCD Website Home page
Family Catechesis #6 AND Children & Youth Catechesis #6
for Parents and Children Grades 2-5 and Teens Grades 6-12
on February 8, 2026 Sunday 3:30-5:30pm
NO MAKE UP SESSION
if your Family misses this session, please delay the celebration of the sacraments for 2026-2027 Faith Formation
submit all Family Activities & Sunday Mass Reflections for January and other activities not yet submitted
Our Lady of Lourdes Fiesta Novena & Mass 2026
Families, please attend at least two nights AND February 14 with Mary banner; take pictures after Mass and or Procession; bring pictures to CCD Office February 21 or 28 Saturday 9am-12pm; DO NOT EMAIL or phone message; NO MAKE UP SESSION; if your Family misses this event, please delay the celebration of the sacraments for 2026-2027 Faith Formation
February 6 Friday 5:30pm Novena followed by 6pm Mass
February 7 Saturday 5:30pm Novena followed by 6pm Mass
attend as Family; take pictures after Mass and or Church Procession
February 8 Sunday 5:30pm Novena followed by 6pm Mass
attend as Family; take pictures after Mass and or Church Procession
February 9 Monday 5:30pm Novena followed by 6pm Mass
February 10 Tuesday 5:30pm Novena followed by 6pm Mass
February 11 Wednesday 5:30pm Novena followed by 6pm Mass
February 12 Thursday 5:30pm Novena followed by 6pm Mass
February 13 Friday 5:30pm Novena followed by 6pm Mass
February 14 Saturday 4:00pm Novena; 4:30pm Mass followed by Village Procession & Na Taotao Tu'manu
attend as Family; bring Mary banner and walk with banner as Family in the Village Procession; bring umbrella and rosary to pray with Church
FIRST COMMUNION PARENT MEETING
for Parents and Children Grades 2-5 and Teens Grades 6-8
February 22, 2026 Sunday 3:30-5:30pm OLL Parish Hall
those to receive First Holy Communion - submit baptism certificate
Confirmation Parents Meeting #2
for Parents and Teens Grades 9-12 and Godparents
on March 1, 2026 Sunday 3:30-5:30pm OLL Parish Hall
those to receive Confirmation - submit baptism certificate and or first communion certificate AND one godparent verification form
check guidelines at CCD Website Home page
Family Catechesis #7
for Parents and Children Grades 2-5 and Teens Grades 6-8 and Teens Grades 9-12
March 8, 2026 Sunday 3:30-5:30pm OLL Parish Hall
NO MAKE UP SESSION
submit all Family Activities & Sunday Mass Reflections for February
if your Family misses this event and does not submit completed Family Activity & Sunday Mass Reflections September to March, the celebration of the sacraments will be delayed for 2026-2027 Faith Formation
Family Prayer Day
for Parents and Children Grades 2-5 and Teens Grades 6-8 and Teens Grades 9-12
March 15, 2026 Sunday 3:30-7:30pm OLL Parish Hall
Agenda: Catechesis 3:30-5:30pm AND 6:00PM Mass
NO MAKE UP SESSION
FINAL FAMILY CATECHESIS
submit all Family Activities & Sunday Mass Reflections for February
if your Family misses this event and does not submit completed Family Activity & Sunday Mass Reflections September to March, the celebration of the sacraments will be delayed for 2026-2027 Faith Formation
Confirmation Retreat
more information at the Confirmation Meetings #1 & 2
NO MAKE UP SESSION
if your Family misses this event and does not submit completed Family Activity & Sunday Mass Reflections September to March, the celebration of the sacraments will be delayed for 2026-2027 Faith Formation
March 29, 2026 Sunday 7am-8pm OLL Parish Hall includes 6pm Mass; Parents arrive at 4:30pm
AND April 2, 2026 Holy Thursday Liturgy of the Lord's Supper 6pm-8pm
AND April 3, 2026 Good Friday Liturgy of the Lord's Passion 2:30pm-5:30pm
AND April 4, 2026 Easter Vigil of the Lord's Resurrection 7pm-10pm
AND OR April 5, 2026 Easter Sunday of the Lord's Resurrection 6am, 8am, 10am
Family Activities Review
Please meet with Femy at the CCD Office on January 24, 2026 Saturday OR January 25, 2026 Sunday during one of the following schedules.
Only Message WhatsApp [please do NOT call] 671-487-6937 to sign up.
Please bring ALL completed activities AND ALL incomplete activities AND ALL catechesis / teaching booklets to the meeting. Children & Teens need to know their prayers.
January 24, 2026 Saturday OR January 25, 2026 Sunday
8:00am-8:20am
8:30am-8:50am
9:00am-9:20am
9:30am-9:50am
10:00am-10:20am
10:30am-10:50am
11:00am-11:20am
11:30am-11:50am
12:00pm-12:20pm
12:30pm-12:50pm
ONLY January 24, 2026 Saturday
4:00pm-4:20pm
4:30pm-4:50pm
5:00pm-5:20pm
5:30pm-5:50pm
6:00pm-6:20pm
6:30pm-6:50pm
7:00pm-7:20pm
CELEBRATION updated 12.14.2025
Confirmation
Sacramental Documents due December 31, 2025: Baptism and or First Communion Certificates and 1 Godparent Verification Form
Parent Meeting 1 January 25, 2026 Sunday 3:30-5:30 pm OLL Parish Hall
Agenda: Sacrament of Confirmation, Mass, Practice, Reconciliation, Retreat, Love Letters, Godparent; Attire
Parent Meeting 2 March 1, 2026 Sunday 3:30-5:30 pm OLL Parish Hall
Agenda: reminders of above; Retreat Schedule; Retreat Meals
Reconciliation April 13 Monday, 14 Tuesday, 15 Wednesday, 16 Thursday, 17 Friday 6:45 pm (sign up for a date)
Practice March 22, 2026 Sunday 3:30-5:30 pm
April 11, 2026 Saturday 10:30 am
April 12, 2026 Sunday 3:30pm
for Candidates AND Sponsors / Godparents AND Parents
Mass April 18, 2026 Saturday Sign In 4:30 pm; Mass 6:00 pm
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First Eucharist
Parent Meeting February 22, 2026 Sunday 3:30-5:30 pm
Agenda: Sacrament of Holy Eucharist; Mass; Practice; Sacrament of Reconciliation; Attire
Practice March 22, 2026 Sunday 2:15 pm
April 11, 2026 Saturday 9:00 am
April 12, 2026 Sunday 2:15 pm
April 19, 2026 Sunday 2:15pm
for Candidates AND Parents
Reconciliation April 20 Monday, 21 Tuesday, 22 Wednesday, 23 Thursday, 24 Friday 6:45 pm (sign up for a date)
Mass April 25, 2026 Saturday 6:00 pm
April 26, 2026 Sunday 6:00 am; 8:00 am; 10:00 am; 1:00 pm; 6:00 pm
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Baptism for Children & Teens not yet baptized in Roman Catholic Church
Sacramental Documents due December 31, 2025: Birth Certificate and 1 Godfather Verification Form and 1 Godmother Verification Form
Parent AND Godfather AND Godmother AND Teens and or Children
Instruction 1 March 19, 2026 Thursday 7:00 pm OLL REC Upper Level
Instruction 2 March 26, 2026 Thursday 7:00pm OLL REC Upper Level
Instruction 3 April 9, 2026 Thursday 7:00pm OLL REC Upper Level
Practice April 10, 2026 Friday 7:00pm OLL REC Upper Level
Rite of Baptism April 11, 2026 Saturday 3:00pm OLL Church
Arrival 2:30pm
Attire: Girls - Sunday dress modest; forehead clear
Bring - white dress modest with slip
Boys - black dress pants; white plain t-shirt; forehead clear
Bring - white dress shirt; long-sleeve for High School; short or long sleeve for Elementary & Middle School
Parents and Godparents - Sunday Mass modest
Bring: 1 baptismal candle; 1 empty water bottle labeled “Holy Water” and child’s name
Please check your email or call CCD Office 671-653-1102 for questions or concerns.
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Please note that if your Family has missed two or more Family Catechesis
and or your Children Teens have missed two or more Children & Youth Catechesis
and or your Family has two or more incomplete Family Activities from September 2025 to March 2026,
your Family will NOT be eligible for Sacramental Celebration in April 2026.
Please schedule a meeting with Femy 671-487-6937 ASAP to address concerns.
Choose ONE
✔️August 24, ✔️31, ✔️September 7
3:30-5:30pm OLL REC (two-story building) Upper Level
MAKE UP for FAMILY CATECHESIS #1
✔️September 14 Sunday 2:15-3:15 pm OLL Parish Hall
✔️September 21 Sunday 2:15-3:15 pm OLL Parish Hall
✔️October 12 Sunday 2:15-3:15 pm OLL Parish Hall
MAKE UP for FAMILY CATECHESIS #1 and #2
✔️October 19 Sunday 2:15-3:15 pm OLL Parish Hall
for Parents AND Teens Grades 6-12
to attend FIRST, BEFORE the Family Catechesis#2 and Children & Youth Catechesis#2
Godparents Welcome
✔️GOOGLE MEET ~ FIRST TIME OFFER BUT NOT A GUARANTEE
We will try to present the teaching online.
However, parents must come in person to pick up the materials at the CCD Office.
Materials will not be distributed online.
Tuesday Wednesday Friday 4-6pm Saturday 9am-12pm
Google Meet joining info works like ZOOM
Video call link: https://meet.google.com/kaj-etqa-ufh
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for Parents AND Children Grades 2-5 AND Teens Grades 6-8 AND Teens Gr.9-12
Bring completed Family Prayer Activity at 2:45pm. Please DO NOT email.
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Parents SIGN IN / OUT inside Parish Hall Children Grades 2-5 AND Teens Grades 6-8 AND Teens Gr.9-12
Bring completed Family Prayer Activity at 2:45pm. Please DO NOT email.
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for Parents AND Children Grades 2-5 AND Teens Grades 6-8 AND Teens Gr.9-12
✔️MAKE UP NOVEMBER 16 SUNDAY 2:30pm-3:30pm OLL Parish Hall
THEN Children & Youth stay for Children & Youth Catechesis #3 Nov.16 Sun. 3:30-5:30pm
Bring completed Family Prayer Activity at 2:45pm. Please DO NOT email.
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Parents SIGN IN / OUT inside Parish Hall Children Grades 2-5 AND Teens Grades 6-8 AND Teens Gr.9-12
Bring completed Family Prayer Activity at 2:45pm. Please DO NOT email.
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✔️November 8 Saturday 4:00-5:30 pm OLL Parish Hall
✔️November 15 Saturday 3:00 pm OLL REC Upper Level
for Parents AND Teens Grades 6-12
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LAST MAKE UP for FAMILY CATECHESIS #1
AND CHILDREN & YOUTH CATECHESIS #1
✔️November 15 Saturday 4:00-5:30 pm OLL REC Upper Level
for Parents AND Children Grades 2-5 AND Teens Grades 6-8 AND Teens Gr.9-12
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LAST MAKE UP for FAMILY CATECHESIS #2
AND CHILDREN & YOUTH CATECHESIS #2
📌November 22 Saturday 4:00-5:30 pm OLL REC upper level
for Parents AND Children Grades 2-5 AND Teens Grades 6-8 AND Teens Gr.9-12
DATE: November 16, 2024 Saturday and November 17, 2024 Sunday VENUE: OLL Parish Hall
TIME: open after ALL Sunday Masses
OLL Saturday Vigil 6pm OLL Sunday Mass 6am 8am 10am 1pm 6pm
REQUIRED FOR: ALL Faith Formation Families
[1] attend Sunday Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes Church
[2] go to the OLL Parish Hall AFTER attending Sunday Mass
[3] sign in and pick up Saint Gallery folder
[4] visit every Ministry Organization table
[5] collect information sheets from 5 Ministry Organization which family is interested in learning and or joining
[6] collect ALL 20 Saint Information sheets from each Ministry Organization tables
[7] insert ALL 20 Saint Information sheets into Saint Gallery Folder
[8] bring completed Saint Gallery Folder to December 1, 2024 Sunday Family Catechesis 4
[9] use booklet as part of daily Family Prayer, e.g. one saint prayer a day
for Parents AND Children Grades 2-5 AND Middle School Teens AND High School Teens
Please note the following information.
December 8, 2024 Sunday = attend Family Mass; NO Catechesis
December 9, 2024 Monday = attend Parish Mass 6 am or 6 pm; attend Procession with Santa Marian Kamalen statue at Dulce Nombre de Maria Cathedral, Hagatna showtime 3pm; procession 4pm; mass 6pm; take family photo and bring January 5, 2025 Family Catechesis
more information about Archdiocese of Agana events at https://aganaarch.org/
Correction for Children & Youth Catechesis: February 9, 2024 Sunday 4:00-5:30pm NOT February 8
OLL CHURCH CLEAN UP on February 8, 2025 Saturday 9am-12pm. Please bring rags, brooms, rakes, cleaning supplies. More info TBA.
VIRTUS Safe Environment Training March 30 Sunday 4:00-5:30pm
Parents, sign in Students Grades 2-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12 INSIDE OLL Parish Hall.
Parents, if you DID NOT ATTEND one or more of the Catechesis below, please check the CCD Office for make up sessions. Please provide a written excuse note for student absences.
for Parents AND Teens Grades 6-8 AND Teens Grades 9-12 AND Children Grades 2-5
for Parents AND Middle School & High School Teens AND Children Grades 2-5
Please bring COMPLETED Family Activities at 3:30pm or stay after 5:30pm.
for Children Grades 2-5 AND Middle School Teens AND High School Teens
Parents SIGN IN students INSIDE the OLL Parish Hall.
Catechists will bring students to the classrooms.
Parents SIGN OUT students INSIDE the OLL Parish Hall.
If Parents desire to prepare Children & Youth for Sacraments of Baptism, Holy Eucharist, Confirmation, Children & Youth MUST attend ALL scheduled monthly Catechesis and Family MUST complete well & submit on time ALL scheduled monthly Family Activities. Please provide a written excuse note for missed Children & Youth Catechesis.
for Parents AND Middle School & High School Teens AND Children Grades 2-5
Please bring COMPLETED Family Activities at 3:30pm or stay after 5:30pm.
for Children Grades 2-5 AND Middle School Teens AND High School Teens
Parents SIGN IN students INSIDE the OLL Parish Hall.
Catechists will bring students to the classrooms.
Parents SIGN OUT students INSIDE the OLL Parish Hall.
If Parents desire to prepare Children & Youth for Sacraments of Baptism, Holy Eucharist, Confirmation, Children & Youth MUST attend ALL scheduled monthly Catechesis and Family MUST complete well & submit on time ALL scheduled monthly Family Activities. Please provide a written excuse note for missed Children & Youth Catechesis.
Please bring COMPLETED Family Activities at 3:30pm or stay after 5:30pm.
If parents and children and youth missed Family Catechesis 1 on September 22 OR 29, 2024 or Family Catechesis 2 on October 6 or Family Catechesis 3 on November 3, please [1] attend November 10 Sunday 2:30pm OLL Parish Hall. Then [2] Students attend the Children & Youth Catechesis 3 on November 10, 2024 Sunday 4:00-5:30pm OLL Parish Hall. Please bring a written excuse note for children & youth absences. Please message Femy 671-487-6937 for questions or concerns.