Saint Robert Bellarmine Parish

198 Haggetts Pond Road                  Andover Massachusetts 01810                   Phone 978.683.8922  

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Faith Formation Calendar

2007-2008

[Generations of Faith] [First Reconciliation & Eucharist] [Confirmation] [Child & Youth Safety]

 

Generations of Faith 2007-2008

 

Registration Dates:

Tuesday September 4 from 4-8 PM

Saturday September 8 after the 4 PM Mass

Sunday September 9 after all the Masses

Wednesday September 12 from 4-8 PM

 

Registration will be held in Driscoll Hall.

To register, please bring your calendar, check book, and picture ID.

 

Regular Festival Times:

Friday evenings: 5:30-8:30 pm

Sunday afternoons: 12:30-3:30 pm (no adult session; N.B.-there is no afternoon session for the May Festival)

Sunday evenings: 5:00-8:00 pm

Monday evenings: 5:00-8:00 pm

 

SEPTEMBER

Topic: The Lord’s Day—Easter Year Round

Festivals……………..……………………………………Fri Sept 28, Sun Sept 30, & Mon Oct 1

Menu: pizza, salad, rolls, cookies

Event.....Celebrating the Lord’s Day—Masses Sat Oct 13 and Sun Oct 14, 28th Sunday in Ordinary Time

 

 

 

OCTOBER

Topic: All Saints—Responding to God’s Call to Holiness

Festivals…………………………………………………....Fri Oct 19, Sun Oct 21, Mon Oct 22

Menu: subs, salad, cookies, hot cider

Event...Feast of All Saints—Masses Thrs Nov 1 at 12:10 and 5:30 (with Children’s Liturgy of the

Word and supper to follow)

 

 

 

NOVEMBER

Topic: Catholic Social Teaching—Building the Kingdom of God

Festivals…………………………………..……………….Fri Nov 16, Sun Nov 18, Mon Nov 19

Menu: baked ziti, meatballs, plain pasta, salad, rolls, cookies

Event……Prepare the Way of the Lord—Masses Sat Dec 8 and Sun Dec 9, 2nd Sunday of Advent

 

 

 

JANUARY

Topic: Renewing Our Baptism—Living in Conformity to Christ

Festivals………………………………………….…………...Fri Jan 25, Sun Jan 27, Mon Jan 28

Snow Dates (as needed)…………………………..………………………….Fri Feb 1-Mon Feb 4

Menu: chicken tenders, mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, cookies and hot chocolate

Event…..Ash Wednesday—Masses with ashes Wed Feb 6 at 12:10, 5:30 (with Children’s Liturgy

    of the Word), and 7 PM

 

FEBRUARY/MARCH

Topic: The Triduum—Three Days that are One

Festivals……………………………………………………….Fri Feb 29, Sun Mar 2, Mon Mar 3

Snow Dates (as needed)…………………...……………………………….Fri Mar 7-Mon Mar 10

Menu: pizza, salad, rolls, hot chocolate

Event The Sacred Triduum………………....Mass of the Lord’s Supper, Thrs Mar 20 at 7:30 PM

          …….…………………………...…...Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion, Fri Mar 21 at 3:00 PM

          ………………..Solemn Easter Vigil, Sat Mar 22 (followed by a reception in Driscoll Hall)

 

 

 

APRIL

Topic: Eucharist—The Presence of the Risen Lord

Festivals………………………………………………………..Fri Apr 4, Sun Apr 6, Mon Apr 7

Menu: tacos, rice, salad, cookies

Event…………..On the Way to Emmaus—Masses Sat Apr 5 and Sun Apr 6, 3rd Sunday of Easter

 

 

 

MAY

Topic: The Holy Trinity—God For Us

Festivals……………………………………………….……...Fri May 2, Sun May 4, Mon May 5

Menu: steak tips, corn, potato salad, salad, cake

Event……………………………………….Trinity Sunday—Masses Sat May 17 and Sun May 18

 

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First Reconciliation & Eucharist Preparation Program 2007-2008

 

In addition to the Faith Formation Festivals and Events, those preparing to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation and Eucharist for the first time must also participate in the following sessions of preparation for those Sacraments.

 

Mandatory Parent Information Meeting: Sunday September 23, 2007 after the 9:00 AM Mass, Driscoll Hall

 

First Reconciliation Program

 

First Session: Sunday October 14 after the 9:00 AM Mass

Parent Session in Driscoll Hall

 

Second Session: Sunday October 28 after the 9:00 AM Mass

 

Third Session: Sunday November 4 after the 9:00 AM Mass

Parent Session in Driscoll Hall

 

Fourth Session: Sunday December 2 after the 9:00 AM Mass

Parent Session in Driscoll Hall

 

Celebration of First Reconciliation: Saturday December 15 at 11:00 AM

Snow Date TBD

 

First Eucharist Program

 

First Session: Sunday January 13 after the 9:00 AM Mass

Mandatory Parent Meeting (Driscoll Hall)

 

Second Session: Sunday February 3 after the 9:00 AM Mass

Parent Session in Driscoll Hall

 

Third Session: Sunday February 10 after the 9:00 AM Mass

Parent Session in Driscoll Hall

 

Fourth Session: Sunday March 9 after the 9:00 AM Mass

Parent Session in Driscoll Hall

 

First Communion dates during the Easter season. 

 

*** Should any of the sessions be cancelled due to inclement weather, parents will be mailed material to use at home with their child and return completed to their child’s catechist.


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Confirmation Preparation Program 2007-2008

 

In addition to the Faith Formation Festivals and Events, those preparing to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation must also participate in the following sessions, retreat, and Penance Service in preparation for this Sacrament.

 

Information session for candidates and their parents on Tuesday January 15 from 7:00-7:30 PM in Driscoll Hall.

 

First Session: Tuesday January 22, 7:00-8:30 PM (Driscoll Hall)

 

Retreat & Rite of Enrollment: Saturday February 2, 8:30-5:00 PM

 

Second Session: Tuesday February 12, 7:00-8:30 PM (Driscoll Hall)

           

Third Session: Tuesday February 26, 7:00-8:30 PM (Driscoll Hall)

 

Fourth Session: Tuesday March 11, 7:00-8:30 PM (Driscoll Hall)

 

Penance Service: Thursday March 13, 7:00 PM

 

Snow date if needed: Tuesday March 25, 7:00-8:30 PM (Driscoll Hall)

 

Mandatory Practice: Tuesday April 8, 7:00-8:00 PM (Driscoll Hall)

Candidates and Sponsors/Godparents must attend

 

Confirmation date: Sunday April 13, 2008 at the 11:00 AM Mass

Candidates and sponsors/godparents must arrive at Driscoll Hall by 10:00 AM

 

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Child & Youth Safety Program

 

The Child & Youth Safety Program is a personal safety program for children in grades K-8.  The program for children in K-3 teaches basic safety rules, self-protection and assertiveness skills to reduce their vulnerability to harm and abuse.  The program for grades 4-8 builds on the rules already familiar to the children and youth, addressing the new situations they encounter given their ever increasing level of independence and maturity.

 

Parent Information Night: Monday November 5, 7:00-8:00 PM Driscoll Hall—Overview of Program for grades K-8.  This is an opportunity to review the material which will be presented and meet the volunteers who will be facilitating the program.

 

Session I for K-8: Sunday January 6, 12-1pm Driscoll Hall

 

Session II for K-8: Sunday January 13, 12-1pm Driscoll Hall

 

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