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& 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 Lords DayEaster
Year Round
Festivals
..
Fri
Sept 28, Sun Sept 30, & Mon Oct 1
Menu: pizza, salad, rolls,
cookies
Event.....Celebrating
the Lords DayMasses Sat Oct 13 and Sun Oct 14, 28th Sunday in
Ordinary Time
OCTOBER
Topic: All SaintsResponding
to Gods Call to Holiness
Festivals
....Fri
Oct 19, Sun Oct 21, Mon Oct 22
Menu: subs, salad, cookies, hot
cider
Event...Feast
of All SaintsMasses Thrs Nov 1 at 12:10 and 5:30 (with Childrens
Liturgy of the
Word and supper to follow)
NOVEMBER
Topic: Catholic Social
TeachingBuilding 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 LordMasses Sat Dec 8 and Sun Dec 9, 2nd Sunday of Advent
JANUARY
Topic: Renewing Our
BaptismLiving 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
WednesdayMasses with ashes Wed Feb 6 at 12:10, 5:30 (with
Childrens Liturgy
of the Word), and 7 PM
FEBRUARY/MARCH
Topic: The TriduumThree 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 Lords Supper, Thrs Mar 20 at 7:30 PM
.
...
...Liturgy
of the Lords Passion, Fri Mar 21 at 3:00 PM
..Solemn Easter Vigil, Sat Mar 22 (followed
by a reception in Driscoll Hall)
APRIL
Topic: EucharistThe 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
EmmausMasses Sat Apr 5 and Sun Apr 6, 3rd Sunday of Easter
MAY
Topic: The Holy TrinityGod
For Us
Festivals
.
...Fri
May 2, Sun May 4, Mon May 5
Menu: steak tips, corn, potato
salad, salad, cake
Event
.Trinity
SundayMasses 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 childs 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 HallOverview 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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