“To hand on to your children the faith you received from your parents is your first duty and your greatest privilege as parents. The home should be the first school of religion, as it must be the first school of prayer.”
— Pope John-Paul II
Primary/Middle School (1 st – 8 th grades)
We will continue using Sophia Institute’s Family of Faith program this year. The sessions will focus on Prayer. There are few changes you need to know about.
- Students in 1 st – 8 th grade will meet on campus twice a month on ONE of the following options (whichever you choose when registering): Tuesdays 4:30-5:30pm, Tuesdays 6:30-7:30pm OR Wednesdays 5:30-6:30pm.
- Parents and students will attend the first FOF session each month during your chosen class day/time, only students will attend the second session.
- Unless otherwise noted, parents will meet in the Activity Center and students will meet in the Education Building.
| Who | Dates |
|---|---|
| Parent Meeting | September 13/14 |
| Parents & Students | October 4/5 |
| Students | October 18/19 |
| Parents & Students | November 15/16 |
| Students | November 29/30 |
| Family Event - Advent | December 13/14 |
| Parents & Students | January 10/11 |
| Students | January 24/25 |
| Parents & Students | February 7/8 |
| Family Event - Lent | February 28/March 1 |
| Parents & Students | March 14/15 |
| Students | March 28/29 |
| Parents & Students | April 4/5 |
| Students | May 2/3 |
| Family Event | May 23/24 |
Red * indicates a change
Times: Tuesdays – 4:30 or 6:30pm or Wednesdays – 5:30pm in Activity Center (unless otherwise noted)
First Reconciliation/First Communion
| Event | Date | Time | Place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parent Meeting | Sunday, Sept 18 | 7:00 PM | Activity Center |
| First Reconciliation Session Bring a pumpkin. | Tues., Sept. 27 or Wed., Sept. 28 | 4:30/6:30 or 5:30pm | Activity Center |
| First Reconciliation Retreat | Sunday, Nov 6 | 4:00-5:45pm | Activity Center |
| First Reconciliation | Tues., Nov 8 OR Wed., Nov. 9 | 6:30pm | Church |
| First Communion Session. Painting Chalices. | Note: This is a date change. Tues., March 7 or | 4:30/6:30 or | Activity Center |
| Wed., March 8 | 5:30pm | ||
| First Communion Retreat | Sat., April 22 | 9am – 12pm | Activity Center |
| The celebration of First Communion will take place at all Masses on May 6/7 and 13/14. Mass preferences will be handled on a first-come first-served basis. More details to come. | |||
Red * indicates a change
High School (9 th – 11 th grades)
- High school classes will be semester-based (a fall semester and a spring semester).
- 9 th and 10 th graders will attend PSR classes both semesters; the class will change in the spring semester in January
- 11 th graders will only attend PSR classes from September – December. In December, they will begin Confirmation Prep. More details regarding Confirmation will be provided later (Confirmation will take place at the end of February 2022).
- 9 th – 11 th grade students will meet on campus on Monday nights (weekly) from 6- 7:30pm.
- We will only offer a limited number of spots for Sunday classes. They will meet on campus Sundays (weekly) from 4:30-6pm (in time for Mass).
| Fall Monday 6:00 – 7:30 (9-11) | Spring Monday 6:00 – 7:30pm (9-10) |
|---|---|
| Sept. 12 | Jan. 23 |
| Sept. 19 | Jan. 30 |
| Sept. 26 | Feb. 6 |
| Oct. 3 | Feb. 13 |
| Oct. 17 | Feb. 27 |
| Nov. 7 | Mar. 6 |
| Nov. 14 | Mar. 13 |
| Nov. 28 | Mar. 27 |
| Fall Sunday 4:30 – Mass (9-11) | Spring Sunday 4:30 – Mass (9-10) |
|---|---|
| Sept. 11 | Jan. 22 |
| Sept. 18 | Jan. 29 |
| Sept. 25 | Feb. 5 |
| Oct. 2 | ****Feb. 12 (Time Change 3:00 – 4:30) |
| Oct. 16 | Feb. 26 |
| Nov. 6 | Mar. 5 |
| Nov. 13 | Mar. 12 |
| Nov. 27 | Mar. 26 |
Red * indicates a change
Confirmation
| Month | Event | Time | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday, February 5 | Kick-off Retreat | 11:30-6pm Mass | Activity Center |
| Sunday, February 12 | Conf. Session 1 | 8:30 – 11:30am Mass | Activity Center |
| Sunday, February 26 | Conf. Session 2 | 8:30 – 11:30am Mass | Activity Center |
| Sunday, March 12 | Conf. Session 3 | 3:00 - 6:00pm Mass | Activity Center |
| Sunday April 2 | Final Retreat | 8:30 - 6:00pm Mass | Activity Center |
| Tuesday, April 18 | Conf. Practice for option 1 | 6:30pm | Church |
| Wednesday, April 19 | Confirmation (option 1) | 7:00pm | Church |
| Thursday, April 20 | Conf. Practice for option 2 | 6:30pm | Church |
| Friday, April 21 | Confirmation (option 2) | 7:00pm | Church |
Sunday School (optional)
- Sunday School is for children ages 3 – 5 only (Must be 3 by September 30 & fully potty-trained). It is held during the Sunday 9:30 AM Mass Sept. – March. The number of SS students accepted is dependent upon the number of volunteers.
| Sunday School is available for children ages 3, 4, and 5 (Kindergarten). The sessions are held during the 9:30 AM Masses October until Easter |
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| Oct. 2 |
| Oct.16 |
| Oct. 23 |
| Oct. 30 |
| Nov. 6 |
| Nov. 13 |
| Nov. 20 |
| Dec. 4 |
| Dec.11 |
| Jan. 8 |
| Jan. 22 |
| Jan. 29 |
| Feb. 5 |
| Feb. 12 |
| Feb. 26 |
| Mar. 5 |
| Mar. 12 |
| Mar. 19 |
| Mar. 26 |
| Apr. 2 |
Regina Caeli, Catholic Home Schools or Catholic Schools
- Please let us know if you are schooling at home under these programs.
For planning purposes, registration will close on August 1. Late registration (late fee of $20 per family will apply) will open on September 1. However, we will not be able to accommodate class preferences.