Children's Faith Formation Calendar 2020-2021
Early Childhood Calendar (Allelu! 3, 4 & Kindergarten Program)
All classes are on Sundays during 9:00am Mass
Aug 30 Open House in Center 10:00 – 10:30
Class dates:
Sept 13, 20, 27
Oct 4, 11, 25
Nov 1, 8, 15, 22
Dec 6, 13, 20
Jan 10, 17, 24, 31
Feb 7, 21, 28
Mar 7, 14, 21
Apr 11, 18, 25
Calendar for PSR Grades 1 - 6
Sundays, 10:45 – 12:00, Parish Ctr / Wednesdays, 6:30 – 7:45 pm Parish Ctr
Sunday Wednesday
Sept 13, 20, 27 Sept. 16, 23, 30
*Oct 11, 18, 25 *Oct 14, 21, 28
Nov 1, 8, 15, 22 Nov 4, 11, 18
Dec 6, 13 Dec 2, 9, 16
Jan 10, 17, 24, 31 Jan 13, 20, 27
*Feb 21, 28 *Feb 3, 24
March 7, 14, 21 March 3, 10, 17, 24
April 11, 18, 25 April 14, 21, 28
*Oct 6 & 7 Generations of Faith, 6:00 – 8:00 pm, Parish Ctr (*Required Attendance, one evening)
*Feb 9 & 10 Generations of Faith, 6:00 – 8:00 pm, Parish Ctr (*Required Attendance, one evening)
Home Study for Grades 1 – 8
Sun, Sept 13 Parent Meeting for Home Study Families 1:00 – 2:00, Favret Hall
*Oct. 6 & 7 Generations of Faith, 6:00 – 8:00 pm, Parish Ctr (*Required Attendance, one evening)
Sun, Nov 15 Home Study Family Gathering, 1:00 – 2:00, Favret Hall
*Feb 9 & 10 Generations of Faith, 6:00 – 8:00 pm, Parish Ctr (*Required Attendance, one evening)
Sun, March 14 Home Study Family Gathering, 1:00 – 2:00, Favret Hall
Fri, April 30 All Chapter Assessments due
SPECIAL EVENTS for ALL PSR FAMILIES:
*Oct 6 & 7 Generations of Faith, 6:00 – 8:00 pm, Parish Ctr (*Required Attendance, one evening)
*Feb 9 & 10 Generations of Faith, 6:00 – 8:00 pm, Parish Ctr (*Required Attendance, one evening)
Oct 18 World Youth Day Mass, 9:00 am Mass
Oct 25 Trunk-n-Treat, 6:00 – 7:30 pm, Church Parking Lot
Nov 14 Advent Family Event, 9:00 – 10:30 am, Favret Hall
Dec 12 Breakfast in Bethlehem, 9:00 – 10:30 am, Favret Hall
Dec 14 Parish Advent Reconciliation Svc, 7:00 – 8:30 pm, Church
March 8 Parish Lent Reconciliation Svc, 7:00 – 8:30 pm, Church
March 28 Easter Egg Hunt, 1:00 Lunch, 1:30 – 2:30 pm, egg hunt
April 25, 28 End-of-Year PSR Prayer Svc, times TBA, Parish Ctr
June 21–25 Vacation Bible School - POSTPONED UNTIL 2022
Calendar for Jr High PSR Grades 7 & 8
Sun 5:00 – 6:30* pm, South Wing, Favret Hall (*note new time)
Sept 13, 20, 27 Jan 10, 17, 24, 31
*Oct 11, 18, 25 *Feb 21, 28
Nov 1, 8, 15, 22 March 7, 14, 21
Dec 6, 13 April 11, 18, 25
*Oct 6 & 7 Generations of Faith, 6:00 – 8:00 pm, Parish Ctr (*Required Attendance, one evening)
*Feb 9 & 10 Generations of Faith, 6:00 – 8:00 pm, Parish Ctr (*Required Attendance, one evening)
Note: Each student will be assigned one saint to research and present to the class. You will receive a reminder e-mail during the week before the presentation is scheduled.
(Saint Storyboard Instructions can be found here.)
Looking for Jr High Youth Ministry calendar for grades 7-8? Click here.
SPECIAL EVENTS for JUNIOR HIGH FAMILIES:
Oct 18 World Youth Day Mass, 9:00 Mass
(If your child would like to participate, serve, or help out at the Mass there will be a sign up for different roles in the Gathering Space Sept. 22 & 23 after all Masses
Oct 25 Trunk-n-Treat, 6:00 – 7:30 pm, Church Parking Lot
Nov 14 Advent Family Event, 9:00 – 10:30 am, Favret Hall
Dec 12 Breakfast in Bethlehem, 9:00 – 10:30, Favret Hall (Jr. High Assistance Needed)
Dec 14 Parish Advent Reconciliation Svc, 7:00 – 8:30 pm, Church
March 8 Parish Lent Reconciliation Svc, 7:00 – 8:30 pm, Church
March 28 Easter Egg Hunt, 1:00 – 2:30 pm, Church Lawn (Jr. High Assistance Needed)
June 21–25 Vacation Bible School - POSTPONED UNTIL 2022
Continue your Faith Formation by attending some of the follow events of Holy Week:
Palm Sunday – March 28 (& Easter Egg Hunt)
· Free Lunch starts at 12:30pm in the Center
· Easter Egg Hunt starts at 1:00pm & will be in front of the Church (rain brings the egg hunt inside the Center)
Archdiocesan Chrism Mass – March 29
· 7:00 pm at St. Peter in Chains Cathedral. At this Mass, the holy oils that will be used for the coming year are blessed and distributed for all parishes.
Holy Thursday – April 1
· 7:00 pm Mass with Washing of the Feet in Church
· Eucharistic Adoration from 9:00 pm-midnight in Chapel
Good Friday – April 2
· Noon & 7:00 pm, Veneration of the Cross/Communion Service in Church
Holy Saturday – April 3
· 12:30 pm Blessing of Easter Food
Easter Vigil - Night of April 3
· Easter Vigil Mass in Church begins at dusk (typically 8:45 – 9:00 pm)
· (No Reconciliation or 5:00 Mass)
Easter Sunday – April 4
· Regular Sunday Mass Schedule in Church
First Reconciliation Dates
Mon, Sept 28 7-8 pm, Parent Meeting, Pavilion
Mon, Oct 26 7-8 pm, Parent-Child Gathering, Church
Mon, Nov 16 6:30-8 pm, Reconciliation Retreat, Parish Ctr
Mon, Dec 14 7:00 pm, First Reconciliation, Church
First Eucharist Dates
Mon, Jan 25 7-8 pm, Parent Meeting, Favret Hall
Sat, Jan 30 5:00 Mass, Enrollment Ritual, meet 4:30 in Chapel
-or- Sun, Jan 31 11:00 Mass, Enrollment Ritual, meet 10:30 in Chapel
Mon, Feb 24 7-8 pm, Parent-Child Gathering, Church
Tues, March 16 --
Sun, March 21 First Eucharist Chats, Parish Offices
Sat, April 17 9-11:30 am First Eucharist Retreat, Parish Ctr
Sat May 1 5:00 pm Mass First Eucharist
Sun, May 2 9:00 pm Mass First Eucharist
Sun, May 9 11:00 am Mass First Eucharist
Sat, May 15 5:00 pm Mass First Eucharist