These services will be open to the whole parish community so that they can participate in this special time as these children continue their journey of faith through this sacramental celebration. Those requesting the Sacraments must be registered members of the Parish and must be actively using their gifts and talents in the parish. A child must be registered in the Catholic school or Faith Formation Program one year prior to reception of the Sacrament. Available to children who have reached the age of reason, seven years old. The parents in consultation with the parish staff, determine the readiness of a child for the Sacraments.
Candidates then gather monthly to discuss their spirituality.
Also, they share their experiences of the parish and community service projects. This program is recommended to Junior High students. As they progress through the preparation, the presider of their celebration will offer them opportunities to assess their faith life and involvement in the growing life of the parish. We want to more clearly stress the adult learning aspect of these Sacraments in the life of our parish family and for your individual family. We believe that involving the parents in the format outlined above will continue the direction of the Diocesan Synod for Life-long Faith Formation and will be a further development of the approach that our parish has had.