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From the Religious Education Coordinator
Sacristans & Altar Servers
Please pray and discern the call to the ministries of Sacristan and Altar Server. We have a great need in these Liturgical ministries and need disciples to come forth and serve our Church. If you are unsure of what these ministries entail and would like to learn more, please contact myself or Sherri in the office to set up a time at your convenience for full details. For those who discern these calls, training will be scheduled at your convenience, and continuous support will be offered until proficiency is obtained.
From the Religious Education Coordinator
Sacristans & Altar Servers
Please pray and discern the call to the ministries of Sacristan and Altar Server. We have a great need in these Liturgical ministries and need disciples to come forth and serve our Church. If you are unsure of what these ministries entail and would like to learn more, please contact myself or Sherri in the office to set up a time at your convenience for full details. For those who discern these calls, training will be scheduled at your convenience, and continuous support will be offered until proficiency is obtained.
In Christ Jesus,
Keith Larson
Religious Education Coordinator
Keith Larson
Religious Education Coordinator
Sacramental Preparation
As you may know, our Diocese prepares young Catholics to receive the Sacraments of Christian Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation and Holy Eucharist) according to the Restored Order. This means that Confirmation is “restored” to its place before First Communion. Preparation for these Sacraments, as well as for Reconciliation, takes place following the age of reason, which varies, but usually takes place around 7 years of age.
Recognizing that all children learn at different speeds and in different ways, we have revised our approach. We have initiated a “Readiness Model” which will focus on parents and children becoming proficient with Catholic themes and prayers. They will gain greater mastery as they progress. This program makes the Preparation and Study of the Sacraments more engaging and simple. The benefit of this program is that it allows students and families to move at a pace in keeping with the abilities of their child.
Please register your child with the parish office and schedule an appointment with one of the priests. We try to encourage the presence of Godparents in the faith life of your child - their role, based on promises they made at the time of your child's baptism, is one of encouragement and help in your child's faith journey, as well as assisting in the assessment of the child’s readiness. Both you and the godparents (dependent upon their availability) will be using the 3 levels of questions and answers to form your child in the Faith and prepare them for the Sacraments. This is based on a readiness model, so you can register your child at any time.
With joy and excitement for our common journey of Faith in the life of Christ,
Recognizing that all children learn at different speeds and in different ways, we have revised our approach. We have initiated a “Readiness Model” which will focus on parents and children becoming proficient with Catholic themes and prayers. They will gain greater mastery as they progress. This program makes the Preparation and Study of the Sacraments more engaging and simple. The benefit of this program is that it allows students and families to move at a pace in keeping with the abilities of their child.
Please register your child with the parish office and schedule an appointment with one of the priests. We try to encourage the presence of Godparents in the faith life of your child - their role, based on promises they made at the time of your child's baptism, is one of encouragement and help in your child's faith journey, as well as assisting in the assessment of the child’s readiness. Both you and the godparents (dependent upon their availability) will be using the 3 levels of questions and answers to form your child in the Faith and prepare them for the Sacraments. This is based on a readiness model, so you can register your child at any time.
With joy and excitement for our common journey of Faith in the life of Christ,
