Sacramental Catechesis

The purpose of sacramental catechesis is to prepare baptized children for reception of the sacraments of Penance, Eucharist, and Confirmation.  Preparation for Penance precedes catechesis for first Eucharist and generally begins when the child is in the second grade; preparation for Confirmation usually begins when a youth is in high school.  Children preparing for the sacraments are expected to attend weekly Faith Formation either at the parish or in one of our Catholic Schools.   

Parents not only have the right but also the responsibility to be intimately involved in preparing their children for the sacraments.  Therefore, the parents of children preparing for these sacraments are expected to attend special sessions as their children prepare for the reception of each sacrament.  The supportive role of parents creates a home environment that nourishes a love of God and an appreciation of the sacraments.  

Please note that the baptismal certificates for all children and youth preparing for these sacraments must be sent to Holy Spirit Catholic Church care of Kathy Hoffman for Penance and Eucharist and Justin Hartwell for Confirmation.

To register for Sacramental Catechesis, please fill out the following form and bring it by or mail it to the parish office.

Sacramental Registration Form
Dates for Sacramental Preparation for the 2009 - 2010 year are as follows:

                                                                

PENANCE -
Catechesis:  Sunday, October 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th, 2009 from 9am until 10:20am. 
First Penance:  Saturday, November 7, 2009 at 9am.

FIRST COMMUNION -
Catechesis:  Sunday, January 10th, 17th, 24th, and 31st, 2010 from 9am until 10:20am.
First Holy Communion:  Sunday, February 14th, 2010 at the 10:30am Mass.

CONFIRMATION -
Catechesis:  Sunday, April 11th, 18th, and 25th, 2010 AND Sunday, May 2nd, 2010 from 9am until 10:20am.
Retreat:  Sunday May 16, 2010 beginning at 12:30pm.
Confirmation:  Saturday, May 22nd, 2010 at 6:00pm Mass (please note change in Mass time for this date).