Faith Formation for Children/Youth
Weekly Class Schedule
| Grade | Class Time Option 1 |
Class Time Option 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-School (ages 3 & up) AND Kindergarten |
Sunday - 8:30-9:30 a.m. | Sunday - 10:00-11:15 a.m. |
| Grades 1 - 5 (Elementary) | Wednesday - 5:45-7:00 p.m. | Sunday - 10:00-11:15 a.m. |
| Grades 6-9 | Wednesday - 7:15-8:30 p.m. | |
| Confirmation (Grade 10) | Wednesday - 7:15-8:30 p.m. | |
| Grades 11-12 | Coordinated by Youth Ministry |
Download a copy of the complete 2012-2013 St. Thomas Aquinas Faith Formation calendar (PDF; 2 pages).
Sacramental Preparation Classes
| Sacrament | Class Dates | Scheduled Celebration |
|---|---|---|
| First Reconciliation |
TUE Sept. 25, 6:30-8pm -- must attend for child to be in prep WED Oct. 10, 12noon-7pm (allow 1 ½ hours) -- Learning Stations THU, Nov. 15, 6:30-8pm -- Meet w/Priest, Tour Reconciliation Room, Prep |
SAT, Nov. 17 9-11am |
| First Communion |
SAT Jan. 26, 9-10:30am -- must attend for child to be in prep SAT Feb. 9, 9-10:30am SAT Mar. 2, 9-10:30am WED Apr. 3, 12-7pm (allow 1 ½ hours) -- Learning Stations |
SUN, April 7 8:30 am Mass |
| Confirmation |
WED evenings, 7:15-8:30pm -- Class
Additional Preparation
SUN Sept. 16, 5-6:30pm -- Parent/Candidate Orientation -- must attend for child to be in prep
To Be Determined -- Trip to Dubuque
SAT Oct. 20, 4:45pm Mass -- Rite of Declaration of Intent
SAT Jan. 26, 1-5:45pm -- Candidate/Sponsor Day of Reflection (includes 4:45 pm Mass)
SAT Feb. 23, 8am---SUN Feb. 24, 11:30am -- Retreat for Candidates, YMCA Camp (includes Sun. 10:30am Mass at STA)
(Refer to FF Calendar for additional specific dates)
|
WED, Apr. 10,
7:15-8:30pm Rehearsal (Tentative date/time) SUN, April 14,
2:30pm (Tentative date/time) Rite of Confirmation, At St. Cecilia |
*Refer to FF Calendar for additional specific dates
Parents and children attend the sacramental preparation classes together for First Reconciliation and First Communion (child care will be available). Please check the guidelines on when children should prepare for these first sacraments as well as the components for Confirmation preparation.
