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Family Discipleship Information
-(Age 0-2) Catholic Childcare
-(Age 3-5) Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
-(Gr 1-5) Family of Faith
-(Gr 6-12 & Adults) Foundations
-(Gr 6-12 & Adults) Transformation
Sacraments
(Gr 2) First Communion
(Gr 8) Confirmation -
What is Family Discipleship?
Pass on the Catholic faith to your children in an effective and enjoyable way. Family Discipleship uses a family-friendly, proven, cutting-edge approach to help your children grow in faith.
It's faith for the whole family. Same Time. Same Place. Fewer Trips. Less Stress. More Fun. More Faith.
Family Discipleship is designed for you, the busy family.
How does it work?
The whole family joins us for activities, prayer, service, and learning on:- one Wednesday (6:00-7:30 PM) per month
- one Sunday (9:30-12:30, including Mass) per month
In between, we'll give you dynamic, thoughtful ways to grow in the Catholic faith at home.Why faith at home?
Read this short article for a brief overview for the main reasons: https://aleteia.org/2021/05/21/if-you-want-your-kids-to-stay-catholic-heres-what-matters-most/
Explore the offerings for each age group in your family:- Ages 0-2 - Catholic Childcare
- Ages 3-5 - Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
- Gr 1-5 - Family of Faith
- Gr 6-12 & Adults - ASCEND
- Gr 8 - Confirmation
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2022-23 Calendar / Schedule
- Sept 7, Wed.
- 6:00-7:30pm - Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Orientation
- Sept 14, Wed.
- 6:00-7:30pm - Family Discipleship Opening Night (Lower Church)
- Sept 19, Mon
- 5:30-7:30pm - Optional Family Gathering at Tina LaVergne's Home
- Oct 2, Sun.
- 9:30am-12:30pm - Family Discipleship (Lower Church)
- Oct 12, Wed.
- 6:00-7:30pm - Family Discipleship
- Oct 30, Sun.
- 9:30am-12:30pm - Family Discipleship & Mass
- Nov 2, Wed.
- 4:30-7:30pm - Gr 6-8 Retreat (Public school students only; led by N.E.T. Missionaries)
- Time TBD: Adults & Children - Cultural/Religious Experience - Mozart's Requiem Mass at Saint Agnes
- Nov 5, Sat
- Nov 16, Wed.
- 6:00-7:30pm - Family Discipleship
- Nov 27, Sun.
- 9:30am-12:30pm - Family Discipleship & Mass
- Dec 7, Wed.
- 6:00-7:30pm - Family Discipleship
- Dec 10, Sat.
- Optional but highly encouraged for parents and older children/youth. Pilgrimmage to Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in La Crosse.
- Jan 11, Wed.
- 4:30-7:30 PM - Gr. 6-8 Retreat (Public school students only; led by N.E.T. Missionaries)
- 6:00-7:30pm - Family Discipleship
- Jan 22, Sun.
- 9:30am-12:30pm - Family Discipleship & Mass
- Jan 28, Sat
- Feb 8, Wed.
- 6:00-7:30pm - Family Discipleship
- Feb 26, Sun.
- 9:30am-12:30pm - Family Discipleship & Mass
- Mar 1, Wed.
- 4:30-7:30pm - Gr 6-8 Retreat (Public school students only; led by N.E.T. Missionaries)
- Mar 8, Wed.
- 6:00-7:30pm - Family Discipleship
- Mar 26, Sun.
- 9:30am-12:30pm - Family Discipleship & Mass
- Mar 27, Mon
- 5:30-7:30pm - Optional Family Gathering at Joe Block's home
- Apr 12, Wed.
- 6:00-7:30pm - Family Discipleship
- Apr 23, Sun.
- 9:30am-12:30pm - Family Discipleship & Mass
- Apr 28-30, Fri - Sun
- Gr 6-8 NET Retreat, Fri: 4:00-9:30pm; Sat: 2:00-10:00pm; Sun: 11:30am-4:30pm
- May 10, Wed.
- 6:00-7:30pm - Family Discipleship
- May 21, Sun.
- 9:30am-12:30pm - Family Discipleship & Mass
2022-2023 First Reconciliation & First Communion Schedule:
- Aug 24, Wed.
- 6:00-6:30pm - First Reconciliation & First Communion Orientation OPTION A (for Gr. 2 Parents) @ Lower Church. The meeting is for parents but children can attend if necessary.
- Aug 31, Wed.
- 6:00-6:30pm - First Reconciliation & First Communion Orientation OPTION B (for Gr. 2 Parents) @ Lower Church. The meeting is for parents but children can attend if necessary. Note, this is during "Back to School Night."
- Every Sunday and Holy Day
- Attend Catholic Mass
- Beginning of each Month:
- Turn in Mass Reflection Sheets to Joe Block at the parish office or school office.
- Feb 1-28 - Attend First Reconciliation with your family at Saint John's on a day of your choosing. Choose one of the following two options:
- Choose one of the parish Confession times (and verify this time in the Church calendar).
- Contact Fr. Tom to setup an appointment
- May 2, Tues.
- 6:00-7:30pm - First Communion rehearsal (Parent and Child)
- May 7, Sun.
- 10:30am - First Communion Mass
2022-2023 Confirmation Schedule:
- Aug 24, Wed.
- 6:45-7:15pm - Confirmation Orientation OPTION A (for parents and candidate, and sponsor if possible) @ Lower Church.
- Aug 31, Wed.
- 6:45-7:15pm - Confirmation Orientation OPTION A (for parents and candidate, and sponsor if possible) @ Lower Church. Note, this is during "Back to School Night."
- Every Sunday and Holy Day
- Attend Catholic Mass
- Beginning of each Month:
- Turn in Mass Reflection Sheets to Joe Block at the parish office or school office.
- Apr 28-30 - Confirmation Retreat
- Fri. Apr 28, 4-9 PM in the Lower Church.
- Sat. Apr 29, 2-10 PM. Archdiocesan Youth Day. Exact times TBD.
- Sun. Apr 30, 10:30 AM Mass with your family, then 11:30 AM - 4:30 PM in the Lower Church.
- Jun 4, Sun.
- 9:45am - Confirmation Information Meeting & Reharsal (Gr. 8 and Parents & Sponsors)
- 10:30am - Rite of Sending at Mass
- Jun 5, Mon.
- 6:15pm - Arrival at Cathedral
- 7:00-8:30pm - Confirmation at Cathedral (Gr 8. and Parents and Sponsors)
2022-2023 - Holy Days & Other Opportunities
- Nov. 1, Mon.
- All Saints Day (Holy Day of Obligation)
- Mass at 9:10am or 6pm
- Nov 02, Tues
- Optional Enrichment Opportunity
- Time TBD - Mozart's "Requiem" Mass at St. Agnes
- Dec 8, Wed.
- Immaculate Conception of Mary (Holy Day of Obligation)
- Mass at 9:10am or 6pm
- Marian Consecration Ceremony after both Masses
- Dec 24/25/26, Fri.-Sun.
- Fri. evening or Sat. - Christmas Eve or Christmas Day Mass (Holy Day of Obligation)
- Sunday Mass (another Holy Day of Obligation)
- Feb 18-21, Fri. evening to Monday
- Optional Enrichment Opportunity
- High School Winter Faith Camp (adult chaperones needed too)
- Mar 19, Sat
- Optional Enrichment Opportunity
- St. Joseph Mass at 8 AM, St. Joseph Consecration at 8:45 AM
- Lenten Retreat - Dates TBD
- Holy Triduum
- Apr 6, Holy Thursday, 7:00-8:00pm - Mass of the Lord's Supper
- Apr 7, Good Friday, 7-8 pm - Good Friday Service
- Apr 8, Holy Saturday, 8-10 pm, Easter Vigil
- Sept 7, Wed.