Announcements
10/18 - By the way, did you know "Halloween" is an Americanized mutation of "All Hallows Eve," which is simply the Eve of All Saints Day?  Halloween is a Catholic holiday (originally) that has changed a lot over the years.  For fun we will be celebrating "All Saints Day"in the morning on Oct. 31st at our next Family Discipleship.  That morning, all children 5th grade and below are invited (strongly encouraged) to dress up as your favorite saint.  This could be simple or complex, but a google image search for "children's all saints costumes" should give you plenty of inspiration!  Have fun with it!  The Saints are one of the great joys of our faith!


Instructions for Registered Families
Monthly At-Home Formation
Schedule

What is Family Discipleship?
Registration

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.

How does it work?

• one Wednesday (6:00-7:30 PM) per month
• one Sunday (9:30-12:30, including Mass) per month

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 2 - First Confession & First Communion
• Gr 6-12 & Adults - Foundations 
  • Gr 8 - Confirmation

2021-22 Schedule

• Sept 15, Wed.
  • 6:00-7:30pm - Family Discipleship Opening Night
  • Homework
• Sept 26, Sun.
  • 9:30am-12:30pm - Family Discipleship & Mass
• Oct 13, Wed.
  • 6:00-7:30pm - Family Discipleship
• Oct 31, Sun.
  • 9:30am-12:30pm - Family Discipleship & Mass
• Nov 10, Wed.
  • 6:00-7:30pm - Family Discipleship
• Nov 28, Sun.
  • 9:30am-12:30pm - Family Discipleship & Mass
• Dec 1, Wed.
  • 4:30-7:30 PM - Gr. 6-8 Faith Formation Retreat (led by N.E.T. Missionaries)
  • 6:00-7:30pm - Family Discipleship
• Dec 12, Sun.
  • 9:30am-12:30pm - Family Discipleship & Mass (Note: There is no Discipleship Sunday, but we will still meet).
• Jan 12, Wed.
  • 4:30-7:30 PM - Gr. 6-8 Faith Formation Retreat (led by N.E.T. Missionaries)
  • 6:00-7:30pm - Family Discipleship
• Jan 23, Sun.
  • 9:30am-12:30pm - Family Discipleship & Mass
• Feb 9, Wed.
  • 6:00-7:30pm - Family Discipleship
• Feb 27, Sun.
  • 9:30am-12:30pm - Family Discipleship & Mass
• Mar 9, Wed.
  • 6:00-7:30pm - Family Discipleship
• Mar 27, Sun.
  • 9:30am-12:30pm - Family Discipleship & Mass
• Apr 6, Wed.
  • 4:30-7:30 PM - Gr. 6-8 NET Retreat; Family Discipleship Movie Night  
• Apr 24, Sun.
  • 9:30am-12:30pm - Family Discipleship & Mass
• Apr 29 - May 1, Fri - Sun
  • Gr 6-8 NET Retreat, 4 PM Sat to 5:30 PM Sun
  • HS & Adults - Life in the Spirit Seminar 
• May 11, Wed.
  • 6:00-7:30pm - Family Discipleship
• May 22, Sun.
  • 9:30am-12:30pm - Family Discipleship & Mass

First Communion Events:

• Sept 14, Tues.
  • 3:30-4:30pm - First Communion Information Meeting OPTION A (for Gr. 2 Parents) @ Lower Church.  The meeting is for parents but children can attend if necessary.
• Sept 15, Wed.
  • 7:45-8:45pm - First Communion Information Meeting OPTION B (for Gr. 2 Parents) @ Lower Church.  The meeting is for parents but children can attend if necessary.
• Every Sunday and Holy Day
  • Attend Catholic Mass
• Various Sundays
  • Discipleship Sundays - The candidates, parents, and if possible, the sponsors, will attend at least three "Discipleship Sundays" during the year.  Schedule can be found here.
• Jan 31 - Deadline to return your First Reconciliation Preparation Materials to the school or parish office
• Feb 8, Tues.
  • 3:30-4:30pm - First Reconciliation Information Meeting OPTION A (for Gr. 2 Parents) @ Lower Church.  The meeting is for parents but children can attend if necessary.
• Feb 9, Wed.
  • 7:45-8:45pm - First Reconciliation Information Meeting OPTION B (for Gr. 2 Parents) @ Lower Church.  The meeting is for parents but children can attend if necessary.
• 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 4, Wed.
  • 6:00-7:00pm - First Communion rehearsal (Parent and Child)
• May 15, Sun.
  • 10:30am - First Communion Mass

Confirmation Events

• Oct. 6, Wed.
  • 6:00-7:30pm - Confirmation Information Meeting & Rite of Acceptance (Gr 8 & Parents & Sponsors)​​​​​
• May 1, Sun.
  • 9:45am - Confirmation Information Meeting & Reharsal (Gr. 8 and Parents & Sponsors)
  • 10:30am - Rite of Sending at Mass
• May 9, Mon.
  • 6:15pm - Arrival at Cathedral
  • 7:00-8:30pm - Confirmation at Cathedral (Gr 8. and Parents and Sponsors)

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 & Holy Hour at 7pm
• 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
• Mar 25-27, Fri. evening to Sunday
  • Optional Enrichment Opportunity
  • Marino Restrepo Retreat
• ​​​​Holy Triduum
  • Apr 14, Holy Thursday, 7:00-8:00pm - Mass of the Lord's Supper
  • Apr 15, Good Friday, 7-8 pm - Good Friday Service
  • Apr 16, Holy Saturday, 8-10 pm, Easter Vigil

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