Christian Initiation for Children
is a year-long program for unbaptized children ages 7
and up. This includes children who did not receive
their First Communion in second grade and/or are
uncatechized.
Contact Cindi Brickson at 952-431-5222, ext. 213 for
information.
NOTE: PRICES FOR THE C.I.C. PROGRAM WILL GO UP TO
$85/CHILD STARTING JUNE 1, 2008!
Please disregard the permission slip notice on
the bottom of your confirmation e-mail.
Preparation for Confirmation should begin when an
individual feels that she or he is ready to learn what
it means to live as a fully initiated member of the
Church community, generally in grade 10 or later. If
that sounds like you, this is what else you need to
know: Preparation requires attendance at monthly
Confirmation sessions with parent or sponsor(no more
than one absence permitted, except in extreme
emergencies),
participation in Y.E.L.L. Faith Formation sessions
(see
Y.E.L.L. page in brochure for program details), G.B.S.
(Group Book Study - with permission from program
coordinator only!) or Catholic school. In addition to
these sessions all Confirmation students are required
to perform a minimum of 20 hours of social justice or
cummunity service activities and attend one of two
Risen Savior weekend retreats. This is a big
commitment of both time and energy, but if you truly
enter into the experience, it willpay off through a
stronger, more owned faith and a meaningful
celebration of Confirmation - the final initiation
Sacrament.
Anyone younger than grade 10 who would like to
consider preparing for Confirmation MUST speak with
Denise Lutz before registration.
Retreat dates and the date and location for the
Celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation will be
announced as they become available.
Confirmation registration fee includes
Confirmation sessions and the weekend retreat.
FEES WILL GO UP TO $125 STARTING JUNE 1, 2008!
When registering for Confirmation you must also
register for Faith Formation Y.E.L.L., unless you
are enrolled in a Catholic school.
Sunday Sessions are from 7:10 - 8:30
p.m.
Sunday, September 14, 2008 YELL/Confirmation
Orientation Parents & Students required
Sunday, October 5, 2008 Student/Parent/Sponsor
Session
Sunday, November 2, 2008 Student/Sponsor Session
Weekend of Nov. 8/9, 2008 Rite of Welcoming
Masses (Sat. 5:00 p.m., Sun. 9:00 & 11:00 a.m., 6:00
p.m.)
Sunday, January 4, 2009 Student/Sponsor
Session
Sunday, March 1, 2009 Student/Sponsor Session
Sunday, March 29, 2009 Student/Parent/Sponsor
Session (final session & rehearsal)
Sunday, April 19, 2009 Rite of Sending and
reception, 6:00 p.m. Mass, reception afterwards.
Preparation for First Eucharist takes place in second
grade and is in addition to the child's regular
Faith Formation program. It consists of three
parent/child meetings beginning in January, a retreat
in April and the celebrations of First Eucharist in
April and May 2009.
NOTE: PRICES FOR THE FIRST EUCHARIST PROGRAM WILL
GO UP TO $35 STARTING JUNE 1, 2008!
Times & Dates
EUCH A Saturdays 10:00-11:30 a.m.: Jan. 10,
Feb. 7, March 14, 2009; Saturday, April 5, 2009 (9:00
a.m. - noon) - Eucharist Retreat: a full morning
experience to enhance the celebration of Eucharist for
the first time. Parents and children attend.
EUCH B Tuesdays 6:00-7:30 p.m.: Jan. 13,
Feb. 17, March 17, 2009; Saturday, April 5, 2009 (9:00
am - noon) - Eucharist Retreat: a full morning
experience to enhance the celebration of Eucharist for
the first time. Parents and children
attend.
All who are preparing to celebrate Eucharist for the
first time will be acknowledged by the parish at masses
this weekend and supported in prayer during the year.
Details will be announced at the January preparation
meetings.
Celebrations at Masses:
Saturday, April 25, 2009, 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, April 26, 2009, 9:00 & 11:00 a.m.
Rehearsals for above Masses will be on April 20 and 21.
Saturday, May 2, 2009, 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, May 3, 2009, 9:00 & 11:00 a.m.
Rehearsals for above Masses will be on April 27 and 28.
Sign up for Mass choice will occur in January 2009.
Families have the option to celebrate at another date
by contacting the coordinator.
Preparation for the Sacrament of Reconciliation can
begin as early as second grade, but is designed for
elementary aged students and their families. There is
also a middle school component for older students.
The program consists of four sessions in addition
to the regular Faith Formation.
Because of changes to the preparation program
for First Reconciliation and Eucharist, all parents
are expected to attend the sessions regardless of
previous involvement!
NOTE: PRICES FOR THE FIRST RECONCILIATION PROGRAM
WILL GO UP TO $35/CHILD STARTING JUNE 1, 2008!
Coordinator: Denise Lutz (952) 431-5222, ext. 215
Please disregard the permission slip notice on
the bottom of your confirmation e-mail.
G.I.F.T. (Growing in Faith Together) is a family-based
program which supports the role of parents as the
primary faith-formers of their children. Parents who
have participated in this experience have enjoyed
increased confidence and personal growth in their own
knowledge of the faith while sharing with their children.
The G.I.F.T. Program consists of three components:
One: At Home Lessons
These are parent-led, family-based, multi-aged lessons
from the Faith First At-Home Guide. The lessons are
designed for all children in grades K through 8
enrolled in Risen Savior programs, so your whole family
can learn, pray, and grow together.
Two: Student Books
Kids complete the chapters in their books each month
according to the G.I.F.T. schedule. Each month,
students are asked to compete review materials from the
assigned chapters.
Three: Monthly G.I.F.T. Sessions at Risen Savior
Monthly large group sessions for parents and children
are held at the church. These sessions will include
prayer and song, presentations, activities, and crafts
designed to support the themes that families have been
learning at home. These sessions also offer a chance
for families to connect and experience fellowship with
each other.
G.I.F.T. has two components centering on the
following:
Gift A Meets Sundays 10:15 - 11:45 a.m.
10/5, 11/2, 12/7, 1/4, 2/1, 3/1 and Wed., 4/1 (special
event 6:30-8:00 p.m.)
Gift B Meets Wednesdays 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
10/1, 11/5, 12/3, 1/7, 2/4, 3/4 and Wed., 4/1 (special
event 6:30-8:00 p.m.)
Gift C Meets Wednesdays 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
10/1, 11/5, 12/3, 1/17, 2/4, 3/4 and Wed., 4/1 (special
event 6:30-8:00 p.m.)
Gift D Meets Sundays 10:15 - 11:45 a.m.
10/12, 11/9, 12/14, 1/11, 2/8, 3/8 and Wed., 4/1
(special event 6:30-8:00 p.m.)
All G.I.F.T. parents should attend one of the
following meetings:
Wed., 9/17: 6:30-7:00 p.m., orientation for parents
new to G.I.F.T.: 7:00-8:00 p.m. regular parent
meeting.
Sun., 9/21: 10:15-10:45 a.m. orientation for
parents new to G.I.F.T.; 10:45-11:45 a.m. regular
parent meeting.
NOTE: PRICES FOR THE G.I.F.T. PROGRAM WILL GO UP TO
$85/CHILD STARTING JUNE 1, 2008!
5th and 6th grade students meet at the Parish Center
in
designated classes led by a catechist approximately two
Wednesdays per month from October through April. Using
the "Faith First" curriculum students learn about
Jesus, the Church, and the Bible. This is supplemented
with activities, group "service" experiences,
intergenerational events, and occasional large group
gatherings during class time.
G56 and G78 classes meet on alternate
Wednesdays!
Two time slots are offered: Wednesdays 4:30-5:45 p.m.
or 6:15-7:30 p.m.
Orientation: Wednesday, September 17 during
regular class time, either 4:30 p.m. or 6:16 p.m.
Books & information will be given at this time!
These orientations are regular 1 hr. 15 min. sessions
and are required. All Students and at least one
parent must attend for the entire session!
Dates for G-56:
Oct. 1, 22, 2008
Nov. 5, 19, 2008
Dec. 10, 2008
Jan. 7, 21, 2009
Feb. 4, 18, 2009
Mar. 4, 18, 2009
Apr. 15, 2009
Students should bring book, bible and folder to and
from class each session and share the parent pages at
home during the off weeks.
NOTE: PRICES FOR G56 WILL GO UP TO $85/CHILD
STARTING JUNE 1, 2008!
Coordinator: Denise Lutz (952) 431-5222, ext. 215
Please disregard the permission slip notice on
the bottom of your confirmation e-mail.
