Holy Family Faith Formation Calendar 2017 - 2018 Kindergarten - Grade 5

Please Note: Second Grade Faith Formation calendar is the last in this group; and, it includes the addition of Sacrament Prep dates beginning in January

SeptemberSunday, September 17 Catechetical Sunday and the first day of classSunday, September 24 Class

OctoberSunday, October 1 Respect Life Sunday ClassSunday, October 8 ClassSunday, October 15 World Mission Sunday ClassSunday, October 22 Class Sunday, October 29 Class

NovemberSunday, November 5 SAFE ENVIRONMENT TRAINING: Kindergarten through Grade 5 - Students & ParentsSunday, November 12 No Class - Veteran's Day WeekendSunday, November 19 ClassThursday, November 23 Thanksgiving Mass 10:00 amSunday, November 26 Feast of Christ the King - NO CLASS - Holiday Break

DecemberSunday, December 3 1st Sunday of Advent ClassSunday, December 10 2nd Sunday of Advent Class Sunday, December 17 3rd Sunday of Advent Class-Seasonal ProgramSunday, December 24 4th Sun. Advent & Christmas Eve No class NO CLASS - Dec. 24th and Dec. 31st Christmas Break

JanuarySunday, January 7 Faith Formation resumes ClassSunday, January 14 ClassSunday, January 21 Class Sunday, January 28 NO CLASS Catholic School Week Open House February

Sunday, February 4 ClassSunday, February 11 ClassSunday, February 18 NO CLASS Presidents' Day & RCIA RitesSunday, February 25 Class

MarchSunday, March 4 ClassSunday, March 11 ClassSunday, March 18 ClassHoly Week BeginsSunday, March 25 Palm Sunday ClassTriduum:Holy Thursday, Mar. 29 Mass of the Lord's Supper 7:00 pm AdorationGood Friday, Mar. 30 Solemn Service 3:00 pmHoly Saturday, Mar. 31 Easter Vigil Begins at Sundown

AprilEaster Sunday, April 1 Egg Hunt after the 9:00 am Mass Light Refreshments in Diffley Hall NO CLASSSunday, April 8 ClassSunday, April 15 ClassSunday, April 22 ClassSunday, April 29 Class

MaySunday, May 6 ClassSunday, May 13 Mother's Day NO CLASSSunday, May 20 Pentecost Sunday Final class & Social

Note: Additional events may be added to this master calendar as the year progresses.

Holy Family Faith Formation Calendar 2017 - 2018

Middle School Grades 6 & 7 Combined Room 206 & Grade 8 Room 208Attendance at Sunday (or Saturday vigil) Mass is required.

SeptemberSunday, September 17 Catechetical Sunday Opening Day of Faith FormationSunday, September 24 Class

OctoberSunday, October 1 Class Respect Life SundaySunday, October 8 ClassSunday, October 15 Class World Mission SundaySunday, October 22 Class Sunday, October 29 Class

NovemberSunday, November 5 ClassSunday, November 12 No Class due to Veteran's Day WeekendSunday, November 19 ClassThursday, November 23 Thanksgiving Mass: 10:00 a.m.Sunday, November 26 "Christ the King" NO CLASS -Thanksgiving Break

DecemberSunday, December 3 1st Sunday of Advent ClassSunday, December 10 2nd Sunday of Advent ClassSunday, December 17 3rd Sunday of Advent Class - Holiday ProgramNo Faith Formation classes on December 24 or 31 Christmas Break

Note: Confirmation prep for 8th graders begins in January; they will have a different FF calendar than grades 6 & 7

January 2017Sunday, January 7 Baptism of the Lord ClassSunday, January 14 Class Mini Retreat for Grade 8Sunday, January 21 ClassSunday, January 28 No classes due to Catholic School Week Open HouseFebruary

Sunday, February 4 ClassSunday, February 11 ClassTuesday, February 13 Mardi Gras Social & Palm Burning Details TBAAsh Wednesday, Feb. 14 First Day of Lent 7:00 p.m. MassSunday, February 18 No classes due to RCIA EventsSunday, February 25 Class

MarchSunday, March 4 ClassSunday, March 11 ClassSunday, March 18 ClassHOLY WEEK BEGINSPalm Sunday, March 25 ClassHoly Thursday, March 29 Mass of the Lord's Supper 7:00 p.m. & AdorationGood Friday, March 30 Solemn Service 3:00 p.m.Holy Saturday, March 31 Easter Vigil Begins at sundown

AprilEaster Sunday, April 1 Egg Hunt after 9:00 am. Mass, Refreshments, no class Sunday, April 8 Class Confirmation for Grade 8 (11:00 am Mass)Sunday, April 15 ClassSunday, April 22 ClassSunday, April 29 Class

MaySunday, May 6 Class Ascension & Pentecost prepSunday, May 13 Mother's Day No classesSunday, May 20 Pentecost Sunday Final class & Social Early dismissal 11:30 a.m.

Note: Additional events or changes may be added to the calendar as the year progresses. Prior notice will be given.

RCIA Calendar 2017 -2018 Adults

Thursday evenings from 7:00 - 8:30 pm in Room 202 of the Office BuildingSeptemberThursday, September 7 Overview of the Journey CalendarThursday, September 14 What do Catholics Believe?Thursday, September 21 Catholic Identity - Self Esteem Thursday, September 28 Angels, Archangels, Respect Life OctoberThursday, October 5 The Four Marks of the ChurchThursday, October 12 Our Faith is Multi CulturalThursday, October 19 Tradition Big T little tThursday, October 26 All Hallows Eve, All Saints, All Souls Prep

NovemberThursday, November 2 A Little Church History Good CitizenshipThursday, November 9 PrayerThursday, November 16 Mini retreat 6:00 - 9:00 pm Liturgical YearSunday, November 20 Rite of Welcome for Baptized Candidates Unbaptized practice for Rites during the 9:00 Mass on Sunday Dismissals begin Thursday, November 23 NO CLASS Thanksgiving Sunday, November 26 Christ the Kings - Mass - no dismissal Thanksgiving Break

DecemberThursday, December 7 7:00 p.m. Mass of the Immaculate Conception No classThursday, December 14 Overview of the Christmas Season & Advent SocialNO Classes on December 21st or 28th Christmas Break

January 2018Thursday, January 4 Conclude Christmas SeasonThursday, January 11 Introduction to the Sacraments Bap & ConfThursday, January 18 Anointing of the Sick & ReconciliationThursday, January 25 Holy Orders & Marriage

February Thursday, February 1 The Bible Introduction to the ScripturesThursday, February 8 The Lenten SeasonWednesday, February 14 Ash Wednesday 7:00 pm Mass & DismissalThursday, February 15 NO CLASS due to weekend events/Rites

Sunday, February 18 First Sunday of Lent Rite of Enrollment & Sending - 11:00 am Mass at Holy Family. Rite of Election with the Bishop at the Cathedral of St. Jude 4:00 pm For the unbaptized onlyThursday, February 22 The Mass & Penitential Rite for Baptized

MarchThursday, March 1 Trinity & Prepare for 1st ScrutinySunday, March 4 1st Scrutiny (Unbaptized & Sponsors) 9:00 am MassThursday, March 8 What We Believe - Creed & Prepare for 2nd ScrutinySunday, March 11 2nd Scrutiny (unbaptized & sponsors) 11:00 am MassThursday, March 15 Holy Spirit & Conversion 3rd scrutinySunday, March 18 3nd Scrutiny (Unbaptized & Sponsors) 9:00 amThursday, March 22 Mini Retreat 6 - 9 pm Supper, Eucharist prep, Presentation of the Lord's PrayerHoly WeekPalm Sunday, March 25 9:00 am Mass & DismissalTuesday, March 27 Vigil practice 6:30 pm ChurchHoly Thursday, March 29 7:00 pm Mass & special DismissalGood Friday, March 30 Solemn Service 3:00 pmEaster Vigil, March 31 Sundown (8:30 pm) Lighting of Easter Fire (Piazza) Liturgy of the Word, Sacraments of Initiation, Liturgy of the Eucharist, Reception "Elect only"AprilEaster Sunday, April 1 Easter Egg Hunt after 9:00 am MassWednesday, April 4 Candidates practice for RitesSunday, April 8 Rites for the Baptized Candidates 11:00 am MassThursday, April 12 Mystagogia begins Mission, Ministry, StewardshipThursday, April 19 Corporal & Spiritual Works of Mercy, BeatitudesThursday, April 26 Moral Decisions

MayThursday, May 3 Mary & The RosaryThursday, May 10 Ascension & Pentecost PrepThursday, May 17 Final Session...Pentecost Sunday, May 20th - end of journe RCIA Adapted for Children & Youth 2017- 2018Participation at the 9:00 am Mass is required. Class 10:30 -Noon Room 207September

Sunday, September 17 Catechetical Sunday - Class: We Believe in God the Father Sunday, September 24 We Believe in Jesus Christ AngelsOctober Sunday, October 1 Respect Life Sunday We Believe in the Holy SpiritSunday, October 8 We Believe in the ChurchSunday, October 15 World Mission Sunday - Multi CultureSunday, October 22 Parent & Students Meeting SEP trainingSunday, October 29 All Hallow's Eve, All Saints, All Souls class

November Sunday, November 5 Liturgical Year, Prep for Rites, Parent MeetingNo class on Sunday, November 12 due to Veteran's Day WeekendSunday, November 19 Rites of Acceptance - Unbaptized 9:00 am Mass Dismissals begin Class - Advent prepThursday, November 23 Thanksgiving Day Mass 10:00 amSunday, November 26 Christ the King - NO CLASS Thanksgiving Break

DecemberSunday, December 3 1st Sunday of Advent - Prep Cont.Sunday, December 10 2nd Sunday of Advent - Christmas SeasonSunday, December 17 3rd Sunday of Advent Seasonal ProgramSunday, December 24 NO CLASS Christmas HolidaySunday, December 31 NO CLASS Christmas Holiday

January 2018Sunday, January 7 Baptism of the Lord - We Believe in Initiation - Bap & ConfSunday, January 14 Sacraments of Vocation - Holy Orders & MarriageSunday, January 21 Sacraments of Healing - Anointing & ReconciliationSunday, January 28 Cath. School Week Open House NO CLASS

FebruarySunday, Feb. 4 Ext Session to 1:30 pm (lunch provided) Reconciliation PrepSaturday, February 10 First Reconciliation for the Baptized 10:00 am Church Sunday, February 11 Lenten PrepTuesday, February 13 Mardi Gras Social - details TBAWednesday, February 14 Ash Wednesday 7:00 pm Mass & Dismissal Sunday, Feb. 18 First Sunday of Lent - Unbaptized only - Rites of Enrollment/

Sending 11:00 a.m. Mass- HF: Rite of Election-Bishop 4:00pm St. Jude no class Sunday, February 25 Class - The Trinity & Scrutiny prep

MarchSunday, March 4 1st Scrutiny - The Elect & Sponsors 9:00 am Mass Class: The Mass & Scrutiny prepSunday, March 11 Change* Class 9:00 to 10:30 am - "We Believe in the Way of Jesus" & The Creed - Anointing of the Elect Scrutiny prep 2nd Scrutiny 11:00 am Mass & DismissalSunday, March 18 3rd Scrutiny of the Elect - 9:00 a.m. Mass Mini Retreat-Mass to 1:30 pm Eucharist prep, Lord's Prayer Ephphetha - ElectHoly WeekSunday, March 25 - Palm Sunday Prepare for Holy WeekTuesday, March 27 Easter Vigil Practice 6:30 pm ChurchHoly Thursday, March 29 7:00 pm Mass of the Lord's Supper Good Friday, March 30 Solemn Service 3:00 pmHoly Saturday, March 31 Easter Vigil - Sundown (8:00 pm) Elect only Lighting of the Easter Fire (outside Piazza) Extended Liturgy of the Word Sacraments of Initiation, Liturgy of the Eucharist, Reception in Diffley

AprilEaster Sunday, April 1 Egg Hunt after 9:00 am Mass Refreshments-Diffley HallSunday, April 8 Initiation of Candidates - 11:00 am Mass (Bishop) Reception PLEASE REMEMBER THAT CLASSES CONTINUE AFTER SACRAMENTS HAVE BEENRECEIVED! NOTE THE FOLLOWING SESSIONS:Sunday, April 15 Mystagogia & We Believe in the Kingdom of GodSunday, Apr. 22 Beatitudes - Works of MercySunday, Apr. 29 Mission & Ministry Mary & Rosary

MaySunday, May 6 Ascension & Pentecost prepSunday, May 13 Mother's Day - mass only - no classPentecost Sunday, May 20 Final session & Ice Cream Social

Holy Family Grade 2 - Faith Formation and Sacrament Prep 2017- 2018

Attendance at the 9:00 a.m. Sunday Family Mass is Recommended.

Classes are held in Room 102 of the School Building from 10:30 a.m. to Noon Note: Grade 2 Curriculum September through December Sacrament Preparation & FF January through May

SeptemberSunday, September 17 Catechetical Sunday - Blessing at 9:00 am Mass - ClassSunday, September 24 Class

OctoberSunday, October 1 Respect Life Sunday ClassSunday, October 8 ClassSunday, October 15 World Mission Sunday ClassSunday, October 22 Class Sunday, October 29 Class Halloween, All Saints, All Souls

NovemberSunday, November 5 Safe Environment Training-Students & ParentsSunday, November 12 No Class - Veteran's Day WeekendSunday, November 19 Class: Liturgical YearThursday, November 23 Thanksgiving Day Mass 10:00 a.m.Sunday, November 26 Christ the King NO CLASS - Thanksgiving Break

December Sunday, December 3 1st Sunday of Advent Class: Advent prepSunday, December 10 2nd Sun. of Advent Class: Christmas prep Sunday, December 17 3rd Sunday of Advent Seasonal Program Sunday, December 24 NO CLASS Christmas Break Sunday, December 31 NO CLASS Christmas Break* Sacrament Prep begins when we return from Christmas Break January 2018

Sunday, January 7 Student Blessing and Distribution of Books - 9:00 am Mass. Reconciliation Session 1 & Parent MeetingSunday, January 14 Reconciliation Session 2Sunday, January 21 Reconciliation Session 3Sunday, January 28 Cath. School Week Open House NO CLASS

February Sunday, February 4 Rec. extended Session 4 to 1:30 pm Lunch Saturday, February 10 First Reconciliation 10:00 a.m. in the churchSunday, February 11 Lenten PrepSunday, February 18 No Class - First Sunday of Lent...RCIA eventsSunday, February 25 First Eucharist Sessions 1 & 2 Parent Meeting

MarchWednesday, March 4 Eucharist Sessions 3 & 4Sunday, March 11 Eucharist Sessions 5 & 6Sunday, March 18 Faith Formation classHoly Week BeginsSunday, March 25 Palm Sunday - Eucharist prep 7 & 8 /Seder Meal/Holy WeekMarch 29 Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord's Supper 7:00 pm March 30 Good Friday Solemn Service 3:00 pm March 31 Holy Saturday Easter Vigil Sundown

April April 1 Easter Sunday Egg Hunt after the 9:00 am Mass No ClassSunday, April 8 Faith Formation ClassSunday, April 15 Eucharist extended session to 1:30 pm LunchWednesday, April 18 Eucharist practice 6:00 pm in the churchSunday, April 22 First Eucharist 11:00 am Mass Reception after in Diffley Sunday, April 29 Faith Formation class - Mary & the Rosary

MaySunday, May 6 Faith Formation Class - Ascension & Pentecost prepSunday, May 13 Mother's Day NO CLASSSunday, May 20 Pentecost Sunday Last class & Ice Cream Social Early dismissal 11:30 am

Sacrament Prep Calendar - Grade 2 School Students Begins January 7, 2018

First Reconciliation Prep

Sunday, January 7 Blessing & Distribution of Sacrament Books at the 9:00 a.m. Mass. Reconciliation Session 1 in the School Dining Hall from 10:30 a.m. to Noon. Parent Meeting at the same time in Room 121

Sunday, January 14 Reconciliation Session 2

Sunday, January 21 Reconciliation Session 3

Sunday, February 4 Reconciliation Session 4 - Extended class time: 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Lunch includedSaturday, February 10 Sacrament of First Reconciliation at 10:00 a.m. in the church

First Eucharist Prep

Sunday, February 25 Eucharist Sessions 1 & 2 Parent Meeting - Room 121

Sunday, March 4 Eucharist Sessions 3 & 4

Sunday, March 11 Eucharist Sessions 5 & 6 Parent Meeting - Room 121

Holy Week Begins

Palm Sunday, March 25 Eucharist Sessions 7 & 8 Seder Meal, Holy Week Prep

Sunday, April 15 Mini Day of Reflection: Bake Bread & Re cap Extended Session until 1:30 p.m. Lunch provided

Wednesday, April 18 First Eucharist Practice - 6:00 p.m. in the church

Sacrament of First EucharistSunday, April 22 11:00 a.m. Mass * Reception in Diffley Hall after Mass