FAITH FORMATION
Schedule
Classes for children are on October 5, October 19, November 2, November 16, December 7, December 14, January 4, January 11, February 1, February 8, March 1, March 15, April 12, April 26, May 3, and May 17. Pentecost is May 24. The combined adult and children session dates are in bold.
SACRAMENTS
Sacred Heart Parish offers preparation in First Penance, First Eucharist, Confirmation, and OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults).
Second graders and their families will be invited to prepare together for the Sacrament of First Penance and First Eucharist through unique materials and special sessions throughout the year. Our flexible programming allows us to make adjustments for students who may have missed the second-grade cycle.
The Sacrament of Confirmation age has changed in the Archdiocese of Boston from the 10th grade to the 8th grade. We are also responsive to the needs of adults seeking the sacrament of confirmation. We tailor our Confirmation preparation to accommodate the needs of individual students wherever they are in the preparatory process.
OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults)
Are you interested in becoming a Catholic or learning more about the Catholic faith? Please contact our office at office@sacredheart-lexington.org or SHFaith21@gmail.com for more information.
Curriculum for Children’s classes
Sacred Heart will continue to use the popular PflaumGospel Weeklies, which focus on Sunday’s readings and specific topics of Catholic doctrine.
Our Gospel Weekly program highlights scripture. To support understanding of the Bible, a large banner of the Great Adventure Bible Timeline is mounted on the wall outside our classrooms. This is a wonderful visual of the story of salvation history for students, parents, and teachers.
Catechists also have materials from the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd program. These materials are based on the Montessori approach to presenting complex ideas in a child-centered, discovery-based, and hands-on manner, tailored to the child's developmental age. CGS materials are available in our preschool room and are used by catechists in all grade levels.
Our regular programs will also be supplemented with appropriate experiential activities exploring the church, gardens and adjacent conservation areas. Service opportunities in the parish, as well as the larger community, will be offered to provide hands-on experience in Caring for Our Common Home.
The Pre-school room is set up for children to use with their parents supervision.
Registration and fees
Registration for next year will soon be available online or in the parish office.
The fee will be $50 per family. This fee is the same for a “family” of 1 person or a family with multiple members. Payment can be made by check on Sundays or by clicking the religious education icon under giving.
For more information: Contact Debbie at SHFaith21@gmail.com.
