Messages from the Faith Formation Office
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First Communion masses are scheduled as follows:
Sat, 4/24@1030A -
Spanish Communion (Ms. Luciana Luniana)
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Sat, 5/1 @ 1030A - English
Comm A (Ms. Theresa Hernandez) & Sac Prep (Ms. Mary anne Kirsch)
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Sat, 5/1 @ 200P - English
Comm B (Ms. Jennifer Gilbert)
A sign up genius will be sent to RSVP total numbers in each family. Any questions, email Josephine or Alma.
Please continue to pray for he children during their final weeks of preparation.
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Faith Formation classes are scheduled 4/11, 4/18 and 4/25 for April. Classes end in May. Thank you to all the parents and children for their dedication and love continuing your child’s religious education through distance learning this year. Please check the bulletin regularly for program updates.
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Registration for continuing students will begin in May, Parishioners in June and Non Parishioners in July. A letter of approval from the Pastor and DRE/CRE if you are transferring religious ed program from another church are due at time of registration.
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Registration closes August 15. Classes will begin in September.
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Please continue to follow the class syllabus, log onto to FORMED website and view the Lenten lessons and activities provided.
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If you recently received an email from Alma regarding missing paperwork due, please submit papers via scan docs through email or mail copies ATTN: Faith Formation. We are auditing our registration records for compliance and need to ensure all paperwork is submitted in our files.
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There are many Diocesan guidelines regarding Sacramental preparation. Thank you for your immediate attention to this important manner.
Confirmation
Guidelines for parents to follow in preparation for First Reconciliation and First Communion:
https://www.scd.org/family-and-faith-formation/sacramental-preparation-first-reconciliation-and-first-communion
-Please reserve Saturday, March 13th, Confirmation with Bishop Soto. More details when the date draws near.
Faith Formation Activities for Families
https://www.scd.org/family-and-faith-formation/home-resources-families-faith-formation
https://www.scd.org/family-and-faith-formation/ministry-catholics-disabilities
Diocesan link for families to teach their children prayer’s at home:
https://www.scd.org/sites/default/files/2021-01/Prayers%20to%20be%20Learned%20-%201%20Page.pdf
Preparation is two years with First Communion starting at 1st grade and Confirmation at 7th grade.
RCIC -
Rite of Christian Initiation for Children starts at 3rd - 11th gr;
Children 7+ y/o that have not been baptized or have not received first Communion attend 1st year age appropriate class then 2nd year Sacramental prep class.
Any questions regarding Religious Ed email Josephine Mislang at jmislang@stjamesdavis.net or Alma Ponce at Faithformation@stjamesdavis.net
La inscripción para los estudiantes continuos comenzará en las próximas semanas. Por favor, asegúrese de completar el plan de estudios antes de registrarse para el próximo período.
Se le enviará un correo electrónico con enlace e instrucciones directamente. Hay algunos cambios leves en el proceso de registro. Cualquier pregunta, no dude en enviarme un correo electrónico. Aunque no estamos en la oficina, los catequistas y yo estamos disponibles en línea.
Gracias por su paciencia y dedicación estos últimos dos meses. Por favor, mantente bien y a salvo. Sepan que están todos en nuestros pensamientos y oraciones.
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Bendiciones, Josephine Mislang St James Catholic Church 1275 B street Davis, CA 95616 (530) 756-3636 x208