Friday, September 5, 2025:

Adult Formation: 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Parish Hall

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Sunday, September 7, 2025:

• Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) 1st Grade (First Year First Communion Preparation): 11:15 am - 12:15pm | CGS Atrium

• Second Year First Communion Preparation:  (registration needed for ALL 2nd Year First Communion students) 11:15am - 12:15pm| Donahue Academy

• OCIA Youth: 11:15am-12:15pm|Donahue Academy

  • 3rd-5th grades “Bridges to Faith” catechesis is centered on the four pillars of the Catechism along with the Catholic Children’s Bible

  • 6th-9th grades “Called to Be Catholic” comprehensive introductions to the essentials and key teaching of the four pillars of the Catholic Faith along with the “Break Through Bible for Teen Catholics”

• St. Margaret of Castello: 11:15-12:15pm | Donahue Academy-faith formation for persons with disabilities and their families. Sacramental preparation included (as needed).

• Word of Life (Augustine Institute) 3rd-8th grades: 11:15am-12:15pm | Donahue Academy-continuing catechesis for students who have received their first sacraments.

• DTS “Dead Theologian’s Society" Youth Ministry (includes 1st and 2nd Year Confirmation students) 7th - 12th grades: 6:30pm - 8:00pm | Parish Hall

 

Monday, September 8, 2025:

Children’s Guided Eucharistic Adoration (no registration needed) 6:30pm- 7:30pm| Church

 

Wednesday, September 10, 2025:

OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation for Adults) 6:30pm-8:00pm | Donahue Academy                                             

The sessions are designed for adults preparing to receive their sacraments;  for them to learn more about what the Catholic Church teaches, and to assist in developing a relationship with Jesus Christ.  The class is also for adult Catholics that want to deepen their knowledge about the faith.

 

Wednesday, October 22, 2025:

Second Year Confirmation Classes: (registration needed for ALL 2nd Year Confirmation students) 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM | Donahue Academy

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If you are interested in forming young disciples of Christ as a Catechist, assisting in any of our programs or have any questions, please contact Becky Hampton, DRE at: becky.h@avemariaparish.org