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ST. LUCY CATHOLIC FAITH COMMUNITY

WHAT IS LIFE ALL ABOUT?

LIFE (Learning In Faith Experiences) is lifelong faith formation opportunity open to all members of the parish community. People of all ages come together to learn, grow in faith, share common life and faith experiences in intergenerational and age-specific groupings.

“Catechesis is the process of transmitting the Gospel, as the Christian community has received it, understands it, celebrates it, lives it and communicates it in many ways.” [GDC#78]

All LIFE celebrations take place in the Fr. Casey Parish Center and include:

A Prepared Meal: Everyone gathers together to share in a simple meal, relax, and socialize. Just as Jesus shared meals with his friends, we do likewise.

Opening Prayer & Introduction: All ages gather for theological introduction to the celebration's theme using prayer, film, story, activity,... .

Learning Component: An in-depth module that explores the same topic in age-specific learning groups: young children with parent, children, teens, adults. Occasional intergenerational grouping method is used.

Home Materials: Each age-specific group receives materials that allows households to continue their journey of faith with activities and ideas for home use.

Closing Prayer: Sends forth the Faith Community to continue growing and Learning In Faith Experiences (LIFE).

Celebration Times (Choose one session only):

Sunday: 11:45am-2:15pm;

Monday: 5:30pm-8:00pm

Tuesday: 5:30pm-8:00pm

Theme: Church Year, Feasts and Seasons

Does Anybody Know What Time It Is?

2010-2011 Celebration Dates:

September 19, 20, 21

Church Year Overview

October 17, 18, 19

Circle of Grace

November 14, 15, 16

Time of...Advent, Nativity, Christmas Season

No December LIFE celebration

Dec. 9(?), Parish-wide presentation on Marian symbols in art

January 23, 24, 25

Ordinary Time I

February 13, 14, 15

Time of...Lent

March 20, 21, 22

Time of...Feasts and Seasons

April 10, 11, 12

Time of...Triduum and Easter Season

May 1, 2, 3

Time of...Pentecost and Ordinary Time II

SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION

As Catholics, we are a Sacramental people celebrating regularly the presence of Christ in our lives in many and varied ways. Preparation is vital to a fuller understanding and lived experience of each Sacrament. LIFE will offer each person the foundations of faith sought and needed in life. [GOF Manual] The Sacramental Preparation Programs will run in tandem with the monthly LIFE celebrations.

First Reconciliation

(usually in Fall semester of grade 2)

First Eucharist

(usually in Winter/Spring semester of grade 2)

Requirements:

Consistent participation in a previous year of Religious Education (either Catholic School or Parish Program)
The curriculum has minimally eight additional classes per year that run concurrently with LIFE.
Youth and parent participation in the retreat experience and special sessions immediately prior to reception of sacrament.
Attendance at Parent Orientation for Eucharist and Reconciliation: Tuesday, September 28 @6:30pm in PC.
Completion of all requirements presented at Parent Orientation

Confirmation

(Usually Grades 9 & 10; Two-year process)

Click here for Complete Confirmation I and II Schedules

In order to begin the first year, one must have had consistent participation in a previous year of Religious Education (either Catholic School or Parish Program).

Requirements:

Confirmation candidate must participate in LIFE celebrations with family
Regular, weekly Mass participation
Curriculum has additional small group classes per year (held in PC) in addition to LIFE
Parent and candidate orientation sessions in PC at 7pm: Conf. I on 9/27; Conf. II on 9/26
Completion of requirements as stated at orientation meetings
30 hours of community service: Year I = 20 hours within a parish ministry; Year II = 10 hours within a parish ministry or local community