Every Sunday during the 10:00 am Mass
Before the scripture readings begins the children and volunteers will be called to come forward to be blessed by the celebrant.
The children will process to the assigned space and hear the same scripture readings proclaimed at the Mass. It will be explained at the level they will understand and enjoy it.
The children will return to their family at the Mass as the offertory and Liturgy of the Eucharist begins.
2 Year Program, Classes are every Sunday after the 8 am Mass
† Year 1 (Pre-Communion) – Class of St. Therese of the Child Jesus
† Year 2 (First Communion Preparation) – Class of St. Margaret Mary
As your children’s primary catechists you are responsible for partnering with the RE team and the parish to guide your children’s sacramental preparation.
Commitment:
• Attend Sunday Mass (8 am or 10 am) and classes. (Only 4 valid absences are allowed.)
• Parents – 15 hours ministry to the parish (parish support, parish events or parish projects)
• Parents – Function as assistant catechists or class helpers 3x in any RE class.
• Parents – VIRTUS Certified and Fingerprinted (Email Ronnica Hagy at rhagy@straymondmp.org for more information.)
• Attend meetings, Sacramental Parent Talks, First Reconciliation Retreat and First Communion Retreat.
• Lead your children to participate in the parish. You are encouraged to attend parish events.
• Attend First Reconciliation and First Communion.
• Family should be a registered and active member of the parish.
To Register:
• Register at https://straymondmp.wufoo.com/forms/st-raymond-1st-communion-registration/
• Pay registration fee
• Pay sacramental preparation fee (for Year 2 only)
• Submit baptismal certificate
• Submit Program Waiver/Consent Form [pdf]
• Submit sacramental form (for Year 2 only)
| Date | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, September 25, 2022 | General Assembly/Orientation | |
| Saturday, October 22, 2022 | Parent Formation Talk | |
| Sunday, December 4, 2022 | Parent Formation Talk | |
| Sunday, December 4, 2022 | Family Day | |
| Sunday, February 5, 2023 | Parent Formation Talk | |
| Sunday, March 12, 2023 | First Reconciliation Family Retreat with St. Raymond School (Yr 2) | |
| Sunday, March 19, 2023 | First Reconciliation (Yr 2) | |
| Sunday, May 7, 2023 | First Communion Family Retreat with St. Raymond School (Yr 2) | |
| May 18 or 19, 2023 | First Communion Practice with St. Raymond School (Yr 2) | |
| Saturday, May 20, 2023 | First Communion with St. Raymond School (Yr 2) | |
| Sunday, May 21, 2023 | Flower Offering to the Blessed Mother |
Parish Events: BBQ, Social Functions, Giving Tree, Advent Fair, Stations of the Cross, Soup Supper
* If for any reason a child was unable to receive the sacraments at the regular time, please contact Neri.Miranda@straymondmp.org.
Children who have received their First Communion, Classes every Sunday after 8 am Mass
To lead families in their faith journey the Religious Education Program of St. Raymond offers the following Religion Classes:
† 3rd Year of RE – Class of St. Catherine of Siena
† 4th Year of RE – Class of St. Martin de Porres
† 5th Year of RE – Class of St. Albert the Great
† 6th Year of RE – Class of St. John Paul II
Commitment:
• Religiously attend Sunday Mass (8 am or 10 am) and classes. (Only 4 valid absences are allowed.)
• Family should be a registered and active member of the parish.
To Register:
• Register Online at https://straymondmp.wufoo.com/forms/st-raymond-religious-education-registration/
• Pay registration fee
• Submit baptismal certificate
• Submit Program Waiver/Consent Form [pdf]
Two years of Religion classes after First Communion are a requirement before a student can enroll in the parish two year Confirmation program.
2 Year Program, Confirmation Classes every Sunday after 8 am Mass
† Year 1 (Pre-Confirmation) – Class of St. Thomas Aquinas
† Year 2 (Confirmation) – Class of St. Dominic
Prerequisite:
Student Commitment:
• Religiously attend Sunday Mass (8 am or 10 am) and Confirmation classes every Sunday after 8 am Mass. (Only 4 valid absences are allowed.)
• Attend the Youth Group event once a month after 8 am Mass
• Attend Confirmation Retreat (Yr 2)
• Attend Advent Reconciliation
• Attend Lenten Reconciliation
• Nicene Creed Project
• Dominican Saint Project (Yr 2)
• Attend Confirmation events
• Complete 20 hours Service Project (10 hours at the parish and 10 hours outreach)
As your children’s primary catechists you are responsible for partnering with the RE team and the parish to guide your children’s sacramental preparation.
Parent Commitment:
• Family should be a registered and active member of the parish
• VIRTUS Certified and Fingerprinted (email Ronnica Hagy at rhagy@straymondmp.org for more information.)
• 5 hours ministry to the parish (parish support, parish events or parish projects)
• Function as assistant catechists or class helpers 3x for any RE class.
• Family Meeting with the pastor.
• Attend all meetings, Sacramental Parent Talks, Family Formation Talks, and Confirmation events.
• Encourage your children to participate in parish events.
To Register:
•Register at https://straymondmp.wufoo.com/forms/st-raymond-confirmation-registration/
• Pay registration fee
• Pay sacramental fee (for Year 2 only)
• Submit baptismal certificate
• Submit First Communion certificate
• Submit Program Waiver/Consent Form [pdf]
• Submit sacramental preparation form (Year 2 only)
| Date | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, October 2, 2023 | General Assembly/Orientation | |
| Sunday, October 16, 2022 | Rite of Acceptance (Yr 1) | |
| Saturday, October 22, 2022 | Parent Formation Talk | |
| Sunday, October 23, 2022 | Rite of Recognition (Yr 2) | |
| Sunday, November 20, 2022 | Family Formation Talk with St. Raymond School | |
| Sunday, November 20, 2022 | Rite of Promise (Yr 2) | |
| Sunday, December 4, 2022 | Parent Formation Talk | |
| Sunday, December 11, 2022 | Confirmation Retreat on site (Yr 1 and Yr 2) Advent Retreat | |
| Sunday, December 11, 2022 | Advent Reconciliation with Youth | |
| Sunday, December 11, 2022 | Rite of Affirmation (Yr 2) | |
| Sunday, January 8, 2023 | Renewal of Baptism Promise(Yr 2) | |
| Sunday, January 29, 2023 | Family Formation Talk with St. Raymond School | |
| Sunday, February 5, 2023 | Parent Formation Talk | |
| Sunday, February 12, 2023 | Blessing of Confirmation candidates and sponsors (Yr 2) | |
| Sunday, March 5, 2023 | Lent Reconciliation | |
| April 22 or 23, 2023 | Confirmation Retreat (Yr 2) |
Youth Jam once a month (see Youth Group below)
Parish events – BBQs, Giving Tree, Advent Fair, Stations of the Cross, Soup Suppers
Family days: January 8, 2023, (with youth) and one of the Confirmation options.
| Date | Event | |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, September 11, 2022 | Kick Off: Lemon Sunday | |
| Sunday, October 23, 2022 | Superhero Party | |
| November 19th/20th, 2022 | Thanksgiving Family Party | |
| Sunday, December 11, 2022 | Giving Tree Party | |
| Sunday, January 8, 2023 | Winter Wonderland Party | |
| Sunday, February 12, 2023 | Mardi Gras Party | |
| Sunday, March 12, 2023 | Lenten Retreat | |
| Friday, March 17, 2023 | Stations of the Cross & Soup Supper | |
| Sunday, April 16, 2023 | Easter Party: Pizza Party | |
| May 27th/28th, 2023 | Spring Get Together: Picnic/Hike | |
| June 2023 | Summer Day |
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