Children's Faith Formation
St. Timothy's Children's Faith Formation
Registration for our 2023-2024 K-8th Religious Education program are located under "Links" on the right of this page. Our start day for this year is Sunday, September 17th at 10:15 AM. Classes are held in various locations in the Parish Hall and the St. Timothy offices. A confirmation of registration email will be sent 24-48 hours after registration.
Youth volunteers (grades 9-12) are always welcome. Registration for youth volunteers is also under "Links" on the right.
ADMISSION POLICY
The St. Timothy Faith Formation program has an open enrollment policy for regular program participation in classes in grades K-8. If a child is preparing for First Reconciliation and First Communion or Confirmation, a copy of their Baptismal Certificate must be provided at the time of registration of the sacramental program.
The sacramental preparation classes are held on Monday evenings from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm, with First Reconciliation held in October and First Communion and Confirmation held in the Spring.
Sacraments of First Reconciliation, First Communion, and Confirmation:
Parents of children wishing to receive the sacraments must provide proof their child has completed a minimum of one year’s formal religious education before registering for the First Reconciliation/First Communion or Confirmation programs. Placement in all Sacrament Preparation programs is based on criteria in accordance with diocesan guidelines. The First Reconciliation is celebrated in the fall of each year. The First Communion is in May. Confirmation for teens and adults is celebrated annually. Children, age 7 and older, not baptized/catechized must participate in the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA).
Program of preparation for the First Reconciliation and First Communion:
· Families of second grade or older students who have not received First Reconciliation / First Eucharist are eligible to register for the Sacrament Preparation.
· The families of the candidates must actively participate in the Sunday Mass.
· A copy of the child's Baptism Certificate must be provided at the time of registration.
· The student must have completed one year of faithful participation in a Faith Formation program or Catholic school immediately prior to enrollment for sacramental preparation.
· Faithful attendance is expected for the scheduled sessions. Consistent absence may result in postponing the reception of a sacrament. A courtesy notice of an absence must be made to the Catechist or the Director of Religious Education.
· Parents are required to attend a scheduled preparation meeting with their children.
Confirmation Preparation Program:
· The invitation to prepare for Confirmation takes place in the eighth grade or higher.
· Families of Confirmation candidates actively participate in Sunday Mass.
· Confirmands are expected to complete several activities and community service projects as part of Confirmation Preparation.
· A copy of the child's Baptism Certificate must be provided at the time of registration.
· The student must have completed one year of faithful participation in a Faith Formation program or Catholic school immediately prior to enrollment for sacramental preparation.
· Faithful attendance is expected for the scheduled sessions. Poor attendance at Mass or class may result in postponing the reception of a sacrament. A courtesy notice must be made to the Catechist or the Director of Religious Education.
· A parent or sponsor may be required to complete a mandatory instruction from the sponsor to explain their respective roles with their candidate student.
· Candidates are required to select a sponsor who is a practicing Catholic, fully initiated, who can attend and participate in the formation of the candidate. Sponsors must complete the eligibility forms and receive approval from the pastor for their sponsoring role. Written guidelines will be provided to parents, who will then present it to their child's sponsor.