Religious Education - Upcoming Sacrament Dates

Baptism

“What happens in BAPTISM is the BEGINNING of a process that embraces THE WHOLE of our life: It makes us fit for ETERNITY.”  - Pope Benedict XVI

If your children need to be baptized, the next Parent Baptism class is January 25, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. in the Lee Parish Center.

First Holy Communion

“Holy Communion is the shortest and fastest way to heaven.”  Pope Pius X

This year we have 48 young people receiving their First Holy Communion in the Spring of 2024.

Dates to remember:

• January 24, 2024 - Parent meeting in the A/V room of Culemans Fellowship Hall 6:00 p.m.

• February 3, 2024 – First Holy Communion Retreat in Culemans Fellowship Hall 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

• February 10, 2024 – First Reconciliation in Church 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

• March 17, 2024 - Rite of Enrollment for First Holy Communion at the 9:15 a.m. Mass

• April 25, 2024 – Blessing Cup Celebration. in the St. Damien Center 6:30 p.m.

Confirmation

“Confirmation strengthens us to defend the faith and to spread the Gospel courageously.”  Pope Francis

This year we have 40 young people receiving Confirmation.

Dates to Remember:

• January 27, 2024 – Confirmation Retreat in Culemans Fellowship Hall  8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

• March 3, 2024 – Rite of Enrollment in the church at the 9:15 a.m. Mass

• April 28, 2024 - Confirmation in the church at 3:00 p.m.

If you would like to participate in the Baptism class or if you have children who still need to receive these Sacraments, contact Debbie Patronagio at the Lee Parish Center (309) 762-2362.