St. Lucy's Faith Formation offers
a different approach to Religious Education: 

LIFE

Learning In Faith experiences

  (Learning In Faith Experiences) IS St. Lucy's Parish Religious Education Program            for young people in grades 1-8+ and is offered one Sunday per month after the 10:30am Mass through 1:45pm.

LIFE is open to everyone in our Parish family to continue growing in faith
nd to deepen ones relationship with God and other members of St. Lucy's Parish!

Pray for our young parishioners who have been preparing to receive the 

Holy Communion

for the first time
on Sunday, May 7 at the 10:30am Liturgy.

Congratulations on the birth of your child!  Or, as an adult, welcome to a faith-filled community that eagerly anticipates your communion with the Church.

Baptism at St. Lucy’s –  Parents are encouraged to initiate preparation for baptism prior to the child’s birth.  At that time a meeting with our Pastor will provide instruction and information.     It is expected that parent(s) are registered and active parishioners in the Parish.

Godparents / Sponsors

At least one godparent is required.  There may be two, but they must be one man and one woman.

“For the grace of Baptism to unfold, the parents’ help is important. So too is the role of the godfather and godmother, who must be firm believers, able and ready to help the newly baptized – child or adult – on the road of Christian life. Their task is a truly ecclesial function (officium). The whole ecclesial community bears some responsibility for the development and safeguarding of the grace given at Baptism.” (Catechism of the Catholic Church 1255)

The requirements for godparents are:

• be not less than sixteen years of age.
• be a Catholic who has received the Sacraments of First Holy Communion and Confirmation.
• be registered and active members of their parish.  Regular participant at Sunday Liturgy.
• be living in conformity with Catholic morals and in good standing with the Catholic Church (if married, married according to the laws of the Church).
• may not be the mother or father of the person to be baptized.
• they must obtain a Sponsor Certificate (must have Church Seal), attesting to their fulfilling the stated requirements, from the parish in which they are a registered member.
• Take the Baptism Preparation Class. See requirements below.

SPONSOR CERTIFICATES (for Baptisms and Confirmation)

Congratulations on having been asked to be a Confirmation Sponsor or Baptismal Godparent. In accepting this responsibility you are to be a witness in the practice of the faith and an advocate for Jesus Christ to the teenager, or you will promise to assist the parents of the child in raising their child in the practice of the faith.

If you are a Confirmed Catholic living in full communion with the Church, if today you are a registered and active parishioner of St. Lucy’s, if marrried, married Sacramentaly in the Church, and are an active participant in parish life (you celebrate Mass with us every week) then please speak with Father Codega after the Sunday Mass you usually attend for a sponsor certificate.  It doesn't matter where you received sacraments as a child, you must be practicing the faith today.  Please do not wait until the week before the ceremony and please do not ask for a sponsor certificate if you do not come to church.  Come back to church first!

To REGISTER, contact:
Colette at stlucycolette@gmail.com or 847-6153 ext 201

Requirement BEFORE a child enters First Reconciiation and First Holy Communion classes:   
**Child must have participated in a previous year of LIFE, or Religious Education classes (if new to St. Lucy's), or attend a Catholic School.

First Reconciliation:  Entrance into the program is normally in the child's 2nd grade year.  Student classes are held on Sunday mornings (between Masses) in the Parish Center.  

First Eucharist:  Classes are held at the completion of the First Reconciliation class schedule.  These classes continue on Sunday mornings (between Masses) in the Parish Center.  

Family participation at weekend parish Liturgy, LIFE celebrations, and involvement in the life of the parish is expected.

Mandatory Orientation Session for Parent(s) of Children  Registered in First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion:  TBD.

St. Lucy Parish FIRST COMMUNICANTS, May 7, 2023

IN-PERSON REGISTRATION AFTER MASS ON SAT., 9/17 and
SUNDAY, 9/18 after 8am & 10:30am MASSES

St. Lucy's Faith Formation is: 
LIFE 
Learning In Faith Experiences

LIFE (Learning In Faith Experiences) IS St. Lucy's Parish Religious Education Program for youth in grades 1-8+ and is offered one Sunday per month.  An intergenerational program, children and youth participate at LIFE with their family (minimally student and parent).
 

Religious Ed/LIFE begins on October 16th

To Register your household, contact:
Colette at stlucycolette@gmail.com or 847-6153 ext 201

LIFE sessions (also referred to as celebrations) start with family participation at the Sunday 10:30am Liturgy - the preferred mass on a LIFE weekend.  After Mass each LIFE family moves over to the Parish Center to enjoy a simple meal, a learning and sharing component until 2pm.

2022-2023 LIFE dates:
October 16 / November 6 / December 11 / January 22
February 12 / March 19 / April 23

LIFE Registration Fee:   $35.00 per person with a MAXIMUM of $125 per household.

Confirmation preparation is a two-year process.
**Youth must have participated in a previous year of LIFE, or Religious Education classes           (if new to St. Lucy's), or attend a Catholic School.

Entrance into the program is in the child's 7th grade year.  Those in this years' confirmation program will be confirmed in 2024.  

For information, contact
Marie (Confirmation Coordinator) at stlucymarie@gmail.com

Family participation at weekend Parish Liturgy and LIFE celebrations, student participation in Confirmation classes on Sunday mornings (9:15-10:15am), and involvement in the life of the Parish is expected.
 

Parent and Student Mandatory Orientation Session:
Sun., October 30 at 9:15am in the Parish Center.
*Student must be pre-registered in Confirmation to attend Orientation.

Men's Prayer Group:
Meets on Tuesdays in the Church from 6:30-7:30am.  This scripture based group is casual yet an important way for men to start their week and be better husbands to their wives, brothers to each other, sons in the world.  In this year of St. Joseph, consider asking his intercession in your life.  Just stop in and see what's going on, no commitment is necessary.

Bible Studies: 
Held on Tuesdays from 9:30-10:30am in the Parish Center, primarily focusing on the upcoming Sunday readings.

LIFE Celebrations:  (Learning In Faith Experiences)
LIFE is our parish Religious Education program open to people of all ages - bringing in a wonderful intergenerational component.   Learning and growing in our faith is a life-long process, and a great opportunity for adults and elders to pass on their faith to the younger generations.  LIFE is held one Sunday per month during the school year calendar.  
Further information about LIFE celebrations may be found on the Faith Formation page.

 

Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is the normal way for unbaptized persons, as well as those who have been baptized in another Christian tradition, to become a Catholic.

Sessions are held weekly from September through May. The Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist) are normally received at the Easter Vigil but other accommodations can be made if necessary. Sessions times can be tailored to fit any schedule.

Please contact Fr. Codega at 847-6153 ext. 212 or email stlucyoffice@gmail.com
for Information or to register.

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