Confirmation
Baptized teens are now ready to move into the larger Christian family of the parish and are prepared to take on the responsibilities of a more mature Christian.

Requirements:
Diocesan guidelines require 2 years of preparation for this sacrament. The requirements for each year are as follows:

First Year:  

• The student must be at least a freshman in high school. 
• They must attend mass regularly.
• They must attend Life Teen Life Nights during the first year.

• They must register, pay fee, and submit a copy of their baptism certificate.

Second Year: 
Students who have reached the tenth grade and have met all of the requirements in First Year Confirmation are eligible for the Second Year Program providing they meet all of the following requirements: 

• Candidates have received their Fist Communion.

• A letter from previous parish or From Bishop Gorman High School confirming the candidates attendance at Confirmation I. 

• Regular attendance at mass.

• Community Service - sharing their time and talent with others.

• Students must show good attendance and participation in class and at Confirmation Retreat.

• Parent and student must attend Parent/Student Meeting.

• Students must submit a reflection paper (discussed in Parent/ Student Meeting).

• Students must submit confirmation name and sponsor.

• 2nd Year Confirmation Students registering for the 2001/2002 year will attend Life Nights. When construction is completed students will also attend classes on confirmation and the holy spirit.

First Communion & Reconciliation
Diocesan guidelines state that two years of religious instruction are required before receiving a sacrament. Preparation for these sacraments takes place in the 2^nd grade. Only those children who attend the first grade religious education program will be enrolled in a second grade sacrament class. Parents must attend two workshops (one for each sacrament) which are all designed to give parents a greater understanding of the history and theology of the sacraments. They will also be advised of the curriculum which is being used as well as  the nuts and bolts of the program.

Special Sacrament Class
Special Sacrament students are students that are in grades three and up are in the second year of the preparation program for the first communion and reconciliation. Parents must attend two workshops (one for each sacrament) which are all designed to give parents a greater understanding of the history and theology of the sacraments. They will also be advised of the curriculum which is being used as well as  the nuts and bolts of the program.

Religious Education classes are provided for students in kindergarten through 10^th grade (second year of Confirmation preparation). Parents are REQUIRED to attend the Orientation & Registration meetings in order to register their child for 2001/2002 Religious Education Classes.

Little Kingdom
A weekly program for the youngest children of our parish ( ages 0 to 6) and their moms, dads, or caregivers. The kids enjoy inside and outside play, snacks, bible lessons, crafts and music, while their parents help out and have a chance to visit with each other.