Faith Formation, Sacramental Preparation & RCIA
Fall Q.U.A.C.K. PLANNING:
QUACK (Queen of Apostles Catholic Kids) Faith Formation.
Time for QUACK registrations. Look for the tent outside Masses on August 13-14 and August 20-21.
These Sunday classes are a chance for all students in Pre-K through 8th Grade (not attending a Catholic school) to learn more about their faith using music, textbooks, and other supplemental material all designed to make learning fun! Classes take place on Sunday mornings from 9:30 – 10:45 – September through April. Fees are: $30 for one child, $60 for two, $80 for three or more.
You can also download the form from this webpage (see below).
Calendar for QUACK:
Please review and print for your scheduling needs. There is a Word Document (first file) and a PDF. It is the same information.
Please print & complete this form to register your family in our Faith Formation programs:
Faith Formation Registration Form
Return all forms & fees to:
Kelly Munsee
Director of Faith Formation
503 N Main St
Belmont, NC 28012
e-mail: qoaformation@aol.com
phone: 704-825-9600, ext. 26
fax: 704-825-1413
Please contact Kelly if you have any questions. Thanks.
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Faith Formation Group for Men of the Parish, Ages 45 and Younger
New Faith Formation Group for Men in the Parish, 45-and-under begins September 27th. The group meets in the Family Life Center. Check out the YouTube link below and look for updates and meeting dates in the Weekly Bulletin.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fNnpYbFX24&feature=share
Sacramental Preparation:
Baptismal Preparation is offered six times a year. During pregnancy or after the birth of a child are appropriate times to attend this preparation. The program takes place on the second Tuesday evenings at 7 pm in the church: October 11, 2011, December 13, 2011, February 14, 2012, April 10, 2012, June 12, 2012, and August 14, 2012. Please call the church office for more information or to reserve a spot.
Children preparing for the first sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist must be in at least second grade and have completed at least two years of consecutive formal religion classes. Our preparation program is separate from their educational classrooms and are interactive sessions for both parent and child. Reconciliation takes place in the month of December and Eucharist usually takes place in May. For more information, contact Kelly Munsee, Director of Faith Formation at 704-825-9600 or qoaformation@aol.com.
First Reconciliation and First Eucharist Schedule for 2011-2012:
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Confirmation is celebrated with youth who are in at least 8th grade and have completed their First Sacraments as well as at least two years of consecutive formal religious education. Our program includes an interactive faith-based overnight retreats based on service, our faith, prayer, discipleship, and the Catholic Church. Contact Kelly Munsee at qoaformation@aol.com or 704-825-9600 with questions.
2012 Confirmation Schedule:
- Parent and Child Meeting, Wed., November 9 – 7 pm
- Retreat, January 28-29
- Retreat, February 25-26
- Retreat, March 24-25
- Practice/Potluck – TBA
- Mass – TBA
Marriage is the sacrament that allows a couple to stand as a sign of God’s love in the community. Please contact the church office at least six months prior to your proposed marriage date to begin the period of preparation.
Anointing of the Sick is the sacrament that is celebrated with someone who is hospitalized or preparing for surgery. Special Masses are held in the parish to allow for this sacrament or can be celebrated on any weekend at the church. Please contact the church for more information.
The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) is the process by which adults in our parish are fully initiated into the Catholic Church. RCIA is a time for inquiring candidates (baptized) and catechumens (un-baptized) to reflect on their life and where God is present on their path. It is for those who desire Baptism and for those who were baptized in another Christian tradition who desire full communion with the Catholic Church, along with those baptized Catholic who desire the sacraments of Eucharist and Confirmation. Are you interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith? Please contact Deacon Chip Wilson at qofadeacon@bellsouth.net or contact Cam Tracy at 704-853-0654.