Greetings,
We hope this letter finds you well and safe. With summer quickly coming to an end, and school is in sight, it is time to register for Faith Formation classes! Here is a list of opportunities to aid your children in learning and experiencing their faith.
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Class is offered to preschoolers and kindergarteners ages 3 to 6. Atrium Sessions will be held from September 19th to May 7th during the 2023-2024 school year on Tuesday evenings from 4:00 to 5:00 in the basement (Raphael Rooms) of the Cathedral. Two positions are available.
Tentative calendar https://docs.google.com/
CGS: Parishioners: $75/one student, $125/ two students,$150 for three students
Non parishioners: $100/one student, $150/two students, $175.00 for three
Faith Formation - Wednesday Evening We invite you and your child/children to be part of our Faith Formation community of our parishes. For children grades 1 - 8 our sessions are held on Wednesday nights from 6:30 - 7:45 pm at the Cathedral of Saint Raphael. Families enter through the Cathedral Center (parking lot behind the Cathedral).
Calendar https://docs.google.com/
Wednesday evening program: $150/one student, $250/two students, $325/three students and $400/four or more students.
Faith Formation - Homeschool If this option does not fit your situation, we can provide materials for you to work through at home with your child/children which are then supplemented by monthly Family Faith Formation Meetings on the third Sunday morning of the month at 10 am at the Cathedral. Parents and children come to these sessions together and then receive formation separately.
Home Formation & Monthly Sunday Mornings $75/student
Youth Ministry For high school students, anticipate notifications about youth ministry opportunities via email and the parish bulletins. Contact Jan Thyne dbq054ff@dbqarch.org for more information.
Registration can be completed using the following link: www.myschoolsystems.com/
Sacrament Preparation This year we are sharing a sacrament preparation with Resurrection Church.
Wendy Osterberger dbq058ff@dbqarch.org will oversee this program To register for Reconciliation and First Communion, use the link: https://res-dbq/
Registration: https://res-dbq.org/
Printable Calendar: https://files.ecatholic.com/
Sacrament Preparation First Reconciliation and First Communion $45
Confirmation Preparation is offered during the fall and spring semester (although the fall semester may be full). The fall semester classes are scheduled for Wednesday night from 6:30 - 7:30 in the Resurrection Social Space. The spring semester classes are scheduled for Sunday evening from 6:15 - 7:30 in the Cathedral Center. Confirmation Mass for Fall Semester will be held at Resurrection.
Registration: https://res-dbq.org/
Printable Calendar: https://files.ecatholic.com/
Sacrament Preparation Confirmation $45
If your family is in need of financial assistance, please complete a financial aid application and return to your respective parish office for submission. All information is confidential.
Application 2023-2024 Financial Aid Application
Blessings,
Jan Thyne | Ann Seamer
Faith Formation Director, Faith Formation Team
Cathedral of Saint Raphael, Holy Spirit, and Saint Patrick