Faith Formation

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Youth Group

A brief update from Sunday’s Youth Group,
February 2nd –

Students learned about Patron Saints and, in particular, St. Valentine. They discussed how
someone becomes a saint and what it means to be a saint.
Two students from the Confirmation 2 class helped co-lead the class with Kerry and Madison,
adding their own understanding and knowledge about saints and shared the saint names that
they recently chose as their confirmation names in preparation of making the Sacrament of
Confirmation this May.
Then, in honor of St. Valentine, the class decided to make Valentines for children recovering
at the Spaulding Rehab Hospital in Charlestown. Attached are a few photos of the very creative and uplifting Valentines that the students made, including a group photo of the Valentine-inspired artists with Fr. John. who joined the group in making Valentines.
The Valentines will be delivered to the Chaplain at Spaulding Rehab later this week. He will ensure that they are delivered to children and families in anticipation of February 14th.
Thank you to Andrea Gorman and Lauren Digange for volunteering to bring pizza and water to Sunday’s class.
If you’d like to volunteer for pizza or water for upcoming Youth Group classes, please use this link to sign up.
The next class for Youth Group is Sunday, March 2 at 7pm, after the 6pm mass.

The Youth Group meets once per month, on the first Sunday of the month, at 7pm following the 6pm Mass.

Confirmation 1 & 2

Confirmation 1 continued their discussion on the Holy Spirit, Part 2, and learned about the gifts of the Holy Spirit and discussed what we should do with the gifts God gives to us. Then, the class broke into 3 groups and played a few rounds of Jeopardy where they were quizzed on their knowledge on religious education topics covered to date, including the Bible, the Books in the Old Testament, and the Names of the 4 Gospels. Thank you to Emily and Abigail for leading the game and making it so much fun everyone! Although there was one winning group, everyone left with prizes.
Meanwhile, Confirmation 2 students concluded their discussion on Prayer and began a new discussion on the Holy Spirit and the role that the Holy Spirit plays in their lives. Saint Reports are complete and Letters of Intent are in the process of being written and submitted by the end of the month. Sponsor names are due by March 15th. The students are making great progress as they move closer to making the Sacrament of Confirmation on Saturday, May 10th. Many thanks to Ari and Nick for making the class so enjoyable and keeping everyone on track.
Next classes for Confirmation 1 & 2 is Sunday, March 2nd at 7pm, following the 6pm mass.
Thank you,
Cynthia Markey

Confirmation 1 & 2 meets twice per month at 7pm following the 6pm Mass on the dates listed here.
Sunday, March 2nd: Youth Group, Confirmation 1 & 2
Sunday, March 16th: Confirmation 1 & 2
Sunday, April 6th: Youth Group, Confirmation 1 & 2
Sunday, April 13th: Confirmation 1 & 2
Confirmation is scheduled for Saturday, May 10th at 11:00am. Location TBD.

Faith Formation classes meet Tuesday afternoons at 4pm at Collaborative Center, 46 Winthrop Street.

A special thank you to Rachael Van Remortel and Katie Signorelli who supplied us with pizza and water.

If you’d like to volunteer to bring pizza or water to an upcoming class, please see this link to sign up.

Many thanks!
 
Cynthia Markey

2024 Confirmation and First Holy Communion
at St. Mary’s and St. Francis de Sales

For further information on our religious education programs please contact us:

religious-edu@charlestowncatholic.org

Future Confirmation Grades

Change is coming in the Archdiocese.
Confirmation will soon take place in the 8th grade.
For the time being the program here
will stay with the 9th and 10th grade.
We have a few years to work it out.