Reconciliation Sacrament Year I ( Grade 2nd and above)
The Sacrament of Reconciliation (also known as Penance, or Penance and Reconciliation) has three elements: conversion, confession and celebration. In it we find God's unconditional forgiveness; as a result we are called to forgive others.
1st Eucharist or Communion Year II
( Grade 3rd and above / Year I is required
Catholics believe the Eucharist, or Communion, is both a sacrifice and a meal. We believe in the real presence of Jesus, who died for our sins. As we receive Christ's Body and Blood, we also are nourished spiritually and brought closer to God.
Classes for unbaptized children over the age of 7
This class is the RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) adapted for children
Confirmation Youth classes - 9th Grade and up
Confirmation is a two year program which begins in the 9th grade
Junior High Program - Grades 6-8
Our middle school youth group, is the same format as Confirmation but at a junior high level.
Youth Group
Is our High School Youth group and is open to grades 9-12.
After much thought and consideration for our families and volunteers we have decided to do Book and Packet format for the Religious Education program year. We will then assess in order to look at going back face to face in the classroom.
First Communion
Catholics believe the Eucharist, or Communion, is both a sacrifice and a meal. We believe in the real presence of Jesus, who died for our sins. As we receive Christ's Body and Blood, we also are nourished spiritually and brought closer to God.
At baptism, a child was incorporated into the Church and became a sharer in Christ's threefold ministry as priest, prophet and king. His or her journey of faith continues with the reception of Holy Eucharist and will later culminate with Confirmation. These three Sacraments are known as the Sacraments of Initiation and make us full members of the Catholic Church. First Communion in the faith journey of your child is met with great excitement and families have the opportunity to prepare them in a special way. As parents, you will study with them and pray with them as they prepare to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation and First Communion.
If you are preparing your child for First Communion, please contact the Parish office for details on the First Communion Preparation classes
Primera Eucaristia o Comunion
Al Bautizarse, su hijo fue incorporado a la Iglesia y comparte en el triple Ministerio de Cristo en siendo sacerdote, profeta, y rey.
Esta jornada de fe continuara este ano con la recepción de la Santa Eucaristía para su hijo o hija. Más tarde culminará con confirmación. Estos tres sacramentos son conocidos como los sacramentos de iniciación y nos llevan a ser miembros completos de la Iglesia Católica. Este período presente en esta jornada de fe, su hijo/a viene con gran emoción y las familias tienen la oportunidad de prepararlos de una manera especial. Como padres, estudiaran y oraran con ellos mientras se preparan para recibir el Sacramento de la Reconciliación y la Primera Comunión.
Reconciliation
The Sacrament of Reconciliation (also known as Penance, or Penance and Reconciliation) has three elements: conversion, confession and celebration. In it we find God's unconditional forgiveness; as a result we are called to forgive others.
First Reconciliation
This sacrament of healing and forgiveness is an important part of your child’s sacramental preparation. A special family-centered service celebrates the reception of the sacrament in an atmosphere of prayer and worship. We invite the whole family to participate. All students will be introduced to the options for the reception of sacraments and will have the opportunity to tour the reconciliation rooms prior to making their individual confession.
Día de la Primera Reconciliación
Este Sacramento de sanación y perdón es una parte importante de la preparación sacramental de su hijo. Es un servicio especial centrada en la familia cual celebra la recepción del Sacramento en un clima de oración y reverencia. Invitamos a toda la familia a participar. Todos los estudiantes se introducirán a las opciones en la recepción de los sacramentos y tendrán la oportunidad de recorrer el confesionario antes de sus confesiones individuales.
Confirmation
Confirmation is a Catholic Sacrament of mature Christian commitment and a deepening of baptismal gifts. It is one of the three Sacraments of Initiation for Catholics. It is most often associated with the gifts of the Holy Spirit.
Confirmation in St. Frances X Cabrini is a two-year program incorporating the elements of worship, catechesis, community and service into each year. Regular participation in each of these elements is expected. It is the hope of the Pastor, the Faith Formation Team and The Youth Group Coordinator that through these efforts young people will be lead by the Holy Spirit to an ever deepening relationship with God committed to sharing Jesus' ministry of teaching, guiding, preaching, celebrating, worshipping and serving.
St. Frances X Cabrini offers 9th, trough 12th grade Confirmation Class, with Confirmation being conferred in the Spring.
Interested in Becoming Catholic?
RCIA
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is the order for initiation into the Catholic Church.
We believe that God extends his personal call to individuals to learn more about whom God is and what he has done for all of us. He extends his loving invitation to recognize our sinfulness and our need to receive God's reconciling love offered through his life, death and resurrection. Jesus calls us to become members of his body which is the Church. The fullness of Jesus' plan for humanity can be found in the Catholic Church.
St. Frances X Cabrini RCIA strives to promote the catechetical education as provided by the magisterium of the Church gathered from Holy Scripture and the Catechism of the Catholic Church. In addition, St. Frances X Cabrini RCIA emphasizes the liturgical aspect of learning about the celebrations of the Church and the pastoral guidance of those interested in becoming Catholic.
For those wondering what entrance into the Catholic Church entails:
If you have not been baptized, the Christian initiation process prepares you to become a Catholic Christian by celebrating and receiving what we call the sacraments of Christian initiation: Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist or Holy Communion. These sacraments of initiation fully incorporate us into the life of God and make us members of his Church.
If you have been baptized in another Christian tradition, the initiation process prepares you to enter into full communion with the Catholic Church by celebrating the sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist or Holy Communion.
We invite you to learn what the Catholic Church teaches in an open and welcoming environment. These sessions also are opportunities for you to ask those perplexing and difficult questions you may have about the Church. We also welcome those who are Catholic and would just like to re-acquaint themselves with or renew their understanding of our beautiful Catholic faith.
For more information or to register, please contact the Coordinator of Religious Education, Virginia Velazquez 909-797-2533 * 224 vvelazquez@sfxc.org.
Adult Faith Formation
St Frances X Cabrini is excited to present Adult Faith Formation programs to guide the people of our parish on their faith Journey. Check back on this page for upcoming Adult Faith Formation events.
Catechists Needed!
The Religious Education program is in need of assistant and substitute teachers for Elementary and Confirmation Religious Education. Substitutes would be called upon only during those times when a Religious Education Catechist cannot attend a class. Catechists and Substitutes must be practicing Catholics in good standing who will abide by the teachings of the Catholic Church. If interested please contact the Coordinator of Religious Education, Virginia Velazquez, at 909-797-2533. Please consider giving your time serving Christ and His Church!