Faith Formation 2023-2024
Parents,
Blessed Sacrament is honored to support you in your role as primary educators of the faith with your children. As we pray and learn, may we all grow in AWE and JOY of the great Mystery and Majesty of God! The format is simple. Parents take back Sunday morning and prioritize God. Families worship together at Mass at either 8:30 am or 11:00 am. Class time (for everyone) is 9:45 to 10:45 am on most Sundays Our families are making a commitment to show up every Sunday and the fruits are growing! Please reach out to the Pastor with any questions, comments, or suggestions.
El Santísimo Sacramento tiene el honor de apoyarlos en su papel de educadores primarios de la fe con sus hijos. Mientras oramos y aprendemos, ¡que todos crezcamos en ASOMBRO y ALEGRÍA del gran Misterio y Majestad de Dios! El formato es simple. Los padres toman de vuelta el domingo por la mañana y priorizan a Dios. Las familias adoran juntas en la misa a las 8:30 am o a las 11:00 am. El horario de clase (para todos) es de 9:45 a 10:45 am la mayoría de los domingos ¡Nuestras familias se comprometen a presentarse todos los domingos y los frutos están creciendo! Por favor, póngase en contacto el Padre con cualquier pregunta, comentario o sugerencia.
preparing for reconciliation
Classes begin Sunday, September 17, 2023
preparing for first holy communion (FHC)
Classes begin Sunday, September 17, 2023,
preparing children for altar serving
Parents, learn about Mass with your child using our resources for altar-server training. DOWNLOAD FILE of altar-server instructions, a fill-in-the-blank worksheet, and answer key.
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Congratulations to our Confirmation class of 2023.
Congratulations to our First Communion class of 2024
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS)
Pre-K to 5th Grade
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) is a religious formation experience that uses a well-prepared environment and trained catechists to bring together the Mystery of God and the Mystery of the Child. We offer Levels I, II, and III of CGS for students ages three through twelve. Classes meet three times per month on Sunday and Tuesday mornings. CGS prepares children well for First Reconciliation and First Eucharist.
Middle School
grades 6-8
Students in grades 6 join the Level III CGS classroom. Students in grade 7 and 8 prepare for Confirmation. Classes meet three times per month from 9:45 to 10:45 am, September through May.
High School
Grades 8/9 - 12
The Sacrament of Confirmation is open to students in 8th - 12th grade. Fervent preparation begins in September. Students learn and live the faith joyfully! They kick off the year with a NET retreat in the fall. Confirmation is celebrated at the Cathedral in the spring. Classes meet three times per month on Sundays from 9:45 to 10:45 am, September through May.
Adult Formation
ages 18-118
Blessed Sacrament has a long-standing tradition of forming adults in the Catholic faith through Mass and Adoration, We also offer Catholic devotions (like Holy Rosary, Stations of the Cross, and Eucharistic Processions), retreats, service, small groups, speakers, fellowship, and more!
Please visit our Parish Life page to read more about Parish Ministries, Social Outreach, and Community Events.
If you are an adult seeking baptism, First Communion, or Confirmation, please contact Joy about theOrder of Christian Initiation for Adults (OCIA).
Registration
faith formation and sacrament prep classes meet Sunday mornngs, september through may. registration is open for the 2023-2024 school year. We begin next year with our back-to-class event on Sunday, September 10
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Safe Environment - Adults
At Blessed Sacrament, we follow SAFE ENVIRONMENT standards required by the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis. They include:
All employees, as well as volunteers with vulnerable adults and children are required to complete and maintain the Essential 3 qualifications of a background check, Code of Conduct, and safe environment training through Virtus.org. To get started, please reach the correct “how to” document linked here.
To ensure completion of the requirements before volunteering, or to confirm your status, contact or Safe Environment Coordinator: Cassidy Meyer, cmeyer@blessedsacramentsp.org, 651-738-0677
Personal Safety Lessons are taught to children and youth, They include direct instruction and conversation about trusted adults and online safety.
The parish completes an annual audit demonstrating compliance.
The parish communicates protocol and policies to families and parishioners.
Activities and events are planned with consideration of “best” safety practices.
Any questions can be directed to Cassidy Meyer, our designated Safe Environment Coordinator at Blessed Sacrament.
Additional information, including details on how to report suspected child abuse and resources for Victim Assistance, are available from the Archdiocese.
Call 651-291-4475 to reach the Victim Assistance Coordinator for the Archdiocese.
Amen! Today we look at our response at the end of the doxology: the Great Amen. After the priest sings or says, “Through him, and with him, and in him, O God, almighty Father, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all glory and honor is yours, for ever and ever,” the people respond with, “Amen!” What exactly does Amen mean? Amen is a special word that most often is understood to mean, “So be it.