Holy Family Faith Formation Calendar 2015 - 2016

Holy Family Faith Formation Calendar 2015 - 2016 Kindergarten through Grade 5

September Sunday, September 20 Catechetical Sunday and the first day of class Sunday, September 27 Class

October Saturday, October 3 Blessing of Animals (St. Francis Day) 10:00 am outside Sunday, October 4 Respect Life Sunday Class Sunday, October 11 Class Sunday, October 18 World Mission Sunday Class Sunday, October 25 Natl. World Youth Day - Blessing of Youth Volunteers at 9:00 am Mass Class Youth event after class

November Sunday, November 1 All Saints Day Class (Monday, Nov. 2 All Souls Day) Sunday, November 8 SAFE ENVIRONMENT TRAINING: Kindergarten through Grade 5 - Students & Parents Sunday, November 15 Class Sunday, November 22 Feast of Christ the King Class Thursday, November 26 Thanksgiving Mass 10:00 am Sunday, November 29 1st Sunday of Advent - NO CLASS - Holiday Break

December Sunday, December 6 2nd Sunday of Advent Class Sunday, December 13 3rd Sunday of Advent Class Santa's Day Out Noon - 3:00 pm Sunday, December 20 4th Sunday of Advent Seasonal Program Sunday, December 27 NO CLASS - Christmas Break

January Sunday, January 3 NO CLASS Christmas Break Sunday, January 10 Baptism of the Lord Class Sunday, January 17 Class Sunday, January 24 Class Sunday, January 31 Catholic School Week Open House - NO CLASS

February Sunday, February 7 Class Tuesday, February 9 Mardi Gras Social, Lenten Prep, Palm Burning Wednesday, February 10 Ash Wednesday 7:00 pm Mass Sunday, February 14 First Sunday of Lent NO CLASS due to RCIA events Sunday, February 21 Class Sunday, February 28 Class

March Sunday, March 6 Class Sunday, March 13 Class Sunday, March 20 Palm Sunday Class Holy Week: Holy Thursday, March 24 Mass of the Lord's Supper 7:00 pm Adoration Good Friday, March 25 Solemn Service 3:00 pm Holy Saturday, March 26 Easter Vigil Begins at Sundown Easter Sunday, March 27 Egg Hunt after the 9:00 am Mass

Reception in Diffley Hall NO CLASS

April Sunday, April 3 Class Sunday, April 10 Class Sunday, April 17 Class Sunday, April 24 Class

May Sunday, May 1 Class Sunday, May 8 Ascension Mother's Day NO CLASS Sunday, May 15 Pentecost Sunday Final class & Social Note: Additional events may be added to this master calendar as the year progresses.

Holy Family Faith Formation Calendar 2015 - 2016

Middle School Grades 6 & 7 Combined Room 206 & Grade 8 Room 208

Attendance at Sunday (or Saturday vigil) Mass is required.

September Sunday, September 20 Catechetical Sunday Opening Day of Faith Formation Sunday, September 27

October Sunday, October 4 Class Sunday, October 11 Class Sunday, October 18 Class Sunday, October 25 National World Youth Day Class & Activity after class TBA

November Sunday, November 1 Class Sunday, November 8 Class Sunday, November 15 Class Thursday, November 26 Thanksgiving Mass: 10:00 a.m. Sunday, November 29 1st Sunday of Advent NO CLASS -Thanksgiving Break

December Sunday, December 6 2nd Sunday of Advent Class Sunday, December 13 3rd Sunday of Advent Class Sunday, December 20 4th Sunday of Advent Holiday Program No Faith Formation classes on December 27 or January 3 Christmas Break

January 2016 Sunday, January 10 Class Sunday, January 17 Class Sunday, January 24 Class Sunday, January 31 No classes due to Catholic School Week Open House

February Sunday, February 7 Class Tuesday, February 9 Mardi Gras Social & Palm Burning Details TBA Ash Wednesday, February 10 7:00 p.m. Mass Sunday, February 14 1st Sunday of Lent - No classes due to RCIA Events Sunday, February 21 Class Sunday, February 28 Class

March Sunday, March 6 Class Sunday, March 13 Class Beginning of Holy Week Palm Sunday, March 20 Class Holy Thursday, March 24 Mass of the Lord's Supper 7:00 p.m. & Adoration Good Friday, March 25 Solemn Service 3:00 p.m. Holy Saturday, March 26 Easter Vigil Begins at sundown Easter Sunday, March 27 Egg Hunt after the 9:00 a.m. Mass Refreshments No classes

April Sunday, April 3 For 6 & 7 grades only Grade 8 exempt from class Sunday, April 10 Class Sunday, April 17 Class Sunday, April 24 Class

May Sunday, May 1 Class Sunday, May 8 Ascension Sunday & Mother's Day No classes Sunday, May 15 Pentecost Sunday Final class & Social Early dismissal 11:30 a.m.

Note: Additional events or changes may be added to the calendar as the year progresses. Prior notice will be given.

RCIA Calendar 2015 -2016 Adults

Thursday evenings from 7:00 - 8:30 pm in Room 202 of the Office Building

September Thursday, September 10 Overview of the Journey Calendar Thursday, September 17 What do Catholics Believe? Thursday, September 24 Catholic Identity - Self Esteem - Angels

October Thursday, October 1 The Four Marks of the Church Thursday, October 8 Big T and little t Traditions Thursday, October 15 Our Faith is Multi Cultural Thursday, October22 A Little Church History Thursday, October 29 All Hallows Eve, All Saints, All Souls Prep

November Thursday, November 5 The Bible - Scripture Thursday, November 12 Prayer Thursday, November 19 Mini retreat 6:00 - 9:00 pm Prepare for Rites Sunday, November 22 Rite of Acceptance and Rite of Welcome during the 9:00 am Mass Dismissal begin Thursday, November 26 NO CLASS Thanksgiving

December Thursday, December 3 Advent Prep Thursday, December 10 Overview of the Christmas Season Thursday, December 17 Advent Social

NO Classes on December 24th or 31st Christmas Break January 2016 Thursday, January 7 Introduction to the Sacraments Bap & Conf Thursday, January 14 Anointing of the Sick & Reconciliation Thursday, January 21 Holy Orders & Marriage No class on Thursday, January 28 due to Field Trip tomorrow evening Friday, January 29 Field Trip-Congregational B'nai Israel Synagogue Details TBA

February Thursday, February 4 The Trinity Father & Son Tuesday, February 9 Mardi Gras Social & Palm Burning 6:00 pm Wednesday, February 10 Ash Wednesday 7:00 pm Mass & Dismissal Thursday, February 11 NO CLASS due to weekend events/Rites Sunday, February 14 First Sunday of Lent Rite of Enrollment &

Sending - 11:00 am Mass at Holy Family

Rite of Election with the Bishop at the

Cathedral of St. Jude 4:00 pm Thursday, February 18 Disciplines of Lent Saturday, February 20 Penitential Rite for the baptized during the 4:30 pm Mass Thursday, February 25 The Holy Spirit and Conversion Sunday, February 28 First Scrutiny 9:00 a.m. Mass Unbaptized & Sponsors

March Thursday, March 3 The Mass Sunday, March 6 2nd Scrutiny (unbaptized) 11:00 am Mass Thursday, March 10 Our Beliefs, scrutiny prep, Creed Rite Sunday, March 13 3nd Scrutiny 9:00 am Mass Thursday, March 17 Mini Retreat 6 - 9 pm Supper, Eucharist prep, Presentation of the Lord's Prayer Holy Week

Palm Sunday, March 20 9:00 am Mass & Dismissal Tuesday, March 22 Vigil practice 6:30 pm Church Holy Thursday, March 24 7:00 pm Mass & special Dismissal Good Friday, March 25 Solemn Service 3:00 pm Easter Vigil, March 26 Sundown (8:30 pm) Lighting of Easter Fire (Piazza) Liturgy of the Word, Sacraments of Initiation, Liturgy of the Eucharist, Reception Easter Sunday, March 27 Easter Egg Hunt after 9:00 am Mass Thursday, March 31 No class Easter Break

April Thursday, April 7 Mystagogia begins Thursday, April 14 Works of Mercy & Beatitudes Thursday, April 21 Moral Decisions Tough Issues Thursday, April 28 Mission & Ministry Stewardship

May Thursday, May 5 Ascension prep Sunday, May 8 Feast of the Ascension Thursday, May 12 Mary & the Rosary Sunday, May 15 Pentecost Sunday

End of Easter Season & RCIA Journey No Class on Thursday, May 19

Team evaluation on Thursday, May 26 - summer calendar available shortly

Note: Other events may be added to this master calendar RCIA Adapted for Children & Youth 2015 - 2016

Weekly participation at the 9:00 am Mass is required. Sessions: Sunday mornings from 10:30 am to Noon in Room 207 in the School Bui

September Sunday, September 20 Catechetical Sunday - Classes begin

We Believe in God the Father Sunday, September 27 We Believe in Jesus Christ Angels

October Saturday, October 3 Blessing of Animals 10:00 am Outdoors Sunday, October 4 Respect Life Sunday We Believe in the Holy Spirit Sunday, October 11 We Believe in the Church Sunday, October 18 World Mission Sunday - Multi Culture Sunday, October 25 WYD All Hallows Eve, All Saints, All Souls

November Sunday, November 1 All Saints Day Class Sunday, November 8 Safe Environment Training for Youth & Parents Sunday, November 15 Mini Retreat 9:00 am Mass - 2:00pm (lunch)

Liturgical Year, Prep for Rites, Parent Meeting Sunday, November 22 Rites of Acceptance & Welcome 9:00 am Mass Dismissals begin Christ the King - Advent Thursday, November 26 Thanksgiving Day Mass 10:00 am Sunday, November 29 1st Sunday of Advent NO CLASS Holiday

December Sunday, December 6 2nd Sunday of Advent Prep Cont. Sunday, December 13 3rd Sunday of Advent Christmas Season

Santa's Day Out Noon - 3:00 pm Sunday, December 20 4th Sunday of Advent Seasonal Program Dec. 24 & 25 Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Mass schedules TBA Sunday, December 27 Feast of Holy Family - NO CLASS Holiday Sunday, January 3 Epiphany NO CLASS Holiday

January 2016 Sunday, January 10 Baptism of the Lord End of Chistmas

We Believe in Initiation Sunday, January 17 We Believe in the Mass Sunday, January 24 Class - Topic TBA Friday, January 29 Field Trip - Congregation B'nai Israel Synagogue 300 - 58 St. N. St. Pete 7 - 9:00 p.m. Sponsors & family welcome to join us Sunday, January 311 Cath. School Week Open House NO CLASS

February Sunday, February 7 Extended Session to 1:30 pm (lunch) We Believe in Healing (Anointing of Sick & Reconciliation)

Parent Meeting Tuesday, February 9 Mardi Gras Social, Lenten prep, Palm Burning Wednesday, February 10 Ash Wednesday 7:00 pm Mass & Dismissal Saturday, February 13 First Reconciliation for the Baptized Candidates 10:00 a.m. in the Church Sunday, February 14 First Sunday of Lent Rites of Enrollment and Sending - 11:00 am Mass at Holy Family NO CLASSES due to RCIA Events Rite of Election with the Bishop at 4:00 pm at the Cathedral of St. Jude Sunday, February 21 Class - Lenten prep Sunday, February 28 1st Scrutiny - unbaptized & Sponsors 9:00 am Mass Class: We Believe in the Way of Jesus Creed

March Sunday, March 6 Change* Class 9:00 to 10:30 am We Believe in the Kingdom of God 2nd Scrutiny 11:00 am Mass & Dismissal Sunday, March 13 3rd Scrutiny 9:00 am Mass Mini Retreat-Mass to 2:00 pm Prepare for

Eucharist, Lord's Prayer, Parent Meeting

Holy Week Sunday, March 20 Palm Sunday Prepare for Holy Week Tuesday, March 22 Easter Vigil Practice 6:30 pm Church Holy Thursday, March 24 7:00 pm Mass of the Lord's Supper & special Dismissal Good Friday, March 25 Solemn Service 3:00 pm Holy Saturday, March 26 Easter Vigil - Sundown (8:30 pm)

Lighting of the Easter Fire (outside Piazza)

Extended Liturgy of the Word

Sacraments of Initiation

Liturgy of the Eucharist

Reception in Diffley Easter Sunday, March 27 Egg Hunt after 9:00 am Mass

Refreshments in Diffley Hall

PLEASE REMEMBER THAT CLASSES CONTINUE AFTER SACRAMENTS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED! NOTE THE FOLLOWING SESSIONS:

Sunday, April 3 Mystagogia begins What Have I Learned? Sunday, April 10 Beatitudes and Works of Mercy Sunday, April 17 Moral Decisions, Catholic Identity Sunday, April 24 Mission & Ministry

May Sunday, May 1 Blessed Virgin Mary & the Rosary Sunday, May 8 Ascension Sunday & Mother's Day NO CLASS Sunday, May 15 Pentecost Sunday Final Session & Social

Note: Additional events will be added to this master calendar as the year progresses. Holy Family Grade 2 - Faith Formation and Sacrament Prep 2015 - 2016

Attendance at the 9:00 a.m. Sunday Family Mass is Recommended. Classes are held in Room 102 of the School Building from 10:30 a.m. to Noon (some exceptions) Note: Grade 2 Curriculum September through December Sacrament Preparation January through April Classes end in May

September Sunday, September 20 Catechetical Sunday - Blessing at 9:00 am Mass

Classes begin Sunday, September 27 Class

October Saturday, October 3 Blessing of Animals (St. Francis Day) 10:00 am Sunday, October 4 Respect Life Sunday Class Sunday, October 11 Class Sunday, October 18 World Mission Sunday Class Sunday, October 25 Natl. World Youth Day Class

(Youth event after class) November Sunday, November 1 All Saints Day Class Sunday, November 8 Safe Environment Training for Students and Parents Sunday, November 15 Class Sunday, November 22 Feast of Christ the King Class Thursday, November 26 Thanksgiving Day Mass 10:00 a.m. Sunday, November 29 1st Sunday of Advent NO CLASS (holiday)

December Sunday, December 6 2nd Sunday of Advent Class Sunday, December 13 3rd Sun. of Advent Class Santa's Day Out Noon-3pm Sunday, December 20 4th Sunday of Advent Seasonal Program December 24th & 25th Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Mass times TBA Sunday, December 27 Feast of the Holy Family NO CLASS Christmas Break Sunday, January 3 Epiphany NO CLASS Christmas Break

January Sunday, January 10 Bap. of the Lord - Student Blessing and

Distribution of Books - 9:00 am Mass.

Reconciliation Session 1 & Parent Meeting Sunday, January 17 Reconciliation Session 2 Sunday, January 24 Reconciliation Session 3 Sunday, January 31 Cath. School Week Open House NO CLASS

February Sunday, February 7 Rec. extended Session 4 to 1:30 pm Lunch Tuesday, February 9 Mardi Gras Social & Palm Burning Details TBA Wednesday, February 10 Ash Wednesday Mass 7:00 pm Saturday, February 13 First Reconciliation 10:00 a.m. in the church Sunday, February 14 1st Sunday of Lent NO CLASS Due to RCIA Events Sunday, February 21 Class - Lenten Prep Sunday, February 28 First Eucharist Sessions 1 & 2 Parent Meeting

March Sunday, March 6 First Eucharist Sessions 3 & 4 Sunday, March 13 First Eucharist Sessions 5 & 6 Holy Week Sunday, March 20 Palm Sunday - First Eucharist Class/Seder Meal March 24 Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord's Supper 7:00 pm March 25 Good Friday Solemn Service 3:00 pm March 26 Holy Saturday Easter Vigil Sundown March 27 Easter Sunday Egg Hunt after the 9:00 am Mass No Class April Sunday, April 3 FF Class Sunday, April 10 Eucharist extended session to 1:30 pm Lunch Wednesday, April 13 Eucharist practice 6:00 pm in the church Sunday, April 24 First Eucharist 11:00 am Mass Reception after in Diffley

May Sunday, May 1 Class Sunday, May 8 Ascension Sunday & Mother's Day NO CLASS May 15 Pentecost Sunday Last class & Social Early dismissal 11:30 am