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Faith Formation Contact Karen Vidler at 362-2815 or karen@sacredheartlp.org Sacred Heart Faith Formation Program is available to assist parents in presenting the Christian faith to children. The Parish Faith Formation Program is the forum for faith foundation of children and adolescents. It provides catechesis for children K through 8th grade; a fee is charged to help defray the expense of textbooks and materials. Weekly classes run from September to Mid-May, and are held on Sundays between Masses, in the School building. Faith Formation begins Sunday, Sept. 9, 2007. Doors open @ 9:00 AM and classes begin @ 9:15AM The following registration forms must be completed by all students new and returning. Tuition Fees for Parishioners One Child = $70 Two Children = $100 Three or more = $120 Tuition Fees for Non-Parishioners $100 per Child Student sparticipating in Faith Formation will need to fill out a Registration Form, an Emergency Medical Form, and provide the office with a copy of your Baptism Certificate. Also, we sponsor a Body Safety Program suitable for both students and adults. Please contact Karen Vidler for more information and upcoming dates about this important program. Sacramental Program Baptism Preparation. The purpose of Baptism Preparation is to instruct parents on the Theology and Ritual celebration of this Sacrament. Contact the Rectory. First Penance formally prepares children to celebrate this sacrament in Grade 2, given they have attended and actively participated in one full year of Catechetical instruction prior to the Sacrament's reception. First Communion formally prepares children to celebrate this sacrament in Grade 3 given that they have received the Sacrament of Penance. Preparation for First Penance and First Communion involves parent participation and is separate from graded curriculum. |
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Sacred Heart Church 130 Bach Street corners of Bach & Niesen Streets LaPorte, Indiana 46350 Phone: 219.362.2815 Fax:219.362.4822 |
If your school age child is not currently attending Saint Joseph School, please consider giving your child not only a good opportunity for academics, but also the best way to further their understanding in Christ and Catholic doctrine. |
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Activity Release Form for Confirmation Retreats, Youth Ministry and any other trip off campus that we go on. |
Sacramental Program Confirmation candidates are formally prepared to celebrate this sacrament by attending formal catechesis and by attending the classes specifically provided for this preparation in Grade 8. Read more information about the Confirmation Retreat. |
Faith Formation Information 2007 Calendar 2008 Calendar 2007-08 Handbook |