Here is The Grade 9 Calendar. (Updated on 9/1/11.)
This is the READY Service Schedule. To meet requirements, students can complete other liturgical, social, and social justice service – not listed on the schedule - at the discretion of Elizabeth.
Other handouts and instructions are available here, including the checklist, sponsor and name forms, bishop letter instructions, permission slips, and more. Check it out!
R.E.A.D.Y.
Our hope for the R.E.A.D.Y. program is: to create a welcoming and passionate faith environment where the fire of Christ will be enkindled within the “center of affections… [the emotions, intellect, and will]” (Groome, 193) of the ninth grade confirmation candidates with the intention to inspire the newly Confirmed to continue their walk with God with a foundation of spiritual wisdom for life.
The R.E.A.D.Y. program will meet on Sundays from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM, usually two Sundays a month.
All ninth graders are required to attend the St. Anastasia over-night Confirmation Retreat. We have two (2) options this year: Feb 10-11 (Fri to Sat) or Feb 11-12 (Sat to Sun). Please mark your calendars now!
Attendance at all R.E.A.D.Y. Sunday sessions is imperative; make-up sessions are generally held the Sunday after each class from 11:30 to 12:30 beginning in the social hall. There is a service requirement that must be completed prior to receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation; we also strenuously encourage all Confirmation Candidates to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) before being Confirmed.
Attendance to youth ministry events (B.A.S.I.C.) is encouraged – please take initiative as the primary catechist (teacher of faith) to continuously extend invitations and encourage your child to participate in activities and events offered by our youth ministry program.
PARENTS – you are also required to attend specified sessions/events throughout your son or daughters preparation this year. See the calendar above for more details.