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Following the Christ Our Life series with Loyola Press our curriculum continues with Called to Be Catholic for grade 9, and Confirmed in the Spirit for grade 10 - Confirmation.
Called to be Catholic provides young people with a comprehensive presentation of the key teachings of the Catholic faith.
Confirmed in the Spirit is a comprehensive sacramental preparation program that welcomes and nurtures young Catholics as they grow in faith, and by the power of the Holy Spirit, embrace their roles as mature disciples of Jesus Christ.
ATTENTION CONFIRMATION CANDIDATES AND PARENTS. JUST SOME IMPORTANT DATES TO MARK ON YOUR CALENDAR PERTAINING TO OUR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION RETREATS:
Our first retreat will be at Anna Maria College on Sunday, November 20, 2022 from 1 pm - 6 pm. (more information will be forth-coming)
Our second retreat will be here at St. Anthony of Padua on Sunday, March 12, 2023 starting with Mass at 10:30. We will then meet in the church hall for lunch and to start our retreat.
Dates for Confirmation are tentative at this time. Once they are confirmed with the diocese, we will send out an email through Flocknote to confirm.
ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS PLEASE EMAIL MARY PLANTE AT: stanthonyofpaduareled@gmail.com
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