- March 2024
Sacred Heart Faith Formation
March continues our journey to the cross of Jesus during the weeks of Lent and ends with the resurrection of Jesus on Easter Sunday, March 31st!
Sunday, March 3rd at 9:30 am is our mandatory Grade/Level 2 class mass followed by a meeting in the Church basement to distribute our 2nd proximate preparation project.
Wednesday, March 6th at 7 pm is our Zoom meeting for Grade/Level 8 and OCITeens to discuss the upcoming sacrament of Confirmation. Call details will be provided shortly.
Saturday, March 9th at 9 am is our communion retreat for Grade/Level 2 children accompanied by a parent. Please arrive in the Church basement at 9 am for this retreat ending at approximately noon. Please eat a good breakfast prior to arriving for the retreat.
Saturday, March 9th at 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm – Lent confessions for Grades/Levels 3,4,5, and 6 in Sacred Heart of Jesus Church.
Sunday, March 10th at 9:30 am – Mass followed by a meeting in the Cronin Meeting Room for OCITeens and Pentecost students.
Tuesday, March 12th – Grade/Level 8 Faith Formation and Academy & OCITeens Confirmation practice in Church along with distribution of confirmation gowns as follows:
Tuesday, March 12th at 6 pm: In-person confirmation practice in Church for candidates being confirmed on March 23rd at 11 am. Distribution of gowns to follow (at approximately 6:30 pm).
Tuesday, March 12th at 7 pm: In-person confirmation practice in Church for candidates being confirmed on March 23rd at 2 pm. Distribution of gowns to follow (at approximately 7:30 pm).
Wednesday, March 13th at 7 pm – Children’s Stations of the Cross for our Academy Sacrament and Faith Formation students in Church with Fr. Fred – all grades. Grade/Level 3 children will lead us in walking the Way of the Cross.
Saturday, March 16th at 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm – Lent confessions for Grades/Levels 7, 8 and OCITeens in Sacred Heart of Jesus Church. (Confirmation candidates are encouraged to bring their sponsors with them.)
Saturday, March 23rd – Sacrament of Confirmation – Grade/Level 8 and OCITeens.
Reminders…
Grade/Level 2 First Eucharist Sacrament Fees were due in December. The Sacrament Fee will be $150 for Faith Formation families. Academy families have already paid part of the fee in their tuition and need only pay $75.
Faith Formation coursework…
A 65% or better is required on all lessons and unit tests to get credit for this year’s coursework.
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“Let the children come to me”
Sacred Heart Faith Formation serves the faith formation needs of the children of Sacred Heart Parish. Our children come from NYC Public Schools and Sacred Heart Catholic Academy to receive their sacraments.
PROGRAMS
- Grades 1 through 8
- OCIA for Teens
- OCIA for Adults
- Special Needs Children
OFFICE HOURS
- MONDAY through FRIDAY, 9 AM to 3 PM.
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Contact Information
Theresia Stalzer, Director
718-386-5616 | 718-456-9217
Fax: 718-456-0286
Email: [email protected]
Sacred Heart Parish Website
www.sacredheartrccglendale.org