1061 Springfield Street Feeding Hills MA 01030 office@sacredheartfeedinghills.org 413.786.8200

C.C.D. Schedule

2022-2023

Faith Formation Classes

Grades 1st, 2nd,  3rd,  4th, 5th and 6th Sunday Mornings  

9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

September 25th

All Parents and students meet in the church with Fr. Steve and Sue Lubarsky

October 16th

October 23rd

November 20th

December 4th

December 11th

January 22nd

January 29th

The 6th grade class will be hosting the 11 A.M. Mass

February 5th  

(Grade 2 Tour of the Church with Fr. Steve and parents)

March 5th   

March 26th

The 5th grade class will host the 11 A.M. Mass

April 2nd-Last Class

First Communion Practice’s:

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Thursday & Friday All Practices are Mandatory

May 4th & May 5th 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

First Holy Communion is Sunday May 7that 11:00 A.M.


Grades 7th and 8th Sunday Evenings   6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

September 25th

All Parents and students meet in the church with Fr. Steve and Sue Lubarsky

October 16th

October 23rd

The 8th grade class will host the 11 A.M. Mass

November 20th

\December 4th

December 11th     

The 7th grade class will be hosting the 11 A.M. Mass

January 22nd

January 29th

February 5th

March 5th   

March 26th

April 2nd-Last Class


Grades 9th &10th Confirmation Preparation

Sunday Evenings 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Attendance is Mandatory for all classes

September 25th All Parents and Students meet in church with Fr. Steve and Sue Lubarsky
 October 23rd First Class
November 20th Baptismal and Holy Communion Certificates Due
December 11th Statement of Intention Papers Due
January 29th Confirmation Name Paper Due
February 5th Sponsor Paper and Sponsor Certificates Due
March 26th Tour of the Church with Fr. Steve
 April 2nd Community Service Papers Due
Retreat TBD Attendance is Mandatory
 
Confirmation & Practice TBD
Confirmation TBD
 
 
Sacred Heart Parish
 
Requirements for the Sacrament of Confirmation 2022-2023
 
As a candidate for confirmation, you are responsible to complete the following requirements:
 
    A.     Initiation:
             The Sacrament of Confirmation completes the process of initiation, which began when you were baptized. Through the Eucharist Jesus, the Blood of Life spiritually nourishes us. In Confirmation we confirm the gift of faith we already have by becoming a true witness to Christ and His Church. If you were not baptized, or did not receive your First Communion at Sacred Heart, you must submit a copy of these certificates to Sue Lubarsky no later than Sunday, November 20,2022.
 
    B.     Statement of Intention:
             Type a one-page letter stating your intention and reason for wanting to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation and submit it to Sue Lubarsky no later than Sunday, December 11, 2022.
 
    C.     Confirmation Name:
             You will be asked to pick your Confirmation name. This may be a name taken from the Old or New Testament or your may wish to retain your given or Baptismal name. There is more to it than just choosing a name. The choosing of a specific name is a significant action; it symbolizes a new start whereby you try to imitate the qualities or virtues of the person whose name you have chosen. You must do the following: 1) Choose a Saint’s name. 2) Do some research on the name you have chosen. 3) Write a biography of the individual. 4) Discuss why you chose the name and how that person’s life applies to you. Submit this one-page typed paper to Sue Lubarsky no later than Sunday, January 29,2023.
 
    D.     Sponsor & Sponsor Certificates:
             It is necessary for each candidate to have a sponsor on the day of Confirmation. Since Confirmation completes the initiation process begun at Baptism, it is desirable that the one who undertook the role of sponsor or godparent at Baptism be your sponsor for Confirmation. If this is not possible, then choose a person who has been an example to you, who has led you to this day of Confirmation, and demonstrates qualities of strong Christian living. Sponsor Certificates and Sponsor Papers due Sunday, February 5,2023.
 
Sponsor Certificate   To be admitted to the role of sponsor a person must: 1) have completed the 16th year; 2) be a confirmed Catholic who receives the Eucharist and leads a life in keeping with the Catholic faith; and 3) has not been remarried outside the Catholic Church. Note: both grandparents are acceptable; a sponsor cannot be father or mother of the one to be confirmed.
 
Sponsor Paper:   Whomever you choose, make sure you give the decision some thought. Type a one-page paper giving the full name, and the reasons for choosing that person. Submit the paper to Sue Lubarsky no later than Sunday, February 5, 2023.
 
    E.     Community Service Project:    
             As witnesses to the Christian Life, those who are baptized are called to follow Christ and his loving style of service to others. Type a one-page paper describing your service to your church or community and submit it to Sue Lubarsky no later than Sunday, April 2, 2023.
 
 
You are required to do 10 hours of Community Service and
5 hours of Church service, as a Collector, Greeters, or Lector.
 
 
    F.     Retreat:
             All Confirmation students are required to attend the retreat. Attendance is Mandatory. TBD