The Cathedral Parish of Christ the Light conducts various formation programs to develop, enrich and deepen the faith of our members.

SHARING THE GIFT OF OUR FAITH: WALKING FAITHFULLY TOGETHER IN CHRIST

Parents are the first and primary catechists of their children. The Catechism of the Catholic Church states: 

“Family catechesis precedes, accompanies, and enriches other forms of instruction in the faith. Parents have the mission of teaching their children to pray and to discover their vocation as children of God.  The parish is the Eucharistic community and the heart of the liturgical life of Christian families; it is a privileged place for the catechesis of children and parents.” (CCC 2226)

Thus, the Faith Formation program of The Cathedral of Christ the Light hopes to assist parents grow in their mission and responsibility, and within their capabilities, to form their children in the Catholic faith.  Our Youth Faith Formation program is designed to support parents in sharing treasures of our faith, building family values, and forming faith-filled followers of Christ for our world today. By discovering the many gifts that God has given them and by knowing the love of God through Jesus Christ, our young people and their families are strengthened to enthusiastically live their faith.
 
The Cathedral of Christ the Light conducts formation programs to develop, enrich, and deepen the faith of our members. Due to the limitations of the ongoing pandemic, we offer the following for the 2020-2021 catechetical year:

A monthly family faith formation resource for children of catechetical age (grades 1-12)

These regularly emailed resources can be done at home together as a family to help strengthen the sharing of the faith at home. Students will not be required to attend classes and families can do the activities at their own pace. To receive these free resources, register online at the Cathedral website under “Cathedral Life - Faith Formation” or email amfulay@oakdiocese.org

First Eucharist/First Reconciliation Preparation Classes (2nd - 3rd grades).

This course is for children 7 years old or older who would like to prepare to receive Holy Communion for the first time. Students will meet (online or in person) twice a month for lessons and activities. Parents will also be engaged in these faith formation classes.  

• We will begin September 20, 2020 with an online meeting of parents and young people. Regular sessions will take place twice a month (online or, when it becomes possible, in person)
• Registration begins September 6 - on the Cathedral website under “Cathedral Life - Faith Formation” or email amfulay@oakdiocese.org
• The only pre-requirement is that the student has been baptized.
• There is a fee of $45 per student.

 Confirmation Preparation for Teens (high school sophomores - seniors)

This course is for teens 15 - 18 years of age who will prepare to celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation in the Spring of 2021. Confirmation session offers opportunities for prayer, scripture reflection, discussion activities, and faith sharing. 

•We will begin September 20, 2020 with an online meeting of parents and young people. Regular sessions will take place twice a month (online or, when it becomes possible, in person)
•Registration begins September 6 - on the Cathedral website under “Cathedral Life - Faith Formation” or email amfulay@oakdiocese.org
•To register for Confirmation Prep, a young person must have participated in the Cathedral Faith Formation program for at least 2 years and has been baptized.
•There is a fee of $45 per student.

For more information about the Faith Formation Program for Youth, please contact Mr. Adrian Fulay at amfulay@oakdiocese.org.
 

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