Faith Formation

MISSION STATEMENT

To call and equip all Christians of every age and stage of life to fulfill their Baptismal call to holiness in family, Church and society.  Ongoing faith formation is essential to accomplish this mission.

Faith Formation Registration 2022-2023

Registration for the 2022-2023 academic year is underway. You can register your child(ren) for Faith Formation either through a paper form, or online:

• PAPER FORM: Fill out the Registration Form and returning the form to the Parish Office: REGISTRATION FORM
• ONLINE (NEW!): Complete the online form by clicking on the following link: ONLINE REGISTRATION

***Be sure to read the instructions carefully when filling out the online form.

Payment for Faith Formation Classes

Pay on-line by using the link HERE. Please enter the right amount in the ‘Faith Formation’ section and your family name in the notes.

• • Please contact the Director of Faith Formation at faithformation@dellscatholic.com if you pay online so that your payment can be recorded.

You can also pay by sending in a check or cash to the Parish Office, 603 Oak St., Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965

Faith Formation Schedule 2022-2023

You can download the Faith Formation Schedule and Calendar by clicking on the following links:

• Full Academic Year Calendar
• List of Events Calendar

In brief:

1. School year grades 1-6 will meet on Wednesdays from 5:30 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.
2. IGNITE NIGHTS are for ALL TEENS grades 7 – 12 and take place once per month on Wednesdays from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
3. Discipleship Nights are for teens in grades 7 -12 who want to go deeper in their faith and take place every Wednesday (holidays excepted) from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
4.  Faith Formation will begin on Wednesday, September 21, 2022.
5.  Faith Formation will end on Wednesday, May 31, 2023.
6.  The preparation for the Sacraments of First Confession and First Communion will require attendance on additional days by students and parents. For Confirmation candidates, additional meetings will be with their sponsors.

1^st Confession & 1^st Communion Meeting Schedule

Parent and Student formation meetings: (At least one parent must be present at each meeting)

First Confession –

Saturday October 8th, 2022 – 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon

Saturday November 12th,2022 – 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon

Saturday December 10th, 2022 – 10:00 a.m. to 12:oo noon

Wednesday December 14th, 2022 – First Confession at Advent Penance Service

First Communion –

Saturday January 14th, 2023 – 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon

Saturday February 11th, 2023 – 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon

Saturday March 11th, 2023 – 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon

Saturday, April 15th, 2023 – First Communion Rehearsal @ 10:00 a.m.

Sunday April 16th, 2023 – First Communion @ 10:30 a.m. Mass

Everyone will need to provide a Baptismal certificate by November 1^st, 2022

Confirmation Preparation Meeting Schedule

Sophomore Confirmation Formation Sessions:

• Sunday, August 28, 2022 @ 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.: The Effects of Confirmation
• Sunday September 25, 2022 @ 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.: The Rite of Confirmation
• Sunday October 23, 2022 @ 6:00-8:00 p.m.: Life After Confirmation
•  Mass of Confirmation is not yet scheduled.

 

2023-2024 Spring Confirmation Formation Sessions:

• Sunday March 19, 2023 @ 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.: Do You Reject Satan?
• Sunday April 23, 2023 @ 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.: Do You Believe in God and in the Lord Jesus Christ?
• Sunday, May 21, 2023 @ 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.: Do You Believe in the Holy Spirit and in the Church?