BAPTISM PREPARATION CLASS
Class is offered in English on the first Tuesday of
the month 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm in the Religious
Education Building (Christopher Hall), Rooms #3 & 7
and in Spanish on the fourth Tuesday of the month. An
affidavit certifying that they are practicing
Catholics must be signed by each Godparent and the
Pastor of their respective parish, and returned to our
Parish Office, attn. Teresa Rivera, at least 2 weeks
prior to the Baptism.
Preparación Pre-Bautismal: Clase Pre-bautismal se
ofrece el 4to martes del mes de 7:15-9:15pm, en el
Edificio de Educación Religiosa (Christopher Hall),
Salones #3 & 7. Una declaración certificando que son
Católicos practicantes ha de ser firmada por el
Padrino, la Madrina y el Párroco de su respectiva
parroquia y sometida a nuestra Oficina Parroquial a la
atención de Teresa Rivera por lo menos 2 semanas antes
del Bautismo
BIBLE STUDY
In the process of life-long catechesis, Bible Studies
are an ongoing, continuous occurrence. The continuance
of our Christian faith calls each to learn more of why
we believe what we read and hear of Holy Scripture.
Bible studies are available for both men and women or
combined throughout the year. For more information
please consult the weekly bulletin or call the parish
office at (352)394-3562.
LIFE LONG CATECHESIS
Religious Education and Self-Enrichment for Adults:
Life-long catechesis for adults on various subjects is
available on a periodic schedule throughout the year.
The schedule is published in the Sunday bulletin, on
the Parish website (blessedsacramentcc.com) and may
also be obtained by calling the Parish office.
Adult Confirmation for those Catholics who are seeking
to complete the Sacrament of Confirmation should call
Fr. Cromwell or Chris Stalnaker in the parish office
for details, dates and procedures. You will need a
copy of your Baptismal certificate.
Parish Religious Education Program (P.R.E.P.) provides
a catechetical environment where the students will
grow in faith and experience the love of God and
church while they are formed in our Catholic faith
tradition. P.R.E.P. is designed to instill a deep
sense of the message revealed by God, of fellowship in
the life of the Holy Spirit, and of service to the
entire community as our children and youth are
prepared to receive the sacraments of our faith.
P.R.E.P. meets from early September until mid-May. It
includes Kindergarten through Twelfth Grade. If you
would like further information or if you are
interested in volunteering to help in this ministry,
please call Chris Stalnaker at (352)394-3562, ext.
103, or email cstalnaker@blessedsacramentcc.com.
• Catechists: The
catechist must have a desire to share the Good News
with children of all ages. Good communication skills
are important. Previous experience is not necessary
although familiarity with Scripture and a basic
understanding of Catholic doctrine would be most
beneficial. Group and individual orientation and basic
training is provided on campus by the Director of
Religious Education. Ongoing Certification courses are
provided throughout the year by the Diocese of
Orlando.
• First
Reconciliation: Children in the second grade or older
are prepared for this sacrament within the P.R.E.P.
program. Children must be pre-registered with a copy
of their baptismal certificate. It is required that
all children receive First Reconciliation before First
Communion.
• First
Eucharist / Communion: Eucharist is offered to those
who are in the Second Grade or older and who have
completed the prior year of basic religious education.
Children meet on Monday evenings from September until
mid-May. Please pre-register and submit a copy of the
child’s baptismal certificate.
• Confirmation: In
accordance with Diocesan policy, Confirmation
preparation at Blessed Sacrament is a two-year
process. Beginning candidates must be at least an
eighth grader, a registered member of the parish, have
received the Sacraments of First Reconciliation and
Eucharist, and be practicing his or her faith. A copy
of the baptism certificate is required at
registration.
• Liturgia de Niños:
El objetivo de la liturgia infantil, es instruir a los
niños en la Palabra de Dios, con un lenguaje sencillo
pero muy adecuado, utilizando diversos métodos de
educación y recreación para el buen entendimiento de
los niños. Para más información comuníquese con Chris
Stalnaker at (352)394-3562, ext. 103, or email
cstalnaker@blessedsacramentcc.com.
Vacation Bible School: A one-week summer Religious
Education Program is offered each summer in which a
theme is chosen and developed into an enjoyable faith
teaching experience for grade school children - ages 3
through 10. Topics are developed through stories,
music, service projects, crafts, games and enjoyable
interaction. The class is held from 9:00 am until
12:00 pm. For more information call the Office of
Religious Education at the parish and ask for Dorene
Rodriguez.
The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) is
the process by which new members are brought into the
Church. The RCIA is meant for you if you have had no
formation in any Christian way of life or belong to
another denomination, whether baptized or not. The
process is ongoing and culminates with full communion
with the Catholic Church or as otherwise required at
the Easter Vigil.
Rito de Iniciación Cristiana para Adultos (RICA) es el
proceso por el cual los nuevos miembros entran a la
Iglesia. RICA es para usted si usted no ha tenido
ninguna formación de vida Cristiana o si pertenece a
otra denominación, ya sea bautizado o no. El proceso
es continuo y culmina en la plena comunión con la
Iglesia Católica o como sea requerido para la Vigilia
Pascual.
The Rite of Christian Initiation for Children: These
sessions have been developed solely for children about
the age of reason who express a desire to be initiated
into the Catholic Church. Children are prepared for
the Sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation
to be administered at the Easter Vigil. The sessions
are held on Monday evenings, beginning in September
through mid-May. One parent or adult must accompany
the child. To pre-register or for information, call
the parish Office of Religious Education and ask for
Chris Stalnaker, (352)394-3562, ext. 103.
Youth Ministry: To register or for more information on
any of the events listed here, call Dorene Rodriguez
at (352)394-3562, ext 120, cell (321)281-7904, or
email drodriguez@blessedsacramentcc.com at the parish
office.
• The Bridge -
Middle School and High School Teens: Meets every
Sunday night from September through mid-May. This
Sunday Faith Formation Group meets from 6:00pm to
8:00pm at the church for games, contests, music, and
light snacks, with age appropriate breakouts at 6:45pm
in assigned rooms.
• Wednesday Youth
Bible Sharing - Grades 7-12: Meets in John Bosco Hall
from 7:00pm - 8:00pm.
• Wednesday Youth
Band Practice - Meets in John Bosco Hall from 5:30pm -
6:30pm.
• 1st Friday Night
Teens - Grades 9-12: From 8:00pm to 10:00pm in John
Bosco Hall. A fun time in a safe place to hang out
with other teens with snacks, movies, and games.
• 2nd Friday Night
Teens - Grades 6-8: From 8:00pm to 10:00pm in John
Bosco Hall. A fun time in a safe place to hang out
with other teens with snacks, movies, and games.
• Peer Ministry -
High school teens working together to love and serve
the Lord, and their peers.
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