Holy Family Faith Formation Calendar 2015 - 2016Kindergarten through Grade 5

SeptemberSunday, September 20 Catechetical Sunday and the first day of classSunday, September 27 Class

OctoberSaturday, October 3 Blessing of Animals (St. Francis Day) 10:00 am outsideSunday, October 4 Respect Life Sunday ClassSunday, October 11 ClassSunday, October 18 World Mission Sunday ClassSunday, October 25 Natl. World Youth Day - Blessing of Youth Volunteers at 9:00 am Mass Class Youth event after class

NovemberSunday, November 1 All Saints Day Class (Monday, Nov. 2 All Souls Day)Sunday, November 8 SAFE ENVIRONMENT TRAINING: Kindergarten through Grade 5 - Students & ParentsSunday, November 15 ClassSunday, November 22 Feast of Christ the King ClassThursday, November 26 Thanksgiving Mass 10:00 amSunday, November 29 1st Sunday of Advent - NO CLASS - Holiday Break

DecemberSunday, December 6 2nd Sunday of Advent ClassSunday, December 13 3rd Sunday of Advent Class Santa's Day Out Noon - 3:00 pmSunday, December 20 4th Sunday of Advent Seasonal ProgramSunday, December 27 NO CLASS - Christmas Break

JanuarySunday, January 3 NO CLASS Christmas BreakSunday, January 10 Baptism of the Lord ClassSunday, January 17 ClassSunday, January 24 Class

Sunday, January 31 Catholic School Week Open House - NO CLASS

FebruarySunday, February 7 ClassTuesday, February 9 Mardi Gras Social, Lenten Prep, Palm BurningWednesday, February 10 Ash Wednesday 7:00 pm MassSunday, February 14 First Sunday of Lent NO CLASS due to RCIA eventsSunday, February 21 ClassSunday, February 28 Class

MarchSunday, March 6 ClassSunday, March 13 ClassSunday, March 20 Palm Sunday ClassHoly Week:Holy Thursday, March 24 Mass of the Lord's Supper 7:00 pm AdorationGood Friday, March 25 Solemn Service 3:00 pmHoly Saturday, March 26 Easter Vigil Begins at SundownEaster Sunday, March 27 Egg Hunt after the 9:00 am Mass Reception in Diffley Hall NO CLASS

AprilSunday, April 3 ClassSunday, April 10 ClassSunday, April 17 ClassSunday, April 24 Class

MaySunday, May 1 ClassSunday, May 8 Ascension Mother's Day NO CLASSSunday, May 15 Pentecost Sunday Final class & Social

Note: Additional events may be added to this master calendar as the year progresses.

Holy Family Faith Formation Calendar 2015 - 2016

Middle School Grades 6 & 7 Combined Room 206 & Grade 8 Room 208

Attendance at Sunday (or Saturday vigil) Mass is required.

SeptemberSunday, September 20 Catechetical Sunday Opening Day of Faith FormationSunday, September 27

OctoberSunday, October 4 ClassSunday, October 11 ClassSunday, October 18 ClassSunday, October 25 National World Youth Day Class & Activity after class TBA

NovemberSunday, November 1 ClassSunday, November 8 ClassSunday, November 15 ClassThursday, November 26 Thanksgiving Mass: 10:00 a.m.Sunday, November 29 1st Sunday of Advent NO CLASS -Thanksgiving Break

DecemberSunday, December 6 2nd Sunday of Advent ClassSunday, December 13 3rd Sunday of Advent ClassSunday, December 20 4th Sunday of Advent Holiday ProgramNo Faith Formation classes on December 27 or January 3 Christmas Break

January 2016Sunday, January 10 ClassSunday, January 17 ClassSunday, January 24 ClassSunday, January 31 No classes due to Catholic School Week Open House

FebruarySunday, February 7 Class

Tuesday, February 9 Mardi Gras Social & Palm Burning Details TBAAsh Wednesday, February 10 7:00 p.m. MassSunday, February 14 1st Sunday of Lent - No classes due to RCIA EventsSunday, February 21 ClassSunday, February 28 Class

MarchSunday, March 6 ClassSunday, March 13 ClassBeginning of Holy WeekPalm Sunday, March 20 ClassHoly Thursday, March 24 Mass of the Lord's Supper 7:00 p.m. & AdorationGood Friday, March 25 Solemn Service 3:00 p.m.Holy Saturday, March 26 Easter Vigil Begins at sundownEaster Sunday, March 27 Egg Hunt after the 9:00 a.m. Mass Refreshments No classes

AprilSunday, April 3 For 6 & 7 grades only Grade 8 exempt from classSunday, April 10 ClassSunday, April 17 ClassSunday, April 24 Class

MaySunday, May 1 ClassSunday, May 8 Ascension Sunday & Mother's Day No classesSunday, May 15 Pentecost Sunday Final class & Social Early dismissal 11:30 a.m.

Note: Additional events or changes may be added to the calendar as the year progresses. Prior notice will be given.

RCIA Calendar 2015 -2016 Adults

Thursday evenings from 7:00 - 8:30 pm in Room 202 of the Office Building

SeptemberThursday, September 10 Overview of the Journey CalendarThursday, September 17 What do Catholics Believe?Thursday, September 24 Catholic Identity - Self Esteem - Angels

OctoberThursday, October 1 The Four Marks of the ChurchThursday, October 8 Big T and little t TraditionsThursday, October 15 Our Faith is Multi CulturalThursday, October22 A Little Church HistoryThursday, October 29 All Hallows Eve, All Saints, All Souls Prep

NovemberThursday, November 5 The Bible - ScriptureThursday, November 12 PrayerThursday, November 19 Mini retreat 6:00 - 9:00 pm Prepare for RitesSunday, November 22 Rite of Acceptance and Rite of Welcome during the 9:00 am Mass Dismissal begin Thursday, November 26 NO CLASS Thanksgiving

DecemberThursday, December 3 Advent PrepThursday, December 10 Overview of the Christmas SeasonThursday, December 17 Advent Social NO Classes on December 24th or 31st Christmas Break

January 2016Thursday, January 7 Introduction to the Sacraments Bap & ConfThursday, January 14 Anointing of the Sick & ReconciliationThursday, January 21 Holy Orders & MarriageNo class on Thursday, January 28 due to Field Trip tomorrow eveningFriday, January 29 Field Trip-Congregational B'nai Israel Synagogue Details TBA

February Thursday, February 4 The Trinity Father & Son

Tuesday, February 9 Mardi Gras Social & Palm Burning 6:00 pmWednesday, February 10 Ash Wednesday 7:00 pm Mass & DismissalThursday, February 11 NO CLASS due to weekend events/RitesSunday, February 14 First Sunday of Lent Rite of Enrollment & Sending - 11:00 am Mass at Holy Family Rite of Election with the Bishop at the Cathedral of St. Jude 4:00 pmThursday, February 18 Disciplines of LentSaturday, February 20 Penitential Rite for the baptized during the 4:30 pm MassThursday, February 25 The Holy Spirit and ConversionSunday, February 28 First Scrutiny 9:00 a.m. Mass Unbaptized & Sponsors

March Thursday, March 3 The MassSunday, March 6 2nd Scrutiny (unbaptized) 11:00 am MassThursday, March 10 Our Beliefs, scrutiny prep, Creed Rite Sunday, March 13 3nd Scrutiny 9:00 am MassThursday, March 17 Mini Retreat 6 - 9 pm Supper, Eucharist prep, Presentation of the Lord's PrayerHoly Week

Palm Sunday, March 20 9:00 am Mass & DismissalTuesday, March 22 Vigil practice 6:30 pm ChurchHoly Thursday, March 24 7:00 pm Mass & special DismissalGood Friday, March 25 Solemn Service 3:00 pmEaster Vigil, March 26 Sundown (8:30 pm) Lighting of Easter Fire (Piazza) Liturgy of the Word, Sacraments of Initiation, Liturgy of the Eucharist, ReceptionEaster Sunday, March 27 Easter Egg Hunt after 9:00 am MassThursday, March 31 No class Easter Break

April Thursday, April 7 Mystagogia begins

Thursday, April 14 Works of Mercy & BeatitudesThursday, April 21 Moral Decisions Tough IssuesThursday, April 28 Mission & Ministry Stewardship

MayThursday, May 5 Ascension prepSunday, May 8 Feast of the AscensionThursday, May 12 Mary & the RosarySunday, May 15 Pentecost Sunday End of Easter Season & RCIA JourneyNo Class on Thursday, May 19

Team evaluation on Thursday, May 26 - summer calendar available shortly

Note: Other events may be added to this master calendar

RCIA Adapted for Children & Youth 2015 - 2016

Weekly participation at the 9:00 am Mass is required.

Sessions: Sunday mornings from 10:30 am to Noon in Room 207 in the School Bui

SeptemberSunday, September 20 Catechetical Sunday - Classes begin We Believe in God the Father Sunday, September 27 We Believe in Jesus Christ Angels

October Saturday, October 3 Blessing of Animals 10:00 am OutdoorsSunday, October 4 Respect Life Sunday We Believe in the Holy SpiritSunday, October 11 We Believe in the ChurchSunday, October 18 World Mission Sunday - Multi CultureSunday, October 25 WYD All Hallows Eve, All Saints, All Souls

November Sunday, November 1 All Saints Day ClassSunday, November 8 Safe Environment Training for Youth & ParentsSunday, November 15 Mini Retreat 9:00 am Mass - 2:00pm (lunch) Liturgical Year, Prep for Rites, Parent MeetingSunday, November 22 Rites of Acceptance & Welcome 9:00 am Mass Dismissals begin Christ the King - AdventThursday, November 26 Thanksgiving Day Mass 10:00 amSunday, November 29 1st Sunday of Advent NO CLASS Holiday

DecemberSunday, December 6 2nd Sunday of Advent Prep Cont.Sunday, December 13 3rd Sunday of Advent Christmas Season Santa's Day Out Noon - 3:00 pm Sunday, December 20 4th Sunday of Advent Seasonal Program Dec. 24 & 25 Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Mass schedules TBASunday, December 27 Feast of Holy Family - NO CLASS HolidaySunday, January 3 Epiphany NO CLASS Holiday

January 2016Sunday, January 10 Baptism of the Lord End of Chistmas We Believe in Initiation

Sunday, January 17 We Believe in the MassSunday, January 24 Class - Topic TBAFriday, January 29 Field Trip - Congregation B'nai Israel Synagogue 300 - 58 St. N. St. Pete 7 - 9:00 p.m. Sponsors & family welcome to join usSunday, January 311 Cath. School Week Open House NO CLASS

February Sunday, February 7 Extended Session to 1:30 pm (lunch) We Believe in Healing (Anointing of Sick & Reconciliation) Parent MeetingTuesday, February 9 Mardi Gras Social, Lenten prep, Palm BurningWednesday, February 10 Ash Wednesday 7:00 pm Mass & DismissalSaturday, February 13 First Reconciliation for the Baptized Candidates 10:00 a.m. in the ChurchSunday, February 14 First Sunday of Lent Rites of Enrollment and Sending - 11:00 am Mass at Holy Family NO CLASSES due to RCIA Events Rite of Election with the Bishop at 4:00 pm at the Cathedral of St. JudeSunday, February 21 Class - Lenten prepSunday, February 28 1st Scrutiny - unbaptized & Sponsors 9:00 am Mass Class: We Believe in the Way of Jesus Creed

MarchSunday, March 6 Change* Class 9:00 to 10:30 am We Believe in the Kingdom of God 2nd Scrutiny 11:00 am Mass & DismissalSunday, March 13 3rd Scrutiny 9:00 am Mass Mini Retreat-Mass to 2:00 pm Prepare for Eucharist, Lord's Prayer, Parent Meeting

Holy WeekSunday, March 20 Palm Sunday Prepare for Holy WeekTuesday, March 22 Easter Vigil Practice 6:30 pm Church

Holy Thursday, March 24 7:00 pm Mass of the Lord's Supper & special DismissalGood Friday, March 25 Solemn Service 3:00 pmHoly Saturday, March 26 Easter Vigil - Sundown (8:30 pm) Lighting of the Easter Fire (outside Piazza) Extended Liturgy of the Word Sacraments of Initiation Liturgy of the Eucharist Reception in DiffleyEaster Sunday, March 27 Egg Hunt after 9:00 am Mass Refreshments in Diffley Hall

PLEASE REMEMBER THAT CLASSES CONTINUE AFTER SACRAMENTS HAVE BEENRECEIVED! NOTE THE FOLLOWING SESSIONS:

April

Sunday, April 3 Mystagogia begins What Have I Learned?Sunday, April 10 Beatitudes and Works of MercySunday, April 17 Moral Decisions, Catholic Identity Sunday, April 24 Mission & Ministry

May Sunday, May 1 Blessed Virgin Mary & the RosarySunday, May 8 Ascension Sunday & Mother's Day NO CLASSSunday, May 15 Pentecost Sunday Final Session & Social

Note: Additional events will be added to this master calendar as the year progresses.

Holy Family Grade 2 - Faith Formation and Sacrament Prep 2015 - 2016

Attendance at the 9:00 a.m. Sunday Family Mass is Recommended. Classes are held in Room 102 of the School Building from 10:30 a.m. to Noon (some exceptions)Note: Grade 2 Curriculum September through December Sacrament Preparation January through April Classes end in May

SeptemberSunday, September 20 Catechetical Sunday - Blessing at 9:00 am Mass Classes beginSunday, September 27 Class

OctoberSaturday, October 3 Blessing of Animals (St. Francis Day) 10:00 amSunday, October 4 Respect Life Sunday ClassSunday, October 11 ClassSunday, October 18 World Mission Sunday ClassSunday, October 25 Natl. World Youth Day Class (Youth event after class)NovemberSunday, November 1 All Saints Day ClassSunday, November 8 Safe Environment Training for Students and ParentsSunday, November 15 ClassSunday, November 22 Feast of Christ the King ClassThursday, November 26 Thanksgiving Day Mass 10:00 a.m.Sunday, November 29 1st Sunday of Advent NO CLASS (holiday)

December Sunday, December 6 2nd Sunday of Advent ClassSunday, December 13 3rd Sun. of Advent Class Santa's Day Out Noon-3pmSunday, December 20 4th Sunday of Advent Seasonal Program December 24th & 25th Christmas Eve & Christmas Day Mass times TBA Sunday, December 27 Feast of the Holy Family NO CLASS Christmas Break Sunday, January 3 Epiphany NO CLASS Christmas Break

JanuarySunday, January 10 Bap. of the Lord - Student Blessing and

Distribution of Books - 9:00 am Mass. Reconciliation Session 1 & Parent MeetingSunday, January 17 Reconciliation Session 2Sunday, January 24 Reconciliation Session 3Sunday, January 31 Cath. School Week Open House NO CLASS

February Sunday, February 7 Rec. extended Session 4 to 1:30 pm Lunch Tuesday, February 9 Mardi Gras Social & Palm Burning Details TBAWednesday, February 10 Ash Wednesday Mass 7:00 pmSaturday, February 13 First Reconciliation 10:00 a.m. in the churchSunday, February 14 1st Sunday of Lent NO CLASS Due to RCIA Events Sunday, February 21 Class - Lenten PrepSunday, February 28 First Eucharist Sessions 1 & 2 Parent Meeting

MarchSunday, March 6 First Eucharist Sessions 3 & 4Sunday, March 13 First Eucharist Sessions 5 & 6Holy WeekSunday, March 20 Palm Sunday - First Eucharist Class/Seder MealMarch 24 Holy Thursday Mass of the Lord's Supper 7:00 pmMarch 25 Good Friday Solemn Service 3:00 pm March 26 Holy Saturday Easter Vigil SundownMarch 27 Easter Sunday Egg Hunt after the 9:00 am Mass No Class

April Sunday, April 3 FF ClassSunday, April 10 Eucharist extended session to 1:30 pm LunchWednesday, April 13 Eucharist practice 6:00 pm in the churchSunday, April 24 First Eucharist 11:00 am Mass Reception after in Diffley

MaySunday, May 1 ClassSunday, May 8 Ascension Sunday & Mother's Day NO CLASSMay 15 Pentecost Sunday Last class & Social Early dismissal 11:30 am