faith formarion for all

Sunday's gospel: Transfiguration is a common occurrence in families. When we commit to another, such as a spouse in marriage or a child in parenting, we are not committing to them only as they are today, but to the person they are becoming. Let us pray that parents, especially those raising children, will see the importance of fidelity and responsibility to the children they are parenting and the spouse they are committed to as they all grow to be a happy, healthy and holy family. We pray to the Lord….

Religious Education:

Please attend class and learn more about Jesus.

‪Sacraments 101: Confirmation (why we're confirmed)	‪Sacraments 101: Baptism (why we baptize)
‪Sacraments 101: Eucharist (how we receive)	‪Sacraments 101: Anointing of the Sick (who it's for)
‪Sacraments 101: Matrimony (why make it Catholic)	‪Sacraments 101: Holy Orders (what ordination means)
‪Sacraments 101: Penance (why we confess)

If you did not receive the sacrament of Reconciliation, First Communion or Confirmation at the normal year they are scheduled and are still in school, please call Mrs. Wozneak at 763-2815. I am setting up a schedule for these classes now. We will be starting in October. If you are an adult, please check out the class w/Fr. Joe below.

Needed: Helpers for Religious Education We need helpers 18 and over to work with the youth both at Religious Education and Youth Group. If you have time once or twice a month to help, call Marilyn at 763-2815. You will need to take the Protecting God’s Children Workshop on October 12 at 6 pm right here at Sacred Heart Parish Center and do a bulletin once a month. Please consider helping our youth!

See Youth Page additional youth activities.

Whole family & community

"GO AND TEACH ALL NATIONS"

Our Religious Education program is always looking for people who would like to lend their talents by teaching the young people of our parish. What a wonderful way to share your faith – instructing children and teens. It is not a difficult task. Our books and resource materials practically plan classes for you. If assistance is needed, we are there to help. Anyone who is 18 or older, has been confirmed, and practices their faith by attending Mass and receiving the sacraments regularly, is welcome to teach. Please call the parish office to discuss becoming a Religious Education educator

Religious education

The Philosophy of the Religious Education Program
The staff of Sacred Heart’s Religious Education Program believes that they are an integral part of the parish community whose mission is to communicate the teachings and values of Jesus to the young people of our times. Led by the Word of God and inspired by the Holy Spirit, we strive to build attitudes and decision-making abilities that reflect gratitude for the gift of life in ourselves and others. We teach our students that we are a worshipping, Sacramental people, nourished by the Eucharist, striving together to more perfectly love God, others and ourselves. Our goal is to build strong Catholic Christians for now and the future. Our philosophy reflects our belief that we are God's people, deeply loved

adults & young adults

Bring your friends and come join us for our many classes and activities.
Call Mrs. Wozneak at 763-2815 to get a social group started for you and your friends. Here are some activities and classes already in progress. We hope you can join us for some of them:

Choir and band practice every Tuesday night at 6:45 pm

Becoming Catholic

After Jesus was baptized, he came up from the water and behold, the heavens were opened (for him), and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove (and) coming upon him. And a voice came from the heavens, saying, "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased."
--Matthew 3:16-17

Interested in becoming a Catholic or didn’t receive a sacrament?

Class THIS Monday OCTOBER 25 at 7 pm in the Parish Center. Please call Fr. Joe at 763-2815 and let him know. Several people are already joining us for the classes. We are always happy to bring new members into our faith.

Becoming Catholic: The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)

RCIA involves several stages marked by study, discussion, prayer, and special ceremonies. Participants are received into the Catholic Church at the Easter Vigil Liturgy on Holy Saturday. After Easter there is a period of formation and education when the new Catholics reflect on their experiences at the Easter Vigil and continue to learn more about Scripture, sacraments, church teachings, and how they will serve Christ and the Church.

The Lockport parishes offer joint RCIA formation sessions on Thursday mornings and on Thursday evenings. Separate sessions are held on Monday evenings for children.

Contact the Rectory for more information.