Faith Formation
Family Faith Formation -- Preschool through 8th grade
Parish Nursery at the 10:30mass: The parish nursery, which is located in the lower level of the church will open again in Mid-September. (Open for infants and toddlers under 4 years old.
Littlest Disciples: Our Co-Op class for 3-5 year olds runs October through May during the 10:30am mass. Parents will be asked to assist in the classroom a couple times per year depending on the number of children participating. Email Debby@holyinn.org for more information.
F.U.T.U.R.E.s: (Families United Together Undertaking Religious Education) Our Family Based Religious Education Program is for families with children between grades 1 and 8. The group meets between October and May 9:15am - 10:15am between our Sunday Masses. The nursery is open during this time for infants and toddlers through kindergarten.
Youth Movement: The 23-24 academic year is a rebuilding year for our youth ministry here at Holy Innocents. If you are a middle school or high school youth adult or parent who is interested in helping to create awesome activities and learnings just for young people please reach out to Ana@holyinn.org to get connected.
Children and Youth Sacramental Preparation
Infant Baptism: If you have a child under the age of 7 years old whom you would like to receive the Sacrament of Baptism. Please reach out to Debby Weidner at Debby@holyinn.org. Baptisms are celebrated approximately every other month and Baptism Preparation for parents is provided as needed.
First Reconciliation and First Communion: Preparation for Reconciliation and Communion begins in the fall with an orientation meeting. Families are asked to attend the F.U.T.U.R.E.s program on Sunday mornings, complete the textbook at home with their child and then meet with a Sacramental Ambassador who assess the child's readiness to celebrate the sacrament. First Reconciliation is celebrated at the Advent Parish Reconciliation Service in December and First Communion is celebrated the following spring in either late April or early May. Please email Ana@holyinn.org for more information.
Youth Confirmation Preparation: Preparation for youth in 7th grade or older begins in September and meets for 8 sessions through the fall and into January. There is a field trip to St. James Cathedral and an opening retreat in October then the Sacrament of Confirmation is celebrated in February before Lent begins.
Rite of Christian Initiation
R.C.I.A. Adapted for Children: For children over the age of 7 and teens, who have not received the Sacrament of Baptism are guided through a process of preparation that prepares them to receive Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation at the Easter Vigil. The preparation is provided as needed and is individualized depending on the children or teen's needs. This preparation usually begins in September. Please email Debby@holyinn.org for more information
R.C.I.A. for Adults: For adults who are interested in joining the Catholic Church who are either unbaptized or baptized in another denomination are invited into the Rite of Christian Initiation where individuals have the freedom to explore and have questions answered and to learn about the Catholic faith. Then, if they so choose are invited to be baptized or make a profession of faith at the Easter Vigil. For information about the RCIA please email Debby@holyinn.org.
Adult Education Opportunities
Women's Wednesday Morning Bible Study: The women use the Threshold Bible Study Series as the foundation for their time together which also includes a good amount of exploration of faith and fellowship as well. This group meets up in the Narthex on Wednesday mornings 9:30-11:00am and childcare is provided. Please reach out to Debby@holyinn.org for more information