Please note Baptism Requirement:

In accordance with diocesan policy, baptism is required for all catechetical programs and for sacramental preparation. We must have a copy of the baptismal certificate for each registered child.

The sacramental dimension of the St. Augustine/St. Elizabeth Seton Faith Formation Program is designed to support and deepen the sacramental life of our parish family. In the sacraments, the Church celebrates and acknowledges that the center of every sacrament is the presence of Jesus Christ. The opportunity for deepening one’s relationship with Jesus and the Christian community is uniquely present in each sacrament. Preparation for all the sacraments includes prayer and shared faith, as well as study and reflection on the meaning of the sacraments.

Preparation for First Eucharist usually takes place during 2nd or 3rd grade, after at least one prior year of faith formation.

An age appropriate celebration of Reconciliation also takes place prior to First Euecharist in 2nd or 3rd Grade.

Catechesis for the sacrament of Reconciliation continues in 4th Grade followed by a celebration of the sacrament.

Christian Initiation of Children & Teens (CICT) is for children in 3rd through 12th grade who are not baptized or have not received First Eucharist.

Confirmation takes place during the 11th or 12th grade of high school, after one to two years of faith formation during the high school years.