Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, Plainville CT
Families Forming Disciples
For Families with 1st-5th Graders
Faith Formation for Grades 1-5
This new Faith Formation program at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church in Plainville, CT is for families with children in grades 1-5. Religious education for this age group will bring the whole family together to encourage family prayer and discussion about faith inside your homes to promote a deeper relationship with Jesus. The program runs on a 4-week monthly rotation with required Faith Formation Fellowship Masses taking place at 10:30am on Sundays. Students not receiving First Holy Communion & First Confession are required to meet once each month with parents and students attending together. Students who are receiving First Holy Communion & First Confession are required to meet twice each month with parents and students attending together. Meetings are held in the Parish Center and a family dinner will be served at most of the meetings so there is no planning a meal, no cooking and cleaning up, no muss, no fuss. Have dinner together with your Catholic brothers and sisters. Meet other families and start lifelong relationships. Please let us know if your family would like to volunteer for one night to help set up and break down. What better way to end a Sunday than with dinner with friends. Let’s make Sunday the Lord’s Day again!
Please use the online registration form for religious education to get enrolled.
Faith Formation Coordinator
Joseph Savidge
religiouseducation@olmct.org
Parish office: (860)747-6825
Cell: (860)306-8788
Schedule of Meeting Dates - Calendar
Schedule - students receiving First Holy Communion
Schedule - students not receiving First Holy Communion
First Communion & First Reconciliation Animated Film Series
Students are encouraged to watch the films at home with their parents. Each episode is an unforgettable adventure into the story of Jesus.
First Communion & First Reconciliation - Watch Animated Films
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Week 1
In-person meeting in the Parish Center where catechists will present the lesson for the month, usually including a video, and a hands on activity for the kids
Week 2
Families will complete an at-home family mission activity on their own time. Instructions for this activity will be discussed at the previous in-person meeting and will always be available on this page.
Week 3
Students receiving First Holy Communion & First Confession meet in person. Students not receiving those first Sacraments meet virtually on Zoom where families will have a chance to discuss the at-home activity they completed the previous week with their individual Catechist.
Week 4
No meeting this week, but the children will be invited to participate in the Mass by acting as greeters and handing out bulletins after Mass. Following Mass in the gathering space, families will share some treats, enjoy fellowship, and have an opportunity to take part in a service project that we call our Community Mission.
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In-Person Lesson
View the introduction to the Family Model
At-Home Mission
View the at home mission: Establishing Your Domestic Church
Sacrament Assignments
No assignments this month.
Links to Virtual Meetings
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Community Mission Opportunity
Macaroni for Haiti
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In-Person Lesson
Saint's retreat to explore the life and times of various Saints throughout the ages. This interactive presentation will include video, discussion and activities.
At-Home Mission
Your Family At-Home Mission Activity is to pray the Rosary with your children together at your home altar, and together as a family pray for a loved one who has died.
Sacrament Assignments
No assignments this month.
Links to Virtual Meetings
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Community Mission Opportunity
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In-Person Lesson
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At-Home Mission
Sacrament Assignments
No assignments this month.
Links to Virtual Meetings
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Community Mission Opportunity
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In-Person Lesson
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At-Home Mission
Grace and Holiness in Family Life
Sacrament Assignments
No assignments this month.
Links to Virtual Meetings
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Community Mission Opportunity
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In-Person Lesson
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At-Home Mission
Epiphany and the Baptism of the Lord
Sacrament Assignments
No assignments this month.
Links to Virtual Meetings
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Community Mission Opportunity
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In-Person Lesson
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At-Home Mission
Preparing for Lent – Making a Plan;
Prayer, Fasting, and Almsgiving
Sacrament Assignments
No assignments this month.
Links to Virtual Meetings
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Community Mission Opportunity
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In-Person Lesson
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At-Home Mission
Sacrament Assignments
No assignments this month.
Links to Virtual Meetings
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Community Mission Opportunity
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In-Person Lesson
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At-Home Mission
Sacrament Assignments
No assignments this month.
Links to Virtual Meetings
Check back soon!
Community Mission Opportunity
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In-Person Lesson
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At-Home Mission
Sacrament Assignments
No assignments this month.
Links to Virtual Meetings
Check back soon!
Community Mission Opportunity
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2nd & 3rd Grade Sacraments Dates
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Sunday April 27, 4:30pm
Rehearsal: In classStudents preparing for either sacrament this year will be given a workbook to take home. Work in these books will be assigned during the Bonus Week each month and should be completed by children with the guidance of parents. The activities are hands-on and will help them prepare for their big day!
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Sunday May 4, time tbd.
Rehearsal: tbdStudents preparing for either sacrament this year will be given a workbook to take home. Work in these books will be assigned during the Bonus Week each month and should be completed by children with the guidance of parents. The activities are hands-on and will help them prepare for their big day!
In addition to these assignments, each sacrament will have a “Prep Day” that will be a longer, more immersive experience to get the children ready for their sacrament. The Prep Day will include some instruction, reflection, and hands-on activities as well.
During Mass, children are invited onto the altar for a child-centric homily, and families are asked to volunteer to act as greeters and hand out bulletins after Mass. We also ask for volunteers to bring in baked goods and treats for fellowship in the gathering space after Mass. This year we are also offering a community mission opportunity after Mass as well.
Faith Formation Fellowship Masses will take place at 10:30am on Sundays.
Attend Mass
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Masses will take place at 10:30am on Sundays.
September 29
October 27
November 24
December 22
January 26
February 23
March 23
May 18