St. John Faith Formation Calendar: 2024 – 2025

Weds., September 4: Opening Mass at 6:30 p.m. “Open House”  

Sun., September 8: Kindergarten – 6th grade 9:00 - 10:15 a.m.  Preschool Liturgy of the Word (4-5 yr.) during Mass. They will be dismissed following the introductory rite and return following the homily.

Weds., September 11: 7th – 12th grade 7:00 – 8:15 p.m. 

Sun., September 15: Kindergarten – 6th grade 9:00 - 10:15 a.m.  Preschool (4-5 yr.) during Mass.

            Catechetical Sunday-Commissioning of Catechists

            First Reconciliation Parent Meeting following Mass until 10:15 a.m.

Weds., September 18: 7th – 12th grade 7:00 – 8:15 p.m. 

Sun., September 22: Kindergarten – 6th grade 9:00 - 10:15 a.m.  Preschool (4-5 yr.) during Mass.

           Confirmation meeting following Mass in lower level. For parents and 10th graders.

Weds., September 25: No FF classes. On-line family activity at home.

Sun., September 29: Youth Mass.   No FF classes. On-line family activity at home.

    Pancake Breakfast following Mass: Proceeds for “Take Away Hunger.”

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Weds., October 2: 7th – 12th grade 7:00 – 8:15 p.m.

Sun., October 6: Kindergarten – 6th grade 9:00 - 10:15 a.m.  Preschool (4-5 yr.) during Mass.

              Blessing of the Animals in Mary’s Garden  1:30 p.m. 

Sun., October 13: Kindergarten – 6th grade 9:00 - 10:15 a.m.  Preschool (4-5 yr.) during Mass.

Confirmation session following Mass in the lower level

Weds., October 16: 7th – 12th grade 7:00 – 8:15 p.m. 

Sun., October 20: Kindergarten – 6th grade 9:00 - 10:15 a.m.  Preschool (4-5 yr.) during Mass.

Weds., October 23: Family Night: Take Away Hunger meal packaging for HACAP.  No FF classes.

Sun., October 27: Youth Mass followed by Trunk and Treat. No FF classes. On-line family activity at home.

Weds., October 30:  No FF classes. On-line family activity at home each week.

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 Friday, November 1: Holy Day of Obligation: “All Saint’s Day.”

Sun., November 3: Kindergarten – 6th grade 9:00 - 10:15 a.m.  Preschool (4-5 yr.) during Mass.

                 Confirmation session following Mass in the lower level

Weds., November 6: 7th – 12th grade 7:00 – 8:15 p.m.

Sun., November 10: Kindergarten – 6th grade 9:00 - 10:15 a.m.  Preschool (4-5 yr.) during Mass.

Weds., November 13: 7th – 12th grade 7:00 – 8:15 p.m.

Sun., November 17: Kindergarten – 6th grade 9:00 - 10:15 a.m.  Preschool (4-5 yr.) during Mass.

                  First Reconciliation Parent/Candidate Retreat following Mass until 11:30 a.m.

Weds., November 20: 7th – 12th grade 7:00 – 8:15 p.m.

Sun., November 24: No FF classes. On-line family activity at home.

Weds., November 27: No FF classes. On-line family activity at home.

Thurs., November 28: Thanksgiving

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December 1: Kindergarten – 6th grade 9:00 - 10:15 a.m.  Preschool (4-5 yr.) during Mass.

    Confirmation session following Mass in the lower level

Weds., December 4: 7th – 12th grade 7:00 – 8:15 p.m.

Sat., December 7: First Reconciliation 10:00 a.m.

Sun., December 8: Kindergarten – 6th grade 9:00 - 10:15 a.m.  Preschool (4-5 yr.) during Mass.

Mon., December 9: Holy Day: “The Immaculate Conception of The Blessed Virgin Mary”

Weds., December 11: 7th – 12th grade 7:00 – 8:15 p.m.

Sun., December 15: Kindergarten – 6th grade 9:00 - 10:15 a.m.  Preschool (4-5 yr.) during Mass.

Weds., December 18: 7th – 12th grade 7:00 – 8:15 p.m.

Sun., December 22: No Classes.

Weds., December 25: “Christmas,” Holy Day of Obligation.  No FF classes. On-line family activity at home.

Sun, December 29: Youth Mass. No FF classes. On-line family activity at home.  

Practice for Epiphany Program following Mass (costume fitting and Manager Scene practice). 

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     *Confirmandi Candidates meet with their Sponsors during the month of January. No gathered session.*

Weds., January 1: Holy Day of Obligation: “Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God.”  No FF classes.

Sat., January 4: Practice for Epiphany Program.  9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Sun., January 5: Kindergarten – 6th grade 9:00 - 10:15 a.m.  Preschool (4-5 yr.) during Mass.

Epiphany program followed with potluck dinner in the lower level: 4:00 p.m.

Weds., January 8: 7th – 12th grade 7:00 – 8:15 p.m.

Sun., January 12:  Kindergarten – 6th grade 9:00 - 10:15 a.m.  Preschool (4-5 yr.) during Mass.

            Catechist In-service: 4:00 p.m.

Weds., January 15: 7th – 12th grade 7:00 – 8:15 p.m.

Sun., January 19: Kindergarten – 6th grade 9:00 - 10:15 a.m.  Preschool (4-5 yr.) during Mass.

            First Communion Parent meeting – 9:00 a.m. until 10:15 a.m.

Weds., January 22:  7th – 12th grade 7:00 – 8:15 p.m.

Sun., January 26: Youth Mass.  No FF classes. On-line family activity at home.

Weds., January 29: No FF classes. On-line family activity at home.
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Sun., February 2: Kindergarten – 6th grade 9:00 - 10:15 a.m.  Preschool (4-5 yr.) during Mass.    

             Confirmation session following Mass in the lower level

Weds., February 5: 7th – 12th grade 7:00 – 8:15 p.m.

Sun., February 9: Kindergarten – 6th grade 9:00 - 10:15 a.m.  Preschool (4-5 yr.) during Mass.

Weds., February 12: 7th – 12th grade 7:00 – 8:15 p.m.

Sun., February 16: Kindergarten – 6th grade 9:00 - 10:15 a.m.  Preschool (4-5 yr.) during Mass.

Weds., February 19: 7th – 12th grade 7:00 – 8:15 p.m.

Sun., February 23:  Youth Mass. No FF classes. On-line family activity at home.

Weds., February 26:  No FF classes. On-line family activity at home.

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Sun., March 2: Kindergarten – 6th grade 9:00 - 10:15 a.m.  Preschool (4-5 yr.) during Mass.

Weds., March 5: Ash Wednesday.  Mass is class.  7:00 p.m.

Sun., March 9: Kindergarten – 6th grade 9:00 - 10:15 a.m.  Preschool (4-5 yr.) during Mass.

    Confirmation Session following Mass in the lower level

Weds., March 12: 7th – 12th grade 7:00 – 8:15 p.m. Family Stations of the Cross at 7:00 p.m. in the Church

Sun., March 16: No classes – Spring Break

Weds., March 19: No classes – Spring Break

Sun., March 23: Kindergarten – 6th grade 9:00 - 10:15 a.m.  Preschool (4-5 yr.) during Mass.

Weds., March 26: 7th – 12th grade 7:00 – 8:15 p.m. Family Stations of the Cross at 7:00 p.m. in the Church

Sun., March 30: Youth Mass.  Parish Auction.  No FF classes. 

Childcare provided for the Auction     

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Weds., April 2: 7th – 12th grade 7:00 – 8:15 p.m. Family Stations of the Cross at 7:00 p.m. in the Church

Sun., April 6: Kindergarten – 6th grade 9:00 - 10:15 a.m.  Preschool (4-5 yr.) during Mass.

    Confirmation Retreat 9:00- 1:00 p.m.

Weds., April 9: 7th – 12th grade 7:00 – 8:15 p.m. Family Stations of the Cross at 7:00 p.m. in the Church

Sun., April 13: Palm Sunday. No FF classes.

Weds., April 16: Holy Week.  Shadow Stations of the Cross – Middle School Auditorium- Mt. Vernon – 7:00 p.m.

Sun., April 20: Easter

Weds., April 23: 7th - 12th Grade 7:00 - 8:15 p.m. Make-up snow day.

Sun., April 27: Youth Mass. Divine Mercy Sunday.  Faith Formation K - 6th Grade (make-up snow day)

    Bread of Life Retreat for First Communion Candidates and Families following Mass. 

Weds: April 30:  6:30 p.m. Closing Mass, Open House in the Lower Level following Mass.

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Sun., May 4: First Communion

Sun., May 18: Lisbon Graduation

 Sun., May 25: Youth Mass and Senior Recognition Breakfast following Mass

Mt. Vernon Graduation

Thurs., May 29: Holy Day of Obligation: “Ascension of Jesus.”

Updated 4/2/2025