Welcome to Seeker
Sacrament Preparation for Children
Grades 2-5!!!

This is a wonderful Parent Participation Program
giving families the opportunity to grow in their faith life together.
* Please note you must have attended a Faith Formation class last year,
either through church or school, in order to register for this program. 

2020-21 Seekers
Registration will open in late August

2020-21 Preparation classes:
As we navigate the pandemic restrictions and guidelines
we are exploring options for our
Faith Formation and Sacrament preparation classes
Stay tuned!! 

Please contact Amy to 
get more information on our Faith formation classes
amaris-volf@stceciliachurch.org

2019-20
First Communion Masses Rescheduled
If your family participated in the Seekers program in 2019-20:

                              *Please check your email for information on how to register for
                                         the rescheduled First Communion Masses
                                   as well as requirements and important information

                              * If you did not receive an email please contact Amy
                     amaris-volf@stceciliachurch.org to update your contact information.
                           
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2019-20 Classes
Distance Learning has been implemented
until we can all be together again.
*Please watch for updated information in your emails and on our website.
Homework will be posted here to help with the journey

God Bless you Everyone!
During this time of ever-changing daily life and parish life,
We want you to know you are not alone and we are diligently working
to continue to give you opportunities to grow your faith as a family. 

"Faith At Home Resources" and  "Lessons/Projects" 
sections will be updated frequently
with videos and at-home lessons. 

First Communion Project and homework
Things to do for preparation from home

                                                               1. This is the item to do first...
                                             Instructions for your #InThisTogether PROJECT
                                            are posted in the section at the left of this page.
             I need your help with this to really get it to take off and make an impact in our community 
                                                                         

                                        2. Finish your First Communion Banner and email pics to Amy to share 

                                                   3. FORMED - Signs of Grace Eucharist Preparation.
                                       * Sign in to the FORMED program on Roku or other internet options. 
                                            *  Watch the videos to continue our preparation for sacraments.
                                       * Complete First Communion @home preparation Packets #1 and #2
                                                Packets are in the Lessons and Projects section of this page

                        Please feel free to contact me for additional resources or with any concerns.
                                                                  You are all in my prayers!

Online registration is required PLUS the information forms on this page need to be filled out as well please

   *SEEKERS  is taught in English for parents and children.

If you have a 2nd-5th grader who has not attended any previous religion classes before
or that needs Catholic Baptism please contact us so we may direct you to the class that best fits your situation.

* Hispanic programs are available in both Spanish and English.
Please refer to the Hispanic ministry page or contact Josie 503-644-2619 ext 161

St. Cecilia Parish faithfully intends to:

1. Support families in walking this journey with their child
2. Reinforce what they are learning in their regular formation, at school or parish
3. Bring parents and child together to interact and share faith, supporting this meaningful journey,allowing them an easier opportunity to continue the conversations and activities after they leave sessions, and take the conversation home to reinforce the lesson.
4.  We are here to support you as you keep the promises you made at their baptism to be“ the first teacher of your child’s faith”.

Information: Preparation for the first reception of the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Communion for all St. Cecilia parishioners, ages 7 years or older.  Most children in this program are in 2nd grade.  It is encouraged and preferable that the child have one year of Religious Education (usually Grade 1) prior to entering this program.  First Reconciliation is in Winter, and First Communion in Spring.
Registration and a copy of your child's Baptismal Certificate are required.
 

SEEKERS Program expectations:

We expect from Parents and Child:
 *Regular Mass attendance
*Regular attendance in their formation classes or Catholic school ( Sept-May) in addition to the Sacrament preparation classes
* Attend the parent information meeting in the Fall in the parish Center
*Regular attendance at the Sacrament preparation classes 
*Parent/Guardian Participation in family sessions and homework, as well as on-going conversations with the child at home reinforcing lessons
*Celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation
*Participation in the First Eucharist Retreat in Spring
*Attend Rehearsal for First Eucharist Mass
*Attend the Celebration of First Eucharist
* Take this journey seriously as a way for your child and family to deepen their spiritual walk with God
* Parents. Grandparents, Godparents, and other family members are always welcome at our seesions to show support for the child on this journey
*Continue attending Faith Formation classes and Mass after First Eucharist, as an on-going way to integrate into the life of Christ and be an active member of the parish.
 

Pre-Requisite:
Must have at least one full year of Religious formation dIrectly before entering the Seekers Program, either through Parish Children's Faith Formation Programs or Catholic School.

Requirements:
1. Attend Regular On-going Religious Formation Classes ( Through school or Parish)
in addition to Sacrament Preparation classes
2.Attend and meet requirements of Parish Sacramental Preparation Program
3. Provide Copy of Baptismal Certificate (either in person or electronically )
4. Attend Mass regularly