Welcome to Seekers 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.

Session times: 
Sunday Mornings  10:15 -11:45am
Once a month + Their regular formation classes
(Calendar for 2018-19 can be found in the left column) 

Registration for Seekers 2018-19
is now closed
  please contact us for more information.
ONline Registration is REQUIRED please see our link on our Faith Formation Tab.

Save the Date:
April 6th Seekers Retreat  
 We will gather in the Church
Please sign in and be seated by 9:25am
Bring- Empty egg carton, 12 plastic eggs, a simple snack for your self, a smile, and an open heart 

Congratulations to all those celebrating their
First Reconciliation Saturday Jan. 26th


HOMEWORK:
 Visit the Adoration Chapel
Attend Parish Lent events ( Stations of the Cross etc.)
Continue to study for your interviews

Registration for 2018-19 is CLOSED
Please check back in June for 2019-20 Sessions
Online registration is required PLUS the information forms  on this page need to be filled out as well 

   *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 Erika 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 Oct 1, 10:15am in the parish Center
*Regular attendance at the Sacrament preparation classes ( Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb.,March, April)
*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 (March 12)
*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