St. Ignatius
is a learning community. Our educational opportunities extend across
the life span. Please take advantage of one of our many programs to bring
your faith to new levels of understanding, expression, service, and commitment.
The Faith Formation Commission meets on the fourth Thursday of every month,
September through May. The Commission advises the Director of Faith Formation
about the various adult, family, and child-centered catechetical efforts of the
parish. Participants also help decide what topics will be offered in adult education
programs. Up to date information can be found in the weekly
bulletin.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding religious education, please contact Amy Chapman, Director of Faith Formation, at 617-552-6103 or via email at chapmaab@bc.edu.
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St. Ignatius Faith Formation Program Options
Weekly Faith Formation Classes
Pre-school - grade 10 students meet on Sunday mornings.
Arts Based Program
This class meets twice monthly on Sunday from 11 AM to 12:30 PM and is open for all children up to seventh grade. Parent involvement is essential to this program.
Pre-School Program
In response to our community needs and the developmental needs of this age group, we have revised the preschool program.
The new preschool Faith Formation will meet once a month. Children age three & four are invited with their parent to share in exploring and experiencing their Christian Faith. The class will meet from 10-11 in the Yellow Room. Parents will be a part of the class for half the time then meet together for the other half. Home based activities will be provided for the weeks that the class doesn’t meet. We will also try to provide a playgroup opportunity during the 10 o’clock Mass on the off Sundays for children who might need it as an alternate to going to Mass.
The program will begin on Sunday, Oct. 28th. Children & parents must be registered for the class.
Additional classes will be held on:
Nov. 18, Dec. 16, Jan. 27, Feb. 10, Mar. 2, Mar. 30, Apr. 27, May 18
Sacramental Preparation
First Reconciliation and First Eucharist
Preparation is typically completed in the second grade, but can be completed in later grades depending on individual needs. Students celebrate their First Reconciliation prior to First Eucharist in May. Students must register for these sacraments when registering for Religious Education.
Confirmation
Our Confirmation program includes classroom preparation, service projects, and retreats. The program begins in the ninth grade and students are Confirmed in the spring of the tenth grade. Young adults who have been catechized but are not yet Confirmed should contact the rectory for an alternative program.