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.
Weds., October 9: 7th – 12th grade 7:00 – 8:15 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.
Confirmation Inscription Ceremony 6:30 p.m. at St. Isidore. 10th grade teens, parents and sponsors attend together.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
_____________________________________________________________________________________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. On-line family activity at home.
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: Make-up snow day if needed. Otherwise: No FF classes. On-line family activity.
Sun., April 27: Youth Mass. Divine Mercy Sunday.
Bread of Life Retreat for First Communion Candidates and Families following Mass.
Make-up snow day if needed. Otherwise: No FF classes. On-line family activity at home.
Weds: April 30: Confirmation Mass at 6:30 p.m.
No FF classes. On-line family activity at home.
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Sun., May 4: Kindergarten – 6th grade 9:00 - 10:15 a.m. Preschool (4-5 yr.) during Mass.
First Communion
Weds., May 7: Closing Mass at 6:30 p.m.
Family Open House and dilly bars following Mass in the lower level.
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 8/27/2024