Faith Development
Youth Faith Development contact:
Sister Lori High, SSMN
683-5515 or annunciationRE@gmail.com
Annunciation Vision for Faith Formation
(created by Rel. Ed. Advisory Council Dec. ‘11)
Annunciation Parish envisions that
every child in the parish
is enrolled and actively participates in
faith formation.
The parish faith community built
on love, hope, prayerfulness, hospitality
and service assists families in the education
of children in the Judeo-Christian tradition.
Parents and catechists,
nurtured and supported by the community,
cultivate the Catholic faith of our children.
Respect for the humanity of all individuals
is an uncompromised value.
Through faith formation,
ethical, compassionate, service-oriented future
leaders of our Catholic community are created.
Sacramental Preparations 2012-2013
These preparation sessions are for ALL students of
appropriate age: both Public School and Catholic School.
Contact Sister Lori at 683-5515 for further information.
First Reconciliation
gathering on Sat., Jan. 26th at 11:00am in Church for
their First Reconciliation service!
First Eucharist
Students in 3rd grade or older are welcome to attend the
preparation sessions on Saturdays 3/9, 4/13 & 5/11
from 3-4pm in Selbert Hall. Parents are welcome to stay.
Reception of First Eucharist this year will take place at Masses
celebrating the Feast of Corpus Christi on the week-end of
June 1st & 2nd in 2013.
Confirmation (for October 2013)
Key preparation requirements for 10th graders or older:
Interview with student and parent(s) in Nov.’12
Home assignments : Dec. & Jan.
Class at 6:30pm in Selbert : Wed., Feb., 13
Home assignments : March & April
Class at 6:30pm in Selbert : Thurs., May 9
Summer letter writing assignment
Practice at 7:30pm in Church in Sept. ‘13
Anyone in the Diocese of Buffalo working in proximity to
children is required to attend a “Protecting God’s Children”
safe environment seminar. These 3 ½ hour events are scheduled
regularly around the Diocese. The best place to check for other
up-coming seminars is near the back page of any Western New
York Catholic newspaper. This is a one-time seminar which
introduces the safe environment concept to participants. Anyone
may attend one. Those who choose to then teach or volunteer with
students will be asked to maintain their training with on-line bulletins.
If you would like to volunteer or to speak with Sister Lori
about curriculum, supplies, expectations, etc. please call 683-5515.
SEE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION TAB FOR
2012-2013 Religious Education class information.
