INVITED PROGRAM
Once a youth enters middle school, they are INVITED to begin discerning their calling as a Catholic disciple as they journey closer to the Sacrament of Confirmation. At our parish, this is done through the exploration of six topics: Jesus Christ, Sacraments, The Church, The Trinity, Revelation and Morality. In addition to their formation experience, we encourage every youth to take part in our parish youth group for middle school (Edge) or high school (Life Teen) – information can be found through the button links at the bottom of page.
STEP ONE – THE TOPICS: The INVITED program may be started anytime between sixth and ninth grade. Each participant is expected to complete all six topics before moving into part two of the Confirmation process. How and when this happens depends upon your family life and schedule. The topics are offered in a rotating as seen in the session schedule, and for future planning at the bottom of the page.
Attendance is expected at all eight sessions, but we recognize that illness or unforeseen family circumstances may prevent attendance. For that reason, we built in a grace for absences as well as the ability to ‘swap sessions’ as defined at the link below.
| TOPICS 2024-2025 | SUNDAY SESSIONS Ballantyne 7 to 8 pm Waxhaw 6:30 to 7:30 pm | TUESDAY SESSIONS Ballantyne 6:30 to 7:30 pm | WEDNESDAY SESSIONS Waxhaw 6:30 to 7:30 pm |
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| FALL TRIMESTER Trinity Jesus Christ | FALL TRIMESTER Sep. 22 and 29 Oct. 6, 13, 20 and 27 Nov. 10 and 17 | FALL TRIMESTER Sep. 24 Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 Nov. 12 and 19 | FALL TRIMESTER Sep. 25 Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 Nov. 13 and 20 |
| WINTER TRIMESTER Morality The Church | WINTER TRIMESTER Jan. 5, 12, 19 and 26 Feb. 2, 16 and 23 Mar. 2 | WINTER TRIMESTER Jan. 7, 14, 21 and 28 Feb. 4, 11, 18 and 25 | WINTER TRIMESTER Jan. 8, 15, 22 and 19 Feb. 5, 12, 19 and 26 |
| SPRING TRIMESTER Revelation Sacraments | SPRING TRIMESTER Mar. 9, 16, 23 and 30 Apr. 6, 13 and 27 May 4 | SPRING TRIMESTER Mar. 11, 18 and 25 Apr. 1, 8, 15 and 29 May 6 | SPRING TRIMESTER Mar. 12, 29 and 26 Apr. 2, 9, 16 and 30 May 7 |
STEP TWO – BE THE CHURCH: Each participant is also expected to begin participating in the life of the parish through our Be The Church experiences. The goal of these experiences is for the participant to learn more about themself and how the Holy Spirit is guiding them to live an active life of faith within our parish community. During each program year (JUNE 1 to MAY 31), the participant must complete six experiences. The participant must submit a reflection of their experiences via the link below. No more than two experiences may be the same and one experience outside of the parish is allowed.
| 2024-2025 | 2025-2026 | 2026-2027 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUMMER TOPICS | All topics offered (max. 2 may be taken) | All topics offered (max. 2 may be taken) | All topics offered (max. 2 may be taken) |
| FALL TOPICS | Trinity Jesus Christ | Sacraments Revelation | Morality The Church |
| WINTER TOPICS | Morality The Church | Trinity Jesus Christ | Sacraments Revelation |
| SPRING TOPICS | Sacraments Revelation | Morality The Church | Trinity Jesus Christ |
Thank you for allowing us the privilege of supporting your family through the Sacramental process.
