A link for registration will be posted here on July 12, and will go live on Sunday, July 14 at 4 pm. Thank you for allowing us the privilege of supporting your family through the Sacramental process. If you have any questions, please contact Lori.
**If your six or seventh grader participated in our program last year, please CLICK HERE for their path.
BRIDGES: Preparing for First Eucharist
The sixth or seventh grader seeking the Sacrament of Holy Eucharist participates in a one year intensive program designed for an age appropriate preparation for the Sacrament combined with an exploration of the pillars of our Catholic faith. In addition to participating in sessions, youth will complete six ‘Be The Church’ experiences (see below); parents and youth also participate in mini-retreat experiences to prepare more fully for the Sacraments.
Attendance is expected at all 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’. More information will be posted here in August on session swapping.
What are 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. These experiences can be social (Youth Group), spiritual (Daily Mass, Adoration) or service (Donated Goods, Walking with Moms…). 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 Program Information
| SUNDAY SESSIONS Ballantyne 3:30 to 5 pm | WEDNESDAY SESSIONS Waxhaw 6:30 to 8 pm |
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| Sep. 15, 22 and 29 Oct. 6, 13, 20 and 27 Nov. 10 and 17 Dec. 8 and 15 Jan. 5, 12, 19 and 26 Feb. 2, 9, 16 and 23 Mar. 9, 16, 23 and 30 Apr. 6 and 27 May 4 | Sep. 18 and 25 Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 Nov. 13 and 20 Dec. 11 and 18 Jan. 8, 15, 22 and 29 Feb. 5, 12, 19 and 26 Mar. 12, 19 and 26 Apr. 2, 9 and 30 May 7 |