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Family Faith Formation and Sacrament Preparation

- COVID - 19 UPDATE
  
  Due to the spike in cases of COVID-19, Cathedral of the Sacred Heart and St. Casimir are suspending all in-person Faith Formation and Sacramental Prep sessions for the month of December. Plans are being made to move these session online; please stay tuned. We will reevaluate in-person formation sessions as January draws closer. Staff and catechists wish all our families a very blessed Advent and we hold hope to see you in the Christmas season. Please direct all questions to Anna Therneau, atherneau@cathedralwinona.org, 507-452-4770.
The Role of Parents
- "Since parents have given children their life, they are bound by the most serious obligation to educate their offspring and therefore must be recognized as the primary and principal educators. Parents are the ones who must create a family atmosphere animated by love and respect for God and man, in which the well-rounded personal and social education of children is fostered." - Vatican II
  
  It is essential that parents take an active role in educating their children in the faith, in both their words and example. Parish programs are established to assist parents in their responsibility to educate their children, but they can never take their place!
- Family Faith Formation
  We believe that Faith Formation (aka, CCD) is more than a class; it is an invitation to a way of life. A way of life that brings storm-weathering peace while brimming with the excitement of unlocking our greatest potential. This life is for the young and old alike, from a baby’s first babblings to our final moments before we meet our Lord.
  
  This is why it is time for us to reimagine the way we do Faith Formation. Because our God is not content in being confined to CCD class; He longs to break out into our hearts, into our homes, into our families, and beyond.
  
  This year we are focusing on what is important to you as a family. Together we will seek to transform the QUANTITY of time home together into QUALITY, meaningful family time. This is a chance to be present to every member of your family and really connect and, as Pope St. John Paul II said, “become what you are:” a Domestic Church.
  
  Fear not! We are here to help every step of the way. Family Faith Formation is designed to walk with you through the process of building up your Domestic Church in ways that are enjoyable for both parents and kids alike. We know you have had enough of online learning so we will equip you with "offline" tools you can use in your homes that are easy, flexible and fun.
  
  Come, experience Christ alive in your life and the life of your family!
  
  For More Information contact:
  Anna Therneau
  Director of Lifelong Faith Formation
  phone: 507-452-4770 ext. 021
  atherneau@cathedralwinona.org
  Fill out and submit the following form to register for Faith Formation
- Growing Up Catholic (First Communion Preparation)
  Growing Up Catholic provides the student, and parents, with a deeper understanding about the sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Communion. Classes take place once per month in conjunction with our Wednesday night Faith Formation program. All of our second-graders participate in this sacramental preparation program for both First Reconciliation and First Communion. Participation in preparation classes is required of those who wish to receive these sacraments. Parents are strongly encouraged to participate with their children as much as possible as they learn about God's forgiveness and the Holy Eucharist.
  
  Fill out and submit the form below to register for Growing Up Catholic
- Confirmation
  Confirmation Preparation
  
  Dear Applicants for Confirmation:
  Welcome to your Confirmation year! It’s a BIG year! Confirmation helps you know who you are and what it means to be a child of God. Confirmation will increase in you the Gifts of understanding, wisdom, courage, right judgement, knowledge, reverence and wonder and awe. Sounds useful, right?
  
  This is also a year of discernment for you. Confirmation is NOT for future ex-Catholics. It is for those who desire to have their hearts set on fire to be channels of the power of the Holy Spirit. Confirmation is for those who desire to be united to Christ and His Church more fully and to boldly proclaim Jesus in word, attitude, and action.
  
  Whew! Preparing for this awesome sacrament is serious business. We want to help you be as prepared as possible so that when the day of your Confirmation comes, you can see the effects of the sacrament begin to come alive in your life.
  
  That is why we have adopted Chosen from Ascension Press for your preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation. This 25-week course will allow us to dive deeply into our astonishing Catholic Faith so that you know just whose mission your are pledging to take up when you are anointed with the Holy Spirit on the day of your Confirmation.
  
  You have amazing potential! YOU can change the world, for the better. As Saint Catherine of Siena famously said, “Be who you were created to be, and you will set the world on fire.”
  
  Dear Parents:
  The Church recognizes YOU as your child’s primary educator in the life of faith. Your role is pivotal as your child prepares to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation and be fully initiated into the Catholic Church. Therefore, it is essential that you accompany your child on their journey toward Confirmation. If you are unable to attend all the sessions, your child may also be accompanied by their sponsor.
  
  You may feel enthusiastic and eager to be involved in the formation process, or you may feel unsure about your role or even about the Faith. Whatever your personal situation, be encouraged by the fact that God loves you and your child without limit. This limitless love—which is the core of our Catholic Faith—is very good news indeed. May the Holy Spirit inspire and encourage you as you guide your child into the fullness of the Faith.
  
  For More Information:
  
  Anna Therneau
  Director of Lifelong Faith Formation
  Phone: 507.452.4770 #021
  E-mail: atherneau@catheralwinona.org
  
  Fill out and submit the following form to register for Confirmation Preparation
- Children's Liturgy of the Word (Currently not meeting due to COVID 19)
  Children's Liturgy of the Word takes place Sundays at Cathedral of the Sacred Heart during the 10:30 am Masses during the school year. During the Liturgy of the Word all children 4+ are invited to hear the Gospel message in a way that is geared toward them.
  
  If you are interested in more information or would like to volunteer to help with this ministry, please contact the parish office at info@cathedralwinona.org.
  
  We would like your feedback! Please click here to take a short survey regarding the Children's Liturgy at the Cathedral.

Cathedral of the Sacred Heart
and St. Casimir Parish

Winona, MN

Family Faith Formation and Sacrament Preparation

COVID - 19 UPDATE

The Role of Parents

Fill out and submit the following form to register for Faith Formation

Fill out and submit the form below to register for Growing Up Catholic

Confirmation Preparation

Fill out and submit the following form to register for Confirmation Preparation