Family Days 2023-24

SEPTEMBER FAMILY DAYS EVENTS

FAMILY DAY OPPORTUNITY
FAMILY EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
(CYO Eligible)

Eucharistic Revival
The National Eucharistic Revival, sponsored by the U.S. bishops, seeks to inspire people to encounter Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. The 3-year initiative began on June 19, 2022 on the Feast of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, (Corpus Christi). Its goal is to “renew the Church by enkindling a living relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ in the Eucharist.”

As we move into the second year of this Revival process, parish events and programs, including RE family days, will focus on the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist, and the vital importance of receiving and adoring Him. We begin by offering the opportunity to visit the St. Benedict Adoration Chapel as part of your family days formation.

See attached flyer for more information.

Instructions

O Come Let Us Adore Him Worksheet

Jesus Heart Worksheet

Jesus Crucifix Worksheet

FAMILY DEVOTIONAL

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FAMILY ROSARY

FAMILY DAY CALENDAR 2023-2024

Family Day Calendar 2023-24
Summer Academy & Traditional Program

8/18/2023

All Summer Academy and Traditional Program families are asked to attend a minimum of 4 events
Families with children in Sacramental prep (2nd year prep for First Communion and/or 1st Year prep for Confirmation) should refer to their respective calendars.
Dates subject to change, and events may be added throughout the year. Please check the parish website regularly for updates.

Month	Family Days: Seasonal Presentations, etc.	Family Days: Family Devotions Monthly on Wednesdays in the Church – (ALL CYO eligible)	Family Days: Special Liturgies/Parish Events
September	17th - 4pm - Gym Holy Innocent's Society Puppet Show	27^th - 4-5pm & 6-7pm Focus: Eucharistic Adoration Service w/ Benediction: “Celebrating the Good News”	17^th - 9:30am Mass – Catechetical Sunday with breakfast following 30^th - 4:30pm Knights of Columbus Family Rosary
October	21^st - 10:30-11:30am– Spiritual Adoption “Birthday” party	11^th - 4-5pm only Focus: Praying the Rosary for Eucharistic Revival	14^th - 5pm -- Teaching Mass 15^th - 9:30am & 11 am Teaching Mass 28^th - 4:30pm Knights of Columbus Family Rosary
November	18^th – 10:30am-11:30am “Sharing God’s blessings”	8^th - 4-5pm & 6-7pm Focus: Eucharistic Adoration Service : “We Give Thanks & Praise”	7^th – 40 Hours Devotion – Closing Mass – 7pm 15^th - 7-8pm -- Scripture & Song 25^th - 4:30 Knights of Columbus Family Rosary
December	TBD - Christmas Pageant Info Meeting 3^rd & 17^th- 11:30-12:30pm -- Pageant Rehearsal (Tentative) 16^th - Advent: “Come to the Manger” (Not CYO Eligible) 2 Sessions: 10:30-noon 1-2:30pm	6^th - 4-5pm & 6-7pm Focus: Eucharistic Adoration Service: “Emmanuel, God with Us”	2^nd – 4:00pm - Christmas Concert (Tentative) 5-6:30 pm Advent Liturgy & Tree Lighting after Mass 17^th - 2-4pm Parish Penance Svc. 24^th - 3:30-Christmas Pageant 4:00 Christmas Eve Mass 30^th - 4:30 Knights of Columbus Family Rosary
January		10^th - 4-5pm & 6-7pm Focus: Eucharistic Adoration Service: “Celebrating Eucharistic Miracles, Part 1”	27^th – 4:30pm Knights of Columbus Family Rosary
February	25^th - 10:30-11:30am – “Living Lent” (Not CYO Eligible)	7^th - 4-5pm & 6-7pm Focus: Eucharistic Adoration Service: “Celebrating Eucharistic Miracles, Part 2”	14^th – Ash Wednesday services - 6:30am, 8am, 9am Mass, 12:10pm, 3:30, 5:00 and 6:00pm 16^th & 23^rd - Parish Stations of the Cross -- 7pm 21^st& 28^th - Parish Stations of the Cross -- 5pm. 24^th – 4:30pm -- Knights of Columbus Family Rosary
March	24^th – 10:30-11:30am – “Welcoming the King”	13^th - 4-5pm only Focus: Eucharistic Adoration Service: “Watch & Pray”	1^st 8^th 15^th & 22^nd - Parish Stations of the Cross -- 7pm 6^th13^th20^th& 27^th - Parish Stations of the Cross -- 5pm 2^nd – 5pm -- Teaching Mass 3^rd - 9:30 & 11am Teaching Mass 28^th – 7pm Holy Thursday - Last Supper Mass 29^th – 3pm – Good Friday Passion Service 7pm – 7 Last Words of Jesus
April		17^th - 4-5pm only Focus: Praying the Chaplet of Eucharistic Adoration	7^th – 3-5pm – Divine Mercy Service 27^th – 4:30pm – Knights of Columbus Family Rosary
May	18^th– 7pm– “Come, Holy Spirit!”	22^nd - 4-5 & 6-7 pm Focus: Eucharistic Adoration Service: “Sharing the Presence of Jesus with Others”	25^th – 4:30pm – Knights of Columbus Family Rosary
June		12th - 4-5 & 6-7 pm Focus: Eucharistic Adoration Service w/Benediction: “Jesus, our Divine Friend”	2^nd – 11 am -- Feast of Corpus Christi Mass with procession following 30^th – 4:30pm – Knights of Columbus Family Rosary

	2nd Year Preparation for First Reconciliation/First Communion Both Traditional RE and Summer Academy students attend Sacramental prep days take place of regular family day requirements. “Space assigned” will be updated as the information is available
Month		Date	Time	Session	Space Assigned
October		10	6:30-7:15pm	FHC Information Meeting/First Penance Formation Part 1 (Option 1)	FAL (Use Door #8A)
October		15	10:15-11am	FHC Information Meeting/First Penance Formation Part 1 (Option 2)	FAL Use Door #8A)
October		22	4:15-5pm 5:00pm	FHC Information Meeting/First Penance Formation Part 1 (Option 3) Welcome FHC Mass w/Pizza afterwards	FAL Use Door #8A) Church/Gym
November		14	4:30-5:15pm 6:30-7:15pm	FHC Information Meeting/First Penance Formation Part 2 (Option 1) FHC Information Meeting/First Penance Formation Part 2 (Option 2)	Gym (Use Door #1) Gym (Use Door #1)
		19	10:15-11am	FHC Information Meeting/First Penance Formation Part 2 (Option 3)	Gym (Use Door #1)
December		17	2:00pm	Celebration of First Penance	Church
January		20	4:15-5pm 5pm	FHC Information Meeting Formation Part 3 (Option 1) FHC Mid-Year Mass FHC Session 3	Gym (Use Door #1) Church/Gym
January		21	9:30-10:15am	FHC Mid-Year Mass FHC Information Meeting Formation Part 3 (Option 2)	Church Gym (Use Door #1)
March		2	9am-Noon	FHC Gathering Day (Retreat/Formation)	Gym (Use Door #1)
April		TBD	TBD	FHC Rehearsals	Church

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
sacramental preparation calendar
The Reception of First Penance & First Holy Communion at St. Benedict takes place during the second year of catechetical formation. Students attend 4 Sacramental Formation Sessions ("Family Days") in addition to their regular faith formation classes, and rehearsal for the Sacrament. In addition, we normally gather for 2 Special Liturgies - (the Enrollment Mass & the Mid-Year Mass), which families are strongly encouraged to attend. Sessions are as follows:
- Initial Information meeting/First Penance prep Part 1 (Formation Session 1)
- Enrollment Mass
- First Penance Prep part 2 (Formation Session 2)
- Mid-year Mass
- Meeting with First Communion prep (Formation Session 3)
- Gathering Day/First Communion Retreat (Formation Session 4)
- First Communion rehearsals.
Links
- FIRST HOLY COMMUNION CALENDAR-UNDER CONSTRUCTION
Documents
- FAMILY DAYS GUIDELINES AND OVERVIEW
- Religious Education