Below you'll find information about:

• Our family-centered approach to passing on the Catholic faith
• Family Formation for grades K–6
• Confirmation preparation for students in grades 7 and older
• Sacrament Preparation
  • "First Sacraments" (First Reconciliation and First Eucharist) approach, required important events and dates
  • Confirmation program schedules, important dates, retreats, and family events
• Registration Links for New and Returning Families

At St. Joan of Arc, we believe faith is best nurtured when it is lived both in the parish and in the home. Our Family Formation program for children in grades K–6 begins on the first Sunday of each month with participation in Mass, the source and summit of our faith. After Mass, families gather as a parish community before parents and children move to age-appropriate sessions for faith formation and fellowship. Throughout the month, families continue learning together through brief lessons, activities, and prayer experiences completed at home. This model helps parents embrace their role as the primary teachers of the faith while creating meaningful opportunities for faith to remain active, visible, and growing within family life.

Our Confirmation program builds upon this same foundation while recognizing the unique needs of adolescents. Confirmation candidates gather twice each month to pray, learn, and grow in faith together. Each session includes a shared meal, providing students the opportunity to build friendships, strengthen their sense of belonging, and experience Christian community. Through discussion, service, prayer, and fellowship, students encounter Christ and one another as they prepare to receive the gifts of the Holy Spirit and take a more active role in the life of the Church.

• $60 for First Reconciliation & Eucharist
• $60 each year for Confirmation to cover books in year one and additional materials and the retreat in year two

Grades K–6 Family Formation

Faith Formation for children in grades K–6 meets on the first Sunday of each month from October through May. Families use Sophia Institute Press’ A Family of Faith program, which combines monthly parish gatherings with simple, meaningful faith activities completed at home.

What to Expect

• Families attend 10 a.m. Mass together.
• After Mass, parents gather in the gym for a presentation and discussion.
• Children meet with catechists in grade-level groups for a lesson and activity.
• Parents stay for a talk from Fr. Bob Voiland.
• Children return to they gym for a prayer and final blessing.
• All sessions take place on the St. Joan of Arc campus and conclude by 12:15 p.m.

Family Formation Sundays – 2026–2027

**September 20, 2026 – Family Formation Meet & Greet**

10 a.m. Mass followed by a Meet & Greet from 11–11:30 a.m. in the school

Parents and children will:

• Meet their catechists
• Pick up books and materials
• Create name tags for the year
• Visit grade-level classrooms

This year, families will focus on the moral life—how Christians live as disciples of Christ through the Commandments, virtues, Works of Mercy, and Beatitudes.

Monthly Themes

• October 4, 2026: Heaven: Our Final Destination
• November 1, 2026: Conscience: God's Law in Our Hearts
• December 6, 2026: Cardinal and Theological Virtues
• January 3, 2027: The First Great Commandment & the First Four Commandments
• February 7, 2027: The Fifth through Tenth Commandments
• March 7, 2027: The New Commandment & the Works of Mercy
• April 4, 2027: The Beatitudes
• May 2, 2027: Journey to Heaven (Year Review, May Crowning, and Year-End Celebration)

Families will also be invited to special Advent and Lenten prayer and activity evenings, with dates announced during the year.

Grades 7 and Older: Confirmation Preparation

Students in grades 7 and older begin preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation through a two-year process.

Students in their second year who successfully complete all program requirements will be confirmed at St. Joan of Arc in the spring.

Confirmation Meetings

Faith Formation Confirmation students meet on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month from 6:15–8:00 p.m. Dinner is included.

Please note: moving to the 2nd and 4th Mondays helps us avoid many school holiday conflicts.

2026–2027 Confirmation Meeting Dates

• October 12 & 26, 2026
• November 9 & 23, 2026
• December 14, 2026
• January 11 & 25, 2027
• February 8 & 22, 2027
• March 8 & 22, 2027
• April 12, 2027 (Year 1 and Year 2 students)
• April 26, 2027 (Year 1 students only)

Additional events, retreats, interviews, and service opportunities will be communicated throughout the year.

Important Information and Special Dates for Sacrament Preparation 2026-2027

Required First Sacraments Events for students preparing for Reconciliation & First Communion

The following events are required for all children preparing to receive the Sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Eucharist, whether enrolled in St. Joan of Arc School or the parish Faith Formation program.

October 7, 2026

Mass and First Reconciliation Parent Meeting
6:00–7:15 p.m.
Parents and children attend together.

February 1, 2027

First Communion Parent Meeting and Pizza Dinner
6:00–7:15 p.m. (Doors open at 5:45 p.m.)
Location: Sr. Carol Center
Parents and children attend together.

February 23, 2027 (Tentative)

First Reconciliation and Banner Workshop
5:00–7:00 p.m.
Date and details to be confirmed.

March 18, 2027

First Communion Parent and Child Mini-Retreat and Holy Hour
5:30–7:30 p.m.
Parents and children attend together.

April 13, 2027 (Tentative)

Family Mass and "Mass Deconstructed" Presentation
6:00 p.m.
Designed especially for First Communion families.

First Communion Weekend

Saturday, May 1, 2027

• 1:00 p.m. Mass
• 4:00 p.m. Mass

Required Confirmation Events

The following events are required for students preparing for the Sacrament of Confirmation.

September 16, 2026

• Mass, Confirmation Family Meeting, and Ice Cream Social
  6:00 p.m.
  Required for all Year One Confirmation students and their parents.

September 23, 2026

• Mass, Confirmation Family Meeting, and Ice Cream Social
  6:00 p.m.
  Required for all Year Two Confirmation students and their parents.

Date TBD

• Confirmation Retreat (Year Two Students)

The retreat is required for second-year Confirmation candidates from:

• • St. Joan of Arc Parish Faith Formation
  • St. Joan of Arc School
  • Our Lady Star of the Sea Parish
  • Our Lady Star of the Sea School

Confirmation Mass

The Confirmation Mass will take place in April 2027. The date and time will be announced once confirmed by the Archdiocese.

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