PARISH of the HOLY EUCHARIST

Holy Martyrs, Falmouth • St. Jude, Freeport
St. Gregory the Great, Gray • Sacred Heart, Yarmouth

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Faith Formation 2023-2024

CATECHESIS
- 4/5-Week Sessions | Friday | HM Early Childhood faith, music, and movement classes following liturgical seasons.
- Monthly | Sunday | HM Our primary catechesis program open to families of all ages. Ideal grades K-8.
- Bi-Weekly | Sunday | SH Modeled after Don Bosco's oratory, this group is for middle and high schoolers.
- Weekly | All Churches Open to adults, this will be a year-long survey of the Catholic faith.
SACRAMENTS
- By appointment Classes for families seeking Baptism for infants and children under the age of seven.
- Monthly | Sunday | HM The first year of the two-year sacramental preparation program. It is open to baptized children grade 1+.
- Weekly | Tues or Sun | SH During this 2nd year, children will make their first Confession, be Confirmed, and receive First Holy Communion.
- Twice Monthly | TBD | TBD Rite of Christian Initiation for Children. Open to any child that desires to become Catholic.
- Weekly | TBD | TBD A class for children who have already made their First Communion but have yet to be Confirmed.
- Weekly | Monday | HM Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults. Open to any adult that desires to become Catholic.
LITURGY
- Weekly | Sun. Mass| HM & SGTG Children experience the liturgy of the word during Mass at their own level of understanding. Ideal for ages 3-7.
- All Masses | Periodic Training Open to children who have received their First Communion.
- Weekly | Mon | SH Open to children 3rd grade+. Introduces children to the basics of singing and sacred music with goal of singing the Mass.
FAITH SHARING
- Bi-Weekly | Tuesday | HM A social and play time for homeschool families.
- Weekly | TBD | SGTG A traditional concert band for homeschool students ages 10+.
- Men-Fall | Women-Spring Annual parish-based retreats that offer the opportunity to experience the love of Jesus.
- Weekly | Tuesday | HM One of our small faith sharing groups.
- Weekly | Cathedral | Portland A regional group for young adults (18-35).
- Monthly | Wednesday | HM Times of recollection for Women (morning) and Men (evening) offered by a priest of Opus Dei.
- Weekly | Saturday | SH Our parish men's faith formation group.
- Monthly | Thursday | HM An opportunity for Catholic Mom's to connect.
special events
All Saint's Day
- All Saints Day Costume Parade
  
  November 1st, 2023 (HM)
  
  Children come to Mass dressed as their favorite saint to the procession!
Sparkle Parade
- Sparkle Parade
  
  December 1st, 2023 (SJ)
  
  Join Freeport's festival of light. Our parish displays a jumbo advent wreath.
Christmas Pageant
- Christmas Pageant
  
  December 17th, 2023 (SGTG)
  
  Join in a classic Christmas Pageant. Open to children of all ages!
St. Valentine's Ball
- Valentine’s Day Ball
  
  February 10th, 2024 (HM)
  
  Dress to the nines for a fun evening for all ages. Dance to the music with a professional DJ. Enjoy a buffet dinner. Take a complimentary family portrait.
  
  Stay tuned for tickets. Last year sold out!
May Crowning
- May Crowning
  
  May 5th, 2024
  
  Honor Mary during Mass.
  
  The 10:30am Mass at Holy Martyr's includes a procession carrying a statue of Mary around the block.
Corpus Christie
- Corpus Christi
  
  June 11th, 2023 (SH)
  
  June 2nd, 2024 (SH)
  
  Mark your calendar for a memorable procession with Our Lord.
Vacation Bible Camp
- Vacation Bible Camp
  3rd Week in July
  
  2023 Registration now open!
NFP Week
- NFP (Natural Family Planning) Week
  July 23-29th, 2023
  
  Stay tuned for events on the topic of NFP.