217 York Street, Bangor, Maine 04401
Phone: (207) 217-6740
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CHILDREN'S FAITH FORMATION PROGRAMThe faith development of a child is a journey shared between families and the parish community. Our Catholic Church believes parents are the primary educators of their children. The Children's Faith Formation program at St. Paul the Apostle Parish seeks to support parents and children by providing catechetical instruction in sacrament preparation, Scripture, doctrine, and prayer in order to help form faithful and knowledgeable disciples of Jesus Christ.
Our Children's Faith Formation meets at two locations:
Sundays during the school year: St. Matthew's Church (Hampden) 9:00-10:30 a.m. St. Mary's ASCS Campus (Bangor) 10:00-11:30 a.m. -
faith formation: formsRegistration Form - ONLINE
Volunteer Form: PreK to Grade 5
2022-2023 Faith Formation Schedule or refer to the calendar below.
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CalendarFebruary 2023
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 29Week 15 - On Site St. Paul Celebration during group timeMonth View January 29, 2023-
Sunday, January 29On Site St. Paul Celebration during group time.Read More
30Month View January 30, 202331Month View January 31, 20231Month View February 1, 20232Month View February 2, 20233Month View February 3, 20234Month View February 4, 20235Week 166Month View February 6, 20237Month View February 7, 20238Month View February 8, 20239Month View February 9, 202310Month View February 10, 202311Year 2 RetreatMonth View February 11, 2023-
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION FOR SACRAMENTS
Sacramental preparation in the Diocese of Portland is a mandatory two-year process. Implemented in 2015.
Link to Bishop Robert P. Deeley's letter;
https://portlanddiocese.org/sites/default/files/files/Bishops-Letter%206-3-15.pdf
Children who are six years of age and/or entering first grade, will need to register in Year One of the Sacramental Preparation program. Those who complete the first year of the Sacramental Preparation program can then register for Year Two. The new guidelines will provide children with the necessary time to learn about and develop a relationship with God as they come to know him through Jesus, to learn their prayers, to understand and desire the sacraments, and to be involved in the Church, particularly through regular participation at Sunday Mass.
Year One includes children in first or second grade who are just beginning their faith formation. During this year, your child will be introduced to: the Trinity (God the Father, Creator of all life, Jesus, God’s Son and the Holy Spirit, who fills us with God’s life ), Bible stories, prayers and the Mass.Year Two includes children in second or third grade who will prepare for and celebrate their sacraments. During this year your child will focus on the three sacraments they will celebrate. They will begin to understand: God’s love, forgiveness of sin, the parts of the Mass, the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist, and the Holy Spirit as our helper and guide.