All Volunteers are required to attend a Diocesan Virtus session as well as undergo a background check.  These procedures have been implemented to keep your children safe when they are at Faith Formation and to identify potential risks.

Volunteers also need to complete their volunteer forms.  Please look over and sign the diocesan code of conduct policies and our informational inquiry.

Volunteers seeking to register for a Virtus session should visit www.virtus.org and register in the upper left hand corner.  Follow the instructions and answer the questions.  If necessary, I can walk you through this in person.  See me, Luke, for additional help.

In order to have the background check done visit www.gbdioc.org.  Locate the "Protecting God's Children" menu on the top and click on "Background Checks" in that menu.  Create a user ID and follow the instructions.   If necessary, I can walk you through this in person.  See me, Luke, for additional help.

Registration has begun for 1st Communion and 1st Penance.  These sacraments are usually celebrated with 2nd graders.  Registration forms available here.

 First Reconciliation

**All Meetings and Retreats Mandatory-at least one parent/guardian must be present for Parent Meeting and accompanying child at Retreat**

First Reconciliation Parent Meeting Dates

Wednesday, October 19 at 5:30PM

Thursday, October 20 at 7:00PM

Monday, October 24 at 5:30PM

**Please choose one to attend! Your child does not have to attend with you.**

Retreat Date for First Reconciliation is:

Saturday, December 10 at 9:30 AM-12:00 PM

First Reconciliation Celebration is:

Thursday, December 15, 2010 at 6:30 PM

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First Holy Communion

**All Meetings and Retreats Mandatory-at least one parent/guardian must be present for Parent Meeting and accompanying child at Retreat**

First Eucharist Parent Meeting Dates

Wednesday, February 8 at 5:30PM

Thursday, February 9 at 7:00PM

Wednesday, February 15 at 5:30PM

**Please choose one to attend! Your child does not have to attend with you.**

Retreat Date for First Communion is:

Saturday, April 14, 2012 at 9:30 AM-12:00 PM

First Communion Pictures:

Saturday, April 28, 2012 at 10:15AM

First Communion Celebration:

Saturday, April 28, 2012 at 4:00 PM and

Sunday, April 29, 2012 at 10:45 AM or 2:30PM