FAITH FORMATION

2024-25 | THE SACRAMENTS

ONLINE LESSON

1. The Eternal Word

In the beginning was the Word
and the Word was with God
and the Word was God!

Jesus is the Eternal Word
existing with the Father
and the Holy Spirit
from all eternity.

2. Word Made Flesh

2,024 years ago
the Word became flesh
and lived here on earth.

The Father sent his Word,
conceived by the Holy Spirit
in the womb of the Virgin Mary.
She and Saint Joseph gave
him the name, “Jesus.”

3. The Author of The Story

History is God’s story.
That’s why we call it his story.
By sending Jesus, the Eternal Word,
God wrote himself into his story.

Jesus was sent from the Father
- from the Author of the story -
so Jesus has God’s authority.

4. Jesus Taught God’s Authority

When Jesus grew up he called
disciples (students) to learn from him.
They followed him, calling him “Teacher.”

Jesus taught that God was his Father,
and that the Father sent Jesus to us
because of his eternal love for us.

Jesus taught that the authority of God
is love, and that when live in love
God will be our Father too.

5. Jesus Shared God’s Authority

Jesus chose 12 men from among
his disciples and shared his authority
with them! He called them “Apostles.”

Before returning to the Father
Jesus said to them, ”As the Father
has sent me, so I send you!”

6. The First Priests

The 12 Apostles became the
first priests, speaking and acting
in the holy name of Jesus, with his
authority, which is God’s love.

The Father ordained them
to serve the Church as Jesus did,
to teach, to pray, and to offer sacrifice.

God still calls men to be priests today.
And when he does, the Church celebrates
the Sacrament of Holy Orders.

7. To Bring Order to the World

When a man becomes a priest it is
called “Holy Orders” because he is sent
to heal the disorder of the world.

Disorder happens whenever
someone claims authority over
themselves or others that has not
been given to them by God.

The priest begins by helping
marriages and families, by restoring
God’s authority in the household,
reordering our lives according
to God’s eternal plan.

Priests are called “Father” because
whoever welcomes a priest into the family
receives Jesus. And whoever receives
Jesus into the family receives
the Father who sent him.

FIRST HOLY COMMUNION

DATES

Saturday May 10th | 11AM
Rehearsal Wed May 7th | 4:30PM

Saturday May 10th | 1PM
Rehearsal Wed May 7th | 5:30PM
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Saturday May 17th | 10AM
Rehearsal Wed May 14th | 4:30PM

Saturday May 17th | 12PM
Rehearsal Wed May 14th | 5:30PM

FIRST RECONCILIATION

Saturday March 15th | 11AM and 1PM

All children receiving First Communion
are required to celebrate their
First Reconciliation prior
to March 31st.

Please Read

  • Boys may wear a dark suit, dress shirt and tie, with dress shoes.

    Girls may wear a traditional white communion dress, with dress shoes.

  • Each child will be assigned a pew, which will hold a total of 10 people, including the First Communicant.

    Additional family members may sit in general, unreserved seats on a first come first serve basis.

  • At these celebrations of First Holy Communion, the Eucharist will be distributed ONLY to the first communicants.

Contact us

  • If you have any questions about the program, do not hesitate to contact us. We are happy to help.

    You can always email us at faithformation@ctkrcc.org

    Or you may wish to call during office hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays, between 11AM and 3PM at 631.864.3696

  • THE OFFICE: 2 Indian Head Road, Commack, NY 11725

    THE SESSIONS: Liturgies will always be in the Church. Classes will always be in the Parish Hall.

  • To view the calendar and class schedule for the entire year, click HERE.