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Schedule for Faith Formation 2025-2026

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Sessions  
Grades K-10| Sessions begin at the 9:30AM Mass and end around 12pm in the Parish Hall at St. Joseph’s Church. Weekends not listed, lessons are done at home.
  • Opening Weekend: Sept. 21st @ 9:30 am Mass and ~10:45am -Parent Meetings happen while students are in class.
  • ​Sunday In Person #2: Oct. 5th
  • ​Sunday In Person #3: Oct. 19th 
  • Sunday In Person #4: Nov. 9th
  • Sunday In Person #5: Nov. 23rd
  • Sunday in Person #5 cont: Dec. 7th
  • Sunday In Person #6: Dec. 21st
  • Sunday In Person #7: Jan. 11th 
  • Sunday In Person #8: Jan. 25th
  • Sunday In Person #9: Feb 8th
  • Sunday in Person - March 8th  First Penance Practice
  • ​Sunday In Person #10: Mar. 8th - Protecting God's Children 
  • Sunday In Person #11: Mar. 22nd
  • Sunday In Person #12: Apr. 12
  • Sunday In Person # 13: Apr. 26th
Sacramental Prep - Additional Dates

First Reconciliation/Communion
*Since this is an important year in your child’s faith formation and preparation for the Sacraments, we ask that parents act in bigger support roles for their child this year. Because of this, we plan to meet with parents of First Reconciliation and Communion Prep separately when the children are meeting, for support, discussion and hospitality. 

First Reconciliation:
Sunday, March. 8th - Practice Date
Saturday, March. 14th,, 10:00AM - First Penance Date

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First Communion 
 
First Communion Practice Date: April 26th after 9:30AM Mass

First Communion: May 2nd at 10:30AM

Confirmation Retreat (St. Joseph):

Sunday, April 12, 2026 1PM - 7PM- with sponsors
(dinner, confessions and Mass included)
 Confirmation: Saturday, May 9, 2026 @ 4PM Mass 

Confirmation Parish Involvement Hours:
Students in the Confirmation Program are required to get 5 hours a year, totaling 10 hours after two years of Parish Involvement. This involvement includes, but not limited to:
  • ​Volunteering at Faith Festivals or Holiday Fairs
  • Greeting People at Masses
  • Going to a faith event put on by the Parish or posted in the Bulletin (stations of the cross, adoration, Knights of Columbus events, etc.)
  • Singing in the Choir
St. Joseph Church
2 School St
Amesbury, MA 01913
​(978)388-0330
Star of the Sea Church
18 Beach Rd
Salisbury, MA 01952
​(978)388-0330
Star of the Sea Chapel
141 North End Blvd
Salisbury, MA 01952
​​(978)388-0330

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