Classroom Groupings

Due to the Archdiocese of Boston’s April, 2024 decree to change the age for the Sacrament of Confirmation to around 13 or 14 (8^th grade) by May of 2027, there will be some shifting of classes over the next few years. More information about the change can be found by clicking HERE for Confirmation Resources from the Archdiocese of Boston.

2024-25 2025-26 2026-27 2027-28 2028-29

1^st Communion 1^st Communion 1^st Communion 1^st Communion 1^st Communion.

Gr 3 & 4 Gr 3 & 4 Gr 3 & 4 Gr 3 & 4 Gr 3 & 4

Gr 5 & 6 Gr 5 & 6 Gr 5 & 6 Gr 5 & 6 Gr 5 & 6

Gr 7, 8, 9, 10* Gr 7, 8*, 9*, 10* Gr 7 & 8* Gr 7 & 8* Gr 7 & 8*

* Grades are color-coded to try to make it easier to follow them over the years.

* Starred (*) grades are receiving Confirmation the following Fall of that year.

This year, Children’s Faith Formation will be in the following groupings:

First Reconciliation and First Communion Preparation is typically for Grade 2 students, but could also include any young child in elementary school from Grade 2-Grade 5 who has not yet received First Communion. These children must have received the sacrament of Baptism before preparing for First Reconciliation and First Communion. A baptismal certificate or detailed baptismal information is required upon registration.

Grades 3 & 4, (Elementary) will be groups together in one classroom. We hope this will create more social bonds with the children over the 2 grades. They will have a liturgical-year rotation of the program (A,B,C) so they can review the same Gospel message that is read on that Sunday's Mass. These children must have received the sacrament of Baptism and the Eucharist (First Communion).

Grades 5 & 6 (Middle School/Jr. High) will be grouped together in one classroom. We hope this will create more social bonds with each other over the 2 grades. They will have a 2-year rotation of programs so as not to repeat the same material. These children must have received the sacrament of Baptism and the Eucharist (First Communion).

Please note: starting Fall 2025, in order to move on to Confirmation preparation, we request your child attend at least 1 year of Faith Formation within 2 years prior to starting Confirmation (ie. either 5th &/or 6th grade instruction) in order to have a better understanding of their faith and the Catholic Church.

Confirmation 1 and Confirmation 2 will be grouped together in one classroom. This year, Confirmation 1 will consist of Grades 7, 8 & 9 students and for any older student who hasn't started Confirmation preparation. Confirmation 2 will consist of those students who have completed the first year of Confirmation preparation. Confirmation candidates must have received the sacrament of Baptism and the Eucharist (First Communion) prior to preparing for Confirmation. Detailed baptismal and First Communion information is requested upon registration.

A Confirmation Retreat Day in early Fall each year and Works of Mercy (Community Service) hours are available throughout the year to help Confirmation candidates grow and strengthen their relationship with Jesus and the Church.
Community Service hours can be counted for school requirements.
More information about Confirmation preparation can be found by clicking on "Confirmation Requirements at the top of this page.)