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Lent, the liturgical season where we journey to Calvary where Jesus, the son of God, was sacrificed on the cross and died to redeem us from sin. 

Stations of the Cross with Bishop Barron

40 Lenten Lessons on the Mass
with Rev. Francis Hoffman
"Father Rocky" on Relevant Radio
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K5-8th Grade
2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month unless otherwise noted

​First Reconciliation and First Eucharist 

Preparation for Sacraments:
Children 7 or 8 years of age, who have been in Catholic Formation for K5 and 1st grade (SMV school, homeschool or Catholic Formation) are invited to register for 2021-22 First Reconciliation and First Eucharist in July of 2021.  Please watch the parish bulletin and check this web page for the 2021-2022 registration form.

If your child has not completed K5 and 1st Grade Catholic Formation, please contact Elizabeth Harrison at eharrison@stmaryeg.org before registering for the Sacraments. 
First Reconciliation
An Examination of Conscience for Children Using the Beatitudes (Matthew 5: 3–11)​​
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First Eucharist 2021-2022

Parents want what is best for their children and provide all that they need to be happy.  Temporary happiness is found in things, places and personal accomplishments.  Lasting, forever happiness is found only in Jesus.  

Knowing about Jesus is not the same as knowing Him.  Without a personal love relationship with Jesus, a child will loose interest in learning about Jesus and what He teaches. The world will do everything in its power to distract children from knowing Jesus personally.

Building a personal relationship with Jesus comes from interacting with loving parents at home in a life that is centered on God.  From the family into a parish community and out in the world, the child's  Catholic identity provides lasting happiness.  The world will pass away, but God is forever.  One God for all people to know, love and serve. 

Join St. Mary's Visitation community at Mass each Sunday to encounter Christ in the most intimate way possible this side of heaven.  Recharge for the days ahead knowing you've given you child the kind of happiness that is forever. 

Mass Schedule and Seating for
​First Eucharist 2021
Seating Chart for Saturday, May 1st, 4pm 
Seating Chart for Sunday, ​May 2nd, 11:30am

In the Classroom or at Home - K5-4th Grade
Christ Our Life ​Loyola Press Lessons 

2021 - A year to grow in virtue!
Patience

Families who worship God together each Sunday create a sacred bond to each other and His Church.  This bond is made from God's love!  A love that is sacrificial, endless and deeper than any other kind of love that exists.   Remember to attend Mass weekly to keep the strength of Jesus within. He is the Way, the Truth and the Life.

For Kids:
Saint Sticker Book
Brother Francis video streaming lessons
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For Families:
The Mass - Word on Fire Digital
Reconciliation- Word on Fire Series  "The Sacraments"
​The Eucharist - Word on Fire Series  "The Sacraments"
Parent & Catechist Toolkit 
February, 2020

The Family Rosary
Join us on the second Sunday of each month at 4pm in Church for our Family Rosary.

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  • "The power of the rosary is beyond description."  - Bishop Fulton Sheen
  • One simple fact to prove the power of the Rosary - Catholic.org:  The power of the rosary!

Rosary for Children