Religious Education
“Catechesis is the act of handing on the Word of God intended to inform the faith community and candidates for initiation into the Church about the teachings of Christ transmitted by the Apostles. It also involves the lifelong effort of forming people into witnesses to Christ and opening their hearts to the spiritual transformation given by the Holy Spirit.” USCCB.org
St. Frances Cabrini’s Religious Education programs assist children and adults toward the path of discipleship in Christ, guided by the teaching authority of the Catholic Church. It is our prayer that with the help of the Holy Spirit all will fall in love with Christ and recognize Him in the Eucharist and in each other.
DRE@cabriniparish.com
313-928-4727
Registration Form
Youth Faith Formation Handbook
Sacrament of Reconciliation & First Communion Preparation Handbook
Preparation of The Sacrament of Confirmation
2021/2022 Faith Formation Calendar
Rite of Christian Initiation
“Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you.” (Mt 28:19-20)
Each year on Holy Saturday during the Easter Vigil, thousands are baptized into the Catholic Church in the United States. Parishes welcome these new Catholics through the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA).
RCIA Candidates and Catechumen are Adults as well as children who have reached the “age of reason” who:
- Have never been baptized.
- Were baptized in another religion.
- Were baptized Catholic but never received the sacraments of Eucharist and Confirmation.
St. Frances Cabrini RCIA meets once per week, on most Sunday’s, at 10:00am form Early September through May.
Contact Agnes Villarreal in the Religious Education office to find out more.
avillarreal@cabriniparish.com
Phone: 313-928-4727
Fax: 313-928-8502
Vacation Bible School
This one week summer program is offered to help keep our youth excited about their faith during the summer.
All children are invited to come hear the good news and share their joy!
Protecting God's Children
The mission of the Safe Environment Office is to ensure that children, young people, and vulnerable individuals who worship, study, or participate in activities sponsored in the Archdiocese of Detroit can do so in the safest and most secure setting possible. The Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People was published by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. In compliance with Articles 12 and 13 of the Charter, every diocese in the United States is required to maintain Safe Environment programs and to perform background screenings. Article 12 is applied with the Safe Environment programs in place to help educate involved parties on how they can contribute with the promise to protect our children, young people, and vulnerable individuals from abuse. Furthermore, Article 13 is also applied by performing background screenings on all those individuals working with children, young people, and vulnerable individuals.
Therefore, workshop participation, background check and a signed Code of Ethics is required for all paid staff and every volunteer who works with children on a one time or regular basis. St. Frances Cabrini Parish and schools will allow only those who have completed all three requirements to work with children and youth in our parish and schools. Each participant must register online at www.virtusonline.org in order to receive credit. Online Registration Instructions
To register for the workshops
1. Go on line to www.virtusonline.org
2. Put in User ID, you can put in your own first and last name
3. Password – make up your own
4. Go to Registration
5. Follow the rest of the given instructions.
6. When you get to making a choice for what workshop to attend, only register for one.
7. Once you have completed your registration, make sure you call the site where you will be attending to let them know you are coming. This registration online is for the Archdiocese’s records. It does not go to the site. Click HERE for a list of upcoming training sessions, then click on “register for training.”
Click on the links below to print a copy of the background check and code of ethics. These forms must be returned to your ministry supervisor and verified before you are allowed to work/volunteer.
Children's Liturgy of the Word
Jesus said, “Let the children come to me, and do not prevent them;
for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these.”
Matthew 19:14
Children’s Liturgy of the Word will be offered at the 10:00 am Mass. This is an opportunity for children, especially 4 and 5 year olds, to learn about the Sunday Gospel with an age appropriate explanation.
Children’s Liturgy of the Word offers a structure which allows the children to celebrate Mass with their family and faith community, learn and participate in the rituals and prayers of the Mass, as well as be present during the Liturgy of the Eucharist!
During Mass the children will be called and invited to participate in Children’s Liturgy of the Word. At that time they will be led by a Catechist to their place of learning; hosted in the lower level of the Parish Office. The children will then return to Mass for the Liturgy of the Eucharist.
St. Frances Cabrini is blessed to have a wonderful group of faithful Catechists who are offering their time to lead this ministry. Please keep them and this program in your prayers.
For additional information or to volunteer in this ministry please contact the Religious Education Office.
313-928-4727