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Reverend Marc B. Drouin, Pastor
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 *Scroll Down to Access Forms and Sacramental Prep Info
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2023-2024
​Family Faith Formation Schedule

Sunday Mornings
10:30am-12:30pm (Begins with Continental Brunch!)
(Begins with Continental Breakfast!)

Month 1
God Gives Us Faith                             
October 15th
Month 2
The Father Makes Us His                  
November 12th
​Month 3
Jesus Gives Us Everything                 December 10th      
             

Parish Penance Service: Sunday, December 10th, 1:30pm at Sacred Heart Church

Month 4
The Spirit Brings New Life                 January 14th
Month 5
God's Mercy Transforms Us              February 11th
Month 6
God is Making Us Saints                     March 10th      
             

Parish Penance Service: Sunday, March 17th, 1:30pm at Sacred Heart Church

Month 7
God Promises Eternal Life ​                April 14th

Month 8
End of Year Celebration!                    May 5th (SAB Gym in Laconia, 12:00pm-2:00pm)


Important Forms

*This packet was sent out to all parents with children in grades K-8. If you should have received one but did not, please contact us as soon as possible so that we can update our records. 
2023-24_ParentLetter.pdf
File Size: 1932 kb
File Type: pdf
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Has Your Child Received the Sacraments?

St. Joseph Parish has switched over to a family-based approach to lifelong faith formation! In addition, the Diocese of New Hampshire is implementing "Restored Order." (Click Here to learn more about Restored Order of the Sacraments of Initiation) What does this mean? In brief, it means our Sacramental Prep is now a 2-year parent-led program. Year 1 culminates with the Sacrament of Reconciliation (normally to be received at the end of your child's second grade year), and Year 2 culminates with the reception of Confirmation and First Holy Communion in the same Mass (normally to be received at the end of your child's third grade year). 

YEAR 1 - 1st Reconciliation - Schedule 
Year 1 Retreats

Fall Retreat:
11/11 (8:45am-12:30pm in the SAB Pastoral Center)

Spring Retreat:
​3/9 (8:45am-12:30pm in the SAB Pastoral Center)

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First Reconciliation Date: 3/16
10am at Sacred Heart Church, Laconia

*On March 16, 2024, after the First Reconciliation Service, parents will receive their child's First Eucharist materials and begin the Year 2 prep. 
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Fall Retreat - REMOTE PARENT TALK
VIDEO LINK # 1
Why do I need to confess my sins to a priest?

VIDEO LINK # 2
Confession is a place
of Victory

At-Home Parent/Child Curriculum

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​The take home materials for your family are factored into the registration fee. Please contact the office if you have not received one.  

​Suggested Completion Guide for Take-Home Materials

  • Session 1: Complete before November 11th 2023 Retreat
  • Session 2: Complete by end of November 2023
  • Session 3: Complete by end of December 2023
  • Session 4: Complete by end of January 2024
  • Session 5: Complete by end of February 2024
  • Session 6: Complete before March 9th 2024 Retreat ​

YEAR 2 - Confirmation and 1st Communion - Schedule 
Year 2 Retreats

Fall Retreat:
11/18 (8:45am-12:30pm in the SAB Pastoral Center)

Spring Retreat:
​TBA (8:45am-12:30pm in the SAB Pastoral Center)


Confirmation and First Eucharist Mass:
2024 Date: TBA...
Time: TBA at Sacred Heart Church, Laconia

At-Home Parent/Child Curriculum

Spring Retreat - REMOTE PARENT TALK
The take home materials for your family are factored into the registration fee. Please contact the office if you have not received one. ​
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Suggested Completion Guide for Take-Home Materials
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  • Eucharist Session 1: Complete before Year 1 Summer
  • Eucharist Session 2: Complete end of Summer 2023
  • Eucharist Session 3 and Confirmation Session 1:             Complete by end of November 2023
  • Eucharist Session 4 and Confirmation Session 2:       Complete by end of January 2024
  • Eucharist Session 5 and Confirmation Session 3:       Complete by end of February 2024
  • Eucharist Session 6 and Confirmation Session 4:       Complete by end of March 2024
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