Faith Formation Classes (Religious Education) will begin September 17, 2023 from 10:45 am to 11:45 am.  Registration is currently underway.  For more information or to register, please call our Director of Religious Education, Rosa De Aragon at 505-702-1259 or you may email her at rdearagon@hotmail.com.  As a reminder, the Sacraments of First Holy Communion as well as Confirmation are two year programs.

Las clases de formación de fe (educación religiosa) comenzarán el 17 de septiembre de 2023 de 10:45 a. m. a 11:45 a. m. Actualmente la inscripción está en curso. Para obtener más información o registrarse, llame a nuestra Directora de Educación Religiosa, Rosa De Aragón al 505-702-1259 o puede enviarle un correo electrónico a rdearagon@hotmail.com. Como recordatorio, los sacramentos de la Primera Comunión y la Confirmación son programas de dos años.

OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE ELEMENTARY FAITH FORMATION

CALENDAR 2024-2025

ROSA DE ARAGON, DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION 505-702-1259
(Children in OCIA age 7-18 attend Sacrament Program class. Parents attend parent

session and Godparents attend the sponsor session.)

September 8 Elementary classes begin at Our Lady of Guadalupe. Class begins at
9:15 am. All children will sit with their catechist at 9:30am Mass. Class
continues in the parish hall after Mass and ends at 11:45am. Parents
please pick up your child from the classroom.

September 15 Elementary classes from 9:15am to 11:45am. High School youth will
have a bake sale after all Masses to raise money for Confirmation
Retreat cost.

September 22 Elementary classes from 9:15am to 11:45am.
September 29 Elementary classes from 9:15am to 11:45am.

Middle & High School youth will have a bake sale after all
Masses to raise money for Confirmation Retreat cost.
October 6 Elementary classes from 9:15am to 11:45am.

October 12

October 12-14 Columbus Day holiday weekend-NO FAITH FORMATION CLASSES.
October 19 Our Lady of Guadalupe Fiestas (All Confirmation & OCIA
Candidates are required to sign up to do a minimum of 4
Service Hours at the Fiestas. Also, if possible, please donate
items to use as prizes in the Game Booth assigned to Religious
Education.) We would appreciate it if all our families helped
with donations and volunteered for our parish fiestas.
October 20 NO FAITH FORMATION CLASSES (ALL GRADES)
October 27 Elementary classes from 9:15am to 11:45am.
November 2 Reconciliation Parent Session for both St. Therese and Our Lady
of Guadalupe for parents who have children celebrating First
Holy Communion in 2025. The session will be held at the Our
Lady of Guadalupe Parish Hall from 9am-12noon.

November 3 Elementary classes from 9:15am to 11:45am.

Middle & High School youth will have a bake sale after all
Masses to raise money for Confirmation Retreat cost.
November 9-11 No Faith Formation classes due to Veterans Day weekend
holiday.

November 8-10: High School Confirmation Retreat in Torreon.
November 17 Elementary classes from 9:15am to 11:45am.
November 28-December 1: No Faith Formation classes for all grades dues to
Thanksgiving holiday. (December 1-First Sunday of Advent)
December 7 Our Lady of Guadalupe play rehearsal at 10am. Middle and High
School youth will be given Service Hour credit for rehearsal and
performance. All youth are welcome to participate in the play.
December 8 Our Lady of Guadalupe play rehearsal at 1pm. Middle and High
School youth will be given Service Hour credit for rehearsal and
performance. Elementary classes from 9:15am to 11:45am.
December 10 Our Lady of Guadalupe play at 5:30 pm. Mandatory for all
Confirmation candidates to participate for our Parish Feast Day.

December 15 Elementary classes from 9:15am to 11:45am.
December 24 Middle and High School Youth and OCIA candidates will put
together and set up the Luminarias to decorate the church for
Christmas Eve mass at 10am. We will need volunteers to
Light the luminarias before Christmas Eve mass. All candidates
please bring 12 luminaria candles (NOT tea lights). All youth
are welcome to participate in decorating our church for our
Christmas Eve mass.

December 25-January 1, 2025: NO faith formation classes for Christmas holiday.
January 5 Elementary classes from 9:15am to 11:45am.
January 12 Elementary classes from 9:15am to 11:45am.
January 18-20 NO faith formation classes due to Martin Luther King weekend holiday.
January 26 Elementary classes from 9:15am to 11:45am.
February 1 First Confessions (Reconciliation) at 10am. (For youth 3 rd grade

and above and in 2 nd year First Communion)
February 2 Elementary classes from 9:15am to 11:45am.
February 9 Elementary classes from 9:15am to 11:45am.
February 15-17 Presidents’ Day holiday weekend. NO faith formation class.
February 23 Elementary classes from 9:15am to 11:45am.

March 2 Elementary classes from 9:15am to 11:45am.
March 5 Ash Wednesday
March 9 Elementary classes from 9:15am to 11:45am.
March 15 Mandatory Eucharist Parent Session for both St. Therese and
Our Lady of Guadalupe for parents who have children in their
2 nd year faith formation classes and celebrating First Holy
Communion in 2025. The session will be held at the St Therese
Parish Hall from 9am-12noon.

March 16 Elementary classes from 9:15am to 11:45am.
March 23 Elementary classes from 9:15am to 11:45am.
March 30 Elementary classes from 9:15am to 11:45am.
April 6 Elementary classes from 9:15am to 11:45am.
April 13 Elementary classes from 9:15am to 11:45am.

(Holy Week begins: April 17 Holy Thursday Mass; April 18 Good
Friday service; April 19 Easter Vigil)
April 20 Easter Sunday-NO faith formation class.
May 4 Last day of Faith Formation classes for all grades at Our Lady of
Guadalupe. All youth will attend the 9:30am Mass and gather
after Mass at Parish Hall. Confirmation candidates will host and
present.

May 4 Rehearsal for First Holy Communion at 1pm at Our Lady of

Guadalupe in the church.

May 10 First Holy Communion at Our Lady of Guadalupe at 10am.
Children celebrating the Sacrament must arrive at 9:30am

OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL FAITH FORMATION

CALENDAR 2024-2025

ROSA DE ARAGON, DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION 505-702-1259
(Children in OCIA age 7-18 attend Sacrament Program class. Parents attend parent

session and Godparents attend the sponsor session.)
August 11 Confirmation High School class begins at Our Lady of

Guadalupe. Youth must check in to class at 9am at the OLOG
Parish Hall. We will attend the 9:30am Mass and continue class
in the Parish Hall until 12 noon.

August 18 Confirmation High School class from 9am-12noon.
August 25 Confirmation High School class from 9am-12noon.
August 31-September 2: Labor Day holiday weekend-NO FAITH FORMATION CLASS.
September 8 Middle & High School class from 9am-12noon.
September 15 Middle & High School class from 9am-12noon. Bake Sale after
all Masses to raise money for Confirmation Retreat cost. During
Class time parents will oversee bake sale.
September 22 Middle & High School class from 9am-12noon.
September 28 First- and second-year Confirmation candidates must sign up
for service hours on the fourth Saturday of each month to make
boxes for those in need. It will be on a first come first served
basis as to what month you are assigned to do this service.
September 29 Middle & High School class from 9am-12noon. Bake Sale after
all Masses to raise money for Confirmation Retreat cost. During
Class time parents will oversee bake sale.

October 6 Middle & High School class from 9am-12noon.
October 12 Mandatory First- & Second-year Confirmation

Candidates/Parent session at the Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish
Hall for both St. Therese and Lady of Guadalupe from 9am to
12noon.

October 12-14 Columbus Day holiday weekend-NO FAITH FORMATION CLASS.
October 19 Our Lady of Guadalupe Fiestas (All Confirmation & RCIA Candidates
are required to sign up to do a minimum of 4 Service Hours at the

Fiestas. Also, if possible, please donate items to use as prizes in the
Game Booth assigned to Religious Education.
October 20 NO FAITH FORMATION CLASSES (ALL GRADES)
October 27 Middle & High School class from 9am-12noon.

November 2 Reconciliation Parent Session for both St. Therese and Our Lady of
Guadalupe for parents who have children celebrating the Sacraments
of Initiation in 2025. The session will be held at the Our Lady of
Guadalupe Parish Hall from 9am-12noon.

November 3 Middle & High School class from 9am-12noon. Bake Sale after all

Masses to raise money for Confirmation Retreat cost.

November 8-10 Mandatory High School Confirmation Retreat at the Manzano Retreat
Center in Torreon. First and second year Confirmation candidates must
attend. We will have bake sales, etc. to raise money for the retreat
August through October.

November 9-11 No Faith Formation classes due to Veterans Day weekend holiday.
November 17 Middle & High School class from 9am-12noon.
November 23 First- and second-year Confirmation candidates must sign up
for service hours on the fourth Saturday of each month to make
boxes for those in need. It will be on a first come first served
basis as to what month you are assigned to do this service.
November 28-December 1: No Faith Formation classes for all grades dues to
Thanksgiving holiday. (December 1-First Sunday of Advent)
December 7 Our Lady of Guadalupe play rehearsal at 10am. Middle and High
School youth will be given Service Hour credit for rehearsal and
performance.

December 8 Our Lady of Guadalupe play rehearsal at 1pm. Middle and High
School youth will be given Service Hour credit for rehearsal and
performance.

December 10 Our Lady of Guadalupe play at 5:30 pm. Mandatory for all
Confirmation candidates to participate for our Parish Feast Day.

December 15 Candidate/Sponsor Confirmation Session at the St. Therese
Parish Hall for both parishes. The Presentation of the Bible Rite
& Rite of Signing will be held at St Therese during the 10am
Mass on January 5, 2025, and on January 12 during the 9:30am
Mass at Our Lady of Guadalupe. (Confirmation Sponsors will
purchase the Bible for their candidate. The Sponsor must be
present at this Rite. Preparation for these Rites will be
presented at the Candidate/Parent Confirmation Session held
on October 12, 2024, and on December 15, 2024 at the
Candidate/Sponsor Confirmation Session.)

December 16 Confirmation will host Posadas at 6pm in the Our Lady of
Guadalupe Parish Hall. Candidates, parents, and sponsors will
decide what will be served for Posadas. We will meet at
5:30pm in the parish hall. Posadas begin at 6pm.

December 24 Middle and High School Youth and OCIA candidates will put
together and set up the Luminarias to decorate the church for
Christmas Eve mass at 10am. We will need volunteers to
Light the luminarias before Christmas Eve mass. All candidates
please bring 12 luminaria candles (NOT tea lights).
December 25-January 1, 2025: NO faith formation classes for Christmas holiday.
January 5 Middle & High School class from 9am-12noon.
January 12 Middle & High School class from 9am-12noon.

The Presentation of the Bible Rite & Rite of Signing will be held
on January 12 during the 9:30am Mass at Our Lady of
Guadalupe. (The Sponsor must be present at this Rite.
Preparation for these Rites will be presented at the
Candidate/Parent Confirmation Session held on October 12,
2024, and on December 15, 2024 at the Candidate/Sponsor
Confirmation Session.)

January 18-20 NO faith formation classes due to Martin Luther King weekend holiday.
January 25 First- and second-year Confirmation candidates must sign up
for service hours on the fourth Saturday of each month to make
boxes for those in need. It will be on a first come first served
basis as to what month you are assigned to do this service.

January 26 Middle & High School class from 9am-12noon.
February 1 First Confessions (Reconciliation) at 10am. (For youth 3 rd grade

and above and in 2 nd year First Communion)
February 2 Middle & High School class from 9am-12noon.

February 9 Middle & High School class from 9am-12noon.
February 15-17 Presidents’ Day holiday weekend. NO faith formation class.
February 22 First- and second-year Confirmation candidates must sign up
for service hours on the fourth Saturday of each month to make
boxes for those in need. It will be on a first come first served
basis as to what month you are assigned to do this service.

February 23 Middle & High School class from 9am-12noon.
March 2 Middle & High School class from 9am-12noon.
March 5 Ash Wednesday
March 9 Middle & High School class from 9am-12noon.
March 15 Eucharist Parent Session for both St. Therese and Our Lady of
Guadalupe for parents who have children in their 2 nd year
Sacrament Classes and celebrating the Sacraments of Initiation
in 2025. The session will be held at the St Therese Parish Hall
from 9am-12noon. NO Elementary faith formation classes.

March 16 Middle & High School class from 9am-12noon.
March 22 First- and second-year Confirmation candidates must sign up
for service hours on the fourth Saturday of each month to make
boxes for those in need. It will be on a first come first served
basis as to what month you are assigned to do this service.

March 23 Middle & High School class from 9am-12noon.
March 30 Middle & High School class from 9am-12noon.
April 6 Middle & High School class from 9am-12noon.
April 13 Middle & High School class from 9am-12noon.
April 20 Easter Sunday-NO faith formation class.
May 4 Last Day of Faith Formation classes for all grades at OLOG. All attend

9:30am Mass and gather after Mass at Parish Hall.
Confirmation candidates will host and present.

May 4 Rehearsal for First Holy Communion at 1pm at OLOG in the church.
May 10 First Holy Communion at OLOG at 10am

NOTE: WE HAVE NOT RECEIVED THE DATE FOR CONFIRMATION FROM THE ARCHDIOCESE. I
WILL FORWARD THAT INFORMATION TO YOU AS SOON AS I HAVE IT.

OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE ADULT FAITH FORMATION IN OCIA
Rosa de Aragon, Director of Religious Education 505-702-1259

CALENDAR 2024-2025

September 10 OCIA Faith Formation class in the Parish Hall: 6:30pm-8pm
September 17 OCIA Faith Formation class in the Parish Hall: 6:30pm-8pm
September 24 OCIA Faith Formation class in the Parish Hall: 6:30pm-8pm
October 1 OCIA Faith Formation class in the Parish Hall: 6:30pm-8pm
October 8 OCIA Faith Formation class in the Parish Hall: 6:30pm-8pm
October 15 OCIA Faith Formation class in the Parish Hall: 6:30pm-8pm
October 19 Our Lady of Guadalupe Fiestas (All Confirmation & OCIA
Candidates are required to sign up to do a minimum of 4
Service Hours at the Fiestas. Also, if possible, please
donate items to use as prizes in the Game Booth assigned
to Religious Education.

October 22 OCIA Faith Formation class in the Parish Hall: 6:30pm-8pm
October 29 OCIA Faith Formation class in the Parish Hall: 6:30pm-8pm
November 2 Reconciliation Parent Session for both St. Therese and Our

Lady of Guadalupe for parents who have children
celebrating the Sacraments of Initiation in 2025. The
session will be held at the Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish
Hall from 9am-12noon.

November 5 OCIA Faith Formation class in the Parish Hall: 6:30pm-8pm
November 12 OCIA Faith Formation class in the Parish Hall: 6:30pm-8pm
November 19 OCIA Faith Formation class in the Parish Hall: 6:30pm-8pm
November 26 OCIA Faith Formation class in the Parish Hall: 6:30pm-8pm
December 3 OCIA Faith Formation class in the Parish Hall: 6:30pm-8pm
December 17 OCIA Faith Formation class in the Parish Hall: 6:30pm-8pm
December 24 Middle and High School Youth and OCIA candidates will
put together and set up the Luminarias to decorate the
church for Christmas Eve mass at 10am. We will need
volunteers to Light the luminarias before Christmas Eve

mass. All candidates please bring 12 luminaria candles
(NOT tea lights).

January 7 OCIA Faith Formation class in the Parish Hall: 6:30pm-8pm
January 14 OCIA Faith Formation class in the Parish Hall: 6:30pm-8pm
January 21 OCIA Faith Formation class in the Parish Hall: 6:30pm-8pm
January 28 OCIA Faith Formation class in the Parish Hall: 6:30pm-8pm
February 4 OCIA Faith Formation class in the Parish Hall: 6:30pm-8pm
February 11 OCIA Faith Formation class in the Parish Hall: 6:30pm-8pm
February 18 OCIA Faith Formation class in the Parish Hall: 6:30pm-8pm
February 25 OCIA Faith Formation class in the Parish Hall: 6:30pm-8pm
March 4 OCIA Faith Formation class in the Parish Hall: 6:30pm-8pm
March 11 OCIA Faith Formation class in the Parish Hall: 6:30pm-8pm
March 18 OCIA Faith Formation class in the Parish Hall: 6:30pm-8pm
March 25 OCIA Faith Formation class in the Parish Hall: 6:30pm-8pm
April 1 OCIA Faith Formation class in the Parish Hall: 6:30pm-8pm
April 8 OCIA Faith Formation class in the Parish Hall: 6:30pm-8pm
NO REGULAR TUESDAY CLASS DURING HOLY WEEK, BUT ALL CANDIDATES
WILL PARTICIPATE IN FOLLOWING LITURGIES.
April 17 HOLY THURSDAY MASS
April 18 GOOD FRIDAY SERVICES
April 19 Easter Vigil: OCIA candidate rehearsal at 9am at the church.
Sacraments will be celebrated at the Easter Vigil Mass.