Holy Name Faith Formation serves the parishes of St. Boniface Garner and St. Wenceslaus Duncan. Through the help and support of parents and dedicated catechists, the following programs are available:

Grade Level Faith Formation

From September through April, kindergarten through 12th grade youth meet in classes held on Wednesday nights. Children in grades K-6th meet from 6:30-7:30 P.M. Teens in grades 7-12 meet from 7:45-8:45 P.M. See links for:

Vacation Bible School Registration Form

Holy Name Faith Formation News

Registration Form

Required Consent Form & Liability Waiver

Calendar

Family Handbook

For More Information: Contact Becky Rolling @ 641-923-0858 or email:  DBQ088RE@arch.pvt.k12.ia.us

Sacramental Preparation

First Reconciliation:  Children, who have been receiving religious instruction for one year, are eligible to prepare for the sacrament of First Reconciliation as early as their 2nd grade year.  Parents are expected to assist in making a determination as to their child’s readiness.  First Reconciliation is celebrated in December or as child is sufficiently prepared.

First Communion:  Children, who have been receiving religious instruction for one year, are eligible to prepare for the sacrament of First Communion as early as their 2nd grade year.  Parents are expected to assist in making a determination as to their child’s readiness.  First Communion is scheduled in the spring at a weekend Mass or as child is sufficiently prepared.

Confirmation:  Teens, who have been receiving regular religious instruction, are eligible to prepare for the sacrament of Confirmation in their 10th grade year.  Parents are expected to assist in making a determination as to their child’s readiness.  Confirmation is scheduled in the spring as per the schedule of the Archbishop or Episcopal Vicar.

For More Information: Contact Becky Rolling @ 641-923-0858 or email: DBQ088RE@arch.pvt.k12.ia.us

Liturgy of the Word with Children

From September through Pentecost, young children are invited to participate at the 10:00 A.M. Mass at St. Boniface. Children are dismissed and go with adults to the Spiritual Room to hear the Word proclaimed and explained in age-appropriate language. Returning to their families in church, children bring an age appropriate bulletin for parents to read with them at home.

For More Information: Contact Darsi Wellik @ 641-923-3149

Vacation Bible School

at Holy Name will be held in the summer of 2011. 

For More Information: Contact Becky Rolling @ 923-0858 or email:  DBQ088RE@arch.pvt.k12.ia.us