The Office of Evangelization @ St. André Bessette Parish

2024-2025 Schedule

The following is a detailed schedule of opportunities for K-5, Junior High and High School youth
to grow in faith and fellowship this year: 

Youth Faith Formation

Ongoing

Wednesday
High School 
Youth Nights



​Third Thursday
​JUNIOR
Youth Nights

Every Wednesday, all high school youth are invited up to the JPII Youth Lounge on the second floor of the Parish Center. No registration, no commitments. Just come when you can. Each Wednesday of the month is different: Games, Topics, Guest Speakers, , Movies, and Reflection are constantly rotating through. These nights are fun-filled with music, snacks, beverages and more. A perfect way for high school youth to grow in faith together with their peers! Non-Catholic friends are always welcome.





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Every Third Thursday of the month, all middle school youth are invited up to the JPII Youth Lounge on the second floor of the Parish Center. No registration, no commitments. Each  is different: Games, Topics, Movies, and Reflection are constantly rotating through. Non-Catholic friends are always welcome.

Schedule

Every Wednesday, 6pm-9:00pm
in the Youth Lounge (New Parish Center, 2nd Floor)
Contact us to join our Messenger Group for up-to-date announcements and schedule. 

AGES 13+




Schedule

Every Third Thursday, 5:30pm-8pm
in the Youth Lounge (New Parish Center, 2nd Floor)
Occasionally, we will hold these youth nights outside on the grass or in the parish gym.
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Contact us to get on the email list for updates!

AGES 9-12


​Fall 2024 - Spring 2025



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SACRAMENTAL PREP: ​YEAR 1
​FIRST RECONCILIATION 


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SACRAMENTAL PREP: ​YEAR 2
​CONFIRMATION & EUCHARIST 




​​ Confirmation and First Communion Mass 
Our family-based K-8 Faith Formation meets once a month with two weekend options to accommodate the busy family schedule. Children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian to attend. Each session begins with a shared meal together, then we break into age-appropriate sessions (including the Little Lambs Nursery for children Kindergarten age and younger). 
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As a family prepares to fully initiate their children into the Faith, our Year 1 program is there to provide them with constant support, guidance, and formation. Our retreats will give parents interactive preparation for their at-home activities/lessons to foster receptivity to the sacramental graces of Reconciliation. The program is part of a two year Sacramental Preparation which culminates in the Sacraments of Confirmation and First Eucharist at the end of the second year. 



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As a family prepares to fully initiate their children into the faith of the Church, our Year 2 program is there to provide them with constant support, guidance, and formation. Our retreats will give parents interactive preparation for their at-home activities/lessons to foster receptivity to the sacramental graces of Confirmation and Holy Communion. The program is part of a two year Sacramental Preparation which culminates in the Sacraments of Confirmation and First Eucharist at the end of the second year. 


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Please pray for our candidates!
Come, Holy Spirit!
Monthly Schedule

FRIDAY SESSIONS
9/27, 10/25, 11/29, 1/3, 2/7, 3/7, 4/4, 5/2

​SUNDAY SESSIONS
​9/29, 10/27, 12/1, 1/5, 2/9, 3/9, 4/6, 5/4


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​Schedule

(2) Parent-Child RETREATS (8:45am-12:30pm)
SAB Pastoral Center, Laconia
Fall: 11/16
​Spring: 3/22


First Reconciliation (10am)
Sacred Heart Church, Laconia
3/29






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​Schedule

(2) Parent-Child RETREATS (8:45am-2pm)
SAB Pastoral Center, Laconia
Fall: 11/23
Spring: TBA


Confirmation and Communion Mass 
Date, Time, and Location - TBA
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Church and Date: TBA...
Rehearsal: TBA

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​VBS!
(Vacation Bible School)



Steubenville East


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See webpage for details!
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CLICK HERE TO WATCH PROMO VIDEO!




Daytime Session, Grades 1-6
TBA... 8:45am-3:00pm
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w/ Teen Evening Session! Grades 7-12
TBA... 6:00pm-8:15pm









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​mid-July, details to come...
Call the office for details or email:
​[email protected]




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