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Faith Formation Class Schedules/Curriculums


Online registration for 2022-2023 Faith Formation Classes

​Until further notice, we are planning on moving forward with in person classes for all of our Faith Formation grades.
We will keep you updated on all relevant information.
Please watch the bulletin for updates. 

Full Class Schedules will be posted in August 2022.

Curriculum/Schedules/Start Dates


Grades 1-5
Saturday Classes will begin September 18, 2021
Monday Classes will begin September 20, 2021

**Please make sure that you are registered for Flocknotes to receive updates on events! 


Grade 1 
Monday Curriculum 
Saturday Curriculum 

Grade 2
Monday Curriculum 
Saturday Curriculum 

Grade 3

Monday Curriculum 
Saturday Curriculum 

Grade 4
Monday Curriculum 
Saturday Curriculum 

Grade 5
Monday Curriculum 
Saturday Curriculum 


For those receiving the sacraments of Reconciliation and Communion, there will be three sacrament classes which must be attended.
First Penance Classes
Tuesday, November 16, 2021 at 6:30PM
Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at 6:30PM
Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at 6:30PM

**First Penance will take place on two consecutive Saturdays at 11AM: March 19, 2022 and March 26, 2022


First Communion Classes
Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at 6:30PM
Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at 6:30PM
Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at 6:30PM

**Please see the "Communion" page under "Sacraments" on the menu bar for days/times of 1st Communions  



6th & 7th Grade Faith Formation Schedule 2022-23
Classes will take place on Tuesdays from 6-7:30PM; There will be a total 21 classes which will begin on 9/20
Topics: The Sacraments and Self-Identity
September 20, 2022 - Intro to the Semester/Prayer & Grace
September 27, 2022 - Intro to the Sacraments 
October 4, 2022 - The Sacraments of Initiation
October 11, 2022 - Baptism 
October 18, 2022 — Eucharist
October 25, 2022 - Confirmation
November 1, 2022 - The Sacraments of Healing 
November 8, 2022 - Anointing of the Sick 
November 15, 2022 - Confession/Confession Preparation 
November 22, 2022 - The Liturgical Calendar/Confessions & Confession Preparation
November 29, 2022 - The Liturgical Calendar/Confessions 
December 6, 2022 - The Sacraments of Service 
December 13, 2022 - Marriage
December 20, 2022-January 10, 2023 — OFF Christmas Break
January 17, 2023 - Holy Orders 
January 24, 2023 - The Sacraments Wrap-Up
January 31, 2023 - Identity in God/Vocation 
February 7, 2023 - The Communion of Saints/Final Destination 
February 14, 2023 - The Great Idea (Why am I here?) 
February 21, 2023 — OFF President’s Day
February 28, 2023- Binary Code (Does my body matter?)
March 7, 2023 - Limited Edition (What makes me unique?)

March 14, 2023- Beyond (Where am I going?)/Semester Wrap-Up

8th Grade Faith Formation Schedule 2022-23

Classes will take place on Mondays from 6-7:30PM; There will be a total 21 classes which will begin on 9/19
Topics: 10 Commandments, Morality, The Mass
September 19, 2022 - Intro to the 10 Commandments (Live Free) 
September 26, 2022 - 1st Commandment
October 3, 2022 - 2nd Commandment 
October 10, 2022 - 3rd Commandment

October 17, 2022 — OFF Columbus Day
October 24, 2022 - 4th Commandment
October 31, 2022 - 5th Commandment 
November 7, 2022 - 6th Commandment 
November 14, 2022 - 6th Commandment
November 21, 2022 - 7th Commandment/Confession Preparation 
November 28, 2022 - The Liturgical Calendar/Confessions & Confession Preparation 
December 5, 2022 - The Liturgical Calendar/Confessions 
December 12, 2022 - 8th Commandment 
December 19, 2022-January 2, 2023 — OFF Christmas Break
January 9, 2023 - 9th Commandment 
January 16, 2023 — OFF MLK Day
January 23, 2023 - 10th Commandment 
January 30, 2023 - 10 Commandments Wrap-Up 
February 6, 2023 - Morality 
February 13, 2023 - Conscience & Virtue
February 20, 2023 — OFF President’s Day
February 27, 2023 - The Bible (40) 
March 6, 2023 - The Old Testament (40) 
March 13, 2023 - The Gospels (40) 
March 20, 2023 - The New Testament (40) 
March 27, 2023 - Semester Wrap-Up 

9th Grade Confirmation Preparation Schedule 2022-23
Classes will take place on Wednesdays from 6-7:30PM
There will be a total of 25 classes 
Topics: Confirmation Preparation (Year 1)

September 21, 2022
September 28, 2022
October 5, 2022
October 12, 2022
October 19, 2022
October 26, 2022
November 2, 2022
November 9, 2022
November 16, 2022
November 23, 2022 — OFF Thanksgiving 
November 30, 2022
December 7, 2022
December 14, 2022 
December 21, 2022
January 4, 2023

January 11, 2023
January 18, 2023
January 25, 2023
February 1, 2023
February 8, 2023
February 15, 2023
March 1, 2023
March 8, 2023
March 15, 2023
March 22, 2023
March 29, 2023


10th Grade Confirmation Preparation Schedule 2022-23
Classes will take place on Sundays from 9:30AM-12PM
There will be a total of 12 classes and 1 All-Day Retreat 
Topics: Confirmation Preparation (Year 2)

Parent Meeting (To be determined) 
September 18, 2022
October 2, 2022
October 16, 2022
November 6, 2022
November 20, 2022
December 4, 2022 
December 18, 2022
January 8, 2023
January 22, 2023
February 12, 2023
March 5, 2023
March 26, 2023
​April 16, 2023​
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​6th & 7th Grade Homestudy 2022-23

Middle School Homestudy Pacing Guide/Due Dates 
​6/7 Grade Homestudy Lesson #1 - Prayer and Grace

6/7 Grade Homestudy Lesson #2 - Intro to the Sacraments

6/7 Grade Homestudy Lesson #3 - The Sacraments of Initiation 
6/7 Grade Homestudy Lesson #4 - Baptism
6/7 Grade Homestudy Lesson #5 - Eucharist
6/7 Grade Homestudy Lesson #6 - Confirmation
6/7 Grade Homestudy Lesson #7 - The Sacraments of Healing 
6/7 Grade Homestudy Lesson #8 - Anointing of the Sick  
6/7 Grade Homestudy Lesson #9 - Confession/Confession Preparation 
6/7 Grade Homestudy Lesson #10 - The Liturgical Calendar/Confessions & Confession Preparation 
6/7 Grade Homestudy Lessons #11-22 will be posted during/following Christmas Break
6/7 Grade Homestudy Lesson #11 - The Liturgical Calendar/Confessions

6/7 Grade Homestudy Lesson #12 - The Sacraments of Service 
6/7 Grade Homestudy Lesson #13 - Marriage
6/7 Grade Homestudy Lesson #14 - Holy Orders 
6/7 Grade Homestudy Lesson #15 - The Sacraments Wrap-Up
6/7 Grade Homestudy Lesson #16 - Identity in God/Vocation 
6/7 Grade Homestudy Lesson #17 - The Communion of Saints/Final Destination

6/7 Grade Homestudy Lesson #18 - The Great Idea (Why am I here?) 
6/7 Grade Homestudy Lesson #19 - Binary Code (Does my body matter?)
6/7 Grade Homestudy Lesson #20 - Limited Edition (What makes me unique?) 
6/7 Grade Homestudy Lesson #21 - Beyond (Where am I going?)/Semester Wrap-Up
​

8th Grade Homestudy 2022-23

Middle School Homestudy Pacing Guide/Due Dates 
8th Grade Homestudy Lesson #1 - Intro to the Ten Commandments (Live Free) 
8th Grade Homestudy Lesson #2 - 1st Commandment 
8th Grade Homestudy Lesson #3 - 2nd Commandment 
8th Grade Homestudy Lesson #4 - 3rd Commandment
8th Grade Homestudy Lesson #5 - 4th Commandment 
8th Grade Homestudy Lesson #6 - 5th Commandment 
8th Grade Homestudy Lesson #7 - 6th Commandment
8th Grade Homestudy Lesson #8 - 7th Commandment/Confession Prep
8th Grade Homestudy Lesson #9 - The Liturgical Calendar/Confessions & Confession Preparation
8th Grade Homestudy Lesson #10 - The Liturgical Calendar/Confessions
8th Grade Homestudy Lessons #11-19 will be posted during/following Christmas Break

8th Grade Homestudy Lesson #11 - 8th Commandment
8th Grade Homestudy Lesson #12 - 9th Commandment  
​​8th Grade Homestudy Lesson #13 - 10th Commandment
​8th Grade Homestudy Lesson #14 - 10 Commandments Wrap-Up
8th Grade Homestudy Lesson #15 - Morality

8th Grade Homestudy Lesson #16 - Conscience and Virtue
8th Grade Homestudy Lesson #17 - The Bible (40) 
8th Grade Homestudy Lesson #18 - The Old Testament (40) 
8th Grade Homestudy Lesson #19 - The Gospels (40) 
8th Grade Homestudy Lesson #20 - The New Testament (40) 
8th Grade Homestudy Lesson #21 - Semester Wrap-Up 

Interview Questions 
Service Ministry Sheet
First Communion Questions
CONFIRMATION
​ ​Confirmation Application 
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Location


Get in Touch

Rectory

9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
(Evenings/Weekends by Appointment)
716-668-4017
716-656-0616

StGabriel@StGabesChurch.com

Faith Formation Office

716-668-2070
9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
​Monday-Thursday

Mass Schedule

Monday-Friday 8 a.m., 11:30 a.m.
7:30 a.m. Daily Rosary
Saturday 7:30 a.m. (Rosary), 8 a.m. (Mass)
Saturday Evening Vigil 4 p.m., 6 p.m.
Sunday 6 a.m., 8 a.m., 10 a.m., Noon

Devotions

1st Friday of each month:
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament after the 11:30 a.m. Mass and Closing Benediction at 6 p.m.

Confessions

7:30 a.m.-7:50 a.m. Weekdays
11 a.m.-11:15 a.m.  First Friday of each month
​3:15 p.m. -3:45 p.m.Saturday

Holy Day Masses

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    • RECONCILIATION
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