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Faith Formation Class Schedules/Curriculums


Online registration for 2021-2022 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 2021.

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 2021-22
Classes will take place on Tuesdays from 6-7:30PM; There will be a total 25 classes
Topics: The Creed and The Sacraments 
September 14, 2021 - The Bible (1)
September 21, 2021 - The Bible (2)
September 28, 2021 - Faith 
October 5, 2021 - God the Father
October 12, 2021 — OFF Columbus Day
October 19, 2021 - Creation (1)
October 26, 2021 - Creation (2)
November 2, 2021 - Jesus Christ 
November 9, 2021 - The Annunciation 
November 16, 2021 - The Passion
November 23, 2021 - The Resurrection 
November 30, 2021 - The Last Judgment 
December 7, 2021 - Advent 
December 14, 2021 - Christmas 
December 21, 2021-January 2, 2022 — OFF Christmas
January 11, 2022 - The Holy Spirit 
January 18, 2022 - The Catholic Church
January 25, 2022 - The Saints
February 1, 2022 - Life Everlasting
February 8, 2022 - The Sacraments 
February 15, 2022 - Baptism & Confirmation 
February 22, 2022 — OFF President’s Day
March 1, 2022 - Lent
March 8, 2022 - Eucharist 
March 15, 2022 - Sts Patrick & Joseph 
March 22, 2022 - Anointing & Reconciliation
March 29, 2022 - Holy Orders & Matrimony
April 5, 2022 - Holy Week & Easter

8th Grade Faith Formation Schedule 2021-22

Classes will take place on Mondays from 6-7:30PM; There will be a total 25 classes
Topics: 10 Commandments, Morality, The Mass
September 13, 2021 - The Bible (1)
September 20, 2021 - The Bible (2)
September 27, 2021 - Live Free
October 4, 2021 - 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Commandments
October 11, 2021 — OFF Columbus Day
October 18, 2021 - 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Commandments cont'd
October 25, 2021 - 4th Commandment 
November 1, 2021 - 5th Commandment 
November 8, 2021 - 6th Commandment
November 15, 2021 - 9th & 10th Commandments
November 22, 2021 - 7th Commandment 
November 29, 2021 - 8th Commandment 
December 6, 2021 - Advent 
December 13, 2021 - Christmas 
December 20, 2021-January 3, 2022 — OFF Christmas 
January 10, 2022 - The Blessed Mother 
January 17, 2022 — OFF MLK Day
January 24, 2022 - Morality (1)
January 31, 2022 - Morality (2)
February 7, 2022 - Virtue
February 14, 2022 - The Mass (1)
February 21, 2022 — OFF President’s Day
February 28, 2022 - Lent
March 7, 2022 - The Mass (2) 
March 14, 2022 - Sts Patrick & Joseph 
March 21, 2022 - The Mass (3) 
March 28, 2022 - Jesus Christ 
April 4, 2022 - The Passion, Death, & Resurrection 
April 11, 2022 - Holy Week & Easter

9th Grade Confirmation Preparation Schedule 2021-22
Classes will take place on Wednesdays from 6-7:30PM
There will be a total of 23 classes 
Topics: Confirmation Preparation (Year 1)

September 15, 2021
September 22, 2021
September 29, 2021
October 6, 2021
October 13, 2021
October 20, 2021
October 27, 2021
November 3, 2021
November 10, 2021
November 17, 2021
November 24, 2021 — OFF Thanksgiving 
December 1, 2021
December 8, 2021
December 15, 2021 
December 22, 2021-January 5, 2022 — OFF Christmas Break
January 12, 2022
January 19, 2022
January 26, 2022
February 2, 2022
February 9, 2022
February 16, 2022
February 23, 2022 — OFF President’s
March 2, 2022
March 9, 2022
March 16, 2022
March 23, 2022


10th Grade Confirmation Preparation Schedule 2021-22
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)

June 13, 2021 — Parent Mtg 
August 28, 2021 — Parent and Sponsor Mtg 
September 26, 2021
October 17, 2021
October 24, 2021
November 7, 2021
November 21, 2021
December 5, 2021 — Sponsors Attend 
December 19, 2021
December 26, 2021 - January 9, 2022 — OFF Christmas Break
January 16, 2022
January 30, 2022
February 13, 2022
February 27, 2022 — Sponsors Attend 
March 13, 2022 
March 27, 2022-- RETREAT ​



6th & 7th Grade Homestudy 2021-22

Middle School Homestudy Pacing Guide/Due Dates 

​6/7 Grade Homestudy Lesson #1 - The Bible 
6/7 Grade Homestudy Lesson #2 - Faith

6/7 Grade Homestudy Lesson #3 - God the Father 
6/7 Grade Homestudy Lesson #4 - Creation 
6/7 Grade Homestudy Lesson #5 - Jesus Christ 
6/7 Grade Homestudy Lesson #6 - The Annunciation 
6/7 Grade Homestudy Lesson #7 - The Passion 
6/7 Grade Homestudy Lesson #8 - The Resurrection  
6/7 Grade Homestudy Lesson #9 - The Last Judgement 
6/7 Grade Homestudy Lesson #10 - Advent & Christmas 
6/7 Grade Homestudy Lessons #11-22 will be posted during/following Christmas Break
6/7 Grade Homestudy Lesson #11 - The Holy Spirit

6/7 Grade Homestudy Lesson #12 - The Catholic Church
6/7 Grade Homestudy Lesson #13 - The Communion of Saints
6/7 Grade Homestudy Lesson #14 - Life Everlasting
6/7 Grade Homestudy Lesson #15 - The Sacraments (CANCELED)
6/7 Grade Homestudy Lesson #16 - Baptism and Confirmation (CANCELED) 

6/7 Grade Homestudy Lesson #17 - Lent
6/7 Grade Homestudy Lesson #18 - The Eucharist 
6/7 Grade Homestudy Lesson #19 - Saint Joseph and Saint Patrick

6/7 Grade Homestudy Lesson #20 - Anointing of the Sick and Reconciliation (CANCELED)
6/7 Grade Homestudy Lesson #21 - Holy Orders and Matrimony (CANCELED) 
6/7 Grade Homestudy Lesson #22 - Holy Week & Easter
8th Grade Homestudy 2021-22

Middle School Homestudy Pacing Guide/Due Dates 

8th Grade Homestudy Lesson #1 - The Bible
8th Grade Homestudy Lesson #2 - Live Free
8th Grade Homestudy Lesson #3 - 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Commandments 
8th Grade Homestudy Lesson #4 - 4th Commandment
8th Grade Homestudy Lesson #5 - 5th Commandment 
8th Grade Homestudy Lesson #6 - 6th Commandment 
8th Grade Homestudy Lesson #7 - 9th & 10th Commandments
8th Grade Homestudy Lesson #8 - 7th Commandment 
8th Grade Homestudy Lesson #9 - 8th Commandment 
8th Grade Homestudy Lesson #10 - Advent & Christmas 
8th Grade Homestudy Lessons #11-19 will be posted during/following Christmas Break
8th Grade Homestudy Lesson #11 - The Blessed Mother
8th Grade Homestudy Lesson #12 - Morality  
​​8th Grade Homestudy Lesson #13 - Virtue and Sin
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8th Grade Homestudy Lesson #14 - The Mass (CANCELED) 
8th Grade Homestudy Lesson #15 - Lent
8th Grade Homestudy Lesson #16 - Saint Joseph and Saint Patrick
8th Grade Homestudy Lesson #17 - Jesus Christ
8th Grade Homestudy Lesson #18 & #19 - The Passion, Death, and Resurrection; Holy Week & Easter
9TH Grade Make-up Lessons
​Seeking Lesson 1 - September 22 
Faith and Reason Lesson 2 - September 29
Reveal (Proof of God's Existence) Lesson 3 - October 6
Rosary and "Fatima" Movie Lesson 4       October 13 
    *For this lesson, pray the rosary with your family and watch the "Fatima" movie if you are able
Protecting God's Children Lesson 5     October 20

Rosary Lesson 6     October 27
​Breath Presentation -    Lesson 7            November 3 
"Jesse Romero- Teen Night"" Lessons 8 and 9    November 10th and December 1, 2021, please watch video and complete hand out while viewing.
Jesse Romero Teen Talk
Immaculate Conception Lesson 10     December 8
Emptiness: Preparing for Confession   Lesson 11-December 15,2021
       Examination of Conscience
Brokenhearted  Lesson 12  January 12th
Fault   Lesson 13  January 19
Examination of Conscience
Prodigal Son Lesson # 14  January 26
More        Lesson #15 February 2nd 
Grace in the Grotto Lesson #16 February 9, 2022
Presidents Week Off February 23
Ash Wednesday Mass March 2
 Transformation Lesson #17   March 9
The Church  Lesson #18  March 17th 
Confirmation Olympics Lesson 19 March 23
Handout #1  for Lesson 19 March 23
Handout #2 for Lesson19
Handout #3 for Lesson 19
 



​10 th Grade Make- up


Lesson #1 Baptism September 26, 2021

​Lesson #2 Signature Makeup Lesson Oct 17, 2021
Lesson #3a St. Gabriel Speaker Series - Karl Shallowhorn - October 24
Lesson #3b Calling of the Disciples - October 24
Lesson #4 Power November 7, 2021
Lesson # 5 Speak December 5, 2021 ​
 Lesson #6   Emptiness: Preparing for Confession December 15,2021
Examination of Conscience
Morality Lesson #7  January 16
Justice Lesson #8 January 30
Evangelization Lesson #9 February 13, 2022
​

My Purpose Lesson #10 February  27
Confirmation Olympics Lesson 11 March 13 Please also do Handouts below:
Handout # 1 Gifts of Holy Spirit
  Handout #2 Fruits of Holy Spirit
Handout #3 Confirmation Test

Interview Questions 

Service Ministry Sheet
First Reconciliation Questions 
First Communion Questions 
CONFIRMATION 
Confirmation Application 

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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