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Faith Formation Class Schedules/Curriculums


Online registration for 2023-2024 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 2023.

Curriculum/Schedules/Start Dates


Grades 1-5
Saturday Classes will begin September 16, 2023
Monday Classes will begin September 18, 2023

Saturday Classes will be from 9-10AM
Monday Classes are 4:30-5:30PM or 6-7PM


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

Curriculum for Grades 1-5 to be updated soon 
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 
information to be updated soon 

**First Penance will take place on two consecutive Saturdays at 11AM: TBA


First Communion Classes
information to be updated soon 

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



6th & 7th Grade Faith Formation In Class Schedule 2023-24
Classes will take place on Tuesdays from 6-7:30PM; There will be a total 23 classes which will begin on 9/12
Topics: 10 Commandments, Morality, and the Bible
September 12, 2023 - Intro to the Semester/Intro to the Ten Commandments (Live Free)
September 19, 2023 - First Commandment 
September 26, 2023 - Second Commandment 
October 3, 2023 - Third Commandment
October 10, 2023 - OFF Columbus Day  

October 17, 2023 — Fourth Commandment 
October 24, 2023 - Fifth Commandment
October 31, 2023 - OFF Halloween 

November 7, 2023 - Sixth Commandment
November 14, 2023 - Seventh Commandment/Confession Prep
November 21, 2023 - Confession/Proper Dress
November 28, 2023 - Eighth Commandment
December 5, 2023 - Ninth Commandment
December 12, 2023 - Tenth Commandment
December 19, 2023 - Ten Commandments Wrap-up

December 26, 2023-January 2, 2024 — OFF Christmas Break
January 9, 2024 - Morality
January 16, 2023 - OFF Martin Luther King Jr. Day

January 23, 2024 - Conscience & Virtue
January 30, 2024 - The Bible (1)
February 6, 2024 - The Bible (2) 
February 13, 2024 - The Old Testament
February 20, 2024 - OFF Winter Break 

February 27, 2024- The Gospels (40)
March 5, 2024 - The New Testament (40) 

March 12, 2024- Lent & Confession 
March 19, 2024 - Holy Week & Easter 
March 26, 2024 - Semester Wrap-up/Party

8th Grade Faith Formation In Class Schedule 2023-24

Classes will take place on Mondays from 6-7:30PM; There will be a total 23 classes which will begin on 9/11
Topics: God/Jesus, Mass, and Solemnities
September 11, 2023 - Intro to the Semester/The Bible (1) 
September 18, 2023 - The Bible (2) 
September 25, 2023 - Faith & Mass
October 2, 2023 - God the Father

October 9, 2023 — OFF Columbus Day
October 16, 2023 - Creation (1)
October 23, 2022 - Creation (2)
October 30, 2023 - OFF Halloween 

November 6, 2023 - Jesus Christ 
November 13, 2023 - The Annunciation 
November 20, 2023 - The Passion
November 27, 2023 - The Resurrection
December 4, 2023 - The Last Judgement 
December 11, 2023 - Advent 
December 18, 2023 - Christmas 

December 25, 2023-January 1, 2024 — OFF Christmas Break
January 8, 2024 - The Holy Spirit 
January 15, 2024 — OFF Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 22, 2024 - The Catholic Church 
January 29, 2024 - The Saints 
February 5, 2024 - Life Everlasting 
February 12, 2024 - Pray for Your Enemies
February 19, 2024 — OFF President’s Day
February 26, 2024 - Gossip
March 4, 2024 - Emotions 
March 11, 2024 - Lent & Confession 
March 18, 2024 - Holy Week & Easter
March 25, 2024 - Semester Wrap-up/Party 


9th Grade Confirmation Preparation Schedule 2023-24
Classes will take place on Wednesdays from 6PM-7:15PM
There will be a total of ___ classes 
Topics: To be determined
September 13, 2023
September 20, 2023
September 27, 2023
October 4, 2023
October 11, 2023
October 18, 2023
October 25, 2023
November 1, 2023
November 8, 2023
November 15, 2023
November 29, 2023-OFF
December 6, 2023
December 13, 2023
December 20, 2023
January 10, 2024
January 17, 2024 
January 24, 2024
January 31, 2024
February 7, 2024
February 14, 2024
February 28, 2024
March 6, 2024
March 13, 2024
March 20, 2024
March 27, 2024




10th Grade Confirmation Preparation Schedule 2023-24
Classes will take place on Sundays from 9:30AM-12:15PM
There will be a total of ___ classes and 1 All-Day Retreat 
Topics: To be determined
*Confirmation Date TBD*

September 17, 2023
October 1, 2023
October 15, 2023
October 22, 2023
November 12, 2023
December 3, 2023
December 17, 2023
January 7, 2024
January 21, 2024
February 11, 2024
February 25, 2024
March 10, 2024
March 24, 2024
April 14, 2024
April 28, 2024


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​6th & 7th Grade Homestudy 2023-24
Note: All 6&7th Grade Homestudy lessons will be emailed out to parents periodically. Please keep checking Flocknotes for email updates. 

Middle School Homestudy Pacing Guide/Due Dates 
​6/7 Grade Homestudy Lesson #1 - Intro to the Semester/Intro to the Ten Commandments (Live Free) 
6/7 Grade Homestudy Lesson #2 - First Commandment

6/7 Grade Homestudy Lesson #3 - Second Commandment
6/7 Grade Homestudy Lesson #4 - Third Commandment
6/7 Grade Homestudy Lesson #5 - Fourth Commandment
6/7 Grade Homestudy Lesson #6 - Fifth Commandment
6/7 Grade Homestudy Lesson #7 - Sixth Commandment
6/7 Grade Homestudy Lesson #8 - Seventh Commandment/Confession Prep 
6/7 Grade Homestudy Lesson #9 - Confession/Proper Dress
6/7 Grade Homestudy Lesson #10 - Eighth Commandment
6/7 Grade Homestudy Lesson #11 - Ninth Commandment
6/7 Grade Homestudy Lessons #12-22 will be emailed during/following Christmas Break

6/7 Grade Homestudy Lesson #12 - Tenth Commandment
6/7 Grade Homestudy Lesson #13 - Ten Commandments Wrap-up
6/7 Grade Homestudy Lesson #14 - Morality 
6/7 Grade Homestudy Lesson #15 - Conscience & Virtue 
6/7 Grade Homestudy Lesson #16 - The Bible (1) 
6/7 Grade Homestudy Lesson #17 - The Bible (2) 

6/7 Grade Homestudy Lesson #18 - The Old Testament (40) 
6/7 Grade Homestudy Lesson #19 - The Gospels (40) 
6/7 Grade Homestudy Lesson #20 - The New Testament (40) 
6/7 Grade Homestudy Lesson #21 - Lent & Confession 
6/7 Grade Homestudy Lesson #22 - Holy Week & Easter/Semester Wrap-up
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8th Grade Homestudy 2023-24
Note: All 8th Grade Homestudy lessons will be emailed out to parents periodically. Please keep checking Flocknotes for email updates. 

Middle School Homestudy Pacing Guide/Due Dates 
8th Grade Homestudy Lesson #1 - The Bible (1) 
8th Grade Homestudy Lesson #2 - The Bible (2) 
8th Grade Homestudy Lesson #3 - Faith & Mass
8th Grade Homestudy Lesson #4 - God the Father 
8th Grade Homestudy Lesson #5 - Creation (1)  
8th Grade Homestudy Lesson #6 - Creation (2)  
8th Grade Homestudy Lesson #7 - Jesus Christ 
8th Grade Homestudy Lesson #8 - The Annunication 
8th Grade Homestudy Lesson #9 - The Passion 
8th Grade Homestudy Lesson #10 - The Resurrection 
8th Grade Homestudy Lesson #11 - The Last Judgement 
8th Grade Homestudy Lessons #12-22 will be posted during/following Christmas Break

8th Grade Homestudy Lesson #12 - Advent 
8th Grade Homestudy Lesson #13 - Christmas 
​​8th Grade Homestudy Lesson #14 - The Holy Spirit
​8th Grade Homestudy Lesson #15 - The Catholic Church 
8th Grade Homestudy Lesson #16 - The Saints 

8th Grade Homestudy Lesson #17 - Life Everlasting 
8th Grade Homestudy Lesson #18 - Pray for Your Enemies
8th Grade Homestudy Lesson #19 - Gossip
8th Grade Homestudy Lesson #20 - Emotions
8th Grade Homestudy Lesson #21 - Lent & Confession
8th Grade Homestudy Lesson #22 - Holy Week & Easter/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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    • RESPECT LIFE
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    • RECONCILIATION
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