Adult Education
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Sacramental Formation
Infant Baptism is celebrated on Sunday at 1:30 PM by appointment only.
Expectant parents attend a preparation class, which is held on the third Wednesday of every other month. Please call the Parish Center at 724-935-4343 to register.
First Penance is celebrated during the Lenten season for children in the second grade. Children begin formal preparation for the celebration of the Sacrament of Penance in the first grade with a more focused study and formation in the second grade. Parents of second grade children attend a formation session prior to their child's First Penance.
First Holy Communion is celebrated during the Easter season for children in the second grade. All children begin formal preparation to share in the Eucharist in their first grade year. In second grade, this formation is intensified. Children are required to attend two-years of religious education/faith formation prior to reception of First Communion. Parents attend a formation session prior to their child's celebration of First Communion.
RCIC or the Rite of Christian Initiation of Children is a process for children above the age of seven (7), who have not received First Penance or Communion. During this formation process, children will come to know Jesus through the scriptures and will be prepared to receive the sacraments.
Confirmation is celebrated every year during the fall semester. Young people receive formation within their religious education classes or parochial school religion classes during the seventh and eighth grade years. It is the policy of the Diocese of Pittsburgh that young people receive two full years of formation prior to the celebration of Confirmation. Other aspects of formation for Confirmation include service work, a retreat in the spring or summer prior to Confirmation and research on his or her chosen Confirmation name.
Sacraments
Baptism
Infant Baptism
Infant Baptism is celebrated on Sunday at 1:30 pm by appointment only. Expectant parents are required to attend a preparation class, which is held on the third Wednesday of each month. Sponsors are welcome to attend this session as well. All sponsors are required to have a certificate of good standing from their parish church. Please call the Parish Center to register.
Adult Baptism/Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
Adult entrance into the Catholic Church takes place through the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (R.C.I.A.). This is a process by which non-baptized and baptized persons from other traditions are welcomed into the Catholic community. For more information, contact the Religious Education Office.
The Sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) is celebrated as follows:
Monday Through Saturday 6:30 to 6:50 AM
Eucharist
First reception of Holy Eucharist is scheduled each year in the spring. The required preparation takes place through our school and Religious Education programs.
Confirmation
Confirmation is celebrated in the Parish each year. For the youth of the Parish the required preparation takes place through the Religious Education program. Adults who are interested in receiving this sacrament should contact the Religious Education Office.
Anointing of the Sick
Anointing of the Sick is available to anyone who is seriously ill, advanced in years or is anticipating serious surgery. Please contact the Parish Center to arrange for the celebration of this sacrament.
Marriage
Marriage preparation focuses on your marriage, not simply your wedding. Within the Diocese of Pittsburgh couples that intend to be married are required to give a minimum of six months notice. If you are interesting in the sacrament of marriage at Saint Alexis Parish, please contact the Parish Center regarding the necessary details and preparations prior to making other arrangements such as hall reservations, photographer, etc.
Holy Orders
Is the Lord calling you to ordained ministry? For information about this sacrament (or vowed religious life) please speak with one of the parish priests or contact the Vocation Office of the Diocese of Pittsburgh at 412-928-5836.
Adult Education is offered on various levels within the Parish. Scripture study, catechist certification courses, evenings of reflection and Renew faith sharing groups are currently available for adults here at Saint Alexis Parish.
Renew Small Faith Sharing Groups
Small faith sharing groups meet on various times of the week during the day as well as the evening to reflect on the Sunday Scriptures. They discuss how the Scriptures relate to our lives today, and they pray together. For more information contact the Parish Center at 724-935-4343.
Catechist Certification and Enrichment Courses
Courses are offered for Catechist and interested adults on an ongoing basis at Saint Alexis Parish and other nearby parishes. Please request a schedule of classes from the Religious Education Office at 724-935-0877.
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EDGE
EDGE is a youth organization comprised of sixth, seventh and eighth graders from Saint Alexis Parish. Saint Alexis offers its middle school children the option of participating in various social and service projects in a safe, welcoming environment with peers who share their same values and beliefs. To find out more about the EDGE program, or to become involved, contact one of the steering committees listed below.
EDGE was so successful that Saint Alexis opened its doors to invite members to bring a friend to each event. For the 2004/2005 school year the following guidelines apply:
- Participants in this program must be in the sixth to eighth grades.
- Participants must be a member of Saint Alexis Parish, a religious education student at Saint Alexis or a Saint Alexis Parish School student.
- Permission slips are required for each event and will be mailed to the home along with detailed information regarding the event.
- Each EDGE member may bring middle school friends to each event. These friends must also have a completed permission slip in order to attend the event.
(See permission slips below.)
- In addition to the mailing, announcements of each event will be posted in the Sunday bulletin.
- If you misplace your permission slip or do not receive one through the mail, extra permission slips are available at the Parish Center.
- If you have any questions about the EDGE program or its events, please contact one of the following committee members listed below.
