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adult faith formation
At Saint Alexis Parish, our mission as a Eucharistic people is to teach the children the ways of Christ, to promote the virtue of family life, to carry the Word of God in our hearts, and to reflect the face of Christ in the community. Mission Statement
The mission statement makes it clear that all parishioners recognize the need to grow personally in Christ. Our Adult Faith Formation programs are intended to assist us in our efforts to do so.
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sacramental preparation
Infant Baptism is celebrated on Sundays at 1:15 PM by appointment only. Expectant parents attend a preparation class, which is usually held on the third Thursday of every other month. Please call the Parish Center at 724-935-4343 to register or register online CLICK HERE 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.Rite of Christian Initiation of Children (RCIC) 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. Full inititation occurs each year at the Easter Vigil Mass. Confirmation is celebrated every year during the fall semester for our ninth graders. 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 summer prior to Confirmation and research on his or her chosen Confirmation name.
