Catechism
From the Office of Religious Education
"Go therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you."
What is a Catechist?
A Catechist is a devoted individual who dedicates his or her time and talent to teach children the way of the Lord.
In Our Lady of Fatima Parish we have three coordinators:
Guida Rego, elementary Grades 1-6
Susette Goncalves, middle Grades 6-8
Linda Augusto, High School Grades 7-10 & Confirmation Class
Classes are held at the Parish Center
| Grades | Day | Time | School Year |
| 1-5* | Sunday | 11:00am - 12:45pm The class is part of the 12:00pm children's mass |
September - April |
| 6-7-8 | Tuesdays | 7:00pm - 8:15pm | January - April |
| 9-10-11 | Mondays | 7:00pm - 8:00pm | January - April |
*First Communion is the first Sunday of May
Striving to keep Holy the Lord's Day, we initiated a mass card program for the 2nd grade (first communion). The children of the parish receive a 3 x 5 preprinted folded card. After whatever Mass they attend, they go to the sacristy and get the cards signed.
The Children's Mass begins the second weekend of CCD. Mass is at 12:00pm. It is a children's liturgy with a children's choir. During the Homily, Father invites all the children to sit with him in front of the altar and discuss what was read.
April 3rd - 11th Grade retreat from 6PM - 9PM
April 10th - 10th Grade retreat from 6PM - 9PM
May 2nd for Confirmation at 7:00PM
May 6th First Communion at 12:00PM
First Confusion will be held on Satuday, April 21st at 1:00pm
First Communion rehearsals will be held on Saturday, May 5th at 1:00pm
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Seasonal Programs
Advent
The second Sunday of Advent has a visit from "St. Nicholas." The children gather at the 12:00pm mass and during the homily are given a package of seeds to take home and grow. At the end of the mass, St. Nicholas arrives and gathers them in the church hall where they sit on his lap, tell him what they want for Christmas, are handed a candy cane and bookmark with the "Story of the Candy Cane."
Christmas
What was called the "Happy Birthday Jesus Mass" will take place on Cristmas eve at 4:00 pm. It is a children's mass.
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The 7th and 8th grade students volunteer to do a live nativity play at the homily. The characters are: |
Easter
We have an Easter egg hunt after the children's 12:00pm mass on Easter Sunday. Volunteers are busy stuffing eggs and hiding them. The Easter bunny comes in immediately following mass and directs everyone out to the church grounds for the hunt.
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New Spirit Retreats
The New Spirit Inc. led by Pat Sears has held retreats for our 10th and 11th grades.
These retreats are held as part of the confirmation program.
Bible Studies in Portuguese and English
Held from October - June.
Portuguese - Monday night from 7:00 - 8:00pm
English - Tuesday night from 8:00 - 9:00pm
Bible Studies are open to all.
Children's Bible Camp
Held the first week of August. Location varies from Our Lady of Fatima to Saint Elizabeth from year to year. Call for this year's location. All are welcome.
Zumba
Held in the Parish Hall. Mondays at 5:00PM and Wednesdays at 6:15PM