Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
The process of welcoming new members into the
Roman Catholic Church. It is meant for those who are not baptized, baptized into another Christian Church or baptized
into the Catholic Church but have yet to receive the sacraments of Eucharist and/or Confirmation.
C
ontinuing Catholic
Development (CCD)CCD instruction is offered through the School
of Religion, Mrs. Jeanette Tuzzolino and her volunteer catechists guide the children through their journey of faith. Instruction
is for children in Pre-K through 8th grade. The program materials and teachings are approved by the Archdiocese of NY. Parent
and child involvement and worshiping together is encouraged in the Catholic Community of St. Francis of Assisi Church.
CCD instruction is from the end of September until the end of May. Registration begins
in February. Volunteers are needed.
Contact: Mrs. Jeanette Tuzzolino (914) 666-3161.
Family Mass
During the Family Mass the children from the CCD program
take part in the Sunday Mass. Volunteers greet parishioners, read the Word of God, bring up the gifts and assist the
Ushers. The homily is child friendly and family oriented. The Family Mass takes place on the 4th Sunday of the
month during September through June.
Contact: Carla Bird (914) 242-0703 or Joann Spolzino (914) 666-7826
Jesus Time
Children
ages 3-8 are invited to the chapel during the 9:30 am Sunday Mass for their own Liturgy of the Word. The children hear the
gospel in a child friendly format, listen to songs and have a discussion about the teachings. They return to the Mass right
before the offertory.
Jesus Time takes place during the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Sundays of the month during September through June. Parents
are encouraged to volunteer to lead the weekly sessions; high school students may also volunteer as assistants.
Contact:
Eileen Polese (914) 244-8824 or epolese@mac.com
